Muscle Review

Front

What does the term 'extension' mean?

Back

To increase the angle between two bones or straightening a body part.

Front

What connects the calf muscle to the heel?

Back

Achilles' tendon.

Front

Which term means 'to move a body part away from the midline of the body'?

Back

Abduction.

Front

Which term means 'to turn a body part around its own axis'?

Back

Rotation.

Front

Identify the muscle: Latissimus Dorsi.

Back

A large muscle in the back that helps with arm movement.

Front

What is the function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

It helps in plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

Front

Define 'flexion'.

Back

To decrease the angle between two bones or bending a body part.

Front

What is the role of the trapezius muscle?

Back

It helps in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.

Front

What does 'adduction' mean?

Back

To move a body part towards the midline of the body.

Front

Identify the muscle responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint.

Back

Deltoid.