Question 1

The ________ system is the body system that covers, shapes,
and holds the skeletal system in place;

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muscular system

Question 2

is the study of the nature,
structure, function, and diseases of the muscles.

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Myology

Question 3

Muscles that are attached to the bones and are
voluntary or are consciously controlled.

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Striated muscles

Question 4

known as
smooth muscles. Muscles that are involuntary and function automatically,
without conscious will.

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Nonstriated muscles

Question 5

Involuntary muscle that is the heart. This type
of muscle is not found in any other part of the body

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Cardiac muscle

Question 6

The part of the muscle that does not move and is attached
closest to the skeleton.

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Origin

Question 7

The middle part of the muscle.

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Belly

Question 8

The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from
the skeleton.

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Insertion

Question 9

also known as occipitofrontalis
 Broad muscle that covers the top
of the skull and consists of the occipitalis and frontalis.

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Epicranius

Question 10

Back (posterior) portion of the
epicranius; the muscle that draws the scalp backward.

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Occipitalis

Question 11

Front (anterior) portion of the epicranius; the muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp
forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead

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Frontalis

Question 12

Tendon that connects the
occipitalis and frontalis muscles

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Epicranial aponeurosis

Question 13

Muscle above the ear that draws the
ear upward.

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Auricularis superior

Question 14

Muscle in front of the ear that draws
the ear forward.

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Auricularis anterior.

Question 15

Muscle behind the ear that draws the
ear backward.

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Auricularis posterior.

Question 16

The main muscles of mastication, also known as the chewing muscles, are

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Masseter & Temporalis

Question 17

Broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin; responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip.

Accepted Answer

Platysma muscle (plah-TIZ-muh MUS-ul)

Question 18

Muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head.

Accepted Answer

• Sternocleidomastoideus (STUR-noh-KLEE-ih-doh-mas-TOYD-ee-us)

Question 19

Ring muscle of the eye socket;
enables you to close your eyes

Accepted Answer

Orbicularis oculi

Question 20

Muscle located beneath the frontalis and orbicularis oculi muscle that draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead

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Corrugator muscle

Question 21

Covers the bridge of the nose, lowers the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose.

Accepted Answer

Procerus muscle (proh-SEE-rus
MUS-ul)

Question 22

Thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.

Accepted Answer

Buccinator muscle (BUK-sih-nay-tur MUS-ul).

Question 23

Muscle that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin.

Accepted Answer

Mentalis muscle (men-TAY-lis MUS-ul)

Question 24

Flat band of muscle around the upper and lower lips that compresses, contracts, puckers, and wrinkles the lips.

Accepted Answer

Orbicularis oris muscle (or-bik-yuh-LAIR-is OH-ris MUS-ul)

Question 25

Muscle extending alongside the chin that pulls down the corner of the mouth.

Accepted Answer

Triangularis muscle (try-ang-gyuh-LAY-rus MUS-ul).

Question 26

Muscles on both sides of the face that extend from the zygomatic
bone to the angle of the mouth. These muscles pull the mouth
upward and backward, as when you are laughing or smiling.

Accepted Answer

Zygomaticus major muscles (zy-goh-mat-ih-kus)

Question 27

Muscles on both sides of the face that extend from the zygomatic
bone to the upper lips. These muscles pull the upper lip backward,
upward, and outward, as when you are smiling.

Accepted Answer

Zygomaticus minor muscles (zy-goh-mat-ih-kus MY-nor MUS-ul)

Question 28

Muscle that covers the back of the neck and the upper and middle region of the back; rotates and controls swinging movements of the arm

Accepted Answer

Trapezius (trah-PEE-zee-us)

Question 29

Muscle that produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm; lifts the forearm and flexes the elbow

Accepted Answer

Bicep

Question 30

Large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body.

Accepted Answer

Deltoid (DEL-toyd

Question 31

Large muscle that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm

Accepted Answer

Tricep (TRY-sep)

Question 32

Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line.

Accepted Answer

Extensors (ik-STEN-surs)

Question 33

Extensor muscle of the wrist involved in flexing the wrist.

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Flexor

Question 34

Muscle that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward.

Accepted Answer

Pronator (proh-NAY-tohr).

Question 35

Muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward.

Accepted Answer

Supinator (SOO-puh-nayt-ur)

Question 36

Muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, away from the midline of the body or of an extremity

Accepted Answer

Abductors (ab-DUK-turz)

Question 37

Muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity

Accepted Answer

• Adductors (ah-DUK-turz)

A&P

The Muscle system

Question	Answer
The ________ system is the body system that covers, shapes, and holds the skeletal system in place;	muscular system
is the study of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles.	Myology
Muscles that are attached to the bones and are voluntary or are consciously controlled.	Striated muscles
known as smooth muscles. Muscles that are involuntary and function automatically, without conscious will.	Nonstriated muscles
Involuntary muscle that is the heart. This type of muscle is not found in any other part of the body	Cardiac muscle
The part of the muscle that does not move and is attached closest to the skeleton.	Origin
The middle part of the muscle.	Belly
The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton.	Insertion
also known as occipitofrontalis Broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and consists of the occipitalis and frontalis.	Epicranius
Back (posterior) portion of the epicranius; the muscle that draws the scalp backward.	Occipitalis
Front (anterior) portion of the epicranius; the muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows, draws the scalp forward, and causes wrinkles across the forehead	Frontalis
Tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontalis muscles	Epicranial aponeurosis
Muscle above the ear that draws the ear upward.	Auricularis superior
Muscle in front of the ear that draws the ear forward.	Auricularis anterior.
Muscle behind the ear that draws the ear backward.	Auricularis posterior.
The main muscles of mastication, also known as the chewing muscles, are	Masseter & Temporalis
Broad muscle extending from the chest and shoulder muscles to the side of the chin; responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip.	Platysma muscle (plah-TIZ-muh MUS-ul)
Muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates the head.	• Sternocleidomastoideus (STUR-noh-KLEE-ih-doh-mas-TOYD-ee-us)
Ring muscle of the eye socket; enables you to close your eyes	Orbicularis oculi
Muscle located beneath the frontalis and orbicularis oculi muscle that draws the eyebrow down and wrinkles the forehead	Corrugator muscle
Covers the bridge of the nose, lowers the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose.	Procerus muscle (proh-SEE-rus MUS-ul)
Thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.	Buccinator muscle (BUK-sih-nay-tur MUS-ul).
Muscle that elevates the lower lip and raises and wrinkles the skin of the chin.	Mentalis muscle (men-TAY-lis MUS-ul)
Flat band of muscle around the upper and lower lips that compresses, contracts, puckers, and wrinkles the lips.	Orbicularis oris muscle (or-bik-yuh-LAIR-is OH-ris MUS-ul)
Muscle extending alongside the chin that pulls down the corner of the mouth.	Triangularis muscle (try-ang-gyuh-LAY-rus MUS-ul).
Muscles on both sides of the face that extend from the zygomatic bone to the angle of the mouth. These muscles pull the mouth upward and backward, as when you are laughing or smiling.	Zygomaticus major muscles (zy-goh-mat-ih-kus)
Muscles on both sides of the face that extend from the zygomatic bone to the upper lips. These muscles pull the upper lip backward, upward, and outward, as when you are smiling.	Zygomaticus minor muscles (zy-goh-mat-ih-kus MY-nor MUS-ul)
Muscle that covers the back of the neck and the upper and middle region of the back; rotates and controls swinging movements of the arm	Trapezius (trah-PEE-zee-us)
Muscle that produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm; lifts the forearm and flexes the elbow	Bicep
Large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body.	Deltoid (DEL-toyd
Large muscle that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm	Tricep (TRY-sep)
Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a straight line.	Extensors (ik-STEN-surs)
Extensor muscle of the wrist involved in flexing the wrist.	Flexor
Muscle that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward.	Pronator (proh-NAY-tohr).
Muscle of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward.	Supinator (SOO-puh-nayt-ur)
Muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, away from the midline of the body or of an extremity	Abductors (ab-DUK-turz)
Muscles that draw a body part, such as a finger, arm, or toe, inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity	• Adductors (ah-DUK-turz)

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