Lesson 3: Muscular and Nervous System

Front

Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. (all lowercase)

Back

tendon

Front

Connective tissue that holds organs in place. (all lowercase)

Back

fascia

Front

A muscle attachment site that does not move. (all lowercase)

Back

origin

Front

A muscle attachment site that does move. (all lowercase)

Back

insertion

Front

Movement away from the midline. (all lowercase)

Back

abduction

Front

Movement towards the midline. (all lowercase)

Back

adduction

Front

The movement of bending or bringing together. (all lowercase)

Back

flexion

Front

Moving further apart. (all lowercase)

Back

extension

Front

Turning in circular motion. (all lowercase)

Back

rotation

Front

Combination of all types of motion. (all lowercase)

Back

circumduction