frog musclessss Flashcards
is the study of the structures and functions of muscles
Myology
3 classifications of muscle
skeletal, striated
visceral, smooth muscles
cardiac or heart muscles
is the connective tissue membrane lining the outer surface of
dorsal line of
the muscles dense fibrous,
Fascia
The proximal and fixed or least movable point of attachment in a
Depress‹
muscle is the
origin
distal and more movable point is the
insertion
the free middle part
belly
denote more than one point of
lough fascia
origin and slips more than one insertion.
heads
raises a part
levator
lowers a part
depressor
widens the opening
Dilator
narrows an opening
Constrictor
encircles an aperture or closes it
Sphincter
Straightens a part
Extensor
bends a part
flexor
pulls a part towards the median axis
Adductor