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Is a tear in an abdominal muscle called a hernia?
No, a tear in an abdominal muscle is called a muscle strain or muscle pull. A hernia is a separate condition where an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue.
Why do men lose muscle mass as they age?
Men typically lose muscle mass as they age due to a combination of factors, including a decrease in testosterone levels, reduced physical activity, and lower protein intake. These changes can lead to muscle atrophy and a decrease in muscle strength and size over time. Regular resistance training and a balanced diet can help mitigate muscle loss with age.
What is the relationship between amplitude of muscle response and voltage of stimulus applied?
The relationship between the amplitude of muscle response and the voltage of the stimulus is generally linear. As the voltage of the stimulus increases, the muscle response increases in amplitude up to a certain point. Beyond that point, further increases in voltage may not significantly increase the muscle response amplitude or could lead to muscle fatigue or damage.
What does lactic acid do to muscles?
Lactic acid accumulates in muscles during intense exercise, leading to muscle fatigue and soreness. It can also interfere with muscle contractions and may reduce performance. However, lactic acid is eventually broken down and cleared from the muscles to allow for recovery.
What type of muscle cell is responsible for performing peristalsis?
Smooth muscle cells are responsible for performing peristalsis in the digestive tract. These cells have a unique structure that allows them to contract and relax in a coordinated manner, propelling food through the gastrointestinal system.
What is the most medial thigh muscle?
gracilis
What muscle of the thigh is weak in humans and used in muscle transplants?
Gracilis
What muscle is on the inside of the thigh?
sartorius adductor muscle
What is the thin muscle that travels down and across the medial surface of the thigh?
Peroneus Longus
Where is the gracilis loacted?
The gracilis muscle is located in the inner thigh of the leg. It is a long, slender muscle that runs from the pelvis to the shinbone, helping with hip adduction (moving the leg toward the midline of the body) and flexion of the knee.
What is the antagonist of the gracilis?
gracilis antaonist
Where are the sartorius and gracilis muscles located?
The gracilis muscle lies on the inner thigh, connecting from the lower portion of your pubic bone to the upper inner surface of your knee bone. The Sartorius muscle connects from the upper portion of your pubic bone and wraps around the thigh and connecting to the inner portion of the knee.
What is the function of the gracilis?
The function of the gracilis in cats is to adduct the thigh. To adduct is to draw the limb toward the body. In cats he gracilis runs from groin area to inner knee, just posterior and parallel to the femoral artery and vein.
When was Pugettia gracilis created?
Pugettia gracilis was created in 1851.
When was Metacarcinus gracilis created?
Metacarcinus gracilis was created in 1852.
When was Ophiosaurus gracilis created?
Ophiosaurus gracilis was created in 1845.
When was Clarkia gracilis created?
Clarkia gracilis was created in 1917.
