Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
least moveable attachment of the muscle
A
origin
2
Q
moveable attachment of the muscle
A
insertion
3
Q
rope-like cord of dense regular connective tissue connecting muscle to bone
A
tendon
4
Q
Fibrous or membraneous flat sheet connecting muscle and the part it moves
A
aponeurosis
5
Q
Muscle or group of muscles mostly responsible for a particular movement
A
agonist
6
Q
Muscle opposing or reversing a movement
A
antagonist
7
Q
Help the agonist by assisting with the movement or reducing unnecessary movements.
A
synergist
8
Q
Stabilizes one part of the bone (origin) while the (insertion) is moving.
A
fixator
