Anatomy units 3-4 Flashcards
1
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Synergist
A
A muscle that assists a prime mover
2
Q
Antagonist
A
A muscle that acts against or opposite another muscle
3
Q
Fixator
A
A muscle that prevents another muscle from moving
4
Q
Glenoid Fossa
A
The point of articulation between the humerus and the scapula
5
Q
Pollex
A
Thumb
5
Q
Sesamoid Bones
A
A bone that is embedded in a muscle or tendon near a joint’s surface
5
Q
Which bones in the upper limb are sesamoid?
A
Metacarpals I and II
6
Q
Hallux
A
Big toe
7
Q
Falx Cerebri
A
A fold of the dura mater that separates the left and right brain hemispheres
8
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