Characteristics Used To Name Skeletal Muscles Flashcards by Chylanne Desmarais | Brainscape

Q

Rectus

A

Parallel to midline

Rectus abdomins

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Transverse

A

Perpendicular to midline

Transverse abdominis

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Oblique

A

Diagonal to midline

External oblique

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Maximus

A

Largest

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Minimus

A

Smallest

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Longus

A

Longest

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Latissimus

A

Widest

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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

Great

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Deltoid

A

Triangular

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Trapezius

A

Trapezoid

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Sarratus

A

Saw toothed

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Rhomboid

A

Diamond shaped

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Orbicularis

A

Circular

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Pectinate

A

Comb like

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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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Gracilis

A

Slender

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Flexor

A

Decreases joint angle

Q

Extensor

A

Increases joint angle

Q

Abductor

A

Moves bone away from midline

Q

Adductor

A

Moves bone closer to midline

Q

Levator

A

Produces superior movement

Q

Depressor

A

Produces inferior movement

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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

Males a body part rigid

Q

Biceps

A

2 origins

Q

Triceps

A

3 origins

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Quadriceps

A

4 origins

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Location

A

Structure near which a muscle is found

Q

Origin and insertion

A

Sites where muscle originates and inserts