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Anatomy
12th Grade
11/07/2014

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Abduction
Definition
moving a body part away from the midline
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Adduction
Definition
moving a body part toward the midline
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biceps
Definition
the muscle that flexes the arm
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carpals
Definition
bones that connect the metacarpals and the arm bone
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circumduction
Definition
moving a body part in a circular motion
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clavicle
Definition
bone that connects the pectoral girdle to the shoulder
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Crest of pelvis
Definition
refers to the superior posterior of the pelvis
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deltoids
Definition
muscle on the shoulder that raises the arms
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erector spinae
Definition
muscle that keeps the body erect
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eversion
Definition
moving away from the midline
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extension
Definition
returning a body part to the anatomical position
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femur
Definition
upper leg bone. largest and strongest in the human body
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fibula
Definition
the smaller lower leg bone
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flexion
Definition
moving a body part from anatomical position
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forearm extensors
Definition
moves the wrist backward
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forearm flexors
Definition
moves the wrist downward
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gastrocnemius
Definition
larger calf muscle
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gluteals
Definition
muscles on the posterior aspect of the pelvis
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hamstrings
Definition
series of muscles that run vertically down the posterior aspect of the upper leg
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hip abductors
Definition
raise leg laterally
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hip adductors
Definition
move the legs toward the midline
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humerus
Definition
bone in the upper arm
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inversion
Definition
bending a body part toward the midline
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latissimus dorsi
Definition
major back muscle. largest surface area of all muscles
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metacarpals
Definition
articulates the carpals and the phalanges
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middle trapezius
Definition
muscle in upper back
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neck extensors
Definition
raise head
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neck flexors
Definition
lower head
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obliques
Definition
muscle on the torso used to rotate
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patella
Definition
scientific term for a kneecap
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pectoralis major
Definition
larger of the two chest muscles
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pelvis
Definition
scientific term for hip bone
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Protraction
Definition
turning to the side
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pronation
Definition
turning down
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quadriceps
Definition
muscles on the anterior aspect of the upper leg
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radius
Definition
bone on the thumb side of the forearm
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rectus abdominis
Definition
muscles that bring the upper body forward
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retraction
Definition
turning to the side
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rhomboids
Definition
muscle in the upper back
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ribs
Definition
bones that protect the heart and lungs
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rotation
Definition
to move in a circular motion
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scapula
Definition
bone that stabilizes the shoulder
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soleus
Definition
smaller calf muscle
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sternum
Definition
bone found directly in front of the heart. connects with most of the ribs
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supination
Definition
turning up
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teres major
Definition
muscle of the upper limb
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Tibia
Definition
Larger of the two lower leg bones
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triceps
Definition
muscle used to extend the arm
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ulna
Definition
forearm bone on the pinky side
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upper trapezius
Definition
muscle behind the shoulder and goes to the neck
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vertebral column
Definition
spinal cord
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