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Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Torso (Axial Muscles) Flashcards

1
Q

Name 1 action of the Occipitofrontalis (Frontal Belly)

A

Raises eyebrows

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Name 1 action of the Occipitofrontalis (Occipital Belly)

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Retracts scalp

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3
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Name 1 action of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris

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Elevates upper eyelid

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4
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Name 1 action of the Orbicularis Oculi

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Blinking

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5
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Name 1 action of the Orbicularis Oris

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Closes lips

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6
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Name 1 action of the Buccinator

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Compresses cheeks

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7
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Name 1 action of the Large Masseter

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Protracts mandible

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8
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Name 1 action of the Temporalis

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Retracts mandible

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9
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Name 1 action of the Medial & Lateral Pterygoid Muscles

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Moving mandible side to side

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10
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Name 1 action of the Genioglossus

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Protrudes tongue

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Name 1 action of the Hyoglossus

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Protrudes tongue

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12
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Name 1 action of the Palatoglossus

A

Protrudes tongue

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13
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Name 1 action of the Styloglossus

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Protrudes tongue

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14
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Name 1 action of the Digastric (Anterior Belly)

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Elevates hyoid

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15
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Name 1 action of the Digastric (Posterior Belly)

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Elevates hyoid

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16
Q

Name 1 action of the Sternocleidomastoid (both heads contracting)

A

Flex neck

17
Q

Name 1 action of the Sternocleidomastoid (1 head contracting)

A

Lateral neck flexion

18
Q

Name 1 action of the Splenius

A

Move the neck

19
Q

Splenius muscles are considered (?) back muscles

A

Superficial

20
Q

Name 1 action of the Erector Spinae

A

Extend the vertebral column (back)

21
Q

Erector spinae is considered (?) back muscles

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Intermediate/long

22
Q

Name 1 action of Deep/Small back muscles

A

Stabilize vertebrae

23
Q

Example of CERVICAL Oblique muscles?

A

Scalenes

24
Q

Examples of THORACIC Oblique muscles?

A

Internal and external intercostals

25
Q

Examples of ABDOMINAL Oblique muscles?

A

Internal & external oblique and transversus abdominis

26
Q

Name 1 action of the Oblique muscles?

A

Rotate vertebral column

27
Q

Examples of CERVICAL Rectus muscles?

A

Geniohyoid, sternohyoid, thyrohyoid, sternothyroid, omohyoid

28
Q

Example of THORACIC Rectus muscle?

A

Diaphragm

29
Q

Name 1 action of the Diaphragm

A

Breathing

30
Q

Example of ABDOMINAL Rectus muscle?

A

Rectus abdominis

31
Q

Name 1 action of the Rectus Abdominis

A

Flexes vertebral column (back)

32
Q

Name 1 action of the Rectus muscles?

A

Spinal (back) flexors

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