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LAB EXERCISE GUIDE FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
BIOLOGY 2221L
Author: Harriet R. Tresham
This lab guide was written to be used with Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual,
Cat Version 9th Edition (Update) by E. N. Marieb
For Use in: Fall 08, Spring 09, Summer 09
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LAB 1: Microscopy & Mitosis (Marieb Exercises 3, 4)
ASSIGNMENT:
Microscopy: Exercise 3, pp.27-33, Activities 1, 2, 4
1. Identify and state function of parts of compound light microscope.
2. Demonstrate correct use and care procedures.
3. State and explain principles/rules of microscopy.
4. Define and calculate total magnification.
Mitosis: Exercise 4, pp.45-48, Activity 6
5. Define mitosis/cytokinesis.
6. Identify the five phases of mitosis from slides (allium root
tip, whitefish blastula)/model.
7. Describe the activities/events occurring in each phase.
8. Describe the biological significance of mitosis.
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Lab 2: Tissues and Skin (Marieb Exercises 6, 7)
ASSIGNMENT:
A. Tissues: Exercise 6, Activities 1-4, pp. 67-83
1. State the characteristics (cell types, arrangements, matrix composition in CT, functions, and body locations) of Epithelial and Connective tissue types and major subcategories of each type.
2. Identify the specific tissues listed from slides and/or micro-graphs. Identify cells and matrix components on assigned slides. Identify organ/body location for each assigned tissue section.
Tissues (Exercise 6)
Assigned Epithelial Tissues Assigned Connective Tissues
simple squamous epithelium areolar (loose) connective tissue
simple cuboidal epithelium dense irregular connective tissue(view skin slide)
simple columnar epithelium dense regular/white fibrous connective tissue
stratified squamous epithelium(view skin slide)
hyaline cartilage CT
elastic cartilage CT
fibrocartilage CT
adipose tissue (modified CT)
NOTE: Compact Bone connective tissue will be studied in the Skeleton Lab.
Muscle tissues will be studied in the Muscle Lab.
Nervous tissue will be studied in the Nervous System Labs.
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B. Skin: Exercise 7, pp. 91-94, 97-98, Activities 1, 3
1. Study skin slide and model identifying the tissue types found in the skin layers.
2. Identify the specific skin structures listed on skin slides and models.
3. State the functions of the skin’s tissue layers and structures.
Structures in Skin (Exercise 7)
Epidermis (stratified squamous epithelium)
reticular layer
stratum corneum sudoriferous-sweat glands
stratum spinosum arrector pili muscle
stratum granulosum hair follicle/shaft
stratum basale sebaceous-oil (sebum) glands
Dermis ( dense irregular connective tissue) sensory nerve fibers/receptors
papillary layer Hypodermis (Adipose CT)
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LAB 3: Membrane Transport (Marieb Exercise 5A, required/assigned and 5B, optional)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Explain the effect of molecular size on the rate of diffusion via completion of: Diffusion of Dye through Agar Gel, Activity 1.
2. Explain the factors that affect diffusion through semi-permeable membranes via completion of: Diffusion through Non-living Membranes, Activity 3.
3. Understand the effects of solution tonicity on the volume of red blood cells via observation of: Diffusion through Living Membranes, Activity 5.
4. Define the following terms and be able to utilize them in explanations of the above experiments: differential permeability, simple diffusion, osmosis, isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions.
5. Be able to predict which substances will move passively through a differentially permeable membrane when given appropriate information on concentration differences.
6. Be able to explain all procedures (methods and materials), and theory; be able to analyze and interpret results.
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LAB 4: Introductory Anatomy and Axial Skeleton
(Marieb Exercises 1, 9, 10)
A. Anatomical Orientations and Directions (Exercise 1, pp. 1-6, Activity 1 & 2)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Define and utilize (on lab torsos/skeletons) the directional and orientation terms listed.
2. Identify (on your body and on lab torsos/skeletons) the anterior and posterior body landmarks and regions.
Orientations and Directions (Exercise 1)
medial ventral
lateral proximal
superior distal
inferior superficial
anterior deep
posterior sagittal
cephalic/cephalad midsagittal (median) plane
caudal frontal (coronal) plane
dorsal transverse (horizontal) plane
Body Landmarks and Regions (Exercise 1)
Antebrachial Gluteal Oral
Brachial Occipital Patellar
Cervical Perineal Fibular(Peroneal)
Digital Sacral Sternal
Inguinal Vertebral Umbilical
Nasal Antecubital Cephalic
Palmar Buccal Lumbar
Pelvic Coxal Olecranal
Pubic Femoral Plantar
Thoracic Mammary Scapular
Calcaneal
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B. Compact Bone Connective Tissue (Exercise 6, p.80, Exercise 9 pp, 115-117
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Complete Activity 3: page 115-117 via study of the compact bone tissue slide and the compact bone model, identifying the following structures: Central Haversian canal, osteocytes, lacunae, lamellae, canaliculi, perforating Volkman’s canals.
C. Axial Skeleton1 (Exercise 10, all)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Identify the structures listed using both articulated and disarticulated skull, ribs, sternum, hyoid, and vertebrae.
2. Be able to distinguish among cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.
3. Identify/describe the normal spinal curvatures.
(1) Refer to Exercise 9, table 9.1, page 113 for a list of Bone Markings: anatomical terms used to name bony structures
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SKULL maxillae frontal bone alveoli frontal sinus intermaxillary suture zygomatic process zygomatic process supraorbital foramen maxillary sinus parietal bone palatine process sagittal suture palatine bone coronal suture lacrimal bone temporal bone nasal bone squamosal suture vomer external auditory meatus inferior conchae styloid process zygomatic bone zygomatic process (part of zygomatic arch)
temporal process (part of zygomatic arch)
mastoid process maxillary process mandibular fossa frontal process jugular foramen(for jugular vein,cranial nervesIX, X, XI)
fontanels of fetal skull
carotid canal(for carotid artery) HYOID BONE occipital bone VERTEBRAL COLUMN lambdoidal suture 7 cervical vertebrae (c1:atlas ; c2: axis) foramen magnum (for spinal cord passage )
thoracic vertebrae (12)
occipital condyle lumbar vertebrae (5) sphenoid bone sacrum (5) greater wings coccyx (3-5) lesser wings intervertebral discs superior orbital fissures body sella turcica (holds pituitary gland) vertebral arch optic foramina (for Optic Nerve II) vertebral foramen(for spinal cord) sphenoid sinus transverse process foramen rotundum(for cranial nerve V) spinous process foramen ovale (for cranial nerve V) superior/inferior articular processes ethmoid bone intervertebral foramina(for spinal nerve
exits) ethmoid sinus rib facets crista galli RIBS: cribiform plates true ribs(7 prs); false(5 prs. total of
which 2 prs. are floating) olfactory foramina ( for Olfactory Nerve I)
head
perpendicular plate neck superior and middle angle chonchae (turbinates) tubercle mandible shaft (body) body/angle/ramus costal cartilage mandibular condyle STERNUM: coronoid process manubrium mental foramina body alveoli xiphoid process
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LAB 5: Appendicular Skeleton and Joints (Marieb Exercises 11, 13)
A. Appendicular Skeleton1 (Exercise 11, Activities 1-6)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Identify the bones and structures/parts/markings listed using articulated skeletons and disarticulated appendicular bones. Activity 1-3, 5, 6.
2. Be able to distinguish whether a disarticulated bone attaches to the left or right side of the skeleton.
3. Be able to differentiate between a male and a female pelvis. Describe identifying traits of each. See Activity 4.
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Appendicular Skeleton (Exercise 11)
Clavicle Phalanges acromial end Pelvic/Inominate sternal end Ilium anterior superior iliac spine Scapula posterior superior iliac spine medial border sacroiliac joint lateral border iliac crest acromion process greater sciatic notch coracoid process Ischium glenoid fossa ischial spine spine ischial tuberosity supraspinous fossa lesser sciatic notch infraspinous fossa Pubis
subscapular fossa obturator foramen Humerus acetabulum greater/lesser tubercles Compare and contrast male head and female pelvis deltoid tuberosity Femur lateral epicondyle head medial epicondyle greater/lesser trochanters capitulum lateral /medial epicondyle trochlea lateral/medial condyle coronoid fossa gluteal tuberosity olecranon fossa Patella Radius Tibia head tibial tuberosity neck lateral/medial condyle radial tuberosity medial malleolus styloid process Fibula Ulna lateral malleolus olecranon process head coronoid process Tarsals styloid process calcaneus, talus Carpals Metatarsals Metacarpals Phalanges
1 Refer to table 9.1 (page 113) for definitions of general anatomical terms used to name bony structures
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B. Articulations and Movements (Marieb Exercise 13, Activities 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Describe the characteristics of the types of joints listed.
2. Identify on the lab skeletons and joint models, specific examples of each joint type. List examples in Table below.
3. Demonstrate and describe types of movements at synovial joints.
4. Distinguish between functional classifications and structural classifications of joints using the terms listed.
5. Be able to identify any joint by naming the bones/bone parts which articulate.
6. Be able to state the functional and structural classification of any joint.
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Articulations (Exercise 13)
Complete this table by listing in the blank spaces, names of representative joints in each class!
Articulations
Synarthroses (immovable) Functional classification
Fibrous : Anatomical classifications
Sutures
Syndesmoses
Amphiarthroses (slightly movable) Functional classification
Cartilagenous: anatomical classifications
Symphyses
Synchondroses
Diarthroses (freely movable)Functional classification
Synovial: anatomical classifications
Ball and socket
Saddle
Ellipsoidal/Condyloid
Gliding/Planar
Pivot
Hinge
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Movements (Exercise 13)
Complete this table by listing in the blank spaces, the names of representative joints which perform each movement!
Movements
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
rotation, lateral and medial
Circumduction
Pronation
Supination
Eversion
Inversion
plantar flexion
Dorsiflexion
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LAB 6:Nervous System I: Nervous Tissue & Brain and Cranial Nerves
(Marieb Exercise 17, 19)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Complete Ex. 17, Activity 1, page 261, via study of giant multipolar or motor neuron tissue slide. Identify: cell body, nucleus, Nissl substance, axon, dendrites, neuroglial cell nuclei. See slide photo on page 259 and page 81, plate 5 page 693.
2. Complete Ex. 17, Activity 3, page 264, via study of cross section of peripheral nerve slide. Identify epineurium, perineurium, endoneurium, myelin sheath, and axons. See photo on page 694, plate 10.
3. Identify the brain structures and nerves assigned below on multiple brain models/mid-sagittal head models (Exercise 19, Activities 1, 2).
4. State the functions of these major structures/areas in the brain, and describe the functions of the cranial nerves (Exercise 19, Activities 1, 2, 3 (Step #1 only)
5. Dissect a sheep brain, re-identifying assigned structures and nerves (Exercise 19, pp.293-297.
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Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves (Exercise 19)
BRAIN infundibulum: connects hypothalamus to pituitary gland
meninges, protective coverings pituitary gland: master gland of endocrine system
dura mater, outer pineal body: produces melatonin hormone
arachnoid mater, middle cerebral aqueduct: connects ventricles 3 and 4
pia mater, inner 3rd ventricle: CSF production and flow cerebral hemispheres 4th ventricle: CSF production and flow gyri: pre and post central cerebellum: muscle coordination sulci: lateral and central arbor vitae: white tracts lobes: frontal, parietal temporal, occipital
cerebral areas: visual (occipital), auditory (temporal), gustatory (lower parietal), somasensory (postcentral gyrus), primary motor (precentral gyrus)
longitudinal and transverse fissures CRANIAL NERVES olfactory bulbs I. olfactory (sensory smell) optic chiasma II. optic (sensory vision) pons: asc/desc motor pathways, resp reflex centers III. oculomotor (motor, eye muscles) medulla oblongata: vital reflex centers, asc/desc motor/sensory pathways
IV. trochlear (motor, eye muscles)
spinal cord: asc./desc. motor/sensory pathways V. trigeminal ( mixed, facial areas, jaw, neck)
corpora quadrigemina: superior and inferior colliculi, visual, auditory reflex centers
VI. abducens (motor, eye muscles)
hypothalamus: homeostatic control, origin ANS impulses
VII. facial (mixed, facial muscles, lacrimal glands, sense of taste
corpus callosum: white fibers connecting right to left cerebral areas
VIII. vestibulocochlear (sensory, auditory, equilibrium)
fornix: olfaction fibers into limbic system IX. glossopharyngeal (mixed, throat muscles, salivary glands, taste buds
septum pellucidum: membrane separating ventricles I and II
X. vagus(mixed, pharynx, larynx, heart abdominal viscera)
lateral ventricles I and II: CSF production and flow
XI. spinal accessory (primarily motor to muscles of mouth, throat, neck, shoulder)
thalamus: sensory relay center XII. hypoglossal (primarily motor to tongue)
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LAB 7:Nervous System II (Marieb Exercises 21, 24, 25)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Identify the spinal cord structures and spinal nerves/plexi listed, using pink torso, neural man, arm, leg models (Exercise 21, pp.315-316, pp.319-327, Activity 3 page 326).
2. Study the spinal cord cross sectional slide and model, pp.317-319 (Activity 1, Activity 2, step # 3*). See also page 694, plate 9. Identify and explain significance of dorsal sulcus, anterior median fissure, gray commissure, central canal, white columns, gray horns, ventral and dorsal spinal nerve roots, and dorsal root ganglion.
3. Identify the parts of the eye listed on eyes models (Ex. 24, pp.364-367, Activity 2).
4. Dissect an eyeball, re-identifying assigned structures (Ex. 24, pp. 368—369).
5. Identify the parts of the ear listed using ear models (Ex.25 pp.383-385, Activity 1).
6. State the functions of the major structures in the eye and ear (Ex. 24, 25).
7. Demonstrate and explain tests for visual acuity, astigmatism, near point accommodation and blind spot (Ex. 24, pp.370-372, Activities 5, 6, 7, 8)
Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System (Exercise 21)
Spinal cord Sympathetic division of ANS
conus medullaris thoracic and lumbar spinal nerves
filum terminale sympathetic chain ganglia
cauda equina Parasympathetic division of ANS
* Gray matter horns * White matter columns * Gray commissure * Central canal * Dorsal sulcus * Anterior median fissure
cranial nerves; sacral spinal nerves
Spinal nerves Somatic nervous system (cranial nerves and spinal nerves
8 pairs cervical
12 pairs thoracic Sciatic nerve (from sacral plexus, L4-5,S1-4 )
5 pairs lumbar Femoral nerve (from lumbar plexus, L1-L4)
5 pairs sacral Median, Radial, Ulnar nerves (from brachial plexus, C5-C8 and T1)
1 coccygeal Phrenic nerve (from cervical plexus, C1-C5)
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Eye Structures (Exercise 24)
extrinsic eye muscles retina
conjunctiva optic disc
sclera fovea centralis
cornea lens
choroid coat aqueous humor
ciliary body vitreous humor
iris anterior/posterior segments
pupil tapetum lucidum (in cow eye only)
optic nerve
Ear Structures (Exercise 25)
Outer Ear Middle Ear Inner Ear Pinna/Auricle Ossicles Cochlea External Auditory Canal -Malleus/Hammer Vestibular Branch of Nerve
VIII Tympanic Membrane—separates outer and middle ear
-Incus/Anvil Cochlear Branch of Nerve VIII
-Stapes/Stirup Semicircular Canals Oval Window Vestibule Round Window Auditory Tube
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LAB 8 and 9:Muscle Tissue and Major
Skeletal Muscles (Marieb Exercise 6, 14, 15 and Cat Dissection # 1)
A. Muscle Tissue: Ex. 6 pp. 62-64, Ex. 14, pp.135-136, Activities 2, 3 ASSIGNMENT:
1. Be able to differentiate among the three types of muscle tissue: cardiac smooth/visceral, and skeletal; describe the identifying characteristics of each type of muscle tissue and describe body locations of each type.
2. Study the histology slides cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, skeletal muscle via completion of Activity 4 Ex. 6A, pp. 82-83 and Ex. 14, Activity 2, pages 190-191; see also page 693, plates 2,3.
3. Complete Ex. 14, Activity 3, page 191 by studying the neuromuscular junction/ motor end unit histology slide. Identify the skeletal muscle fibers, axonal branches, and terminal endfeet. See also page 693, plate 4.
B. Major Skeletal Muscles: Ex. 15, Cat Dissection # 1
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Identify each of the muscles listed on lab torso, arm, and leg models (or diagrams where a model is unavailable).
2. State the origin and insertion of each of the muscles listed.
3. State the action of each of the muscles listed
4. List the specific muscles involved in performing the following actions:
a. raising your hand in class d. doing push-ups
b. walking across a flat surface e. doing sit-ups
c. climbing a set of stairs f. picking up a baby
5. Name and locate the listed muscles on the cat. See Cat dissection # 1 , pages 703-718.
6. Compare and contrast human and cat musculature.
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MUSCLE ORIGIN INSERTION ACTION
sternocleidomastoid manubrium of sternum
clavicle
mastoid process of temporal bone
forward head flexion
rotates and extends head toward opposite shoulder
trapezius vertebrae
occipital bone
acromium and spine of scapula
clavicle
head extension
shrugs shoulder
rhomboideus major vertebrae’s spinous processes
scapula, medial border
scapula retraction
scapula elevation
rhomboideus minor vertebrae’s spinous processes
scapula, medial border
scapula retraction
scapula elevation
levator scapulae vertebrae’s spinous processes
scapula, medial border
scapula elevation
scapula adduction
serratus anterior ribs scapula, scapula rotation and protraction
rib elevation
pectoralis minor ribs scapula, coracoid process
pulls scapula forward and inferiorly
external intercostals inferior margin of rib
superior border of rib below
inspiratory rib movement
internal intercostals
superior margin of rib
inferior border of rib above
expiratory rib movement
diaphragm inspiration/expiration
coracobrachialis coracoid process of scapula
humerus humerus flexion
humerus adduction
teres major scapula humerus humerus extension
humerus adduction
teres minor scapula humerus, greater tubercle
humerus lateral rotation
latissimus dorsi lower ribs
lower vertebrae
iliac crest
humerus primer mover of humerus extension
humerus adduction
humerus medial rotation
pectoralis major ribs, clavicle, sternum
humerus prime mover of arm flexion
humerus adduction
humerus medial rotation
supraspinatus scapula, supraspinous fossa
humerus, greater tubercle
humerus abduction
infraspinatus scapula, infraspinous fossa
humerus, greater tubercle
humerus lateral rotation
deltoid clavicle
scapula acromion
process
humerus, deltoid tuberosity
primary mover for arm abduction
humerus flexion
humerus extension
humerus rotation
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MUSCLE ORIGIN INSERTION ACTION
subscapularis scapula humerus humerus medial rotation
biceps brachii coracoid process & glenoid fossa,
scapula
radius, tuberosity forearm flexion
supination
brachialis humerus ulna, coranoid process forearm flexion
brachioradialis humerus radius, styloid process forearm flexion
triceps brachii
long head
medial head
lateral head
humerus
ulna, olecranon process forearm extension
supinator humerus, lateral epicondyle ulna
radius, proximal end forearm supination
pronator teres humerus, medial epicondyle, ulna, coranoid
Radius, midshaft forearm pronation
flexors and extensors of wrist/digits
erector spinae vertebra, ilium vertebrae; ribs extension of vertebral column
external oblique lower ribs linea alba
iliac and pubic crests
abdomen compression
vertebral column flexion
lateral vertebral column flexion
trunk rotation
internal oblique iliac crest
lumbar fascia
inguinal ligament
linea alba
Pubic crest, costal cartilages of lower ribs
abdomen compression
vertebral column flexion
lateral vertebral column flexion
trunk rotation
transversus abdominis lower ribs
iliac crest
inguinal ligament
linea alba
pubic crest
abdomen compression
rectus abdominis pubic crest and symphysis xiphoid process
rib cartilages
vertebral column flexion
abdomen compression
psoas major lumbar vertebrae femur, lesser trochanter vertebral column flexion
femur flexion
pectineus pubis femur, lesser trochanter adduct thigh
iliacus ilium and sacrum femur, lesser trochanter femur flexion
gluteus maximus sacrum, coccyx
ilium
femur
iliotibial tract
femur extension
lateral femur rotation
gluteus medius ilium femur, greater trochanter femur abduction
femur medial rotation
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MUSCLE ORIGIN INSERTION ACTION
gluteus minimus ilium femur, greater trochanter femur abduction
femur medial rotation
piriformis sacrum femur lateral thigh rotation
tensor fasciae latae Ilium, crest and spine iliotibial tract femur flexion
femur abduction
femur medial rotation
adductor longus pubis symphysis femur femur adduction
femur lateral rotation
femur flexion
adductor magnus ischium and pubis femur femur adduction
femur lateral rotation
femur flexion
adductor brevis pelvis femur adducts and lateral rotation of thigh
gracilis pubis tibia femur adduction/flexion
biceps femoris ischial tuberosity femur
fibula femur extension
knee flexion
semitendinosus ischial tuberosity tibia, lateral condyle and head of fibula
femur extension
knee flexion
semimembranosus ischial tuberosity tibia, medial condyle, lateral condyle of femur
femur extension
knee flexion
sartorius anterior superior
iliac spine
proximal tibia femur flexion
knee flexion
rectus femoris ilium,anterior,inferior spine and acetabulum
tibial tuberosity and patella
knee extension
femur flexion
vastus lateralis femur, greater trochanter tibial tuberosity and patella
knee extension
vastus medialis femur tibial tuberosity and patella
knee extension
vastus intermedius femur tibial tuberosity and patella
knee extension
tibialis anterior tibia, lateral condyle metatarsal I and tarsal foot inversion
dorsiflexion
extensor digitorum longus
tibia. Lateral condyle
fibula, proximal
middle and distal phalanges of toes
toe extension
dorsiflexion
foot eversion
gastrocnemius femur, medial and laterl condyles
calcaneus plantar flexion
knee flexion
soleus proximal tibia
proximal fibula
calcaneus plantar flexion
flexor digitorum longus posterior tibia distal phalanges of toes toe flexion
plantar flexion
foot inversion
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tibialis posterior superior tibia and superior
fibula
tarsals
metatarsals
plantar flexion
foot inversion
fibularis(peroneus) longus head of fibula tarsal
metatarsal
plantar flexion
Assigned Muscles For Cat Dissection: see Cat Dissection # 1
Trunk 1. Pectoralis major 2. Pectoralis minor 3. Xiphihumeralis (cat observation only, do not test) 4. Pectoantobrachialis (cat observation only, do not test) 5. Acromio, Spino, Clavo Trapezius 6. Acromio, Spino, Clavo, Deltoid 7. Levator scapulae ventralis 8. Latissimus dorsi 9. Serratus ventralis 10. External and Internal Intercostals 11. External Oblique 12. Internal Oblique 13. Transversus Abdominis 14. Rectus Abdominis
Forelimb 15. Triceps brachii 16. Biceps brachii
Hindlimb 17. Gluteus Maximus, Medius 18. Sartorius 19. Gracilis 20. Adductor group 21. Tensor Fascia Latae 22. *Rectus Femoris- 23. *Vastus lateralis *Quadriceps Femoris 24. *Vastus medialis 25. **Biceps Femoris 26. **Semitendinosus **Hamstrings 27. **Semimembranosus 28. Tibialis anterior 29. Gastrocnemius 30. Soleus
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LAB 10:Muscle Physiology (Marieb Exercise 16 B)
ASSIGNMENT: Utilizing the Physio-Ex CD from your lab manual, complete the simulation activities to:
1. Complete Activity 1 to familiarize yourself with the simulator and to generate a tracing.
2. Define and determine the latent period. Activity 2.
3. Determine the effect of stimulation voltage on the force of muscle contraction. Activity 3.
4. Determine the effect of muscle warm-up (treppe) on the force of muscle contraction. Activity 4.
5. Determine the effect of stimulation frequency on the force of muscle contraction. Activity 5.
6. Demonstrate an isometric contraction. Activity 8.
7. Distinguish between isometric and isotonic contraction.
8. Determine the effect of initial muscle length (load) on the force of muscle contraction. Activity 9.