Ch 6 Anatomy Muscles (10th)

Front

The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton is the______.

Back

insertion

Front

The part of the muscle that does not move is the______.

Back

origin

Front

The study of body structures that can be seen with the eye is called;

Back

anatom

Front

The muscles that turn the hand inward so the palm faces downward are the_____

Back

pronators

Front

Another term for fat is ____ tissue.

Back

adipose

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is the difference between agonist and antagonist muscles?

Back

Agonist muscles are the primary movers during an action, while antagonist muscles oppose the action.

Front

What is the function of flexor muscles?

Back

To decrease the angle between two body parts.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

To contract and expand the thoracic cavity, allowing air to flow in and out of the lungs.