Muscular system LU 11

Front

What is the movement that turns the foot outward at the ankle called?

Back

Eversion

Front

What is the attachment of a muscle tendon to the stationary bone, the less movable bone called?

Back

Origin

Front

What is the act of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is facing inferiorly or posteriorly?

Back

Pronation

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle

Front

The deltoid muscle gets its name because of what?

Back

Because of its shape

Front

What is the movement that brings a limb closer to the midline of the body called?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate movement of the skeleton and maintain posture.

Front

What is the term for the muscle that opposes the action of another muscle?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the role of the agonist muscle during movement?

Back

To contract and cause the desired movement.

Front

What is the term for the muscle that assists the prime mover?

Back

Synergist