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30 Cards in this Set
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origin
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The less movable attachment of a muscle
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insertion
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The less movable attachment of a muscle
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direct (fleshy) attachments
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Short strands of connective tissue that make muscles appear as if they are directly connected to the bone
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indirect attachments
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Long strands of connective tissue extending beyond the muscle
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tendon
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A rope-like structure that binds muscles to bone
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aponeurosis
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A flat tissue sheet that connects muscle to bone
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rhomboideus
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A muscle of the back that is shaped like a rhomboid.
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triangularis
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A muscle of the face that is triangular in shape
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triceps
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A muscle with three (tri-) heads
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biceps
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A muscle with two (bi-) heads
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pectoralis
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Chest muscle located within the pectoral girdle
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intercostal
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Muscle located between ribs (intercostal literally means between ribs)
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abdominus
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Located in the abdominal area
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zygomaticus
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Attached to the zygoma (bone of the face)
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sternocleidomastoid
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Attached to the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the skull
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maximus or major
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Both of these terms mean larger or largest
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minimus or minor
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Meaning smaller or smallest
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longus
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Meaning long
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brevis
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Meaning short
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oblique
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In a slanting or inclined direction
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rectus
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Meaning straight
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transverse
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Meaning across or placed crosswise
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lateral
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Something that is further from the midpoint or to the side
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medial
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Something that is further from the midpoint or to the side
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internal
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Situated or occurring within or on the inside
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external
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Situated or occurring within or on the inside
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adductor
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Movement to draw toward a medial plane
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extensor
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General term for a muscle that extends a joint
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flexor
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General term for a muscle that flexes a joint
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levator
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A muscle that elevates or lifts an organ or structure
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