Muscular System Flashcard

Front

What are the criteria for naming muscles?

Back

Muscles are named based on size, action, location, or a combination of these factors.

Front

What does the suffix -kinesia mean?

Back

The suffix -kinesia means movement.

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What is the term for the ending point of a muscle?

Back

The term for the ending point of a muscle is insertion.

Front

What is the term for the beginning portion of a muscle where it attaches to a bone?

Back

The term for the beginning portion of a muscle is origin.

Front

What muscle action moves a bone away from the midline?

Back

The muscle action that moves a bone away from the midline is called Abduction.

Front

What is the term for the muscle that opposes the action of another muscle?

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The term for the muscle that opposes the action of another muscle is antagonistic.

Front

What is the role of the agonist muscle?

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The agonist muscle is the primary muscle responsible for a specific movement.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles operate automatically without conscious control.

Front

What is the function of skeletal muscles?

Back

Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements and are attached to bones.

Front

What is the function of smooth muscles?

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Smooth muscles control involuntary movements in internal organs.