Ch. 6: Anatomy (muscular system)

Front

What is the muscle that turns the hand inward so that the palm faces downward?

Back

Pronator

Front

What is the part of the muscle that does not move called?

Back

Origin

Front

What muscle covers the bridge of the nose, lowers the eyebrows, and causes wrinkles across the bridge of the nose?

Back

Procerus

Front

What is the part of the muscle that moves called?

Back

Insertion

Front

What are muscles made of?

Back

Fibrous tissues

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and striated?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

What is the term for the ability of muscles to shorten and thicken?

Back

Contraction