Naming Muscles Flashcards by Tammy Nguyen | Brainscape

Q

rectus

A

parallel to midline

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transverse

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perpendicular to midline

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oblique

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diagonal to midline

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maximus

A

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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lattissimus

A

widest

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magnus

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large

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major

A

larger

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minor

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smaller

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vastus

A

huge

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deltoid

A

triangular

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trapezius

A

trapezoid

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serratus

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saw-tooth

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rhomboid

A

diamond-shaped

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orbicularis

A

circular

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platysma

A

flat

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gracilis

A

slender

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flexor

A

decreases joint angle

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extensor

A

increases joint angle

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adductor

A

moves bone closer to the midline

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levator

A

raises or elevated body part

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sphincer

A

decrease the size of an opening

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tensor

A

makes body part rigid