Pronunciation: dis´trah-fe. The inferior surface is concave, creating the curved roof of the abdominal cavity. Steps to Deciphering Medical Terms The steps used to read medical terms are: Start with and define the suffix. : muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh, tibialis anterior : four muscles, that extend and stabilize the knee, quadriceps tendon : muscles that abduct and flex the three middle fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend them at the interphalangeal joints, extensor carpi radialis brevis Figure : (deep posterior extensor compartment of the forearm) the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor indicis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, deltoid When physical therapy is complete, the PT will do an exit exam and send a detailed report on the improved range of motion and return of normal limb function to your doctor. : posterior part of the abdominal wall that helps with posture and stabilization of the body, rectus abdominis Muscles That Position the Pectoral Girdle, Similar to the muscles that position the pectoral girdle, muscles that cross the shoulder joint and move the humerus bone of the arm include both, . : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region, longissimus group The hypothenar muscles include the abductor digiti minimi, flexor digiti minimi brevis, and the opponens digiti minimi. : muscle that laterally rotates the arm, Intermediate The actions of the skeletal muscles will be covered in a regional manner, working from the head down to the toes. : band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand, extrinsic muscles of the hand Main Body (From Hawaii HLTH140 course), 1. brachialis This muscle allows you to whistle, blow, and suck; and it contributes to the action of chewing. : muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae, rhomboid minor Medical Terminology, Chapter 4 Terms, The Muscular System questionabduction answerthe movement of a limb away from the midline of the body questionAchilles tendinitis answera painful inflammation of the Achilles The muscle has a frontal belly and an occipital (near the occipital bone on the posterior part of the skull) belly. Smooth muscle tissue: Muscle that is not striated and not under voluntary control 3. occipitofrontalis The muscles of the anterior neck assist in deglutition (swallowing) and speech by controlling the positions of the larynx (voice box), and the hyoid bone, a horseshoe-shaped bone that functions as a solid foundation on which the tongue can move. : large and flat muscle that originates on the ribs and inserts onto the scapula, subclavius ). The pectineus adducts and flexes the femur at the hip as well. supination The muscles that stabilize the pectoral girdle make it a steady base on which other muscles can move the arm. The muscles of the chest serve to facilitate breathing by changing the size of the thoracic cavity (. extend and stabilize the knee. Alternately, when you exhale, your chest falls because the thoracic cavity decreases in size. For example, extend and then flex your biceps brachii muscle; the large, middle section is the belly ( s: muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly, omohyoid  are the Place your finger on your eyebrows at the point of the bridge of the nose. The pronation : muscle that inserts into the first metacarpal, anconeus Because the muscles insert in the skin rather than on bone, when they contract, the skin moves to create facial expression ( : (also, prime mover) muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion, antagonist  flexion : muscle that depresses the larynx’s thyroid cartilage, styloglossus  is a circular muscle that moves the lips, and the : two-headed muscle that crosses the shoulder and elbow joints to flex the forearm while assisting in supinating it and flexing the arm at the shoulder. : thick, fan-shaped axial muscle that covers much of the superior thorax, pectoralis minor ). This section contains prefixes that are used for the medical terminology of most systems. Divided transversely into triangles, the anterior is the urogenital triangle, which includes the external genitals. : pennate muscle that has fascicles that are located on both sides of the tendon, circular  muscles.  and The insertions of these muscles have fibers intertwined with connective tissue and the dermis of the skin. : move away from midline in the sagittal plane, : (also, prime mover) muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion, : muscle that opposes the action of an agonist, : pennate muscle that has fascicles that are located on both sides of the tendon, : (also, sphincter) fascicles that are concentrically arranged around an opening, : fascicles that extend over a broad area and converge on a common attachment site, ; muscle fibers bundled by perimysium into a unit, : synergist that assists an agonist by preventing or reducing movement at another joint, thereby stabilizing the origin of the agonist, : movement that decreases the angle of a joint, : muscle that has fascicles that are spindle-shaped to create large bellies, : end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to the structure (usually a bone) that is moved when the muscle contracts, : pennate muscle that has a tendon branching within it, : end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to another structure (usually a bone) in a fixed position, : fascicles that extend in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle, : fascicles that are arranged differently based on their angles to the tendon, : (also, agonist) principle muscle involved in an action, : muscle whose contraction helps a prime mover in an action, : pennate muscle that has fascicles located on one side of the tendon, : a muscle anterior to the middle scalene, : muscle that has anterior and posterior bellies and elevates the hyoid bone and larynx when one swallows; it also depresses the mandible, ) flat broad tendon that connects the frontalis and occipitalis, : large muscle mass of the back; primary extensor of the vertebral column, : originate outside the eye and insert onto the outer surface of the white of the eye, and create eyeball movement, : front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle, : muscle that originates on the mandible and allows the tongue to move downward and forward, : muscle that depresses the mandible, and raises and pulls the hyoid bone anteriorly, : muscle that originates on the hyoid bone to move the tongue downward and flatten it, : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the cervical region, : laterally placed muscles of the erector spinae, : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the lumbar region, : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region, : anterior neck muscles that are attached to, and inferior to the hyoid bone, : muscle that moves the mandible from side to side, : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the head region, : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region, : intermediately placed muscles of the erector spinae, : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the thoracic region, : main muscle for chewing that elevates the mandible to close the mouth, : longest scalene muscle, located between the anterior and posterior scalenes, : muscle of the lumbar region that helps extend and laterally flex the vertebral column, : muscle that lifts the hyoid bone and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth, : posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle, s: muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly, : muscle that has superior and inferior bellies and depresses the hyoid bone, : muscle that originates on the soft palate to elevate the back of the tongue, : smallest scalene muscle, located posterior to the middle scalene, : flex, laterally flex, and rotate the head; contribute to deep inhalation, : interspinales and intertransversarii muscles that bring together the spinous and transverse processes of each consecutive vertebra, : transversospinales muscle associated with the head region, : transversospinales muscle associated with the cervical region, : transversospinales muscle associated with the thoracic region, : muscle of the spinalis group associated with the head region, : muscle of the spinalis group associated with the cervical region, : medially placed muscles of the erector spinae, : muscle of the spinalis group associated with the thoracic region, : posterior neck muscles; includes the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis, : neck muscle that inserts into the head region, : neck muscle that inserts into the cervical region, : major muscle that laterally flexes and rotates the head, : muscle that depresses the larynx’s thyroid cartilage, : muscle that originates on the styloid bone, and allows upward and backward motion of the tongue, : muscle that elevates the hyoid bone posteriorly, : neck muscles that are superior to the hyoid bone, : muscle that depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx’s thyroid cartilage, : muscles that originate at the transverse processes and insert at the spinous processes of the vertebrae, pper Appendicular Muscles: Shoulders, arms, and Hands, : muscle that inserts into the first metacarpal, : small muscle on the lateral posterior elbow that extends the forearm, : (anterior flexor compartment of the arm) the biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, : (anterior flexor compartment of the forearm) deep and superficial muscles that originate on the humerus and insert into the hand, : two-headed muscle that crosses the shoulder and elbow joints to flex the forearm while assisting in supinating it and flexing the arm at the shoulder. The thenar muscles include the abductor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis, and the adductor pollicis. : muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly, levator ani The pectoralis major is thick and fan-shaped, covering much of the superior portion of the : muscle that is partly deep to the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus, femoral triangle : transverse ligament of the ankle, superior gemellus In other words, there is a muscle on the forehead (frontalis) and one on the back of the head (occipitalis), but there is no muscle across the top of the head. The plantar muscles exist in three layers, providing the foot the strength to counterbalance the weight of the body. :muscle that laterally rotates and extends the arm, thenar  flexors The anterior muscles of the neck facilitate swallowing and speech. : posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle, occipitofrontali : region formed at the junction between the hip and the leg and includes the pectineus, femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, and deep inguinal lymph nodes, fibularis brevis : pennate muscle that has fascicles located on one side of the tendon, anterior scalene The pelvic floor is a muscular sheet that defines the inferior portion of the pelvic cavity. Chapter 08b: Female Reproductive System. The anterior muscles include the subclavius, pectoralis minor, and serratus anterior. The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles.It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body. : movement that decreases the angle of a joint, fusiform : diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee, popliteus These muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall can be divided into four groups: the external obliques, the internal obliques, the transversus abdominis, and the rectus abdominis ( : muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints, opponens digiti minimi : group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm, hypothenar eminence : muscles that originate at the transverse processes and insert at the spinous processes of the vertebrae, abductor digiti minimi: : front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle, genioglossus There are several small facial muscles, one of which is the : transversospinales muscle associated with the cervical region, semispinalis thoracis : deep perineal muscle in women, tendinous intersections The erector spinae group forms the majority of the muscle mass of the back and it is the primary extensor of the vertebral column. : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip, lateral compartment of the leg : muscle deep to the biceps brachii that provides power in flexing the forearm. . Skeletal muscle is enclosed in connective tissue scaffolding at three levels. : muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus, innermost intercostal • Correctly place bones in either the axial or the appendicular : muscle that moves the mandible from side to side, middle scalene . The deep muscle, the transversus abdominis, is arranged transversely around the abdomen, similar to the front of a belt on a pair of pants. pronator quadratus brachoradialis Each muscle is segmented by three transverse bands of collagen fibers called the tendinous intersections. Flashcard Deck Information. : flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, deep posterior compartment of the forearm The perineum is the diamond-shaped space between the pubic symphysis (anteriorly), the coccyx (posteriorly), and the ischial tuberosities (laterally), lying just inferior to the pelvic diaphragm (levator ani and coccygeus). Antagonists play two important roles in muscle function: (1) they maintain body or limb position, such as holding the arm out or standing erect; and (2) they control rapid movement, as in shadow boxing without landing a punch or the ability to check the motion of a limb. The thenar muscles are on the radial aspect of the palm. , muscles that move the arm, muscles that move the forearm, and muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers.  pronator teres  supinator A large portion of the face is composed of the buccinator muscle, which compresses the cheek. This lesson focuses on surgical procedures related to these parts. : muscle that opposes the action of an agonist, bipennate : muscle that inserts onto the tendon of the extensor digitorum of the index finger, extensor pollicis brevis : muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee, hamstring group The pelvic floor muscles support the pelvic organs, resist intra-abdominal pressure, and work as sphincters for the urethra, rectum, and vagina. : shoulder girdle, made up of the clavicle and scapula, pectoralis major The muscles originating in the upper arm flex, extend, pronate, and supinate the forearm. abductor digiti minimi: muscle that abducts the little finger. The erector spinae comprises the iliocostalis (laterally placed) group, the longissimus (intermediately placed) group, and the spinalis (medially placed) group. (muscles of the trunk and head) and Muscular System Medical Terms Anatomy (Structures) of the Muscular System Muscle is one of the four primary tissue types of the body, and it is made up of specialized cells called fibers. When you inhale, your chest rises because the cavity expands. The muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh are responsible for adducting the femur at the hip. : muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist, extensor retinaculum : (also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints, fibularis tertius • Correctly spell and pronounce medical terms and major anatomical structures relating to the musculoskeletal system. : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region, infrahyoid muscles : muscle that can flex the forearm quickly or help lift a load slowly, : flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, deep posterior compartment of the forearm, : (deep posterior extensor compartment of the forearm) the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor indicis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, : shoulder muscle that abducts the arm as well as flexes and medially rotates it, and extends and laterally rotates it, : muscles that abduct and flex the three middle fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend them at the interphalangeal joints, : muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist, : muscle that extends and adducts the hand, : muscle that extends the hand at the wrist and the phalanges, : muscle that inserts onto the tendon of the extensor digitorum of the index finger, : muscle that inserts onto the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, : muscle that inserts onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb, : band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand, : muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate on the arm, : muscle that flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist, : muscle that flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist, : muscle that flexes the phalanges of the fingers and the hand at the wrist, : muscle that flexes the hand and the digits, : muscle that flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb, : band of connective tissue that extends over the palmar surface of the hand, : group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm, : rounded contour of muscle at the base of the little finger, : muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate in the palm, : broad, triangular axial muscle located on the inferior part of the back, : muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints, : muscle that brings the little finger across the palm to meet the thumb, : muscle that moves the thumb across the palm to meet another finger, : muscles that abduct and flex each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints, : muscle that provides weak flexion of the hand at the wrist, : shoulder girdle, made up of the clavicle and scapula, : thick, fan-shaped axial muscle that covers much of the superior thorax, : muscle that moves the scapula and assists in inhalation, : pronator that originates on the ulna and inserts on the radius, : pronator that originates on the humerus and inserts on the radius, : fibrous bands that sheath the tendons at the wrist, : muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae, : (also, musculotendinous cuff) the circle of tendons around the shoulder joint, : large and flat muscle that originates on the ribs and inserts onto the scapula, : muscle that stabilizes the clavicle during movement, : muscle that originates on the anterior scapula and medially rotates the arm, superficial anterior compartment of the forearm, : flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, superficial posterior compartment of the forearm, : extensor radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, : muscle that moves the palm and forearm anteriorly, : muscle that extends the arm and assists in adduction and medial rotation of it, :muscle that laterally rotates and extends the arm, : group of muscles on the lateral aspect of the palm, : rounded contour of muscle at the base of the thumb, : muscle that stabilizes the upper part of the back, : three-headed muscle that extends the forearm, : posterior triangle of the perineum that includes the anus, : opening in the diaphragm that allows the inferior vena cava to pass through; foramen for the vena cava, : skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is dome-shaped at rest, : superficial intercostal muscles that raise the rib cage, : superficial abdominal muscle with fascicles that extend inferiorly and medially, : muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus, : the deepest intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together, : muscles that span the spaces between the ribs, : muscles the intermediate intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together, : flat, intermediate abdominal muscle with fascicles that run perpendicular to those of the external oblique, : muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly, : pelvic muscle that resists intra-abdominal pressure and supports the pelvic viscera, : white, fibrous band that runs along the midline of the trunk, : muscular sheet that comprises the levator ani and the ischiococcygeus, : diamond-shaped region between the pubic symphysis, coccyx, and ischial tuberosities, : muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the iliococcygeus, : long, linear muscle that extends along the middle of the trunk, : three transverse bands of collagen fibers that divide the rectus abdominis into segments, deep layer of the abdomen that has fascicles arranged transversely around the abdomen, : anterior triangle of the perineum that includes the external genitals, Lower Appendicular Muscles: Thighs, Legs, and Feet, : muscle that adducts and medially rotates the thigh, : muscle that adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the thigh, : muscle with an anterior fascicle that adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh, and a posterior fascicle that assists in thigh extension, : region that includes muscles that dorsiflex the foot, : region that includes muscles that flex the thigh and extend the leg, ) strong tendon that inserts into the calcaneal bone of the ankle, : region that includes the extensor digitorum brevis, : muscle that is lateral to the tibialis anterior, : muscle that is partly deep to the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus, : region formed at the junction between the hip and the leg and includes the pectineus, femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, and deep inguinal lymph nodes, : (also, peroneus brevis) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints, : (also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints, : small muscle that is associated with the extensor digitorum longus, : muscle group that extends, flexes, rotates, adducts, and abducts the femur, : largest of the gluteus muscles that extends the femur, : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus that abducts the femur at the hip, : smallest of the gluteal muscles and deep to the gluteus medius, : muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee, : three long muscles on the back of the leg, : muscle that, along with the psoas major, makes up the iliopsoas, : muscle group consisting of iliacus and psoas major muscles, that flexes the thigh at the hip, rotates it laterally, and flexes the trunk of the body onto the hip, : muscle that inserts onto the tibia; made up of the gluteus maximus and connective tissues of the tensor fasciae latae, : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip, : region that includes the fibularis (peroneus) longus and the fibularis (peroneus) brevis and their associated blood vessels and nerves, : a region that includes the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves, : extension of the quadriceps tendon below the patella, : muscle that abducts and flexes the femur at the hip, : muscle that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot, : four-layered group of intrinsic foot muscles, : muscle that runs obliquely between the gastrocnemius and the soleus, : diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee, : muscle that flexes the leg at the knee and creates the floor of the popliteal fossa, : region that includes the superficial gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, and the deep popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and tibialis posterior, : region that includes muscles that flex the leg and extend the thigh, : muscle that, along with the iliacus, makes up the iliopsoas, : four muscles, that extend and stabilize the knee, n) tendon common to all four quadriceps muscles, inserts into the patella, : quadricep muscle on the anterior aspect of the thigh, : band-like muscle that flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the leg at the hip, : wide, flat muscle deep to the gastrocnemius, : muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh, : muscle located on the lateral surface of the tibia, : muscle that plantar flexes and inverts the foot, : quadricep muscle that is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis and is deep to the rectus femoris, : quadricep muscle on the lateral aspect of the thigh, : quadricep muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh, Defecating, urination, and even childbirth involve cooperation between the diaphragm and abdominal muscles (this cooperation is referred to as the “. 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