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A review of human muscles for a basic undergrad anatomy lab
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
06/15/2011

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Term
Unipennate Type
Definition
Looks like a fish filet.
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Convergent Type
Definition
Like your chest muscles.
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Parallel Type
Definition
Long, thin muscles.
Term
Multipennate Type
Definition
Like your Deltoid.
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Fusiform Type
Definition
Muscles with a bulge, like bicep.
Term
Agonist Mover
Definition
Primarily responsible for all movement
Term
Antagonist Movers
Definition
Regulates the movements of agonists
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Synergist Movers
Definition
Aid Agonists by reducing unwanted movement.
Term
Fixator Mover
Definition
Immobilizes the origin of an Agonist.
Term
Orbicularis Oculi
Definition
Eyes!
Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
Mouth!
Term
Zygomaticus
Definition
For smiling, goes from the corners of your mouth to your cheekbones.
Term
Buccinator
Definition
Somewhat deep and below the Zygomaticus.
Term
Platysma
Definition
Completely covers the front of the neck.
Term
Masseter
Definition
Jaw Muscle!
Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition
Muscles for turning your head!
Term
Little Guy
Definition
My Boyfriend.
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
Definition
Lower back muscle.
Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition
Sides of the ribs.
Term
External Intercostals
Definition
Muscles between your ribs then run up and down.
Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition
Muscles between your ribs that run back and forth.
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
Abs!
Term
External Oblique
Definition
First layer of side abdominal muscle.
Term
Internal Oblique
Definition
Second layer of side abdominal muscles.
Term
Transverse Abdominus
Definition
Third layer of abdominal muscle
Term
Coracobrachialis
Definition
Deep muscle, connects to shoulder.
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Between bicep and tricep
Term
Brachioradialis
Definition
The inner muscle of the forearm.
Term
Extensor Digitorum
Definition
Muscle on top of the forearm.
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Definition
Attaches to Thumb.
Term
Sartorius
Definition
Diagonal
Term
Rectus Femoris
Definition
Middle Quadricep.
Term
Vastus Lateralis
Definition
Lateral Tricep.
Term
Vastus Medialis
Definition
Medial Quadricep.
Term
Vastus Intermedius
Definition
Quadricep muscle, deeper than the others.
Term
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Definition
On Outer leg
Term
Glutius Medius
Definition
Above Maximus, connects to Illius.
Term
Gracilis
Definition
From the pubic area to the inside of the knee.
Term
Adductor Longus
Definition
From Pubic area to wrap around knee.
Term
Bicep Femoris
Definition
Outer Hamstring.
Term
Semitendinosus
Definition
Inner Hamstring.
Term
Tibialis Anterior
Definition
Closest to shin.
Term
Gastrocnemius
Definition
Calve.
Term
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Definition
Between the Soleus and Tibialis Anterior.
Term
Supinator
Definition
Largest deep muscle
Term
Pronator
Definition
Curves into forearm
Term
Soleus
Definition
Behind Gastrocnemius
Term
Tibialis Anterior
Definition
Closest to shin on outside
Term
Buccinator Functions
Definition
Starts at mandible, ends at mouth, used for cheek sucking.
Term
Temporalis Functions
Definition
Starts at Temporal, ends at mandible, closes the jaw.
Term
Pectoralis Minor Functions
Definition
Starts at ribs, ends at scapula, moves scapula forward.
Term
Serratus Anterior Functions
Definition
Raises the Arm
Term
External Intercostal Functions
Definition
Elevates Ribs, for inspiration
Term
Inernal Intercostal Functions
Definition
Lowers ribs, for expiration
Term
Trapezius Functions
Definition
Starts on occipital bone, ends at scapula, extends head.
Term
Biceps Brachii Functions
Definition
Starts at scapula, ends at humerus, flexes humerus.
Term
Brachialis Functions
Definition
Starts at Humerus, Ends at Ulna, Flexes Elbow
Term
Brachioradialis Functions
Definition
Starts at Humerus, Ends at Radius, Flexes Elbow
Term
Extensor Digitorum Functions
Definition
Starts at Epicondyle, Ends at phalanges, extends fingers
Term
Triceps Brachii Functions
Definition
Starts at Scapula, ends at Ulna, Flexes elbow
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis Functions
Definition
Starts on Humerus, end at Metacarpals, Flexes wrist.
Term
Sartorius Functions
Definition
Flexes and rotates thigh
Term
Rectus Femoris Functions
Definition
Starts at Acetabulum, ends at Patella, extends knee
Term
Vastus Functions
Definition
Start at Feumr, end at Patella, extend the knee
Term
Tensor Fasciae Latae Functions
Definition
Starts at Illiac Crest, ends at Tibia, Flexes and rotates thigh
Term
Gluteus Medius, Gracilis, and Adductor Longus Functions
Definition
Flexes and rotates legs for walking!
Term
Hamstring Functions
Definition
Starts at Femur, ends at Fibia, flexes knee
Term
Tibialis Anterioir Functions
Definition
Starts at Tibia, ends at Metatarsals, flexes feet
Term
Soleus Functions
Definition
Starts at Tibia, ends at Calacaneus, flexes foot.
Term
Extensor Digitorum Longus Functions
Definition
Starts at Tibia, Ends at Metatarsals, flexes feet
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