A&P Quiz 2 Flashcards
What plane divides the body into left and right sides
Saggital plane
What plane divides the body into equal left and right sides
Mid saggital plane
What is insertion
The distal attachment of muscle to bone
How are muscles named
Directions Size Action Attachments Number of origins Location
Flexion
Decrease in angle between articulating bones
If a muscle crosses a joint anteriorly it is
Flexion
Ipsilateral
Same side of the body
Contralateral
Opposite side of the body
Where is red blood cell produced
Red bone marrow
Blood is part of what system
Cardiovascular
Function of blood
Main transporter of the body
- oxygen
- nutrients
- waste
Superficial
Closer to the surface
Deep
Farthest from the surface
Supine
Face up
Prone
Facing down
Glenoid cavity
Articulates with the head of the humerus
Ventral body cavity is located
Anterior
Dorsal body cavity is located
Posterior
Diaphragm
Separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
Male gonads
Testes
Ureter
Urinary ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Muscle system functions
Heat production
Movement
Posture
Meaning of
Bi
Ceps
Brachii
2 heads/arm
Arm muscle with 2 heads
Biceps Brachii is named for what reason
Number of origins