wk 3: muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
my/o-
A
C.F: muscle
2
Q
origin
A
less moveable attachment
3
Q
insertion
A
muscle attachment that moves
4
Q
tendon
A
a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
5
Q
extrinsic
A
muscle has its origin in a different body region than the insertion
6
Q
intrinsic
A
muscle has both its origin and insertion located in the same body region
7
Q
synergist
A
assists the prime mover with the action
8
Q
prime mover
A
main muscle for the action being performed
9
Q
antagonist
A
does the opposite movement of a prime mover
10
Q
A
