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Test 1
muscles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trapezius | Most superficial muscles of the posterior neck and upper trunk. Runs from the occipital bone down the vertebrae. (boxer's muscle) |
| Platysma | A single sheetlike muscle that covers the neck. |
| Masseter | Runs from the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to the mandible, it covers the angle of the lower jaw. |
| Deltoid | Triangle shaped muscle that form the rounded shape of your shoulders. |
| Latissimus Dorsi | Two large, flat muscles that cover the lower back |
| Pectoralis major | Large fan shaped muscle covering the upper part of the chest |
| Intercostals | Deep muscles found between the ribs |
| Serratus anterior | Muscle that originates on the top surface of the eight or nine upper ribs. |
| Pectoralis minor | A thin, flat muscle found under pectoralis major muscle. |
| Sternocleidomastoid | Paired muscle that are found on each side of the neck. |
| Orbicularis Oculi | Has fibers that run in circles around the eyes. |
| Frontalis | Covers the frontal bone, runs from the cranial aponeurosis to the skin of the eyebrows, where it inserts |
| Zygomaticus | Extends from the corner of the mouth to the cheekbone. Often referred to as the "smiling" muscle. |
| Orbicularis Oris | Circular muscle of the lips. |
| Occipitalis | Covers the posterior aspect of the skull and pulls the scalp posteriorly. |
| Buccinator | Runs horizontally across the cheek and inserts into the orbicularis oris. It flattens the cheek when you whistle. |
| Temporalis | Fan shaped muscle overlying the temporal bone. |
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