Muscular System Flashcards by HANNAH GRACE MANLAPIG

Q

Study of the structures and functions of muscles

A

Myology

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Q

What are the three types of muscles?

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Skeletal, smooth, cardiac

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Connective tissue membrane lining

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Fascia

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Q

Raises a part

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Levator

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Lowers a part

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Depressor

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Widens the opening

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Dilator

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Narrows an opening

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Constrictor

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Encircles an aperture or closes it

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Sphincter

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Straightens a part

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Extensor

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Bends a part

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Flexor

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Q

Pulls a part towards the median axis

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Adductor

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Pulls a part away from the median axis

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Abductor

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Q

Pushes a part towards the base

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Retractor

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Pushes a part away from the base

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Protractor

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Q

Turns a part about the axis

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Rotator

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Q

Rotator that turns a part upward

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A

Supinator

Q

Rotator that turns a part outward

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A

Pronator