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Tour Guide Tips #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What are the "trail markers" that will help you locate the muscles and tendons? | The bony landmarks the bone's hills, dips, and ridges |
| 2. Since there are different body types and the terrain is never the same, explain how one "body map" could apply to all of them | The body's composition and structures are virtually identical on all movements |
| 3. What does "palpation" mean? | To examine or explore by touching on organ or area of the body |
| 4. palpation is an art and skill that involves_________ | Locating a structure, becoming aware of its characteristic, and assessing |
| 5. Laying one hand on top the other allows the the bottom hand to stay receptive while the top hand__________ | Directs movement and depth |
| 6. Name three ways palpation can be made easier by "working smart" | Self palpation, Read, be patient |
| 7. When outlining the shape or edge of a bone, it is best to roll your fingers________ | Across rather than along its surface |
| 8. If the surface you are palpating is moving, your hand should_____ | Stay still |
| 9. When a movement is performed by your partner it is called_________ and when your partner relaxes and allows you to do the movement it is called | Active movement, passive movement |
| 10. In Trail Guide to the Body , resisted movements are used to distinguish the________ and _______ of different muscles and tendons | Lengths, shapes and edges |
| 11. As you improve your palpatory skills, what are three qualities or principles you will want to practice? | Move slowly, avoid using excessive pressure, be present |
| 12. Skeletal Muscles is composed of nerves, blood vessels________ | Muscle cells, and layers of connective tissue |
| 13. A muscle's connective tissue layers merge at either end of the muscles to form a strong____ | Tendon |