matching muscles Flashcards
intercostals
muscles in the ribs
rectus abdominus
abs
gluteus maximus
the largest part of your butt
trapezius
the trapezoidal of lower neck to back of shoulder
deltoid
shoulder muscle
pectoralis major
chest muscles
latissimus dorsi
lower back muscles on each side
sartorius
one of the thigh muscles
sternocleidomastoid
neck muscle connecting sternum and clavicle
brachii means
arm
biceps brachii
flexes the arm at the elbow
tibialis anterior
flexes the foot at the ankle
gastrocnemius
extends the foot at the ankle
orbicularis oris
closes the mouth
hamstrings
flexes the leg at the knee
triceps brachii
extends the arm at the elbow
masseter
chewing muscle
zygomaticus major
smile
orbicularis oculi
closes the eye
quadriceps
extends the leg at the knee
extensor digitorum ulnaris
points the fingers (digits)
biceps
two origins
triceps
three origins
quadriceps
four origins
antagonists
muscles that oppose a particular movement
synergists
muscles that help prime movers and stabalize motions
fixators
synergists that immobilize a bone
prime movers/ agonists
primary responsibility in producing a particular motion
buccinator
keeps u from biting yur cheeks
flexor
flex or bend
extensor
extend or str8n
muscles can only
contract
skeletal muscles are
voluntary and striated
cardiac muscles are
involuntary and striated
smooth muscles are
involuntary and digestive tract muscles
what are the 5 jobs of the muscular system
movement, maintaining warmth, cushioning for soft tissue, maintain posture, circulate blood
