Muscles

Front 1

frontalis

Back 1

muscle located above the eye

Front 2

orbicularis oculi

Back 2

muscle surrounding the eye

Front 3

triangularis

Back 3

lower jaw muscle in the shape of a triangle

Front 4

platysma

Back 4

muscle which runs from the lower jaw down the neck

Front 5

buccinator

Back 5

cheek muscle

Front 6

nasalis

Back 6

muscle found in the nose

Front 7

lavator labii superioris

Back 7

muscle which lifts and is above the lips

Front 8

orbicularis oris

Back 8

muscle surrounding the mouth (kissing muscle)

Front 9

masseter

Back 9

muscle found in the lower jaw

Front 10

greater zygomatic

Back 10

larger of the zygomatic muscles

Front 11

termporalis

Back 11

muscle located on the side of the head, just above both ears

Front 12

currugator

Back 12

muscle located on the forehead; it creates the "worry lines" or wrinkling of the brow associated with frowning. (Ruga = wrinkle)

Front 13

depressor anguli oris

Back 13

muscle originates on the lower part of the mandible. It pulls down the angle of the mouth. (names: depressor=depress, anguli=angle, oris=mouth)

Front 14

depressor labii inferioris

Back 14

originates on the mandible and inserts on to the orbicularis muscle. It depresses the bottom lip. (names: depressor=depress, labii=lips, inferioris=below or bottom)

Front 15

lateral pterygoid

Back 15

a muscle of mastication. It originates on the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. It moves the mandible and limits sideways jaw movement.

Front 16

medial pterygoid

Back 16

a muscle of mastication. Both pterygoid muscles are on the inside of the mandible. The medial pterygoid elevates the jaw and provides sideways jaw movement.

Front 17

mentalis

Back 17

the mentalis muscle originates on the chin and goes into the orbicularis oris muscle. It elevates and protrudes the lower lip. It allows for pouting.

Front 18

occipitalis

Back 18

covers the occipital region of the skull

Front 19

risorius

Back 19

originates on the side of the face and inserts on the orbicularis oris muscle. It draws the angle of the mouth laterally (to the side) and enables the human being to smile.

Front 20

splenius capitis

Back 20

extends from the upper three cervical vertebrae all the way to the temporal and occipital bones. It extends and rotates the head.

Front 21

trapezius

Back 21

neck

Front 22

sternocleidomastoid

Back 22

neck

Front 23

digastric

Back 23

neck

Front 24

hypoglossus

Back 24

neck

Front 25

omohyoid

Back 25

neck

Front 26

sternohyoid

Back 26

neck

Front 27

trapezius

Back 27

torso

Front 28

deltoid

Back 28

torso

Front 29

pectoralis major

Back 29

torso

Front 30

serratus anterior

Back 30

torso

Front 31

linea alba

Back 31

tendinous line down middle of the anterior abdominal wall directly between two rectus muscles. "white line"

Front 32

sternocleidomastoid

Back 32

anterior muscle of the torso

Front 33

external oblique

Back 33

anterior muscle of the torso

Front 34

rectus abdominis

Back 34

anterior muscle of the torso

Front 35

trapezius

Back 35

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 36

infraspinatus

Back 36

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 37

teres major

Back 37

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 38

latissimus dorsi

Back 38

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 39

gluteus maximus

Back 39

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 40

rhomboideus

Back 40

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 41

supraspinatus

Back 41

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 42

iliocostalis dorsi

Back 42

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 43

deltoid

Back 43

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 44

teres minor

Back 44

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 45

gluteus medius

Back 45

posterior muscle of the trunk

Front 46

coracobrachialis

Back 46

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 47

brachialis

Back 47

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 48

hypothenar muscles

Back 48

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 49

palmar aponeurosis

Back 49

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 50

abductor pollicis brevis

Back 50

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 51

flexor retinaculum

Back 51

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 52

palmaris longus

Back 52

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 53

flexor carpi radialis

Back 53

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 54

brachioradialis

Back 54

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 55

biceps

Back 55

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 56

triceps

Back 56

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 57

flexor carpi ulnaris

Back 57

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 58

flexor digitorum superficialis

Back 58

Superficial Muscles of the Arm

Front 59

flexor retinaculum

Back 59

significant structure within the arm (holds organ or tissue in place)

Front 60

pollex

Back 60

first digit of the hand (thumb)

Front 61

pollicis

Back 61

muscles which act to move the thumb

Front 62

hallux

Back 62

big toe

Front 63

hallucis

Back 63

muscles referring to the big toe

Front 64

anconeus

Back 64

located on the back of the humerus and extends the forearm

Front 65

extensor digiti minimi

Back 65

long narrow muscle located on the ulnar side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle. Assists in extension of the wrist and little finger

Front 66

extensor digitorum communis

Back 66

positioned in the center of the forearm along posterior surface. Its tendon divides into four tendons beneath the extensor retinaculum, which attach to the distal tips of fingers one through four.

Front 67

flexor digitorum profundus

Back 67

lies just underneath the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle. This muscle flexes the distal ends of the fingers but not the thumb.

Front 68

flexor pollicis longus

Back 68

Deep on the front of the radius. Attaches at the base of the thumb and flexes the thumb and makes grapsing possible.

Front 69

pronator teres

Back 69

On the upper middle part of the forearm. It arises from the epicondyle. Turns the hand downward (pronation) and flexes the elbow.

Front 70

epicondyle

Back 70

a prominence or projection on a bone

Front 71

pronator quadratus

Back 71

This muscle is deep and extends between the ulna and radius. Works with the other pronator muscle to rotate the palm of the hand down, as well as position the thumb medially.

Front 72

supinator

Back 72

Positioned around the upper portion of the radius. Works with the biceps to turn the palm upwards. (supination)

Front 73

Two different types of muscles

Back 73

striated and nonstriated

Front 74

Describe striated muscles

Back 74

Include both voluntary muscles, respond to nerve signals from brain to carry out movements and functions; includes muscles of heart, also called "striped" muscle

Front 75

Describe nonstriated muscles

Back 75

Involuntary muscles; also called smooth muscles; include unterus and muscular layers of the intestines, bladder, blood vessels, etc

Front 76

Proprioception

Back 76

perception of the stimuli

Front 77

Tendon

Back 77

fibrous, cord-like band that connects muscles to bones

Front 78

Aponeurosis

Back 78

Flat, white and ribbon like band that connects muscles to bones

Front 79

Muscoloskeletal System

Back 79

muscles and skeleton

Front 80

List 7 primary ways that names are assigned to muscles are derived

Back 80

Shape, Location, Attachment, Size, Orientation of Fibers, Relative Position, and Function

Front 81

Rhomboideus

Back 81

A muscle of the back, shaped like a rhomboid

Front 82

Triangularis

Back 82

A muscle of the face which is triangular in shape

Front 83

Triceps

Back 83

A muscle with 3 heads

Front 84

Biceps

Back 84

A muscle with 2 heads

Front 85

Pectoralis

Back 85

Chest muscle located within the pectoral girdle

Front 86

Intercostal

Back 86

Muscle located between ribs

Front 87

Abdominis

Back 87

Located in the adbominal area

Front 88

Zygomaticus

Back 88

Attached to the zygoma (bone of the face)

Front 89

Sternocleidomastoid

Back 89

Attached to the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the skull

Front 90

Maximus or major

Back 90

larger or largest (muscle)

Front 91

Minimus or Minor

Back 91

smaller or smallest (muscle)

Front 92

Longus

Back 92

Long (muscle)

Front 93

Brevis

Back 93

short (muscle)

Front 94

Oblique

Back 94

In a slanting or inclined direction

Front 95

rectus

Back 95

straight

Front 96

transverse

Back 96

meaning across and placed crosswise

Front 97

lateral

Back 97

further from the midpoint or to the side

Front 98

medial

Back 98

closer to the middle or the midline

Front 99

internal

Back 99

situated or occurring within or on the inside

Front 100

external

Back 100

situated or occuring on the outside

Front 101

adductor

Back 101

movement to draw toward a medial plane

Front 102

extensor

Back 102

muscle which extends a joint

Front 103

flexor

Back 103

muscle which flexes a joint

Front 104

levator

Back 104

elevates or lifts and organ or structure

Front 105

anatomical position

Back 105

a position with the body erect (standing), feet parallel to each other and flat on the floor, eyes directed forward, arms at the sides of the body with the palms facing forward

Front 106

anterior

Back 106

situated in front of or toward the front of a body part or organ. Also used in reference to ventral or belly surface of the body. (frontal)

Front 107

coronal

Back 107

situated in the direction of the coronal suture (the plane at a right angle to the median plane). Also means pertaining to the head or the crown.

Front 108

distal

Back 108

Remote, farther from any point of reference, opposite of proximal.

Front 109

dorsal

Back 109

pertaining to the back; also used to denote a position which is more toward the back than another object of reference.

Front 110

inferior

Back 110

situated below or directed downward; also used to denote the lower portion of an organ or the lower of two structures

Front 111

lateral

Back 111

pertaining to the side; denoting a position farther from the midline (median plane) of a structure

Front 112

medial

Back 112

pertaining to the middle; closer to the midline of a body; pertaining to the middle layer.

Front 113

posterior

Back 113

situated in the back; also used in reference ot the back or dorsal surface of the body

Front 114

proximal

Back 114

nearest; closer to any point of reference; opposite of distal

Front 115

sagittal

Back 115

situated in or parallel to the sagittal suture; said of an anterposterior plane or parallel to the median part of the body

Front 116

transverse

Back 116

placed crosswise; situated at right angles to the long axis

Front 117

ventral

Back 117

pertaining to the abdomen; also used to denote a position which is more toward the belly surface than some other object of reference