muscles Flashcards
To move a skeletal part away from the midline
Abduct
to move a skeletal part nearer the midline
Adduct
a muscle that has the primary effect in a particular action
agonist
a muscle whose action is opposite that of another muscle
antagonist
the forearm
antebranchium
abroad , sheeplike tendon
aponeurosis
having to do with the region of the armpit
axillary
the middle of the largest part of the muscle
belly
having two heads
biceps
the upper arm
brachium
having to do with the head
capitis
dense connective tissue on the surface of individuals muscles
deep fascia
triangular
deltoid
having two bellies
digastric
having to do with the fingers or the toes
digital
having to do with structures of the back of the trunck,foot or hand
dorsi
to raise a structure
elevate
to straighten a part or open joint
extend
individual muscle cells , also used to describe the grossly visible grains or longitudinal lines in a muscle
Fiber