What muscle is an antagonist to the biceps?
triceps
Where do shin splints occur?
anterior tibia
Where does sciatica cause pain?
posterior lower extremity
Name a muscle responsible for plantarflexion?
gastrocnemius, soleus
What large muscle is integral in breathing?
diaphragm
Name three muscular injection sites?
deltoid, gluteus medius, vastus lateralis
What is the name of the muscle that assists the prime mover?
synergist
What is a sustained muscle contraction caused by a decrease in Ca+?
tetany
What is the type of contraction where there is no joint motion?
isometric
What anatomical structure involved in a strain?
muscle
What forearm motion is in this picture?
supination
Where are the erector spinae muscles?
Along the vertebral column
What is a circular muscle that opens and closes?
sphincter
What is the term for overstretching of ligaments?
sprain
Biceps femoris is part of what muscle group?
hamstrings
What test is performed to determine a pinched nerve?
electromyography - EMG
What motions are required at the hip to create a snow angel?
abduction and adduction
What is the autoimmune disease that attacks the acetylcholine receptors in the neuromuscular junction?
myasthenia gravis
What is the term for muscle pain?
myalgia
What does RICE stand for?
rest, ice, compression and elevation
What is the motion of pulling your shoulders up to your ears?
elevation
What are the properties of muscles?
excitability, contractibility, extensibility, elasticity and adaptability
What causes the pain involved in carpal tunnel syndrome?
pinching of a nerve (median nerve)
What is the motion of bringing your toes to your nose?
dorsiflexion
What is the main neurotransmitter in the neuromuscular junction?
Acetylcholine
Sadie has been increasing her running preparing for a marathon. She has searing pain in her posterior calf that lead to her unable to ambulate. What is most likely her problem?
compartment syndrome
What are two of the three major nutritional needs of muscles?
protein, calcium, potassium