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Muscle Names
MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Muscle Names
| Term | Definition | Term | Definition | Medical Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| biceps | two heads | brachii | of the arm | biceps brachii; Muscle with two origins that is located in the arm |
| biceps | two heads | femoris | of the femur | biceps femoris; Muscle with two origins that is located in the upper leg |
| gluteus | buttocks | maximus | large | gluteus maximus; Large muscle in the buttocks |
| rectus | straight | abdominis | of the abdomen | rectus abdominis; Muscle located in the abdomen in a straight up-and-down direction |
| temporalis | pertaining to the side of the head | temporalis; Muscle located directly above the temporal bone on the side of the cranium |