Anatomy. Flashcards
(116 cards)
what are the 3 types of muscle tissue
- cardiac muscle2. visceral muscle3. skeletal muscle
what are the 3 distinct parts in the skeletal muscle
- the body or belly2. origin3. insertion
There are approximately _____ skeletal muscles in the body
500
The total mass of skeletal muscle tissue accounts for about ____% of the body weight
45
points of attachment
muscles may be named according to their point of origin and insertion
what are the only two muscles that are described by their points of attachment
sternocleidomastoidoccipitofrontalis
number of divisions
muscles may have prominent divisions in which fibers may be grouped into bundles that run in slightly different directions and have different points of attachment “-ceps” latin meaning “headed”
What are the 4 muscles of mastication (chewing & swallowing)
- masseter2. temporalis3. lateral (external) pterygoid4. medial (internal) pterygoid
what are the 3 muscles of the neck
platysmaomohyoidsternocleidomastoid
muscles of the abdomen
That portion of the trunk or torso below the diaphragm.
What are the 3 openings in the diaphragm
- esophageal orifice2. aortic orifice3. inferior vena caval orifice
study of muscles
myology
are made for movement of and within the body
muscles
found in the viscera (organs) of the body, single nucleus, involuntary control
Visceral/ Smooth muscle
this muscle is indirectly attached to the bone or skeleton, distinct striated, multinucleate, voluntary control
Skeletal muscle
the bulky, fleshy part of the muscle which shortens and thickens during contraction
Body or Belly
the relatively fixed point of attachment of the muscle
Origin
the relatively movable point of attachment of the muscle
Insertion
a broad, flat tendon
aponeurosis
muscle attachment to bone is made indirectly, with a connective tissue structure
Tendon
muscles may be named for the particular type of action they produce upon contraction
Action
a flexor muscle decreases the angle between 2 body parts
Flexion
an extensor muscle increases the angle between 2 body parts
Extension
an abductor pulls a body part away from the median plane
Abduction