Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
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What is the primary role of the parasympathetic nervous system during massage?
Answer: Promotes relaxation and decreases heart rate
Parasympathetic activation during massage promotes the 'rest and digest' state, slowing heart rate and reducing tension.
The sciatic nerve passes through or beneath which muscle, making it a common compression point?
Answer: Piriformis
In many individuals the sciatic nerve passes through or beneath the piriformis, making piriformis tension a cause of sciatica-like symptoms.
Which of the following best describes a tendon?
Answer: Dense regular connective tissue connecting muscle to bone
Tendons are composed of dense regular connective tissue and transmit the force of muscle contractions to bones.
The thoracic outlet is bordered by the first rib, clavicle, and which muscle?
Answer: Anterior scalene
The costoclavicular space (thoracic outlet) is bordered anteriorly by the clavicle and posteriorly by the first rib and anterior scalene.
Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body?
Answer: Proximal
Proximal describes a position nearer to the point of origin or attachment to the trunk.
What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force?
Answer: Eccentric
An eccentric contraction occurs when the muscle generates force while being lengthened, such as lowering a weight.