The Muscular System Support Systems Unit 2 Vocabulary- combining forms Cardi/o heart Fasci/o fascia, connective tissue Fibr/o fiber, fibrous tissue Leiomy/o smooth muscle Muscul/o muscle My/o muscle Ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o tendon Vocabulary- prefixes A- or an- without or not Ab- away Ad- towards Bi- two Hemi- half Hyper- excessive, above normal Intra- within Quadri- four Tri- three Vocabulary- suffixes -algia pain -ar pertaining to -ceps heads -cyte cell -ductionact of leading -genesis production of -itis inflammation -oma tumor -osis abnormal condition -pathy disease -plasty surgical repair -plegia paralysis -rrhaphy sutures -rrhexis rupture -tome instrument to cut -tomy incision -trophy development, nourishment -um structure, thing Vocabulary- abbreviations and terms MRI magnetic resonance imaging Antagonist the muscle that does the opposite motion Agonist prime mover, the muscle that does most of the work Insertion the distal attachment/ the moving end Involuntary does not need conscious thought Origin the proximal attachment/ the stable end Striations striped Synergist helper muscle Thermogenesis heat production Voluntary needs conscious thought Functions of the Muscular System Heat Production (thermogenesis) Heat is a byproduct of muscle contraction Movement Facilitation Muscles shorten and pull on bones which produces movement Structure (postural support) Contraction of muscles keeps us upright and maintains posture Functions cont. Protection of Internal Organs Contraction of abdominal muscles causes them to become hard and offers protection to the underlying organs Other muscles can contract prior to receiving a blow thus protection bones and soft tissue. Controls the volume of hollow organs Smooth muscle surrounds our hollow organs and contractions propel the substances through them, aid in their emptying, or helps control their volume Stomach and small intestines The bladder Blood vessels Types of Contractibility Voluntary - contractions controlled by conscious thought or will Involuntary - contract due to unconscious impulses sent by the autonomic nervous system or certain specialized cells or hormones Muscle Appearance Striated - stripes, muscles that on a microscopic level have cross fiber stripes Non-striated - Not having stripes, muscles cells that microscopically have a smooth appearance Cardiac Muscle Forms the bulk of heart wall (Myocardium) Striated Involuntary (typically) Cardiac fibers typically have a centrally located nucleus Intercalated discs Strengthens cardiac muscle tissue Allows for special wringing muscle contraction Smooth Muscle Located in walls of hollow internal surfaces such as: blood vessels- stomach urinary bladder- intestines Non-striated in appearance Involuntary (typically) Contractions usually move things along, from point A to point B (peristalsis) Skeletal Muscle Attached to bones Striated appearance under a microscope Voluntary control (conscious control) Allow for postural support and movement of body parts, both axial and appendicular Skeletal Muscle Tissue Tendons Connect muscle to bone Made of dense fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the muscle belly and extends further, becoming tendon Muscle Actions Agonist- the prime mover, or the muscle that does the most work Antagonist- the muscle that does the opposite motion Fixator- holds the body part in place while the action takes place Synergist- the helper muscle, assists in making the motion happen Motions Peristalsis - a wave like motion by smooth muscle to advance substances Abduction - movement away from midline Adduction - movement towards midline Flexion - decreasing a joint angle Extension - increasing a joint angle Hyperextension - extension past normal extension, or past anatomical position Motions Plantarflexion- specific to ankle motion, pointing the toes Dorsiflexion- specific to ankle motion, pulling the toes towards the shin Supination- turning palm up Pronation- turning palm down Rotation - movement around an axis Circumduction - cone shaped motion Origin vs. Insertion Origin- the most proximal end of the muscle, the non moving end, or where the muscle starts Insertion- the distal end of a muscle, the moving end, or where the muscle goes to Location and Function of Skeletal Muscles Biceps Brachii Origin: anterior shoulder Insertion: anterior elbow Action: elbow flexion Triceps Brachii Origin: posterior shoulder Insertion: posterior elbow Action: elbow extension Location and Function of Skeletal Muscles Trapezius Origin: cervical and thoracic spine Insertion: spine of the scapula Action: extends or hyperextends the head and neck, (also helps with shoulder retraction and elevation and depression) Latissimus Dorsi Origin: Lower thoracic and lumbar spine as well as the pelvis Insertion: proximal humerus Action: extends a flexed arm or hyperextends the arm from the anatomical position Location and Function of Skeletal Muscles Deltoid Origin: clavicle and spine of the scapula Insertion: lateral humerus Action: shoulder abduction Pectoralis Major Origin: upper ribs along the sternum and clavicle Insertion: humerus Action: adduction Location and Function of Skeletal Muscles Rectus Abdominis Origin: anterior lower ribs Insertion: pubic bones Action: lumbar spine flexion Diaphragm Origin: central tendon (fibrous tissue) Insertion: circumference of lower rib cage Action: expands chest for breathing Location and Function of Skeletal Muscles Quadriceps (group of 4 muscles) Origin: anterior pelvis and proximal femur Insertion: anterior tibia Action: knee extension Hamstrings (group of 3 muscles) Origin: ischium and posterior femur Insertion: posterior tibia and fibula Action: knee flexion Location and Function of Skeletal Muscles Gluteus Maximus Origin: ilium, sacrum, and coccyx Insertion: femur Action: extends hip Gastrocnemius Origin: femur Insertion: calcaneus (heel bone) Action: plantar flexes ankle (when knee is straight) Soleus Origin: tibia and fibula Insertion: calcaneus (heel bone) Action: plantar flexes ankle (when knee is bent) Anterior Skeletal Muscles Posterior Skeletal Muscles Diseases and Disorders of the Muscular System Tendonitis Tendonitis is characterized by Inflammation of the tendons due to overuse or age-related changes of the tendon. It is common in individuals who begin a new exercise or increase their level of exercise. Age-related tendonitis is due to the loss of elasticity and the ability of the tendon to glide smoothly. Treatment includes: rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Strains A tearing of a muscle or its attaching tendon Occurs when a muscle receives a stress that overcomes its strength Sudden, quick heavy lifting During sports While performing work tasks Strains cont. 3 types of strains3 types of strains 1st degree occurs when the muscle is stretched causing micro-tears in the muscle fibers 2nd degree sprain occurs when the muscle or tendon is partially torn 3rd degree sprain occurs when the muscle is completely ruptured Signs and symptomsSigns and symptoms Pain, especially when the muscle is contracting which limits function, swelling, and bruising TreatmentTreatment Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE) Muscle Spasm An involuntary muscle contraction Also called a Charlie Horse or muscle cramp Main causes are electrolyte imbalances, dehydration and fatigue Muscle Spasm cont. Initial treatment is to put the muscle that has the spasm on stretch If spasm persists ice or heat can be used Prevention incudes maintaining a proper diet, drinking plenty of water and proper conditioning Sports drinks may be beneficial during exercise to help replace lost sodium due to sweating Muscular Dystrophy An inherited disorder in which the muscles are missing a certain protein causing degeneration of muscle tissue Causes progressive weakness and loss of function of the affected muscles There is no cure but physical therapy can lessen the severity of the disorder.