Muscles Review

Front

What is a broad sheet-like tendon called?

Back

Aponeurosis

Front

What is the action of the semispinalis muscle?

Back

Extends neck and vertebral column

Front

Which rotator cuff muscle medially rotates the arm?

Back

Subscapularis

Front

What is the inferior attachment point of the temporalis muscle?

Back

Coronoid process

Front

What is the antagonist muscle of the quadriceps femoris?

Back

Hamstring

Front

Define 'tendon'.

Back

A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

Front

Define 'ligament'.

Back

A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone.

Front

What is the primary function of the hamstring muscles?

Back

The hamstring muscles primarily flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

What is the role of the supraspinatus muscle?

Back

The supraspinatus muscle initiates arm abduction.

Front

What is the function of the infraspinatus muscle?

Back

The infraspinatus muscle laterally rotates the arm.