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