Random #2 Flashcards
The most basic unit of a muscle fiber
Sarcomere
This system starts all exercise regardless of intensity
Phosphagen (ATP-PC) System
This system uses strictly CHO
Anaerobic Glycolytic System
This plane divides the body into a top and bottom portion
Horizontal
Contraction where the muscle lengthens
Eccentric
These muscles hold certain body parts still to perform movements correctly
Stabilizer
This phase of contraction helps strengthen tendons by controlling gravity
Eccentric
Ankle dorsiflexion is performed in this plane
Sagittal
Shoulder internal rotation is performed in this plane
Horizontal
The prime mover for hip abduction
Gluteus medius
Number of muscles responsible for hip adduction
5
Also known as a prime mover
Agonist
The prime mover(s) for lateral flexion of the spine
Quadratus lumborum
Number of rotator cuff muscles
4
What are the primary muscles responsible for hip adduction?
Adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, gracilis, and pectineus