Characteristics Of Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Rectus
A
Parallel to midline
2
Q
Transverse
A
Perpendicular to midline
3
Q
Oblique
A
Diagonal to midline
4
Q
Maximus
A
Largest
5
Q
Minimus
A
Smallest
6
Q
Longus
A
Long
7
Q
Brevis
A
Short
8
Q
Latissimus
A
Widest
9
Q
Longissimus
A
Longest
10
Q
Magnus
A
Large
11
Q
Major
A
Larger
12
Q
Minor
A
Smaller
13
Q
Vastus
A
Huge
14
Q
Deltoid
A
Triangular
15
Q
Trapezius
A
Trapezoid
16
Q
Serratus
A
Saw-toothed
17
Q
Rhomboid
A
Diamond shape
18
Q
Orbicularis
A
Circular
19
Q
Pectinate
A
Comblike
20
Q
Piriformis
A
Pear-shaped
21
Q
Platys
A
Flat
22
Q
Quadratus
A
Square
23
Q
Gracillis
A
Slender
24
Q
Flexor
A
Decreases joint angle
25
Extensor
Increases joint angle
26
Abductor
Moves bone away from midline
27
Adductor
Moves bone towards midline
28
Levator
Raises or elevates body part
29
Depressor
Lowers or depresses body part
30
Supinator
Turns palm anteriorly
31
Pronator
Turns palm posteriorly
32
Sphincter
Decreases size of opening
33
Tensor
Makes body part rigid
34
Rotator
Rotates bone around longitudinal axis
