structure and function
the study of the structure, function, and diseases of the muscles
what is myology
muscles that are the primary interest of scalp and neck massages and facials
what are scalp and face muscles
practicing an action over and over again develops
what is muscle memory
adductor, abductor, and opponens are located in
what is the hand
located along the base of small toe; flexes joint of small toe
what is the flexor digiti minimi brevis
the muscles that respond to commands regulated by will, and the primary concern of salon professionals
what are voluntary muscles
the temporalis and masseter (mastication muscles) aid in
what is chewing
the flat triangular muscle that covers upper and back part of neck and shoulders; aids in moving head back and elevating shoulders
what is trapezius
runs parallel to the ulna; turns palm of hand up
what is the supinator
located in upper part of fibula below knee to the heel; bends foot down
what is the soleus
when performing a massage what part of the muscle do you start with and what part do you finish with
what is the insertion to origin
auricularis anterior, auricularis superior, and the aricularis posterior are used to move
what is the visible part of the ear
flat triangular muscle that covers the lower back region; aids in swinging of arms
what is latissimus dorsi
runs across the front of the lower part of the radius and ulna; turns palm of hand down and in
what is pronator
located in upper 2/3 of outer fibula and causes foot to invert and turn outward
what is the peroneus longus
massage, electrical current, temperature, nerve impulses, and chemicals
what are stimulations of muscular tissues
orbicularis oculi aids what function
what is closing the eyelid
exends from the tip of chin to shoulders and chest; partially opens the mouth
what is platysma
under the arm; helps in lifting the arm and breathing
what is the serratus anterior
runs along inside of foot; moves big toe away from other toes
what is the abductor hallucis
the only muscles that aren’t attached at both ends to bone or another muscle
what are facial muscles
the tendon that connects the epicranius
what is aponeurosis
extends along side of neck from ear to collarbone; moves head from side to side and up and down
what is sternocliedomastoid
what is the difference between the pectoralis major and minor
the pectoralis major is in front
back of leg attached to lower rear surface of heel; pulls foot down
what is the gastrocnemius