Flashcardizz Unit 3 Muscular Winter Final 2024 Review

Front

What is the circular muscle that surrounds the mouth?

Back

Orbicularis oris

Front

Which muscle is responsible for extending the elbow joint?

Back

Triceps brachii

Front

What is the term for the tendon that moves during muscle contraction?

Back

Insertion

Front

What is the name of the muscle that causes the main movement at a joint?

Back

Agonist

Front

Which muscle allows for the turning and nodding of the head?

Back

Sternocleidomastoid

Front

What is the muscle that surrounds the eye?

Back

Orbicularis oculi

Front

What is the role of the antagonist muscle?

Back

To oppose the action of the agonist muscle.

Front

What is the function of the synergist muscle?

Back

To assist the agonist in performing a movement.

Front

What is the origin of a muscle?

Back

The fixed attachment point of a muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of the pectoralis major muscle?

Back

To flex, adduct, and rotate the arm.