Basic Terms
Head
Torso
Upper Limb
Lower Limb
100
This type of contraction produces force but not movement
What is isometric
100
Closing your eyes
What is the action of the orbicularis oris
100
A large muscle that can elevate, retract, or depress the scapula
What is the trapezius
100
The primary flexor at the elbow
What is the brachialis
100
It is called the tailor's muscle, because it accomplishes the movements required to sit cross-legged (hip flexion, knee flexion, hip lateral rotation).
What is the sartorius.
200

If I don't relax, the movement doesn't happen

What is antagonist

200
When both contract, your chin touches your chest.
What is the action of the sternocleidomastoid.
200
It originates on the upper nine ribs, wraps around the torso, and inserts into the scapula
What is serratus anterior
200

Which muscles are collectively known as the quadriceps?

What is the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis

200
This muscle teams up with the quadriceps femoris, the vastus medialis, and the vastus intermedius.
What is the vastus lateralis.
300
This description includes both synergists and prime movers
What is an agonist
300
The lateral of two muscles attaching to the cheekbone.
What is the zygomaticus major.
300
Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major cooperate to accomplish this action
What is adduction
300
This action occurs when the superior fibers of the pectoralis major work together with the anterior deltoid.
What is flexion at the shoulder
300
This deep muscle accomplishes plantar flexion but does not cross the knee joint.
What is the soleus.
400

During elbow flexion, this term describes the attachment of the muscle to the humerus

What is the origin

400

This muscle of mastication originates on a lateral cranial bone.

What is the temporalis.

400

Along with part of the trapezius, this muscle improves your posture by pulling your shoulders back.

What is rhomboideus major (or the rhomboids)

400
This movement results when you contract the muscles of the posterior forearm
What is wrist extension. (and, to be complete, finger extension)
400
This muscle enables you to curl your toes around a pencil to pick it up.
What is flexor digitorum group
500

This action is often accomplished by the muscles on the anterior surface of the body or a limb

What is flexion

500

The action of the masseter

Which muscle pulls up the sides of the mouth.

500

This muscle aids forced expiration and raises intra-abdominal pressure

What is the transverse abdominis.

500

This muscle lengthens during flexion at the elbow.

What is triceps brachii.

500

The muscle that inserts on the greater trochanter and is the prime mover for thigh abduction

What is the gluteus medius

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