ch 11 (muscle names) Flashcards
1
Q
Rectus
A
parallel to midline
2
Q
Transverse
A
Perpendicular to midline
3
Q
Oblique
A
Diagonal to midline
4
Q
deltoid
A
Triangular
5
Q
brevis
A
Short
6
Q
Latissimus
A
Widest
7
Q
Gracilis
A
Slender
8
Q
Flexor
A
Decreases joint angle
9
Q
Extensor
A
Increases joint angle
10
Q
Levator
A
Raises or elevates body part
11
Q
Sphincter
A
Decreases size of an opening
12
Q
tensor
A
Makes body part rigid
13
Q
Biceps
A
Two origins
14
Q
triceps
A
Three origins
15
Q
quadriceps
A
Four origins