Typical Muscle Function Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
Abductor
A
A muscle that moves a part away from the median plane
2
Q
Adductor
A
A muscle that moves a part toward the median plane 
3
Q
Accelerator
A
A muscle that accelerates
4
Q
Arrector
A
A muscle that raises
5
Q
Attollens
A
A muscle that raises or lifts a part 
6
Q
Attrahens
A
A muscle that brings a part closer
7
Q
Buccinator
A
Muscles located in the cheek which are used to blow air into a trumpet 
8
Q
Corrugator
A
A muscle that wrinkles
9
Q
Depressor
A
A muscle that depresses
10
Q
Dilator
A
A muscle that widens
11
Q
Extensor
A
A muscle that extends a part of the body
12
Q
Flexor
A
A muscle that flexes or bends a part
13
Q
Levator
A
A muscle that lift a part
14
Q
Tensor
A
A muscle that tenses a part
15
Q
Rotator
A
A muscle that rotates a part
