Mr. Little - A&P Chap 6 Flashcard 1

Front

Identify the muscle: trapezius

Back

The trapezius is a large muscle that extends down the back of the neck and upper spine, responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.

Front

Muscle type which is attached to bones

Back

Skeletal muscle is a type of muscle that is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements.

Front

Identify muscle #1: pectoralis major

Back

The pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle situated at the chest, responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint.

Front

Type of muscle which is only found in the heart

Back

Cardiac muscle is a specialized type of muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Front

Identify the muscle: orbicularis oris

Back

The orbicularis oris is a circular muscle around the mouth, responsible for movements such as closing and puckering the lips.

Front

Function of the latissimus dorsi

Back

The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle in the back that helps in the extension, adduction, and rotation of the shoulder joint.

Front

Characteristics of smooth muscle

Back

Smooth muscle is involuntary, non-striated, and found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Front

Role of the biceps brachii

Back

The biceps brachii is a muscle located in the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm.

Front

Definition of skeletal muscle

Back

Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle tissue that is under voluntary control and is responsible for body movements.

Front

Identify the muscle: masseter

Back

The masseter is a facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of food, located in the jaw.