Muscle Names & Location Flashcards
1
Q
Biceps
A
two origins
2
Q
Triceps
A
3 origins
3
Q
Quadriceps
A
4 origins
4
Q
Flexor
A
decreases a joint angle
5
Q
Extensor
A
increases a joint angle
6
Q
Abductor
A
moves a bone away from the midline
7
Q
Adductor
A
moves a bone closer to the midline
8
Q
Levator
A
raises or elevates a body part
9
Q
Depressor
A
Lowers or depresses a body part
10
Q
Supinator
A
turns palm up
11
Q
Pronator
A
turns palm down
12
Q
rotator
A
rotates a bone around its axis
13
Q
minimus
A
smallest
14
Q
minor
A
smaller
15
Q
medius
A
intermediate
