Stimulus-Dependent Lab A motor unit is a motor neuron and the muscle fiber it controls. A whole muscle is made up of hundreds of motor units that are handled by different motor neurons that react at different levels of stimulation. The electric shock acts as an action potential by changing the membrane permeability allowing the sodium and potassium ions to pass through. At different levels of stimulation the motor neurons stimulate a motor unit and the more stimulation the more motor units become
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Jonathan Vingo Mr. Spear Anatomy and Physiology 02.02 Skeletal Muscle Before submitting your written response‚ check that: It compares three specific muscles in the human body that vary in muscle tissue type in terms of: Presence or absence of striations (5 points) Size‚ shape‚ and arrangement of fibers (5 points) Function/s resulting from the muscle contraction (5 points) Relationship of muscle cell properties to muscle function (10 points) The table is clear‚ well-organized‚ written
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1. Describe the main muscle groups of the body and their function There are three main categories that the muscles in the human body fall into: • Skeletal Muscle Skeletal muscle is the foremost area of concern for a sports masseuse. The main functions of this muscle group is to move the body in a voluntary manner‚ for example‚ if you want to kick a ball you will voluntarily have to send a signal through your brain to inform the muscles in your legs to contract/flex/extend and execute the skill
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An activity that primarily utilizes type I muscle fibers is long distance running. Type I fibers are generally slow-twitch fibers‚ meaning they contract slowly and have a high capacity for aerobic glycolysis. Ectomorphs usually perform long distance running. In order to train slow twitch muscles (training slow twitch muscle fibers is for endurance purposes and other aerobic activities)‚ one must increase the time under tension (TUT). Specifically‚ one must focus on doing higher reps (12-15) and low
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Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of muscles that are often very painful. Muscle spasms are also called cramps or referred to as a “Charley horse”. These contractions are most frequent on the leg muscles but can also occur in the hands‚ arms and abdomen. (www.webmd.com) Typically the muscles become very hard and tight. There are many causes of muscle spasms. The most common cause is overuse during athletic activities such as sports or general exercise. Other causes include not
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during contraction of a skeletal muscle? Calcium is an important element for live. Calcium is found in the bones of animals and humans. In muscle contraction is produce as a result of Calcium ions ‚ Ca2+‚ It comes from rapid release from the cisternae of the sarcoplasmic reticulum which cause a chemical reaction between ATP and the myofilaments. Another important function of Calcium ions occurs during the state of resting muscle. During the state of resting muscle‚ calcium Ion is “maintaining the
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by the nervous and endocrine systems Skeletal muscle tissue function of most is to move bones of the skeleton (are few that attach to other structures ex--the skin). Muscle tissue is striated b/c alternating light and dark protein bands (striations) are visible when tissue is closer examined. Muscle tissue action is voluntarily/activity can be controlled consciously. Cardiac muscle tissue found only in the heart—forms most of the heart wall. Muscle is striated (like skeletal)‚ and its action is
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2017 Motor Unit Recruitment and Muscle Fatigue Lab Introduction Human skeletal muscles are made up of hundreds of cylindrically-shaped cells called myofibers‚ and they are bound together by connective tissue. These muscles are stimulated to contract by somatic motor nerves‚ or motor neurons‚ that carry signals in the form of nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord‚ to the skeletal muscles. Although a motor neuron can innervate several fibers‚ each muscle fiber can only be innervated by one
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Slow-Oxidative (Type I) Muscle Fibres Shelby Daye Skeletal muscles are classified as striated and voluntary. They are found in muscles that maintain low-intensity contractions for long periods without fatigue. A single skeletal muscle cell is referred to as a muscle fibre. There are three types of muscle fibres found in the human skeletal muscle system including slow-oxidative fibres‚ fast-oxidative fibres and fast-glycolytic fibres. These three fibres are each defined by their biochemical capacities1
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ways List seven ways of naming muscles‚ giving an example of each Name the principal axial muscles of the body and describe their origins‚ insertions‚ actions‚ and innervations. Name the principal appendicular muscles of the body and describe their origins‚ insertions‚ actions‚ and innervations. Compare and contrast the major muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs and relate their similarities and differences to their function. With over 700 muscles in the body‚ it can be hard to
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