Chapter 8 Part 2 Flashcards
The fleshy portion of a muscle
Belly
Part of a muscle name referring to fibers parallel to midline
Rectus
The end of a muscle attached to the stationary bone
Orgin
Part of a muscle name referring to the smallest set of muscles
Minimus
A muscle that stabilizes the origin of a prime mover
Fixators
The biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles function as
Antagonists
Muscle that helps the prime mover function more efficiently
Synergists
Part of a muscle name referring to a two-headed origin
Biceps
Part of a muscle name referring to a muscle with a circular shape
Obicularis
Muscles generally move the bone they lie ______ to
Closest
In order to move a bone, a muscle must have its____ on that bone
Insertion
Part of a muscle name referring to fibers perpendicular to midline
Transverse
Muscles of the back (posterior trunk) function to do what action to the head, trunk, and upper arm
Extend
A muscle that produces an effect opposite of the prime mover
Antagonist
Part of a muscle name referring to the largest of a set of muscles
Maximus
The end of a muscle attached to the movable bone
Insertion
Part of a muscle name referring to a muscle with a triangular shape
Deltoid
Part of a muscle name referring to a three-headed origin
Triceps