Introduction to Soft Tissues - Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Tendons are
Dense/undense regular/irregular connective tissue
A
Dense regular
2
Q
Tendons of flat muscles are known as
A
Aponeurosis
3
Q
Do muscles push or pull bones?
A
Pull
4
Q
Muscles pulling bones together is known as
A
Flexion
5
Q
Muscles pulling bones apart is known as
A
Extension
6
Q
State where the pectorals major muscle is located and the joint that it crosses.
A
Located on the anterior chest and crosses the shoulder joint
7
Q
Describe the shape of the pectorals minor muscle.
A
Thin and triangular
8
Q
The biceps brachii cross which joints?
A
Shoulder joint and elbow joint
9
Q
State some roles of biceps brachii
A
Flexion of the elbow
Supination of the forearm
