A&P Muscular System Review

Match the term with the definition.

• brachioradialis is synergist for this

• diaphragm

• prime mover for inhalation

• biceps brachii

• main muscle of scalp

• hamstrings

• prime mover for forearm extension

• epicranius

• located in posterior thigh

• triceps brachii

Match the term with the definition.

• main muscles of inner thighs

• latissimus dorsi

• prime mover in dorsiflexion

• quadriceps femoris

• large triangular muscle in lower back

• tibialis anterior

• group of 4 muscles, very powerful

• adductors

• antagonist in forearm flexion

• triceps brachii

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

• fasicle

• muscle fiber

• myofibril