Unit 5 Muscle Terminology Flashcards
Aponeurosis
A sheet-like tendon
Anatomical position
The position of the body used as a “starting point” to study skeletal and muscle anatomy, the upper limbs are at the side with the palms facing forward
Arm
The upper limb from shoulder to elbow
Belly
The “fat” part of a muscle
Forearm
The upper limb from elbow to hand
Deep fascia
The connective tissue covering of a functional group of muscles
Leg
The lower limb from knee to foot
Epimysium
The connective covering of an individual muscle
Ligament
The connective tissue joining bone to bone
Retinaculum
A circular band of connective tissue around the wrist and ankle
Superficial fascia
The connective tissue layer beneath the skin
Tendon
The connective tissue joining muscle to bone; continuous with the connective tissue coverings
Thigh
The lower limb from hip to knee
