Situation: Melissa is practicing her golf swing at a driving range.
(Part One): Muscles, Joints and Bones Anatomy [50 total points possible]
a. Which bones of the body are used to go from the anatomical position to holding the golf club in front of her with both hands as seen in the picture above? (Discuss the bones in the upper extremity only) [16 points possible]
b. Which joints are used, and what is the type of action for each joint (i.e. flexion, extension, etc.)? (Discuss the joints in the upper extremity only) [17 points possible]
c. Which muscles are required to complete the stance? (Discuss the muscles in the upper extremity only) [17 points possible]
(Part 2): Nervous System and Muscle Physiology [40 total points possible]
d. What occurs from the moment Melissa decides to swing to actually completing the act? Detail the steps needed for the thought to go from the first neuron to the second, and then from the last neuron to one of the muscles you identified in Part 1c above. [25 points possible]
e. Which nerve directly innervates the muscle you chose in Part 2d above? [3 points possible]
f. Explain the Sliding Filament Theory. [12 points possible]
*Remember that all answers should be in your own words with citations and references included. Use of proper terminology and correct spelling is expected. [10 points possible]
Answer: Fill in the sections below with your answers for each.
Part 1: Muscles, Joints and Bones Anatomy
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Part 2: Nervous System and Muscle Physiology
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