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Question | Answer |
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Testing Testing | 123 |
Define Sarcolemma | Cell Membrane of muscle cell |
Define Sacroplasm | Cytosol (Cytoplasm) of the muscle cell |
What is a fascicle? | Muscle fibers arranged in bundles |
What is stored in the terminal cisternae? | Calcium |
What in muscle cells is comparable to smooth endoplasmic reticulum? | Sarcoplasmic Reticulum |
Name the thin filaments in the contractile units of muscle. Are they light or dark? | Actin. Thin is light |
Name the thick filaments in the contractile units of muscle. Are they light or dark? | Thick is dark myosin |
Describe a sarcomere. Illustrate your description. | contractile unit of muscle relaxed and contracted |
What does the M line do? | Contributes to the appearance of cross-striations in skeletal muscle where the thick filments meet and overlap. Anchors the myosin |
Describe a neuromuscular synapse. | Connection between and among neurons in connection with muscle the microscopic site t which the axon branch attaches to skeletal muscle fiber. |
What are the ends of long bones called? | Epiphysis |
What is the hollow cavity in long bones called? | Diaphysis |
Name the inner lining of the cavity | Medullary Cavity |
Name the two types of osteocytes discussed. List their functions. | Osteoclasts-Break down bones releases calcium. Osteo Blasts- Generate new bone for growth. |
What is the differencce between compact and spongy bone? | Compact is dense. Spongy has porous spaces (lighter) |
Where does compact bone receive its vascularity? Name two canals thata provide the vascularity. | Haversion and volkmans |
What is the name of the unit in compact bone that consists of osteocytes, lamellae, canaliculi and canals? | Haversion system |
Name any five structures in the axial skeleton | Skull, Ribs, Vertebrae, Sacrum, Coccyx |
Name five structures in the appendicular skeleton | Arms, legs, shoulder girdle (scapula & Clavicle), Illium, Hands & feet |
Name the lake of "stuff" osteocytes hang out in. | Lacunae |
Describe the difference between an ionic and covalent bond. | Ionic bond is less stable. Covalent bond share more than 1 electron stronger. |
Name the 2 components of a cell membrane | Phospholipid bilayer. Hydrophillic Heads/ Hydrophobic Tails |
What does it mean when a molecule is polar. | A molecule has one pole that is more negatively or positively charged due to electrons slowing down closer to one atom |
Which bonds are the strongest? Which are the weakest Why? | Ionic is always looking for balance. Covalent are strongest. Hydrogen is weakest. Ionic. When only one electron is shared the atom is always looking to share more. |
What two things does a compound need to be considered organic? | Carbon and Hydrogen |
What are the three electrical charge related components in an atom? Which one carries a negative charge? | Protons +, Neutrons neutral; Electrons - |
Name the four most prevalent elements in the human body. | Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen |
Which organelle is responsible for packaging and shipping? | Golgi Apparatus |
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis? | Ribosomes |
Which organelle is responsible for cleaning up broken down organelles? | Lysosomes |
Which joint is formed where the humerus and scapula meet? | Glenohumeral |
Each wrist contains how many carpal bones? | 8 |
What is the name of the superior portion of the sternum? | Manubrium |
Which bone is located at the posterior and inferior aspects of the cranium? | Occiput |
The sternoclavicular joint is what kind of joint? | A gliding joint |
Another term for joint is.... | Articulation |
What is the fluid inside diarthrotic joints called? | Synovial |
A synchondrosis is | Amphiarthrotic and cartilagenous |
What fossa is located on the costa surface of the scapula? | Subscapular fossa |
The carpo-metacarpal joint of the thumb is...? | A saddle joint |
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with what bone? | Radius |
The location of the acromian process is ______ on the scapula: | Lateral |
What bones make up the palm of the hand? | Metacarpal |
The bicipital or intertubercular groove is located ____ to the lesser tubercle of the humerus. | Lateral |
The nuchael ligament lies in the _________ of ____________ vertebrae: | Spinous process, cervical |
A bony landmark of the distal, lateral radius is: | Styloid process |
The olecranon process is located on the | Ulna |
What movements occure at the pivot joint between radius and ulna | Supination and pronation |
The muscle that produces the majority of movement is called a _______ | agonist |
The muscles that function to flex the elbow are | Brachialis, brachioradialis, biceps brachii |
Which of the following is a list of the erector spinae muscles from most medial to most lateral | Spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis |
Which muscle of the transversospinalis group attaches at the cranium? | Semispinalis capitis |
Which movement would lengthen the fibers of the quadratus lumborum on the right side of the body | Lateral flexion to the left |
Which abdominal muscle runs vertically from the rib cage to the pubic crest? | Rectus abdominus |
Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominus? | Flexion |
In doing an abdominal curl and rotating her body to the left, the athlete contracts her: | Right external oblique |
A muscle assisting another in a particular named action is named a: | Synergist |
The origins of the multifidus and rotatores are: | Transverse processes of lumbar through cervical vertebrae |
The name of a broad, flat tendon is: | Aponeurosis |
Typically, the insertion of the quadratus lumborum muscle is: | Twelfth rib and transverse process of lumbar |
What muscle rotates head to the opposite side | Sternocleidomastoid |
What muscle can act on the spine and the pelvis | Quadratus Lumborum |
The "prime mover" is called the | Agonist |
Which of the following muscles attach at the skull? | Splenius capitis, longissiumus |
An Antagonist to bilateral extension of the neck and head is: | Sternocleidomastoid |
Muscle contraction in which muscle does not lengthen or shorten: | Isometric |
Muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens in length and typically insertion moves to origin | Concentric |
characteristic of muscle that allows for a muscle to return to its normal state following shortening or lengthening is: | Elasticity |
The bony attachment that moves as a muscle contracts is named: | Insertion |
A synergist to sternocleidomstoid at the neck in rotative action and lateral flexion is: | Scalenes |
Typically, this muscle has a medial origin and lateral insertion: | Erector spinae |
What abdominal muscle rotates the torso to the opposite side? | External oblique |
A client comes in and says, "I just can't seem to get a good breath." What muscles would you definitely treat? | Intercostals, diaphragm, serratus posterior |
What is the relationship between the rotatores and multifidus | The rotatores and multifidus are synergists in the action of rotation of the spine to the opposite side. |
What muscle is responsible for nearly all of our relaxed breathing? | Diaphragm |
Which abdominal muscle has predominantly transverse fibers | Transverse Abdominus |
What is the relation between the fibers of external intercostals and external obliques | They run similarly |
The longissiumus cervicis and semispinalis capitis are synergist in what action. | Bilateral extension of the head and neck |
The thorcolumbar aponeurosis serves as an attachment site for which muscles? | Iliocostalis and longissimus |
Which joint is formed where the humerus and scapula meet? | Glenohumeral |
The three scapular fossae contain which three muscles? | Infraspinatus, suprapinatus and subscapularis |
The supraspinous fossa is located just superior in which landmark? | Spine of scapula |
Which is the insertion of the deltoid? | Deltoid tuberosity |
Anatomically speaking, what is the proper name for the 'knuckle' joint? | Metacarpophalangeal |
T or F The deltoid is capable of initiating Abduction of the shoulder | FALSE |
T or F The Middle Fibers of the deltoid are only able to abduct the shoulder | TRUE |
T or F The Anterior Fibers of the Deltoid: Laterally Rotatae/Flex Abduct the shoulder | FALSE |
T or F The deltoid originates on the medial 1/3 clavicle/Acromiom/ Spine of Scapula | FALSE |
T or F The coracoid process of the scapula travels into the frontal plane | TRUE |
The metabolic process of building complex substances from simpler substances is called | Anabolism |
Ions which conduct electrical current in solutions are called | Electrolytes |
Surface tension in a water drop is due to the weak interaction of a... | Hydrogen Bond |
The body's PH must be maintained at a range of: | 7.35-7.45 |
Lipids, Calcium, Proteins and Nucleic Acids. Which is not an organic compound | Calcium |
The phospholipid bilayer is an important component of | Cell membrane |
What is true about movement across a cell membrane? | It happens passively and actively |
The process of cell division is called: | Mitosis |
Proteins are synthesized in the: | Ribosomes |
The powerhouse of the cell is the: | Mitochondria |
Water moving across a semipermeable membrane to decrease concentration is: | Osmosis |
Cartilage cells are called: | Chondrocytes |
What are two functions of connective tissue: | To connect the body as one, to facilitate messages sent through the body, Circulation |
Give one example of connective tissue in the body? | Blood |
What are two functions of epithelial tissue? | Protection and secretion (sweat) |
The region at the end of long bones which contain spongy bone tissue is called the: | Epiphysis |
What are two functions of bone tissue? | Provide support, structure, a place for red blood cells to reproduce |
If you place a cell in a hypotonoic solution , it will | (blank) |
In aerobic cellular respiration,_______ and _______ are needed to make 38 Atp Molecules | Oxygen, |
What ion is stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum and is needed for muscle contraction? | Calcium |
Haversian canals bring blood vessels into: | Compact bone |
Myoglobin is a molecule which | Carries oxygen in muscle tissue |
The layer of the epidermis which contains the most dead cells is the | Stratum Corneum |
Arrector pili muscles are located in the | Dermis |
What are two functions of neuroglial Cells? | Support and protect, nourish Neurons |
All of the following are effects of the sympathetic nervous system EXCEPT: | Increased Digestion |
Sensory nerves carry information: | From the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system |
Thick filaments in skeletal muscle are made of: | Myosin |
The part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance is the: | Cerebellum |
The endocrine system works closely with the: | Nervous System |
The Pia Mater is a layer of the: | Meninges |
What is one function of the cerebrospinal fluid? | Protects the Brain |
The crainial nerve which carries motor and sensory fibers to muscles of the tongue is the ______ nerve: | Hypoglossal |
All of the following hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland EXCEPT: | Mineralocorticoids |
What are the contractile units of skeletal muscle? | Sarcomeres |
Name unique characteristics of skeletal muscle cells | Striated, Excitable, Elastic and Contractile |
The hormone which increases the calcium ion concentration in the blood is: | Parathyroid hormone |
Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by the __________ and has receptors in the _______. | Posterior pituitary, kidney |
All of the following are effects of epinephrine secretion EXCEPT:Increased peristalsis | Increased peristalsis |
Insulin is secreated by the: | Pancrease |
Damaged red blood cells are broken down by the : | Spleen |
B lymphocytes are a main component of: | Specific defense |
Conchae, microvilli, and dermal papillae: | Increase surface area |
An important protein in the formation of a blood clot is: | Fibrinogen |
What are two function of blood: | Deliver oxygen to the body, flushes the body |
Deoxygenated blood from the body enters the heart at the: | Right atrium |
The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the: | Bicuspid Valve |
The pacemaker of the heart is the: | Sinoatrial node |
Viscosity refers to: | Stickiness |
What is the functional unit of the Lungs | areioli |
These two hormones play a role in calcium levels in the blood: | Parathyroid Hormone and Calcitonin |
Which one of these is not a function of the Urinary system: Excretes Waste, Balances PH, Absorbs nutrients, Filters Blood absorbs nutrients | (blank) |
What is the term for the creation of white blood cells? | Leukopoeisis |
Which of the following is not a function of the respiratory system? Produces and secrete hormones, controlling acid-alkaline balance, gas exchnge, vocalization | Produces and secretes hormones |
Neurons are composed of all of the following Except: Myelin sheath, Axons, Arachnoids, Dendrites | Arachnoids |
What two things does a molecule need to have to be considered organic? | Carbon and hydrogen |
Fats are also called: | Lipids |
Glucose is the molecule that enters: | glycoysis |
In what part of the digestive system are nutrients absorbed? | Small Intestines |
The saliva starts the process of? | Digestive Catabolism |
The sphincter that prevents food and gastric juices from reentering the esophagus from the stomach is called the | (blank) |
Accessory organs secrete their contents into the _________ region of the digestive tract | (blank) |
What part of the scapula serves as an attachement site for both the rhomboids and serratus anterior? | Medial border |
The lateral border of the scapula serves as an attachment site for which muscles? | Teres major and teres minor |
The first carpometacarpal joint is what kind of joint? | Saddle |
Which part of the scapula serves as an attachment site or the long head of triceps brachii | Infraglenoid tubercle |
The three scapular fossa contain which three muscles | Infraspinatus, supraspinatus and subscapularis |
What attachment site do the trapezius and deltoid muscles have in common? | Clavicle |
The four rotator cuff muscles encompass and stabilize which joint? | Glenohumeral |
To locate the supraspinatus belly, you must palpate through which muscle? | Trapezius |
Which rotator cuff muscle initiates should abduction? | Supraspinatus |
Which muscle is located in the space lateral to the vertebral column and medial to the scapula? Serratus Anterior; Levator Scapula; Rhomboids; | Rhomboids |
The pectoralis minor is located deep to which muscle? Trapezious; Deltoid: Pectoralis Major; Serratus Anterior | Pectoralis major |
The pectoralis minor attaches to which bony landmark: | Coracoid process |
Which of the following muscles does NOT attach to the coracoid process? Pectoralis minor; Coracobrachialis; biceps brachii; triceps brachi | Triceps brachii |
Which movement shortens the fibers of triceps brachii? | Elbow extension |
List the erector spinae muscles from most medial to most lateral | Spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis |
The medial maleolus is part of what bone? | Tibia |
A lateral curve in the spine is called: | Scoliosis |
Which of the following muscles crosses two joints? Soleus; vastus lateralis; gastrocnemius; teres major | Gastrocnemius |
The term used for an accentuated anterior spinal curve is: | Lordosis |
Toward or nearest the trunk is: | Proximal |
A Longitudinal plane running from front to back; in which the actions of flexion/extension occur is: | Sagittal |
An interosseus membrane attaches to which two bones: | Tibia and fibula |
Muscles that elevate the mandible include: | Masseter; temporalis and medial pterygoid |
The action of latissimus dorsi is: | Extension, medial rotation and adduction of humerus. |
The Origin of Levator Scapula is: | Transverse processes c1-c4 |
What muscle spans from the vertebral border of costal surface of scapula to lateral surface of upper 8 ribs? | Serratus Anterior |
A bone fracture in the hand might involve which of the following bones? | Scaphoid |
The strongest hip flexor and initiator of hip flexion is: | Iliospoas |
Sciatic like pain can be caused by which muscle? | Piriformis |
In the action of mr. Hell's Angel flexing his elbow for his girlfriend, what kind of contraction is involved? | Isometric |
What muscle is used for breathing in stress reduction? | Diaphragm |
What is the antagonist to biceps brachii in elbow flexion? | Triceps brachii |
What movements would you attempt at the wrist joint to check entire range of motion? | Adduction and abduction, flexion and extension |
What muscles can help the complex knee joint medially rotate? | Sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosis |
What muscle of the posterior thigh is most lateral?Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, biceps femoris, gluteus medius | Biceps femoris |
Which of the following is a hinge joint? | Talocrural |
Where could you palpate an origin of the biceps brachii? Coracoid process, infraglenoid tubercle, acromion process, greater trochanter | coracoid process |