A&P Muscular System Review

Match the term with the definition.

• brachioradialis is synergist for this

• hamstrings

• prime mover for inhalation

• triceps brachii

• main muscle of scalp

• diaphragm

• prime mover for forearm extension

• epicranius

• located in posterior thigh

• biceps brachii

Match the term with the definition.

• main muscles of inner thighs

• latissimus dorsi

• group of 4 muscles, very powerful

• adductors

• large triangular muscle in lower back

• quadriceps femoris

• antagonist in forearm flexion

• triceps brachii

• prime mover in dorsiflexion

• tibialis anterior

The prime movers that allow your jaw to close so that you can chew your food are the ____________ and the ____________ muscles.

• masseter

• buccinator

• cranium

• temporalis

The (a)   are a group of muscles that run the length of the vertebral column and keep our backs straight.

Label the muscle that should be on the first line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the second line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the third line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the fourth line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the fifth line.

(a)  

Order the following terms related to the structure of

skeletal muscle from largest to smallest.

• myofilament

• muscle

• muscle fiber

• myofibril

• fasicle