Muscular System

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What is muscle atrophy?

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Muscle atrophy is the decrease in muscle mass and strength due to disuse, injury, or disease.

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What is muscle hypertrophy?

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Muscle hypertrophy is the increase in muscle size and strength as a result of resistance training or exercise.

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What is supination?

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Supination is the rotation of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole upward.

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What is pronation?

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Pronation is the rotation of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole downward.

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What is inversion?

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Inversion is the movement of the foot that turns the sole inward.

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What is eversion?

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Eversion is the movement of the foot that turns the sole outward.

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Identify the gastrocnemius muscle.

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The gastrocnemius is a major calf muscle that is responsible for plantar flexing the foot and flexing the knee.

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Identify the triceps brachii muscle.

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The triceps brachii is a muscle located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow.

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What is the function of the quadriceps muscle?

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The quadriceps muscle group is responsible for extending the knee and is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.

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What is the role of the biceps brachii?

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The biceps brachii is responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.