Skeletal Muscle Naming Flashcards
1
Q
Rectus
A
Direction
Parallel to midline
2
Q
Transverse
A
Direction
Perpdendicular to midline
3
Q
Oblique
A
Direction
Diagonal to midline
4
Q
Maximus
A
Size
Largest
5
Q
Minimus
A
Size
Smallest
6
Q
Longus
A
Size
Longest
7
Q
Brevis
A
Size
Shortest
8
Q
Major
A
Size
Larger
9
Q
Minor
A
Size
Smaller
10
Q
Deltoid
A
Shape
Triangular
11
Q
Trapezius
A
Shape
Trapezoid
12
Q
Serratus
A
Shape
Saw-toothed
13
Q
Orbicularis
A
Shape
Circular
14
Q
Flexor
A
Action
Decrease a joint angle
15
Q
Abductor
A
Action
Moves a bone away from the midline
