Muscles terminology

Question 1

the study of muscles

Answer 1

Myology

Question 2

-movement: muscle attach to and move bones
-posture: occurs via tonic contraction
-heat protection: result of chem. energy to mechanic. energy
-necessary body functions: digestion, breathing, speaking, pump blood, ect.

Answer 2

Functions of muscles

Question 3

-not under out control
-widely distributed
-not striated
-“visceral muscles”

Answer 3

Smooth (involuntary) muscles

Question 4

-consciously controlled
-striated

Answer 4

Skeletal (voluntary) muscles

Question 5

-heart muscles
-found only in the heart
-striated
-involuntary

Answer 5

Cardiac (myocardium) muscles

Question 6

anchor muscles to bones

Answer 6

Tendons

Question 7

provide protection for bones and joints

Answer 7

Bursae

Question 8

connective tissue that surround and secures structures

Answer 8

Fascia

Question 9

attachment points connecting bone to flat muscles

Answer 9

Aponeuroses

Question 10

circular muscles constricting an orifice

Answer 10

Sphincters

Question 11

pertaining to the front of the chest. Ex. ___ major muscles

Answer 11

Pectoral

Question 12

the widest/largest portion of a muscle

Answer 12

Belly

Question 13

muscle attachment to the bone that is stationary during movement

Answer 13

Origin

Question 14

muscle attachment to the bone that moves during movement

Answer 14

Insertion

Question 15

based on
-shape or location
-division and attachments
-direction of fibers
-superficially and depth
-size
-action

Answer 15

How muscles are named