Human Muscles Flashcards
what is the action (function) of frontalis
elevates eyebrows
what is the action (function) of orbicularis oculi
closes eye
what is the action (function) of zygomaticus major
laughing
what is the action (function) of platysma
expressions of horror or surprise
what is the action (function) of masseter
elevation of mandible bone
what is the action (function) of thyrohyoid
decreases hyoid bone
what is the action (function) of external intercostals
inhalation
what is the action (function) of internal intercostals
exhalation
what is the action (function) of rectus abdominis
flexes lumbar region of vertebral column
what is the action (function) of levator scapulae
elevates scapula bone
what is the action (function) of rectus femoris
extends knee
what is the action (function) of brachioradialis
flexes elbow
what is the origin (attachment of beginning of muscle) of orbicularis oculi
lacrimal bone
what is the origin (attachment of beginning of muscle) of levator labii superioris
zygomatic bone
what is the origin (attachment of beginning of muscle) of hyoglossus
hyoid bone