07. Muscle Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Striated muscle
A
voluntary muscle important for body movement and posture
2
Q
Smooth muscle
A
involuntary, slow contracting muscle
3
Q
Cardiac muscle
A
muscle forming the heart
4
Q
Agonist muscle
A
muscle that works with another muscle
5
Q
Antagonist muscle
A
muscle that works against another muscle
6
Q
Synergist muscle
A
muscles that work together to facilitate each other
7
Q
Muscle origin
A
attachment of muscle that does not move
8
Q
Muscle insertion
A
attachment of muscle that moves
