Structure and function
What is the study of the structures, functions and diseases of the muscles
Myololgy
Muscles that respond to command
Voluntary or striated muscle
flat triangular, covers the lumber region and the lower half of the thoracic region
Latissimus dorsi
Triangle shaped covers the shoulder
Deltoid
Outside of the lower leg
Extensor digitorium longus
Name two types of muscles
Voluntary ( striated)
involuntary (non-striated)
Name the three parts of the muscle
Origin, belly, insertion
Extends along the side of the neck from ear to collarbone
Sternocleidomastoid
Primary muscle in the front of the upper arm
Biceps
Covers the front of the shin
Tibialis anterior
Consists of all the structures above the cranium including muscle, skin and aponeuroses
Epicranium
This is the portion of the muscle joined to moveable attachments : bones, moveable muscles or skin
Insertion
Extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest
Platysma
Extends across the front of the chest
Pectoral minor or major
Originates in the upper portion of the fibula from just below the knee to the heel
Soleus
Muscles respond automatically to control various body function, including the function Of the internal organs
Involuntray or non-striated muscle
This is the non moving (fixed) portion of the muscle attached to bones or other fixed muscle.
Origin
Flat triangular covers the upper and back part of the neck and shoulders
Trapezius
Under arm
Serratus anterior
Back of the leg attached to the lower rear surface of the heel
gastrocnemius
What are fibrous tissues that contract when stimulated by messages carried by the nervous system, to produce movement
Muscles
The term applied to the midsection
Belly
Originates in the lower third of the fibula
Peroneus brevis
Runs along the interior border of the foot
Abductor hallucis
Along the base of the small toe
Flexor digiti minimi brevis