A&P Muscular System Review

Match the term with the definition.

• located in posterior thigh

• hamstrings

• main muscle of scalp

• triceps brachii

• prime mover for forearm extension

• epicranius

• brachioradialis is synergist for this

• diaphragm

• prime mover for inhalation

• biceps brachii

Match the term with the definition.

• prime mover in dorsiflexion

• latissimus dorsi

• main muscles of inner thighs

• adductors

• group of 4 muscles, very powerful

• tibialis anterior

• large triangular muscle in lower back

• triceps brachii

• antagonist in forearm flexion

• quadriceps femoris

The prime movers that allow your jaw to close so that you can chew your food are the ____________ and the ____________ muscles.

• masseter

• buccinator

• cranium

• temporalis

The (a)   are a group of muscles that run the length of the vertebral column and keep our backs straight.

Label the muscle that should be on the first line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the second line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the third line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the fourth line.

(a)  

Label the muscle that should be on the fifth line.

(a)  

Order the following terms related to the structure of

skeletal muscle from largest to smallest.

• muscle fiber

• myofibril

• fasicle

• myofilament

• muscle