1.4 The Muscular system
1. Understand the functions of the muscular system 2. Understand the terms used to describe muscle actions 3. List the muscles that play an important role in the movements of the spine and appendicular skeleton
1. Understand the functions of the muscular system 2. Understand the terms used to describe muscle actions 3. List the muscles that play an important role in the movements of the spine and appendicular skeleton
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Give three of the major functions of the muscular system
- Skeletal Movement
- Maintain Posture and Body Position
- Support Soft Tissues
- Guard Entrances and Exits
- Maintain Body Temperature
What is the function of a tendon?
attache muscle to bones
Muscles which bend a limb at a joint are called....
flexors
Muscles which straighten a limb at a joint are called...
extensors
Muscles which move a limb away from the midline of the body are called
Muscles which move a limb toward the midline of the body are called...
Describe the different functions of prime movers, antagonists and synergists
Prime movers = Agonists
Muscles which initiate and maintain amovement
Antagonists
Reverse or oppose a movement
Synergists
are muscles which assist a prime mover by stabilising a joint crossed by a tendon, allowing the prime mover to produce more effective movement
Which four muscle groups make up the axial musculature?
- Muscles of the Head and Neck
- Muscles of the Spine
- The Oblique and Rectus Muscles
- Muscles of the Pelvic Floor
