How To Name A Muscle - 7 Categories - Chp 10

Question 1

1. Location in body

Answer 1

e.g., biceps “brachii”

Question 2

2. Shape

Answer 2

e.g., serratus anterior

Question 3

3. Relative Size

Answer 3

maximus, minimus, brevis, longus

Question 4

4. Direction of Fibers

Answer 4

rectus, obliquus, transversus

Question 5

5. # of Origins or Heads

Answer 5

biceps, triceps, quadriceps

Question 6

6. Location of Attachments

Answer 6

Origin 1st, Insertion 2nd
e.g., SCM

Question 7

7. Action

Answer 7

flexor, extensor, adductor, supinator, pronator