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Block 3: Muscular System - Muscle Actions Flashcards

1
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Pronator Teres

A

rotation & flexion of the forearm

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Brachioradialis

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flexion of the forearm

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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

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flexion of the hand

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Flexor Carpi Radialis

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flexion of the hand

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Flexor Digitorum Superficialils

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flexion of the hand

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus

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flexion of the hand

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Palmaris Longus

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flexion of the hand

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Extensor Pollicis Brevis

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extension of digit 1 (hand)

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Abductor Pollicis Longus

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abduction of digit 1 (hand)

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Extensor Digitorum

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extension of digits 2-4 (hand)

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Extensor Digiti Minimi

A

extension of digit 5 (hand)

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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

A

extension of the hand

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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

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extension of the hand

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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

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extension of the hand

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Biceps Brachii

A

flexion & rotation of the forearm
flexion of the arm

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Brachialis

A

flexion of the forearm

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17
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Triceps Brachii

A

extension of the forearm
extension of the arm

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18
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Pectoralis Major

A

flexion, adduction, & medial rotation of the arm

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Anterior Deltoid Fibers

A

flexion & medial rotation of the arm

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20
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Middle Deltoid Fibers

A

abduction of the arm

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21
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Posterior Deltoid Fibers

A

extension & lateral rotation of the arm

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22
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Supraspinatus

A

abduction of the arm

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23
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Infraspinatus

A

adduction & lateral rotation of the arm

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24
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Teres Major

A

extension, adduction, & medial rotation of the arm

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Teres Minor

A

extension & lateral rotation of the arm

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Subscapularis

A

medial rotation of the arm

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27
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Latissimus Dorsi

A

adduction, extension, & medial rotation of the arm

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Rhomboid Major

A

adduction, elevation, and inferior rotation of the scapula

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29
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Rhomboid Minor

A

adduction, elevation, and inferior rotation of the scapula

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30
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Superior Trapezius Fibers

A

elevation of the scapula
elevation of the clavicle
extension of the head

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31
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Middle Trapezius Fibers

A

adduction of the scapula

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32
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Inferior Trapezius Fibers

A

depression of the scapula

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33
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Levator Scapulae

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elevation of the scapula

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Pectoralis Minor

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depression and protraction of the scapula

35
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Serratus Anterior

A

abduction & superior rotation of the scapula

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Rectus Abdominus

A

compression of the abdomen

37
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Transverse Abdominus

A

compression of the abdomen

38
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Internal Oblique

A

compression of the abdomen

39
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External Oblique

A

compression of the abdomen

40
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Erector Spinae (contraction of one side)

A

lateral flexion and rotation of the vertebral column

41
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Erector Spinae (contraction on both sides)

A

extension of the vertebral column

42
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External Intercostals

A

pull ribs upwards and together
- forced inspiration
- between ribs

43
Q

Internal Intercostals

A

pull ribs downwards and together
- forced expiration
- between cartilage

44
Q

Diaphragm

A

contracts downward
- increases dimensions of the thoracic cavity

45
Q

Platysma

A

depression of the lower lip
depression of the mandible

46
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Sternocleidomastoid (contraction of one side)

A

rotation of the head

47
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Sternocleidomastoid (contraction of both sides)

A

flexion of the head

48
Q

Temporalis

A

elevation & retraction of the mandible

49
Q

Masseter

A

elevation & retraction of the mandible

50
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Orbicularis Oculi

A

closes each eye

51
Q

Zygomatic Minor

A

elevation of the lip
- exposes upper teeth

52
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Zygomatic Major

A

pulls corners of the mouth superiorly

53
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Occipitalis

A

draws scalp posteriorly

54
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Frontalis

A

raises eyebrows

55
Q

Orbicularis Oris

A

puckers mouth

56
Q

Psoas Major

A

flexion of the thigh

57
Q

Illiacus

A

flexion of the thigh

58
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Gluteus Minimus

A

abduction & medial rotation of the thigh

59
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Gluteus Medius

A

abduction & medial rotation of the thigh

60
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Gluteus Maximus

A

extension & lateral rotation of the thigh

61
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Piriformis

A

abduction & lateral rotation of the thigh

62
Q

Tensor Fascia Latae

A

flexion & abduction of the thigh

63
Q

Adductor Magnus

A

adduction & medial rotation of the thigh

64
Q

Adductor Longus

A

adduction, flexion, & medial rotation of the thigh

65
Q

Gracilis

A

adduction of the thigh
flexion of the leg

66
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Adductor Brevis

A

adduction, flexion, & medial rotation of the thigh

67
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Sartorius

A

flexion of the leg
flexion & lateral rotation of the thigh

68
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Rectus Femoris

A

extension of the leg
flexion of the thigh

69
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Vastus Medialis

A

extension of the leg

70
Q

Vastus Intermedius

A

extension of the leg

71
Q

Vastus Lateralis

A

extension of the leg

72
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Semitendinosus

A

flexion of the leg
extension of the thigh

73
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Semimembranosus

A

flexion of the leg
extension of the thigh

74
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Biceps Femoris

A

flexion of the leg
extension of the thigh

75
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Gastrocnemius

A

flexion of the leg
plantar flexion of the foot

76
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Soleus

A

plantar flexion of the foot

77
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Tibialis Anterior

A

dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot

78
Q

Tibialis Posterior

A

inversion & plantar flexion of the foot

79
Q

Fibularis Longus

A

eversion & plantar flexion of the foot

80
Q

Fibularis Brevis

A

eversion & plantar flexion of the foot

81
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Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

dorsiflexion of the foot
extension of digits 2-5 (foot)

82
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Flexor Hallucis Longus

A

plantar flexion of the foot
flexion of digit 1 (foot)

83
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Flexor Digitorum Longus

A

plantar flexion of the foot
flexion of digits 2-5 (foot)

Anatomy & Physiology Lab (8 decks)

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