Muscles Are Named In A Number Of Ways Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
Rectus abdominis
2
Q
Origin/insertion (sternocleidomastoid)
A
The point where the muscle originates and has the least amount of movement and the point where the muscle ends and has the most amount of movement
3
Q
Shape
A
Deltoid
4
Q
Size
A
Gluteus Maximus, gluteus minimus
5
Q
Number of attachment points (#)
A
Bíceps, tríceps, quadriceps
6
Q
Direction of the muscle fibers
A
Obliques, rectus
7
Q
Action (abductor, flexor)
A
The movement they make possible
