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Kaitlyn Chant

Week 1-6: Muscles

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The long axes of the fascicles run parallel to the long axis of the muscle is a description of this type of fascicle arrangement. Parallel
A muscle with fascicles that insert into only one side of the tendon is categorized as unipennate
Muscles that move the forearm include which of the following? brachioradialis, pronator teres, biceps brachii
The muscle that helps hold the scapula against the thorax and is useful in pushing or punching movements is the serratus anterior
The term _____ is used to describe a muscle that directly performs a specific movement. agonist
The biceps brachii has this fascicle arrangement, which maximizes the range of motion possible. parallel
Muscles with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement are either fusiform or straplike in appearance. parallel
The point of attachment that does not move when the muscle contracts is the origin
The muscle fascicle arrangement for Orbicularis oris is best characterized as circular
The individual muscle fibers are covered by a connective tissue membrane called the endomysium
Muscles that move the wrist, hand, and fingers can be extrinsic or intrinsic
The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the transverse abdominis
A muscle with fascicles that insert into the tendon from both sidesis categorized as bipennate
This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement. convergent
The continuous low level of sustained contraction maintained by all skeletal muscles is muscle tone
In addition to the Pectoralis major, another muscle that displays this pattern of fascicle arrangement is Latissimus dorsi. convergent
The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle and is outside the epimysium and tendon is called the fascia
The common tendon of the gastrocnemius and soleus is called the calcaneal tendon
The Sartorius muscle, a thin straplike muscle would have muscle fascicles arranged in parallel
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