Medical Terms Relating to the Muscular System

Question 1

muscles with distinct brands made of fibers - voluntary muscles that contract quickly

Answer 1

striated muscles

Question 2

smooth muscles with no bands, short fiber - involuntary muscles

Answer 2

visceral muscles

Question 3

striated and involuntary muscles

Answer 3

cardiac muscles

Question 4

the major muscle for breathing (respiration)

Answer 4

diaphragm

Question 5

also aid in respiration - internal lift the ribs during respiration while external draw the ribs together during expiration

Answer 5

intercostals

Question 6

extends the forearm to straighten it

Answer 6

triceps

Question 7

flex the forearm to bring it up

Answer 7

biceps

Question 8

connect muscles to the bone

Answer 8

tendons

Question 9

decreases a joint’s angle by tightening

Answer 9

flexors

Question 10

increases a joint’s angle by relaxing

Answer 10

extensors

Question 11

pushes a bone away from the midline

Answer 11

abductors

Question 12

pulls a bone toward the midline

Answer 12

adductors

Question 13

causes an upward movement

Answer 13

levators

Question 14

causes a downward movement

Answer 14

depressors

Question 15

allows for upward or inward movement of the palm

Answer 15

supinators

Question 16

allows for downward or outward movement of the palm

Answer 16

pronators

Question 17

decrease an opening’s size

Answer 17

sphincters

Question 18

causes parts of the body to be more rigid

Answer 18

tensors

Question 19

allows bones to move in a circular motion

Answer 19

rotators