Kin module 2 quiz
Isotonic defintion
A cintraction performed with a constant tension or level of force production
Isokinetic definition
a contraction performed at a constant velocity
Isometric definition
a contraction where the overall length of the muscle does not change and the joint angle does not change.
What are uniarticulate muscle (with examples)
A muscle that crosses one joint or goes right through just one joint not the other: Soleus, deltoid, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis
Biarticulate definition and examples
A muscle that crosses 2 joints: Bicep, Tricep, gastrocemius, rectus femoris etc.
primary agonist and antagonist of knee extension
rectus femoris (quadriceps), hamstring muscles
primary agonist and antagonist of knee flexion
hamstring muscles, quadricep muscles
primary agonist and antagonist of hip extension
hamstring muscles, gluteus maximus muscles
Phylogenetics definition
The study of the evolutionary and development among individuals of groups or organsims
Phenotype definition
Characteristic, why you are who you are, mixture of genetics and environmental factors
Genotype
specific to your genetic makeup
Genetics definition
study of genes
what is morphology
the difference between how our arm looks compared to a whale, similiar bones but different adaptation to our environment.
key phylogenetic determinants of human form
skull, pelvis, femur, foot/ankle
ANS nervous system
control system of body functions such as breathing, cardiovascular function etc.
what is the part in the brain that looks like "ridges"
cerebrum - increases surface area of cerebrial cortex (where all neuron action takes place
what is the area in the middle of the brain called and what is its function
Diencephalon - structures that make up the diencephalon are the thalamus (sensory) and hypthalamus (important for homeostasis)
What is the green area on bottom of brain called and function
Cerebellum - has ridges and grooves to enhance its structure
What is the purple area coming out of bottom of brain (looks like a cord)
Brain stem - made of midbrain, pons and medulla, controlls the autonomic nervous system features