Naming Muscles Flashcards by KYNA MAE MERILLES

Q

Parallel to midline

A

Rectus

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Perpendicular to midline

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Transverse

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Diagonal to midline

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Oblique

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Maximus

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Largest

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Minimus

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Smallest

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Longus

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Long

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Brevis

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Short

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Latissimus

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Widest

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Longissimus

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Longest

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Magnus

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Large

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Major

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Larger

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Minor

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Smaller

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Vastus

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Huge

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Deltoid

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Triangular

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Trapezius

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Trapezoid

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Serratus

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Saw-toothed

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Rhomboid

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Diamond-shaped

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Orbicularis

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Circular

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Pectinate

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Comblike

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Piriformis

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Pear-shaped

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Platys

A

Flat

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Quadratus

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Square, four-sided

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Gracilis

A

Slender

Q

Decreases joint angle

A

Flexor

Q

Increases joint angle

A

Extensor

Q

Moves bone away from midline

A

Abductor

Q

Moves bone closer to midline

A

Adductor

Q

Raises or elevates body part

A

Levator

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Lowers or depresses body part

A

Depressor

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Turns palm anteriorly

A

Supinator

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Turns palm posteriorly

A

Pronator

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Decreases size of an opening

A

Sphincter

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Makes body part rigid

A

Tensor

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Rotates bone around longitudinal axis

A

Rotator

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Two origins

A

Biceps

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Three origins

A

Triceps

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Four origins

A

Quadriceps