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Tour Guide Tips #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. The muscles that carries out an action is called the_______ whereas the muscle that resists this action is the_________ | Agonist, antagonist |
| 2. Please name the three physical characteristics which help to distinguish muscle from other tissue. | The straited texture directions of the muscle fibers, it can be in a contracted or relaxed state |
| 3. To distinguish a tendon from a ligament, explore its ________ | Attachments and variable tension |
| 4. Name three types of connective tissue that are palpable | Tendon, ligament, fascia |
| 5. Fascia is a continuous sheet of________ located beneath the______ and round muscles and organs | Fibrous membrane, skin |
| 6. A sharp, shooting sensation felt locally or down the corresponding appendage during palpation may be caused by______ | Compression or impingement of a nerve |