https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/495/muscles-tendons-amp-ligamentsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/495/muscles-tendons-amp-ligamentsThu, 02 Apr 2009 14:50:50 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2cde3ed1-b36b-476e-8d42-28e630d9d9c7Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/495/muscles-tendons-amp-ligaments#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/2/2009 2:50:50 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Name the 3 types of muscle tissue and state where each is found. </li> <li>Describe the structure of skeletal muscle. </li> <li>What is another name for protraction? </li> <li>What is another name for retraction? </li> <li>What is meant by adduction? </li> <li>What is the main difference between isotonic and isometric contraction? </li> <li>What shape are smooth muscle cells? </li> <li>What shape are cardiac muscle cells? </li> <li>Name the 2 types of muscle fibre. </li> <li>How does a muscle physically contract? </li> <li>What is meant by a motor unit? </li> <li>How is skeletal muscle contraction controlled? </li> <li>What is meant by muscle tone? </li> <li>What is the difference between muscular atrophy and hypertrophy? </li> <li>What is the main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic muscles? </li> <li>Give 2 examples of movements controlled by intrinsic muscles. </li> <li>Give 3 examples of movements controlled by extrinsic muscles. </li> <li>List the 5 categories which together comprise the muscles of the head. </li> <li>List 4 movements controlled by the muscles of facial expression. </li> <li>List the 4 main muscles of mastication and state the function of each. </li> <li>What are the names of the muscles which allow dorsal, ventral and lateral movement of the eye? </li> <li>What is the function of the dorsal and ventral oblique muscles of the eye? </li> <li>What is the name of the muscle which enables the eye to be drawn back into its socket and moves the third eyelid? </li> <li>The muscles of the vertebral column are divided into 2 groups. Name them. </li> <li>List the 4 main structures to which the epaxial muscles are attached. </li> <li>Why are the epaxial muscles more bulky than the hypaxials? </li> <li>Name the muscles of the thorax which play an important role in respiration. </li> <li>The diaphragm separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity. Can you name the 3 parts of which it is comprised? </li> <li>List the 3 holes where structures are able to pass through the diaphragm. In addition to listing the holes, can you name the structure/s which pass through each? </li> <li>List the 4 muscles on each side of the body which together comprise the abdominal wall. </li> <li>What is the name of the area where the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles join at the ventral midline? </li> <li>Name the 4 main extrinsic muscles of the forelimb, and briefly describe the location and function of each. </li> <li>Name the 2 muscles of the shoulder. </li> <li>There are 2 muscles involved in the flexion of the elbow. Name them. </li> <li>What is the name of the muscle which extends the elbow joint? </li> <li>What 3 joints are affected by the hamstring muscle group? </li> <li>List the 3 members of the hamstring muscle group. </li> <li>What is the name of the muscle which extends the stifle? </li> <li>What is the main flexor muscle of the hock? </li> <li>What is the main extensor muscle of the hock? </li> <li>Name the 3 muscles which make up the adductor group on the inside of the thigh which hold the limb in towards the body? </li> <li>What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon? </li> <li>What is the name of the ligament which holds the head of the femur within the acetabulum? </li> <li>Name the ligaments which stabilise the stifle joint. </li> <li>What is the name given to a flat, fibrous sheet of tendon? </li> <li>Describe the location and composition of the Achilles tendon. </li> <li>Define the following: bursa, acquired bursa and synovial sheath.</li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>