muscles Flashcards

1
Q

how do muscles attach to bone?

A

directly

or indirectly

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2
Q

what are ways muscles can indirectly attach to bone?

A
via fascia 
or 
tendons
or 
organs - eye, skin
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3
Q

what influences that shape and action of the muscle?

A

the orientation of the muscle fibres

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4
Q

how can muscle names be split into?

A
  1. function / movement / position.
  2. bones theyre attached to.
  3. length/ size
  4. shape
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5
Q

name a muscle that is named after its function / movement/ postion

A

e.g. flexor carpi radialis

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6
Q

name a muscle named after bones theyre attached it

A

e.g. sternocleidomastoid

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7
Q

name a muscle thats named after length / size

A

gluteus maximus

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8
Q

name a muscle after its shape

A

bicep

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