Author: Julie Onofrio
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Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage Therapy Benefits of Pregnancy Massage Relieves muscle spasms, cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy. Reduces stress and teaches the mother to relax. Gestation processed enhanced through increasing blood circulation, lymph circulation, reducing edema, increasing cellular respiration. Provides emotional support and physical nurturing; this may…
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Anatomy and Physiology of Skeletal Muscles
Nerve Supply – Motor Neurons stimulates muscle contraction Blood Supply – Capillaries supply oxygen and nutrients Connective Tissue Components : Fascia Superficial fascia – Store water and fat, insulator, protection, pathway for nerves and blood vessels Deep Fascia (Dense irregular connective tissue)- Holds the muscle fibers together and separates them into 3 groups – Endomysium…
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How Muscles Work – Contraction
Muscle Contraction – Skeletal Muscles Sliding Filament Theory Motor Neuron sends nerve impulse to the muscle cell. They can carry messages to contract or inhibit contraction. Nerve impulse signals the release of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) from the synaptic vesicles into the synaptic vessel Acetylcholine moves across the synaptic cleft and starts the action potential that moves…
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Muscular System
Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal – moves bones, contract by will. Striated or striped in appearance- voluntary Visceral – not consciously controlled, smooth muscle – involuntary Cardiac- involuntary unique to the heart, ability to contract continuously Naming Skeletal Muscles Master Muscle List for Massage Therapists Anatomy of Muscles Bundles of Fibers Nerve and Blood Supply…
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Kinesiology Test Questions for Massage Students
The correct answers are the listed at the end of the question. 1. The iliopsoas hikes up the hip because of its insertion on the a) femur b) greater trochanter c) lesser trochanter d) ischial tuberosity C 2. Which structure supports the body in the sitting position a)sacrum b) coccyx c) ischial tuberosity d) hamstring C…