Characteristics Used To Name Skeletal Muscles Flashcards
(36 cards)
1
Q
Rectus
A
Parallel to midline
Rectus abdomins
2
Q
Transverse
A
Perpendicular to midline
Transverse abdominis
3
Q
Oblique
A
Diagonal to midline
External oblique
4
Q
Maximus
A
Largest
5
Q
Minimus
A
Smallest
6
Q
Longus
A
Longest
7
Q
Latissimus
A
Widest
8
Q
Magnus
A
Large
9
Q
Major
A
Larger
10
Q
Minor
A
Smaller
11
Q
Vastus
A
Great
12
Q
Deltoid
A
Triangular
13
Q
Trapezius
A
Trapezoid
14
Q
Sarratus
A
Saw toothed
15
Q
Rhomboid
A
Diamond shaped
16
Q
Orbicularis
A
Circular
17
Q
Pectinate
A
Comb like
18
Q
Piriformis
A
Pear shaped
19
Q
Platys
A
Flat
20
Q
Quadratus
A
Square
21
Q
Gracilis
A
Slender
22
Q
Flexor
A
Decreases joint angle
23
Q
Extensor
A
Increases joint angle
24
Q
Abductor
A
Moves bone away from midline
25
Adductor
Moves bone closer to midline
26
Levator
Produces superior movement
27
Depressor
Produces inferior movement
28
Supinator
Turns palm anteriorly
29
Pronator
Turns palm posteriorly
30
Sphincter
Decreases size of opening
31
Tensor
Males a body part rigid
32
Biceps
2 origins
33
Triceps
3 origins
34
Quadriceps
4 origins
35
Location
Structure near which a muscle is found
36
Origin and insertion
Sites where muscle originates and inserts
