muscles Flashcards
1
Q
how do muscles attach to bone?
A
directly
or indirectly
2
Q
what are ways muscles can indirectly attach to bone?
A
via fascia or tendons or organs - eye, skin
3
Q
what influences that shape and action of the muscle?
A
the orientation of the muscle fibres
4
Q
how can muscle names be split into?
A
- function / movement / position.
- bones theyre attached to.
- length/ size
- shape
5
Q
name a muscle that is named after its function / movement/ postion
A
e.g. flexor carpi radialis
6
Q
name a muscle named after bones theyre attached it
A
e.g. sternocleidomastoid
7
Q
name a muscle thats named after length / size
A
gluteus maximus
8
Q
name a muscle after its shape
A
bicep