Dissection of the Cat : Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Muscles consist of 2 parts:
A
- A fleshy portion
- the belly
2
Q
Muscle Belly
A
3
Q
The connective tissue that connects muscles can be
A
- tendon
- aponeurosis
4
Q
Aponeurosis
A
A flattened band
5
Q
Orgin of muscle
A
the fixed end of a muscle
- does not move
- usually medial or proximal
6
Q
Insertion
A
the end of a muscle that moves
- usually lateral or distal
7
Q
Flexor
A
bends a joint
8
Q
Extensor
A
straightens a joint
9
Q
Abductor
A
moves a part away from the median plane
10
Q
Adductor
A
moves a part towrd the median plane
11
Q
Levator
A
raises a part
12
Q
Depressor
A
lowers a part
13
Q
Rotator
A
twists or rotates a part
14
Q
Pronators
A
turn the dorsal part of a limb to the anterior
15
Q
Supinator
A
turn the ventral surface of a limb to the anterior
