CH 3 Muscles (part 2) Flashcards
Abductor
muscle that moves a part away from midline
Adductor
muscle that moves a part towards midline
Flexor
muscle that bends a limb at its joint or decreases the joint angle
Extensor
muscle that straightens a limb or increases the joint angle
Levator
muscle that raises or elevates a part
Depressor
muscle that lowers or depresses a part
Rotator
muscle that turns a body part on its axis
Supinator
muscle that rotates the palmar or plantar surface upward
Pronator
muscle that rotates the palmar or plantar surfaces downward
Pectoral muscles
located on the chest
Epaxial muscles
located above the pelvic axis
epi-, axis
( above, line where rotation can occur)
Intercostal muscles
located between the ribs
-inter-, cost/o
(between, rib)
Infraspinatus muscles
located beneath the spine of the scapula
Supraspinatus muscles
located above the spine of the scapula
Inferior
below or deep