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Biology 2

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Triceps brachii (explain the origin, insertion and action) Antagonist Origin: scapula, and posterior humerus Insertion: Olecranon process of ulna Action: extends forearm at elbow joint and arm at shoulder joint
Brachioradialis (explain the origin, insertion and action) Origin: Humerus Insertion: Distal radius Action: supinates the forearm at the raioulnar joint
Axial skeleton bones along the longitudinal axis of the body
Appendicular skeleton bones of the limbs that form the girdles that connect limbs to body
Long bones greater in length than in width, humerus
Short bones cub-shaped, trapezoid, wrist bone
Flat bones thin, sternum
irregular bones complex shapes, vertebrae
sesamoid bone protect tendons from excessive wear, patella
sutural bones small, extra bone plates located within the sutures of cranial bones
1 type of surface marking: depressions and poenings allow passage of blood vessels and nerves
1 type of surface marking: processes projection or outgrowths form joints, attachment points for tendons and ligaments
spinous process slender projection from a vertebra
foramen an opening in bone which allows passage of blood vessels and nerves
condyle large, round,articular boney process
epicondyle boney protuberance above the condyle
fossa shallow depression
tubercle small rounded projection
tuberosity large bony projection
meatus tube-like canal
trochanter very large bony projections on the femur
The functions of Skull (list 3) - protects the brain and sense organ - provide framework of muscle attachment - support for entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems
Bones of the Skull (8 pieces) - Sphenoid (1) - Parietal (2) - Temporal (2) - Occipital (1) - Ethmoid (1) - Frontal (1)
frontanels little fountains, soft, loose CT filled spaced between cranial bones; will become suture joints in adults
Vertebrae components vertebrae body, pedicle and lamina, processes, vertebral foramen
intervertebral foremen exiting spinal nerves
fibrocartilage intervertebral disc between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae
Cervical and lumber curves of vertebral column Lordosis , convex
Thoracic and sacral curves of vertebral column Kphosis, concave
Scoliosis lateral bending of vertebral column
C1 called the atlas
C2 axis - provides a pirot
thoracic vertebrae (# of vertebrae,and what does it articulate with) T1-T12, rib
lumber vertebrae(# of vertebrae,and characteristics) L1-L5; support the low back, and support the greater load
sacrum fusion of 5 separate vertebrae
coccyx tailbone, fusion of 4 vertebrae
thoracic cage protect organs of the thoracic cavity; and support bones of upper limbs aid in breathing
sternum parts manubrium, body, xiphoid process
# of ribs in pairs 12
true ribs attach directly to the sternum, 7 pairs of rib
false ribs attach to sternum with an elongated piece of costal cartilage, 5 pairs of rib
floating ribs don't attach to sternum
spine of scapula large process on posterior side
acromion of scapula flattend lateral portion
coracoid process of scapula anterior surface
Glenoid cavity of scapula concavity that articulates with the humerus
Sternal end of Clavicle articulates with sternum
acromial end of clavicle articulates with acromion
Olecranon process of ulna articulates with humerus
interosseous membrane connected diaphysis of the radius and ulna; and tibia and fibula
carpals proximal phalanx
metacarpals middle phalanx
phalanges of hand distal phalanx
Gluteal region: pelvic girdle; components of two oscoxae ilium, ischium, pubis are joint together at pubic symphysis and sacrum
pubis anterior and inferior part of hip bone; has superior and inferior rami and a body
false pelvis lies above the pelvic rim
true pelvis inferior to the pelvic rim - urinary bladders, lower intestine, uterus ovaries
describe male pelvis (include angle) larger, heavier, more narrow; smaller inlet, pubic arch angle <90
describe female pelvis (include angle) wider, rounder, flared, iliac crest; wider pelvic opening; pubic arch angle >90
femur the longest, heaviest and strongest bone; articulates with tibia to form the knee point; with patella as well
greater and lesser trochanters projections where large muscles attach; head articulates with acetabulum
patella knee cap; tracks between the condyles of femur
tibia largest of 2 leg bones
fibula smaller, lateral bones
medial and lateral malleoli of the ankle formed from the distal end of the leg bones
Tarsal ankle
metatarsals sole
phalanges of foot toes: proximal, middle, distal phalanx
longitudinal and transverse foot arches support the weight of the body, provide spring and leverage to foot while walking
Functional classification: Synarthroses immovable joints
Functional classification: Amphiarthroses slightly movable
Functional classification: Diarthroses freely movable
Structural classification: fibrous joints bone held together by dense irregular CT, lots of collagen; usually synarthroses ex. 1)suture joints in skill - shock absorption 2)syndesmoses - greater distance between surfaces, more dense irregular CT than suture joint 3)interosseous membrane
Structural classification: catilaginous joints made of cartilage; no synovial cavity; little or no movement; usually amphiarthroses ex. pubic symphysis; intervertebral
Structural classification: synovial joints have a synovial cavity, bones often held together by ligaments; freely movable joint; have 2-layered capsule:fibrous outer, synovial membrane insde
synovial fluid reduces friction - lubricates joints, absorb shock
ligaments of synovial joints bands of dense regular CT - joins bone to bone that can be inside or side joint
bursae of synovial joints fluid filled structures to minimize friction in some joints
menisci pads of dense fibrocartilage between the articular surfaces; provides strength, allow bones of different shapes to fit together more tightly
Arterial branches of synovial joints merge around a joint before penetrating into articular capsule
Never endings of synovial joints respond to degree of movement and stretch, convey info to the brain
Planar joint between navicular and second and third cuneiforms of tarsus in foot
Hinge joint b/t trochlea of humerus and trochlear notch of ulna at the elbow
Pivot joint b/t head of radius and radial notch of ulna
Condyloid joint b/t radius and scaphoid and lunate bones of carpus (wrist)
Saddle joint b/t trapezium of carpus (wrist) and metacarpal of thumb
ball-and-socket joint b/t head of femur and acetabulum of hip bone
ROM range of motion refers to the range, measured in degrees of a circle, through which bone can be moved.
affect ROM: hormones relaxin increases the flexibiity of pubic symphysis and ligaments b/t sacrum and hip bone during pregnancy
affect ROM: disuse movement may be restricted if joint has not been used for a long time
Gilding movements simple back-and-forth and side-to-side movments; limited in range, typical in intercarpal joints
Angular movement: flexion decrease in angle
Angular movement: extension increase in angle
Angular movement: hyperextension extension beyond "anatomical position"
Angular movement: abduction movement away from midline
Angular movement: adduction movement toward the midline
Angular movement: circumduction movement in a circle
Rotation: lateral rotation move away from the midline of body
Rotation: medial rotation towards midline of body
Special movements: elevation upward movement, ex. closing the mouth
Special movements: depression downward movement, ex. opening the mouth
Special movements: protraction move anteriorly
Special movements: retraction move posteriorly back to normal, ex. return back the mandible forward
Special movements: inversion sole of foot moves medially
Special movements: eversion sole of foot moves laterally
Special movements: dorsiflexion bending foot at ankle in the direction of the dorsum
Special movements: plantar flexion foot at ankle moves down towards plantar surface
Special movements: supination move forearm so palm is facing upwards
Special movements: pronation move forearm so palm is facing downwards
Special movements: opposition opposable thumbs crosses the palm to touch fingers
themporomandibular joint(TMJ) is a combined hinge and planar joint formed by mandible and temporal bone - only movable joint b/t skull bones
shoulder joint (glenhumeral) is a ball-and socket joint formed by the head of humerus and scapula
elbow joint is a hinge joint fromed by humerus, radius and ulna which allows flexion and extension of forearm
the hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, femur oscoxae
knee joint is a modified hinge joint
osteophyte bone spurs
aging on joints thinning of the articular cartilage, decreased production of synovial fluid
osteoarthritis wear and tear
rheumatoid autoimmune-body breaks down cartilage
gouty uric acid buildup
ankylosing spondylitis joint in vertebral- inflammatory
partial hip replacements only the femur
total hip replacements femur + acetabulum
Contractible shorten in length
extensible extend or stretch
elastic return to original shape
Functions of muscular tissue - create motion - maintain posture - store substances in the body - using spincters - move substances through perisytaltic contraction - generate heat - thermogenesis
somatic motor neurons neurons that stimulate skeletal muscle contraction
sarcolemma plasma membrane of muscle cell
transverse tuble inside the sarcolemma, speed up the contraction by depolarization
myofibril contractile organelle of muscle
sarcomere basic functional unit of myofibril; consist of thin and thick filaments
A band darker middle region; extends the length of the thick filament
I band lighter, contains no thick filament
H-zone contains only thick filaments
M-line supporting proteins keep thick filaments together
Z-disc separate one sarcomere
contractile proteins: generate force during contraction 1) thin filament are comprised mostly of the protein actin which are proteins that strung together like a string of pools
contractile proteins: 2) thick filaments made of myosin; myosin - look like golf clubs bound together
Regulatory proteins: trponin has a Ca2+ binding site
tropnin+tropomyosin cover the myosin binding site on actin
Structural proteins: Titin extends from z-disc, allows for elasticity of myofibrils
Structural proteins: Nebulin protein wrapped around each think filament
sliding filament mechanism thick and thin filaments slide past one another
eecitation-contraction coupling (EC coupling) involves events at the junction b/t a motor neuron and the skeletal muscle fiber
Nruromuscular junction: presynaptic membrane on the neuron
Nruromuscular junction: postsynaptic membrane on the muscle cell
Synaptic cleft spaces b/t two membranes
Acetylcholinesterase enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine
Ligand-gated Na+ channels respond to acetylecholine (ACh) which opens the channel by ACh
Tension in a muscle: latent period brief delay as action potential sweeps over the sarcolemma, and Ca2+ are released from sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR)
Tension in a muscle: contracting fiber contracts
Tension in a muscle: relaxation Ca2+ is requestered into SR
Tension in a muscle: refractory period temporary loss of excitability
Tension in a muscle: twitch brief contraction in response to a single action potential
Tension in a muscle: tetanus more action potenials = fusion of contractions
ATP stored in body cell - last for 3 seconds
phosphate quick release of ATP - last for 12 seconds
aerobic ATP production cellular respiration
anaerobic glucose use last for 30-40 seconds; produce 2ATP per glucose - pyruvic acid breaks down into latic acid
Skeletal muscle fiber types: red dark meat - high myoglobin (oxygen binding protein) content, more mitochondria, more engergy stores
Skeletal muscle fiber types: white white meat - less myoglobin, less mitochondira
Skeletal muscle fiber types: slow oxidative fibers (SO) small appear dark red, least powerful, used for fatigue resistance ,ex. maintaining posture
Skeletal muscle fiber types: fast glycolytic fibers (FG) large, white, powerful, generate ATP by glycolysis, ex. weight lifting, explosure muscle contractions
autorhythmic involuntary
Rigor Mortis at death, ATP production stops
Biceps (explain origin, insertion and action) Origin: scapula Insertion: radius action: flex the arm and forearm
Tripes (explain origin, insertion and action) Origin: scapula, lateral and posterior sites of humerus insertion: olecranon process of ulna action: straighten and extend forearm
first class levers fulcrum is b/t the effort and the load
second class levers load is b/t the fulcrum and the effort - always a mechanical advantage
third class levers effort is b/t the fulcrum and the load - are the most common - favor speed and range of motion over max force
Prime mover primarily responsible for creating movement (agoinst for muscle) ex.biceps brachii
Antagonist stretches and yields to the effects of the prime mover ex. triceps brachii
Synergists muscle used to prevent unwanted movements at intermediate joints ex. muscles in the hand
Muscle contraction: concentric isotonic contraction the muscle shortens while generating force
Muscle contraction: eccentric isotonic contraction muscle tension is less than the resistance (the muscle lengthens)
Muscle contraction: isometric contraction no movement, muscle force and resistance are equal, supporting objects in a fixed position, maintaining posture
Direction of Naming Muscles: rectus parallel to midline
Direction of Naming Muscles: transverse perpendicular to midline
Direction of Naming Muscles: oblique diagonal
Size of Naming Muscles: maximus largest
Size of Naming Muscles: minimus smallest
Size of Naming Muscles: longus long
Size of Naming Muscles: brevis short
Size of Naming Muscles: latissimus widest
Size of Naming Muscles: longissimus longest
Size of Naming Muscles: magnus large
Size of Naming Muscles: major larger
Size of Naming Muscles: minor smaller
Size of Naming Muscles: vastus huge
Shape of Naming Muscles: deltoid triangular
Shape of Naming Muscles: trapezius trapezoid
Shape of Naming Muscles: serratus saw-toothed
Shape of Naming Muscles: Rhomboid diamond
Shape of Naming Muscles: Orbicularis circular
Shape of Naming Muscles: Pectinate comb-like
Shape of Naming Muscles: piriformis pear shape
Shape of Naming Muscles: platys flat
Shape of Naming Muscles: Quadratus square
Shape of Naming Muscles: gracilis slender
Muscle action of Naming Muscles: Sphincter colsing off the opening
Muscle action of Naming Muscles: Tensor makes body pat rigid
Number of origins of Naming Muscles: biceps 2
Number of origins of Naming Muscles: triceps 3
Number of origins of Naming Muscles: quadriceps 4
Orbicularis oris (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: surrounding the opening of the mouth insertion: the skin at the corner of the mouth action: closes and protrudes lips for kissing
Muscles of facial expression: Orbicularis occuli, Frontalis, occipitalis, temporalis, buccinator
Masseter (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: maxilla and zygomatic arch insertion: mandible action:closes the mouth
Muscles that move the mandible: lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid
Extraocular muscles (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: back of the orbit insertion: different parts of the eyeball action: precise and rapid movement of the eyes
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: clavicle and sternum insertion: mastoid process of temporal bone action: flex and rotate the head
Pectoralis minor (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: ribs 3-5 insertion: coracoid process of scapula action: abducts scapula and rotate it downward
Trapezius (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: occipital bone and cervical spine insertion: clavicle, scapula, and lower thoracic vertebrae action: support the arm and moves the scapula up, down, in and out
Latissimus dorsi (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: thoracic and lumbar vertebrae and the iliac bone insertion: mid-humerus action: drives arm inferiorly and posteriorly
Pectoralis major (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: clavicle and sternum insertion: proximal humerus action: adducts and medially rotates the arm at the shoulder joint
Deltoid muscle (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: lateral clavicle and upper scapula insertion: deltoid tuberosity on shaft of the humerus action: abducts, flexes, and medially rotates the upper arm at the shoulder joint
Rectus abdominis (explain the origin, insertion) origin: pubic bone insertion: ribs and sternum
External oblique (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: ribs 5-12 insertion: iliac crest and linea alba action: flexes vertebral column and compresses abdomen
Diaphragm (explain the origin, insertion) origin: inferior 6 ribs, and lumbar vertebrae insertion: central tendon
Brachioradialis (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: humerus insertion: distal radius action: supinates the forearm at the radioulnar joint
Gluteus maximus (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: iliac crest, sacrum,and coccyx insertion: femur action: extends and laterally
Quadricep group (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: iliac spine and proximal femur insertion: patella and proximal tibia action: flexes thigh at hip joint and extend leg at knee joint
Adductors (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: pubic insertion: femur action: adducts and flexes thigh at hip joint and rotates thigh
Hamstring group (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: ischial tuberosity insertion: proximal tibia and fibula action: flexes leg at knee joint, extend thigh at hip joint
Tibialis anterior (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: tibia insertion: first cuneiform and first metatarsal action: dorsiflexes and inverts the foot
psoas major + iliacus (explain the origin, insertion, and action) origin: lumbar vertebrae insertion: femur action: flex thigh at hip joint, rotate thigh laterally, flex trunk on hip
Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles function (explain the origin, insertion) Origin: Femur, capsule of knee, and head of fibula insertion: calcaneus by way of calcaneal (achilles) tendon
external urethral sphincter helps expel urine
external anal sphincter keeps anus closed
levator ani supports pelvic viscera
Thenar lateral aspect of palm
hypothenar medial aspect of palm Action: oppose thumb against other 4 fingers
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