BMD 330: Human Physiology

Chapter 13 Objectives

Control of Body Movement

1. Name the 5 components of the reflex arc

2. Compare/contrast the different classes of reflexes

3. Define convergence/divergence

4. Describe the modulation of neural activity

5. Describe autonomic reflexes

6. Explain the anatomy and function of the muscle spindles

7. Explain the concept of co-activation of alpha and gamma motor neurons

8. Define the function of the golgi tendon organs

9. Define a myotatic unit

10. Describe the anatomy/physiology of the monosynaptic reflex

11. Describe the anatomy/physiology of the withdrawal (flexion) and crossed-extension reflexes

12. Define central pattern generators

13. Describe the 4 different types of movements and their basic functions

14. Describe the control of movement by the central nervous system

15. Describe the corticospinal (pyramidal) tract for voluntary motor control

16. Describe the 3 steps to voluntary movement