Muscle motion CH 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Abductor
A
Muscle that moves a part away from the midline
2
Q
Adductor
A
Muscle that moves a part toward the midline
3
Q
Flexer
A
Muscle that bends a limb at its joint or decreases the joint angle
4
Q
Extenser
A
Muscle that straightens a limb or increases the joint angle
5
Q
Levator
A
Muscle that raises or elevates a part
6
Q
Depressor
A
Muscle taht raises or depresses a part
7
Q
Rotator
A
Muscle that turns a body part on its axis
8
Q
Supinator
A
Muscle that rotates the palmar or plantar surface upward
9
Q
Pronator
A
Muscle that rotates the palmar or plantar surface downward
