Muscle Naming Criteria and Types

Front

What do the terms 'maximus', 'minimus', and 'longus' refer to in muscle naming?

Back

They refer to the relative size of the muscle.

Front

What is one criterion used in naming muscles?

Back

Location of the muscle's origin and insertion.

Front

What is the definition of 'location of the muscle's origin and insertion'?

Back

Occasionally, muscles are named for their attachment sites.

Front

Give an example of a muscle named for its location.

Back

Frontalis muscle.

Front

What does the term 'fusiform' refer to in muscle classification?

Back

A muscle shape that is tapered at both ends, resembling a spindle.

Front

What is the significance of muscle action in naming?

Back

Some muscles are named based on the action they perform.

Front

What does 'rectus' mean in muscle naming?

Back

It refers to a straight muscle.

Front

What does 'oblique' indicate in muscle naming?

Back

It indicates a muscle that runs at an angle.

Front

What is the role of muscle shape in naming?

Back

Muscle shape can help identify the muscle's function and location.

Front

What does 'biceps' mean in muscle terminology?

Back

It refers to a muscle with two heads or points of origin.