BIO 3342 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Thenar Eminence, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle, Metatarsal Bones
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Purpose: learn and be able to define what a muscle action is. Additionally, know the functional groups that muscles can be classified under and provide examples for each category. Know the major muscles of the body and their actions, as well as be able to identify these muscles in models and images. Skeletal muscle slides / images provided by instructor. Marieb, e. human anatomy laboratory manual, 8th ed. Description: the beginning of this lab started with defining what a muscle action is, as well as distinguishing the different characteristics and functional groups that muscles can be separated into. There are 4 muscle characteristics, that include excitability, contractility, extensibility, and elasticity. Muscles can then be divided into 4 types of functional groups: prime movers, synergists, antagonists, and fixators. The muscles of the body were then broken down into regions, including the face, neck, chest, abdomen, anterior thigh, posterior thigh, glutes, lower leg, back, shoulders, and arms.
