Module 3 Studying

Anterior

Anterior

front of body

Deep

Beneath a point of reference

Distal

further from a point of reference

Eversion

turning away from body’s midline

Extension

widening of the angle of a joint

Flexion

Lessening the angle of a joint

Hyperextension

widening the angle of a joint beyond the normal range of motion

Hyperflexion

Lessening the angle of a joint beyond the normal range of motion

Inversion

Turning towards the body’s midline

Lateral

Movement to the side

Medial

Nearer the midline of the body

posterior

back of body

Pronation

palms downward, rotate outward, lying on stomach

Proximal

Nearer a point of reference

Superior

above a point of reference

surface

less deep than another object

supination

palms face up, rotate inward, lying down

cartilage

the end of each bone is covered by

Tendons

muscles ---→ bones

ligaments

bones are held together by

epiphysis

areas that articulate with other bones

diaphysis

space between epiphyses

periosteum

connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones.

Medullary Cavity

where marrow is

Skeletal muscles

voluntary, most abundant tissue

Smooth Muscle

in or around major organs, involuntary

Cardiac Muscle

found in the heart, involuntary

process

part that projects outward from main mass

Atrophy

wasting away/decrease in size

concentric

having a common center

contraction

shortening and thickening of a muscle

Eccentric

muscle contraction where tissue lengthens

hypertrophy

increase in thickening of muscle fibers

isometric

muscle contraction without shortening of muscle fibers

Isotonic

muscle contraction without resistance

Deltoid

The deltoid is a large, triangular muscle located on the uppermost part of the arm and the top of the shoulder.

Biceps

biceps is a muscle located in the upper arm.

Obliques

Obliques are a group of abdominal muscles located on the sides of the torso.

Pectorals

Pectorals are a pair of large muscles located in the chest region of the human body.

Rectus Femoris

The rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles located in the front of the thigh.

Trapezius

The trapezius is a large muscle located in the upper back and neck region.

Hamstrings

Hamstrings refer to a group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh

Latissimus Dorsi

The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle located in the back.

Soleus

The soleus is a muscle located in the calf of the leg.

Triceps

triceps are a muscle located on the back of the upper arm.

Ectomorph

An ectomorph is a body type characterized by a lean and slender physique with low body fat and muscle mass.

Mesomorph

A mesomorph is a body type characterized by a muscular and athletic build.

endomorph

high body fat, large bone, slow metabolism