BPK 142 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Shoulder Girdle, Quadriceps Tendon, Shoulder Joint
9 Dec 2016
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Quadriceps muscles use the patella as a fulcrum to increase power for knee extension. Maintains the position of the tendon during knee flexion. It different because it is a flat sesamoid bone (covers tendons and aids in motion: used for protection rather than support. Pelvic: built for weight bearing, more stable, less versatile: name the bones of the pectoral girdle and the bones of the pelvic girdle. Humeroulnar joint hinge joint, allows for only flexion and extension. Humeradial joint ball and socket joint. Protects blood vessels and nerves that travel into the arm. Superior radioulnar joint any position of flexion and extension, radius can be rotated. Clavicle and humerus: movements include pronation and supination. Male taller, narrower, more compact, heart shaped opening: describe 3 major curvatures of the vertebral column. Lordosis exaggerated lumbar curvature (butt sticks out) Function: to protect heart, longs and abdominal organs: protects shoulder girdle and arms, attachment point of respiratory muscles.
