How are skeletal muscles named? Provide examples. Flashcards
1
Q
Example of location
A
the brachialis is
located on the arm
2
Q
Example of shape
A
the deltoid is triangular
3
Q
Example of Relative size
A
Gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus (1 & 2), Teres major and teres minor (3 & 4), Rhomboid major and rhomboid minor (5 & 6
4
Q
Example of Direction of fascicles and muscle fibers
A
rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis
5
Q
Example of Location of attachments
A
Brachioradialis
6
Q
example Number of origins
A
Biceps are 2, triceps are 3
7
Q
Action
A
Indicates type of muscle movement
8
Q
A muscle that draws a limb or part of a limb toward the
midline of the body
A
Adductor
9
Q
A muscle that draws a limb or part of a limb away from
the midline of the body.
A
Abductor
