DERIVATIONS OF MUSCLE NAMES Based on range of action (Part 1)

Question 1

– muscles that moves a part of the body away from the midline

Answer 1

Abductor

Question 2

– muscles that moves a part toward the midline.

Answer 2

Adductor

Question 3

– muscles that bends a limb at its joint or decreases the joint angle

Answer 3

Flexor

Question 4

– muscles that straightens a limb or increases the joint angle

Answer 4

Extensor