Anatomy and Physiology I Student Outline – Articulations and Muscular System
ARTICULATIONS and MUSCULAR SYSTEM
PART #1 – ARTICULATIONS
1.Introduction
A.Articulation C.Kinesiology
B.Arthrology D.Rheumatology
2.Structural Classifications for Joints
A.Fibrous Joints
•Dense Regular Connective Tissue
i.Suture
ii.Gomphosis
a.Periodontal ligament
iii.Ligament
B.Cartilaginous Joints
i.Symphysis
a.Symphesis pubis
b.Annulus fibrosis of Intervertebral disk
ii.Synchondroses
a.Costal Cartilages
b.Epiphyseal plates (Growth plates)
C.Synovial Joints
i.Anatomical Characteristics
a.Synovial Cavity
b.Articular Capsule
•Synovial Membrane
*Synovial Fluid (SF)
•Fibrous Capsule
c.Articular Cartilage
d.Accessory Ligaments
•Extracapsular Ligaments
•Intracapsular Ligaments
e.Menisci
f.Bursae
g.Fat Pad
iv.Synovial Joint Movements Note: Know all examples given in class in preparation for the lab practical. See your text as well for support)
a.Gliding
b.Angular
•Flexion
•Extension
•Hyperextension
*Examples: antebrachium, lower leg, vertebral column, cervical vertebrae
•Abduction
•Adduction
*Examples: arm, leg
c.Rotation (example: rotation of arm)
•Medial Rotation
•Lateral Rotation
d.Circumduction (example: glenohumeral joint, coxal joint
e.Special
•.Inversion (Example: feet)
•Eversion (Example: feet)
•Dorsiflexion (Example: feet)
•Plantar Flexion (Example: feet)
•Protraction (Example: mandible, pectoral girdle, head)
•Retraction (Example: mandible, pectoral girdle, head)
•Supination (Example: palms of hand)
•Pronation (Example: palms of hand)
•Elevation (Example: mandible, pectoral girdle)
•Depression (Example: mandible, pectoral girdle)
4.Major Body Articulations
A.Humeroscapular (Shoulder) Joint
i.Articular Capsule
ii.Coracohumeral Ligament
iii.Glenohumeral Ligaments
iv.Transverse Humeral Ligament
a.Subscapular bursa
b.Subdeltoid bursa
c.Subacromial bursa
d.Subcoracoid bursa
e.subacromial bursa.
B.Coxal (Hip) Joint
i.Articular Capsule
ii.Iliofemoral Ligament
iii.Pubofemoral Ligament
iv.Ischiofemoral Ligament
v.Capitate Ligament
vi.Acetabular Labrum
C.Tibiofemoral (Knee) Joint
i.“Sub-Joints”
a.Intermediate Patellofemoral
b.Lateral Tibiofemoral Joint
c.Medial Tibiofemoral Joint
ii.Articular Discs
a.Medial Meniscus
b.Lateral Meniscus
•Transverse Ligament
•Coronary Ligaments
iii.Intraarticular Ligaments
a.Tibial Collateral Ligament
b.Fibular Collateral Ligament
c.Anterior Cruciate Ligament
d.Posterior Cruciate Ligaments
iv.Articular Capsule
v.Anterior Accessory Ligaments
a.Medial and Lateral Patellar Retinacula
b.Patellar Ligament
vi.Posterior Accessory Ligaments
a.Oblique Popliteal Ligament
b.Arcuate Popliteal Ligament
vii.Bursae
a.Anterior Bursae
•Prepatellar Bursa
•Infrapatellar Bursa
•Suprapatellar Bursa
b.Medial bursae
c.Lateral Bursae
PART #2 – MUSCULAR SYSTEM
1.Introduction
A.Muscle Tissue
B.Muscular System
2.Muscular Orientation
A.Origin
B.Insertion
C.Belly (Gaster)
3.Group Actions
A.Agonists
B.Antagonists
C.Synergists
D.Fixators
4.Naming of Skeletal Muscles - (Memorization of these examples in not encouraged. But when you see a muscle name, you are expected to be able to identify what information is inherent within the name)
A.Direction of Fibers
i.Terminology
•Rectus•Transverse
•Oblique•Orbicularis
ii.Examples (What is the direction of the fascicles for each muscle?)
•Rectus abdominis•External Oblique
•Transverse abdominis•Orbicularis oculi
B.Location
i.Examples (The name communicates what location?)
•Temporalis•Frontalis
•Occipitalis•Pectoralis Minor
•External Intercostals•Internal Intercostals
•Iliacus•Orbicularis oris
C.Number of Origins
i.Examples (The name communicates how many origins?)
•Biceps Brachii•Triceps Brachii
D.Shape
i.Examples (The following muscles will have what shapes?)
•Deltoid•Rhomboideus Major
•Serratus Anterior•Trapezius
E.Origin and Insertion
i.Examples (Identify the origin and/or insertion of each)
•Sternocleidomastoid •Supraspinatus
•Choracobrachialis •Infraspinatus
F.Action
i.Examples (What are the actions for each muscle below?)
•Massater (Mastication = chewing)
•Levator Scapulae •Depressor Labii Inferioris
•Adductor Magnus•Pronator teres
PART #3 – Muscles and Groups - Pull out Muscle Groups Handout
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