Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Biceps: bi = two, ceps = headed.
A
2-headed muscle.
2
Q
Piriformis muscle: pirum = pear; forma = shape/form.
A
Pear-shaped muscle.
3
Q
Anatomical position
A
Head, palms & toes > anterior. Arms adjacent to sides. Legs & feet parallel.
4
Q
Median plane
Median sagittal plane
A
Vertical plane - longitudinal thru body. Divided into right & left halves.
5
Q
Deltoid muscle: Delta = Greek letter. -oid = like. “Like delta.”
A
Triangular muscle covering point of shoulder.
