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Massage-Muscle Sys

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Muscular Sys. - Ques.Muscular Sys. - Answers
Is it an origin or insertion that is at the less/no movement bone attachment? Origin
Is it an origin or insertion that is at the most moveable bone attachment? Insertion
What's the difference between a tendon and a ligament? A tendon usually crosses a joint & attaches muscle to bone; a ligament attaches bone to bone (or cartilage).
Name the 3 types of muscle tissue. Skeletal (voluntary/striated), Smooth (involuntary,unstriated/visceral), Cardiac (involuntary,striated).
What are the functions of the muscular system? Movement, posture, & heat production.
What distinguishes the skeletal muscle belly? It contains the muscle fibers and is the bulkier part of the muscle.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what comes first (large to small): Organ or Endomysium? Organ.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what comes second (large to small): Fascicle or Organ? Fascicle.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what comes third (large to small):Fascicle or Fiber? Fiber.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what comes fourth (large to small): Myofibril or Fiber? Myofibril.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what comes fifth (large to small): Myofibril or Myofilaments? Myofilaments.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what is the first layer (large to small) of deep fascia: myofilaments or epimysium? Epimysium.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what is the second layer (large to small) of deep fascia: perimysium or epimysium? Perimysium.
In organizing a skeletal muscle, what is the third layer (large to small) of deep fascia: endomysium or perimysium? Endomysium.
What is the functional unit of muscle? Sarcomere.
What's the name of the muscular contraction that movement occurs? Isotonic.
What muscular movement shortens the muscle (it moves toward its center)? Concentric.
What muscular movement lengthens the muscle (when controlling the extension)? Eccentric.
What muscle contraction is there no movement or change in muscle length? Isometric.
What type of muscle shortens to create a movement: Agonist,antagonist,synergist, or fixator? Agonist (or prime mover).
What type of muscle must lengthen (no contraction) to allow movement: Agonist,antagonist,synergist, or fixator? Antagonist.
What type of muscle assists in creating movement: Agonist,antagonist,synergist, or fixator? Synergist.
What type of muscle isometrically contracts to hold the origin in place during a movement: Agonist,antagonist,synergist, or fixator? Fixator (or stabilizer).
What triggers a muscle contraction: Actin or nerve impulse? Nerve impulse.
What connects with myosin to engage and pull? Actin.
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