Lab Exam 3 Review

Front

What is the Extensor digitorum (communis)?

Back

A muscle in the forearm that extends the fingers.

Front

What is the function of the Splenius Capitis?

Back

A muscle that acts on the shoulder and upper arm, primarily involved in head and neck movement.

Front

What role does the Temporalis muscle play?

Back

It is a muscle of facial expression that assists in chewing by elevating the mandible.

Front

What is the Supraspinatus?

Back

A rotator cuff muscle that helps in the abduction of the arm.

Front

What is the function of the Flexor carpi ulnaris?

Back

A muscle in the forearm that flexes and adducts the wrist.

Front

What are the primary muscles of the forearm?

Back

They include the Extensor digitorum, Flexor carpi ulnaris, and others that control wrist and finger movements.

Front

What is the role of the Deltoid muscle?

Back

It is responsible for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.

Front

What is the significance of the rotator cuff?

Back

It stabilizes the shoulder joint and allows for a wide range of shoulder movements.

Front

What is the function of the Teres Minor?

Back

A rotator cuff muscle that assists in external rotation of the arm.

Front

What is the role of the Masseter muscle?

Back

A major muscle of mastication that elevates the mandible.