Week 3 (Classification of Muscles) Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘Extensor’
A
increase angle between 2 bones
2
Q
Define ‘Flexor’
A
decreases angle between 2 bones
3
Q
Define ‘Rotation’
A
movement of a limb around long axis
4
Q
Define ‘Protract’
A
to move body part/ limb forwards
5
Q
Define ‘Retract’
A
to move body part/ limb backwards
6
Q
Define ‘Agonist’
A
movement of muscles, causing prime movement
7
Q
Define ‘Antagonist’
A
muscles responsible for opposite reaction
8
Q
Define ‘Bursae’
A
fluid-filled sac, located between ligament and tendon- reduces friction at the point of contact with bone
9
Q
Define ‘Facias’
A
formed from connective tissue, connects muscles to act as fat store- ensures energy
10
Q
Define ‘Hypaxial’
A
muscles below spinal column
11
Q
Define ‘Epaxial’
A
muscles above spinal column
