Characteristics Of Muscles Flashcards by David Beazely

Q

Rectus

A

Parallel to midline

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Transverse

A

Perpendicular to midline

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Oblique

A

Diagonal to midline

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Maximus

A

Largest

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Minimus

A

Smallest

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Longus

A

Long

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Brevis

A

Short

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Latissimus

A

Widest

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Longissimus

A

Longest

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Magnus

A

Large

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Major

A

Larger

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Minor

A

Smaller

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Vastus

A

Huge

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Deltoid

A

Triangular

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Trapezius

A

Trapezoid

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Serratus

A

Saw-toothed

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Rhomboid

A

Diamond shape

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Orbicularis

A

Circular

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Pectinate

A

Comblike

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Piriformis

A

Pear-shaped

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Platys

A

Flat

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Quadratus

A

Square

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Gracillis

A

Slender

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Flexor

A

Decreases joint angle

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Extensor

A

Increases joint angle

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Abductor

A

Moves bone away from midline

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Adductor

A

Moves bone towards midline

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Levator

A

Raises or elevates body part

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Depressor

A

Lowers or depresses body part

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Supinator

A

Turns palm anteriorly

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Pronator

A

Turns palm posteriorly

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Sphincter

A

Decreases size of opening

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Tensor

A

Makes body part rigid

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Rotator

A

Rotates bone around longitudinal axis