| Question |
Answer |
| Tensegrity structures consist of what two elements? |
continuous series of tension elements and discontinuous series of compression elemen |
| what is the basic shape of tensegrity structure? |
triangle |
| triangles in series for structural purposes are called what? |
truss system |
| what is a good everyday example of tensegrity? |
bicycle wheel |
| in the cytoskeleton, what fibers pull the cell membrane and internal constituents towards nucleus? |
microfilaments |
| in the cytoskeleton, what fibers oppose the inward pull of the microfilaments? |
ECM, microtubules |
| intermediate fibers serve as what in the cell? |
guy wires |
| mMicrotubules provide a mechanical channel along which the movement of particles proceed to do what? |
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| what does wolf's law state? |
structure follows function |
| mechanical changes in ECM alter the organization of the cytoskeleton and induce what in the cells? |
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| what do the bones and muscles compare to in the example of the bicycle wheel? |
bones are the rim, muscles are the spokes |
| transmission of tension through tissue tensegrity matrix can do what? |
acts as coupled harmonic oscillator |
| alterations of harmonics of cell are central to what two processes? |
differentiation and carcinogenesis |
| mechanical forces into fascia are transmitted where? |
throughout the entire organism |
| collodial substances behave in what two ways? |
as a fluid (sol) and a solid (gel) |
| fascia has what related properties? |
connectivity, neurocirculatory functions, immune function, and nociception |
| where are the transverse fascial diaphragms located? |
pPelvic diaphragm (L5-S1); thoracic diaphragm (T12-L1); thoracic inlet (1st rib-T1); suboccipital (AO, C1-2); and cranium (Tentorium Cerebelli) |
| what treatments should be applied first: longitudinal or transverse |
transverse |
| towards direct barrier is towards what? |
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| towards indirect barrier is towards what? |
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Poultry
