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Muscle quiz 1
study guide for muscle quiz 1
Question | Answer |
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Sacromere | contractile unit of the muscular system |
tendon | chordlike extension that attaches a muscle to a bone |
flexion | decreasing the angle between 2 bones, bending |
abduction | movement along the frontal plane away from the midline of the body; raising the arm laterally |
rotation | a circular movement around a longitudinal axis, shaking the head no |
circumduction | making a circular path |
supination | moving the hand to the palm up position |
pronation | moving the hand to a palm down position |
Inversion | turning the sole of the foot medially |
eversion | turning the sole of the foot laterally |
orbicularis oris | surrounds the lips, kissing muscle |
orbicularis oculi | surround the eye |
tricep brachi | prime mover for elbow extension |
bicep brachi | prime mover for elbow flexion |
extension | increasing the joint angle, moving the bones further apart |
plantar flexion | pointing you toes |
dosiflexion | walking on your heels |