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Blesi8e Ch14 Terms
[MA4] The Muscular System [Tier 01]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abduction | to move away from the midline |
| Achilles tendon | a tendon attaching the gastrocnemius muscle of the leg to the heel |
| adduction | to draw together toward the midline |
| anchor | the attachment of the skeletal muscle |
| aponeurosis | extension of connective tissue beyond a muscle in round or flattened tendons; a means of insertion or origin of a flat muscle. |
| atrophy | wasting away of a muscle |
| bicep | the muscle of the upper arm that flexes the forearm |
| contracture | permanent shortening or contraction of a muscle |
| cramp | a spasmodic, painful contraction of a muscle or muscles |
| deltoid | the muscle of the shoulder |
| dystrophy | progressive wasting or weakening of a part, such as the muscles |
| extensor | the muscle of a muscle team that extends a part, allowing the joint to straighten |
| fascia | a fibrous membrane covering, supporting and separating muscles; may also unite the skin with underlying tissue |
| flexor | the muscle of a muscle team that bends a part |
| gastrocnemius | the large muscle in the calf of the leg. |
| gluteus maximus | the large muscle of the buttock |
| gluteus medius | muscle located at the iliac crest and stretches downward toward the greater trochanter of the femur. |
| hamstring | a group of muscles of the posterior thigh |
| hiccough | (also hiccup) a result of the spasmodic closing of the epiglottis and spasm of the diaphragm. |
| insertion | the place where a muscle is attached to the bone that it moves. |
| intercostal | between the ribs |
| latissimus dorsi | the large muscle of the back |
| muscle team | a pair of skeletal muscles, one that flexes and one that extends the joint. |
| muscle tone | a state of muscle contraction in which a portion of the fibers are contracted while others are at rest |
| musculoskeletal | pertaining to the muscle and skeletal systems |
| origin | the anchor |
| pectoralis major | the principal muscle of the chest wall |
| peristalsis | a progressive, wavelike muscular movement that occurs involuntarily in the urinary and digestive systems |
| quadriceps femoris | the large muscle on the anterior surface of the thigh that is composed of four separate muscles |
| sartorius | a long narrow muscle of the thigh; the longest muscle of the body |
| sheath | a covering structure of connective tissues, such as the membrane covering a muscle |
| spasm | an involuntary sudden movement or convulsive muscular contraction. |
| sphincter | a circular muscle constricting an opening |
| sternocleidomastoid | a muscle of the chest arising from the sternum and inner part of the clavicle |
| strain | injury to muscles from tension caused by overuse or misuse. |
| tendon | fibrous connective tissue serving to attach muscles to bones |
| tendonitis | inflammation of the tendon |
| tibialis anterior | a muscle that originates along the upper, lateral surface of the tibia and inserts near the first metatarsal bones. |
| torticollis | stiff neck caused by spasmodic contraction of neck muscles drawing the head to one side with the chin pointing to the other; can be congenital or acquired |
| trapezius | the large muscle of the back and neck |
| triceps | the posterior muscles of the arm that work as a team with the biceps |
| ligament | fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone |
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