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abduct<\/dt>
move away from midline in the sagittal plane<\/dd>
abductor digiti minimi<\/dt>
muscle that abducts the little finger<\/dd>
abductor pollicis brevis<\/dt>
muscle that abducts the thumb<\/dd>
abductor pollicis longus<\/dt>
muscle that inserts into the first metacarpal<\/dd>
abductor<\/dt>
moves the bone away from the midline<\/dd>
adductor brevis<\/dt>
muscle that adducts and medially rotates the thigh<\/dd>
adductor longus<\/dt>
muscle that adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the thigh<\/dd>
adductor magnus<\/dt>
muscle with an anterior fascicle that adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh, and a posterior fascicle that assists in thigh extension<\/dd>
adductor pollicis<\/dt>
muscle that adducts the thumb<\/dd>
adductor<\/dt>
moves the bone toward the midline<\/dd>
agonist<\/dt>
(also, prime mover) muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion<\/dd>
anal triangle<\/dt>
posterior triangle of the perineum that includes the anus<\/dd>
anconeus<\/dt>
small muscle on the lateral posterior elbow that extends the forearm<\/dd>
antagonist<\/dt>
muscle that opposes the action of an agonist<\/dd>
anterior compartment of the arm<\/dt>
(anterior flexor compartment of the arm) the biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
anterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>
(anterior flexor compartment of the forearm) deep and superficial muscles that originate on the humerus and insert into the hand<\/dd>
anterior compartment of the leg<\/dt>
region that includes muscles that dorsiflex the foot<\/dd>
anterior compartment of the thigh<\/dt>
region that includes muscles that flex the thigh and extend the leg<\/dd>
anterior scalene<\/dt>
a muscle anterior to the middle scalene<\/dd>
appendicular<\/dt>
of the arms and legs<\/dd>
axial<\/dt>
of the trunk and head<\/dd>
belly<\/dt>
bulky central body of a muscle<\/dd>
bi<\/dt>
two<\/dd>
biceps brachii<\/dt>
two-headed muscle that crosses the shoulder and elbow joints to flex the forearm while assisting in supinating it and flexing the arm at the shoulder<\/dd>
biceps femoris<\/dt>
hamstring muscle<\/dd>
bipennate<\/dt>
pennate muscle that has fascicles that are located on both sides of the tendon<\/dd>
brachialis<\/dt>
muscle deep to the biceps brachii that provides power in flexing the forearm.<\/dd>
brachioradialis<\/dt>
muscle that can flex the forearm quickly or help lift a load slowly<\/dd>
brevis<\/dt>
short<\/dd>
buccinator<\/dt>
muscle that compresses the cheek<\/dd>
calcaneal tendon<\/dt>
(also, Achilles tendon) strong tendon that inserts into the calcaneal bone of the ankle<\/dd>
caval opening<\/dt>
opening in the diaphragm that allows the inferior vena cava to pass through; foramen for the vena cava<\/dd>
circular<\/dt>
(also, sphincter) fascicles that are concentrically arranged around an opening<\/dd>
compressor urethrae<\/dt>
deep perineal muscle in women<\/dd>
convergent<\/dt>
fascicles that extend over a broad area and converge on a common attachment site<\/dd>
coracobrachialis<\/dt>
muscle that flexes and adducts the arm<\/dd>
corrugator supercilii<\/dt>
prime mover of the eyebrows<\/dd>
deep anterior compartment<\/dt>
flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
deep posterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>
(deep posterior extensor compartment of the forearm) the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor indicis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
deep transverse perineal<\/dt>
deep perineal muscle in men<\/dd>
deglutition<\/dt>
swallowing<\/dd>
deltoid<\/dt>
shoulder muscle that abducts the arm as well as flexes and medially rotates it, and extends and laterally rotates it<\/dd>
diaphragm<\/dt>
skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is dome-shaped at rest<\/dd>
digastric<\/dt>
muscle that has anterior and posterior bellies and elevates the hyoid bone and larynx when one swallows; it also depresses the mandible<\/dd>
dorsal group<\/dt>
region that includes the extensor digitorum brevis<\/dd>
dorsal interossei<\/dt>
muscles that abduct and flex the three middle fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend them at the interphalangeal joints<\/dd>
epicranial aponeurosis<\/dt>
(also, galea aponeurosis) flat broad tendon that connects the frontalis and occipitalis<\/dd>
erector spinae group<\/dt>
large muscle mass of the back; primary extensor of the vertebral column<\/dd>
extensor carpi radialis brevis<\/dt>
muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>
extensor carpi ulnaris<\/dt>
muscle that extends and adducts the hand<\/dd>
extensor digiti minimi<\/dt>
muscle that extends the little finger<\/dd>
extensor digitorum brevis<\/dt>
muscle that extends the toes<\/dd>
extensor digitorum longus<\/dt>
muscle that is lateral to the tibialis anterior<\/dd>
extensor digitorum<\/dt>
muscle that extends the hand at the wrist and the phalanges<\/dd>
extensor hallucis longus<\/dt>
muscle that is partly deep to the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus<\/dd>
extensor indicis<\/dt>
muscle that inserts onto the tendon of the extensor digitorum of the index finger<\/dd>
extensor pollicis brevis<\/dt>
muscle that inserts onto the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb<\/dd>
extensor pollicis longus<\/dt>
muscle that inserts onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb<\/dd>
extensor radialis longus<\/dt>
muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>
extensor retinaculum<\/dt>
band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand<\/dd>
extensor<\/dt>
muscle that increases the angle at the joint<\/dd>
external intercostal<\/dt>
superficial intercostal muscles that raise the rib cage<\/dd>
external oblique<\/dt>
superficial abdominal muscle with fascicles that extend inferiorly and medially<\/dd>
extrinsic eye muscles<\/dt>
originate outside the eye and insert onto the outer surface of the white of the eye, and create eyeball movement<\/dd>
extrinsic muscles of the hand<\/dt>
muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate on the arm<\/dd>
fascicle<\/dt>
muscle fibers bundled by perimysium into a unit<\/dd>
femoral triangle<\/dt>
region formed at the junction between the hip and the leg and includes the pectineus, femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, and deep inguinal lymph nodes<\/dd>
fibularis brevis<\/dt>
(also, peroneus brevis) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints<\/dd>
fibularis longus<\/dt>
(also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints<\/dd>
fibularis tertius<\/dt>
small muscle that is associated with the extensor digitorum longus<\/dd>
fixator<\/dt>
synergist that assists an agonist by preventing or reducing movement at another joint, thereby stabilizing the origin of the agonist<\/dd>
flexion<\/dt>
movement that decreases the angle of a joint<\/dd>
flexor carpi radialis<\/dt>
muscle that flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>
flexor carpi ulnaris<\/dt>
muscle that flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>
flexor digiti minimi brevis<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the little finger<\/dd>
flexor digitorum longus<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the four small toes<\/dd>
flexor digitorum profundus<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the phalanges of the fingers and the hand at the wrist<\/dd>
flexor digitorum superficialis<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the hand and the digits<\/dd>
flexor hallucis longus<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the big toe<\/dd>
flexor pollicis brevis<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the thumb<\/dd>
flexor pollicis longus<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb<\/dd>
flexor retinaculum<\/dt>
band of connective tissue that extends over the palmar surface of the hand<\/dd>
flexor<\/dt>
muscle that decreases the angle at the joint<\/dd>
frontalis<\/dt>
front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle<\/dd>
fusiform<\/dt>
muscle that has fascicles that are spindle-shaped to create large bellies<\/dd>
gastrocnemius<\/dt>
most superficial muscle of the calf<\/dd>
genioglossus<\/dt>
muscle that originates on the mandible and allows the tongue to move downward and forward<\/dd>
geniohyoid<\/dt>
muscle that depresses the mandible, and raises and pulls the hyoid bone anteriorly<\/dd>
gluteal group<\/dt>
muscle group that extends, flexes, rotates, adducts, and abducts the femur<\/dd>
gluteus maximus<\/dt>
largest of the gluteus muscles that extends the femur<\/dd>
gluteus medius<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus that abducts the femur at the hip<\/dd>
gluteus minimus<\/dt>
smallest of the gluteal muscles and deep to the gluteus medius<\/dd>
gracilis<\/dt>
muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee<\/dd>
hamstring group<\/dt>
three long muscles on the back of the leg<\/dd>
hyoglossus<\/dt>
muscle that originates on the hyoid bone to move the tongue downward and flatten it<\/dd>
hypothenar eminence<\/dt>
rounded contour of muscle at the base of the little finger<\/dd>
hypothenar<\/dt>
group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm<\/dd>
iliacus<\/dt>
muscle that, along with the psoas major, makes up the iliopsoas<\/dd>
iliococcygeus<\/dt>
muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus<\/dd>
iliocostalis cervicis<\/dt>
muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the cervical region<\/dd>
iliocostalis group<\/dt>
laterally placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/dd>
iliocostalis lumborum<\/dt>
muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the lumbar region<\/dd>
iliocostalis thoracis<\/dt>
muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>
iliopsoas group<\/dt>
muscle group consisting of iliacus and psoas major muscles, that flexes the thigh at the hip, rotates it laterally, and flexes the trunk of the body onto the hip<\/dd>
iliotibial tract<\/dt>
muscle that inserts onto the tibia; made up of the gluteus maximus and connective tissues of the tensor fasciae latae<\/dd>
inferior extensor retinaculum<\/dt>
cruciate ligament of the ankle<\/dd>
inferior gemellus<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>
infrahyoid muscles<\/dt>
anterior neck muscles that are attached to, and inferior to the hyoid bone<\/dd>
infraspinatus<\/dt>
muscle that laterally rotates the arm<\/dd>
innermost intercostal<\/dt>
the deepest intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together<\/dd>
insertion<\/dt>
end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to the structure (usually a bone) that is moved when the muscle contracts<\/dd>
intercostal muscles<\/dt>
muscles that span the spaces between the ribs<\/dd>
intermediate<\/dt>
group of midpalmar muscles<\/dd>
internal intercostal<\/dt>
muscles the intermediate intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together<\/dd>
internal oblique<\/dt>
flat, intermediate abdominal muscle with fascicles that run perpendicular to those of the external oblique<\/dd>
intrinsic muscles of the hand<\/dt>
muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate in the palm<\/dd>
ischiococcygeus<\/dt>
muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly<\/dd>
lateral compartment of the leg<\/dt>
region that includes the fibularis (peroneus) longus and the fibularis (peroneus) brevis and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
lateral pterygoid<\/dt>
muscle that moves the mandible from side to side<\/dd>
lateralis<\/dt>
to the outside<\/dd>
latissimus dorsi<\/dt>
broad, triangular axial muscle located on the inferior part of the back<\/dd>
levator ani<\/dt>
pelvic muscle that resists intra-abdominal pressure and supports the pelvic viscera<\/dd>
linea alba<\/dt>
white, fibrous band that runs along the midline of the trunk<\/dd>
longissimus capitis<\/dt>
muscle of the longissimus group associated with the head region<\/dd>
longissimus cervicis<\/dt>
muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region<\/dd>
longissimus group<\/dt>
intermediately placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/dd>
longissimus thoracis<\/dt>
muscle of the longissimus group associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>
longus<\/dt>
long<\/dd>
lumbrical<\/dt>
muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints<\/dd>
masseter<\/dt>
main muscle for chewing that elevates the mandible to close the mouth<\/dd>
mastication<\/dt>
chewing<\/dd>
maximus<\/dt>
largest<\/dd>
medial compartment of the thigh<\/dt>
a region that includes the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
medial pterygoid<\/dt>
muscle that moves the mandible from side to side<\/dd>
medialis<\/dt>
to the inside<\/dd>
medius<\/dt>
medium<\/dd>
middle scalene<\/dt>
longest scalene muscle, located between the anterior and posterior scalenes<\/dd>
minimus<\/dt>
smallest<\/dd>
multifidus<\/dt>
muscle of the lumbar region that helps extend and laterally flex the vertebral column<\/dd>
multipennate<\/dt>
pennate muscle that has a tendon branching within it<\/dd>
mylohyoid<\/dt>
muscle that lifts the hyoid bone and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth<\/dd>
oblique<\/dt>
at an angle<\/dd>
obturator externus<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>
obturator internus<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>
occipitalis<\/dt>
posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle<\/dd>
occipitofrontalis<\/dt>
muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly<\/dd>
omohyoid<\/dt>
muscle that has superior and inferior bellies and depresses the hyoid bone<\/dd>
opponens digiti minimi<\/dt>
muscle that brings the little finger across the palm to meet the thumb<\/dd>
opponens pollicis<\/dt>
muscle that moves the thumb across the palm to meet another finger<\/dd>
orbicularis oculi<\/dt>
circular muscle that closes the eye<\/dd>
orbicularis oris<\/dt>
circular muscle that moves the lips<\/dd>
origin<\/dt>
end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to another structure (usually a bone) in a fixed position<\/dd>
palatoglossus<\/dt>
muscle that originates on the soft palate to elevate the back of the tongue<\/dd>
palmar interossei<\/dt>
muscles that abduct and flex each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints<\/dd>
palmaris longus<\/dt>
muscle that provides weak flexion of the hand at the wrist<\/dd>
parallel<\/dt>
fascicles that extend in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle<\/dd>
patellar ligament<\/dt>
extension of the quadriceps tendon below the patella<\/dd>
pectineus<\/dt>
muscle that abducts and flexes the femur at the hip<\/dd>
pectoral girdle<\/dt>
shoulder girdle, made up of the clavicle and scapula<\/dd>
pectoralis major<\/dt>
thick, fan-shaped axial muscle that covers much of the superior thorax<\/dd>
pectoralis minor<\/dt>
muscle that moves the scapula and assists in inhalation<\/dd>
pelvic diaphragm<\/dt>
muscular sheet that comprises the levator ani and the ischiococcygeus<\/dd>
pelvic girdle<\/dt>
hips, a foundation for the lower limb<\/dd>
pennate<\/dt>
fascicles that are arranged differently based on their angles to the tendon<\/dd>
perineum<\/dt>
diamond-shaped region between the pubic symphysis, coccyx, and ischial tuberosities<\/dd>
piriformis<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>
plantar aponeurosis<\/dt>
muscle that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot<\/dd>
plantar group<\/dt>
four-layered group of intrinsic foot muscles<\/dd>
plantaris<\/dt>
muscle that runs obliquely between the gastrocnemius and the soleus<\/dd>
popliteal fossa<\/dt>
diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee<\/dd>
popliteus<\/dt>
muscle that flexes the leg at the knee and creates the floor of the popliteal fossa<\/dd>
posterior compartment of the leg<\/dt>
region that includes the superficial gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, and the deep popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and tibialis posterior<\/dd>
posterior compartment of the thigh<\/dt>
region that includes muscles that flex the leg and extend the thigh<\/dd>
posterior scalene<\/dt>
smallest scalene muscle, located posterior to the middle scalene<\/dd>
prime mover<\/dt>
(also, agonist) principle muscle involved in an action<\/dd>
pronator quadratus<\/dt>
pronator that originates on the ulna and inserts on the radius<\/dd>
pronator teres<\/dt>
pronator that originates on the humerus and inserts on the radius<\/dd>
psoas major<\/dt>
muscle that, along with the iliacus, makes up the iliopsoas<\/dd>
pubococcygeus<\/dt>
muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the iliococcygeus<\/dd>
quadratus femoris<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>
quadratus lumborum<\/dt>
posterior part of the abdominal wall that helps with posture and stabilization of the body<\/dd>
quadriceps femoris group<\/dt>
four muscles, that extend and stabilize the knee<\/dd>
quadriceps tendon<\/dt>
(also, patellar tendon) tendon common to all four quadriceps muscles, inserts into the patella<\/dd>
rectus abdominis<\/dt>
long, linear muscle that extends along the middle of the trunk<\/dd>
rectus femoris<\/dt>
quadricep muscle on the anterior aspect of the thigh<\/dd>
rectus sheaths<\/dt>
tissue that makes up the linea alba<\/dd>
rectus<\/dt>
straight<\/dd>
retinacula<\/dt>
fibrous bands that sheath the tendons at the wrist<\/dd>
rhomboid major<\/dt>
muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae<\/dd>
rhomboid minor<\/dt>
muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae<\/dd>
rotator cuff<\/dt>
(also, musculotendinous cuff) the circle of tendons around the shoulder joint<\/dd>
sartorius<\/dt>
band-like muscle that flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the leg at the hip<\/dd>
scalene muscles<\/dt>
flex, laterally flex, and rotate the head; contribute to deep inhalation<\/dd>
segmental muscle group<\/dt>
interspinales and intertransversarii muscles that bring together the spinous and transverse processes of each consecutive vertebra<\/dd>
semimembranosus<\/dt>
hamstring muscle<\/dd>
semispinalis capitis<\/dt>
transversospinales muscle associated with the head region<\/dd>
semispinalis cervicis<\/dt>
transversospinales muscle associated with the cervical region<\/dd>
semispinalis thoracis<\/dt>
transversospinales muscle associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>
semitendinosus<\/dt>
hamstring muscle<\/dd>
serratus anterior<\/dt>
large and flat muscle that originates on the ribs and inserts onto the scapula<\/dd>
soleus<\/dt>
wide, flat muscle deep to the gastrocnemius<\/dd>
sphincter urethrovaginalis<\/dt>
deep perineal muscle in women<\/dd>
spinalis capitis<\/dt>
muscle of the spinalis group associated with the head region<\/dd>
spinalis cervicis<\/dt>
muscle of the spinalis group associated with the cervical region<\/dd>
spinalis group<\/dt>
medially placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/dd>
spinalis thoracis<\/dt>
muscle of the spinalis group associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>
splenius capitis<\/dt>
neck muscle that inserts into the head region<\/dd>
splenius cervicis<\/dt>
neck muscle that inserts into the cervical region<\/dd>
splenius<\/dt>
posterior neck muscles; includes the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis<\/dd>
sternocleidomastoid<\/dt>
major muscle that laterally flexes and rotates the head<\/dd>
sternohyoid<\/dt>
muscle that depresses the hyoid bone<\/dd>
sternothyroid<\/dt>
muscle that depresses the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage<\/dd>
styloglossus<\/dt>
muscle that originates on the styloid bone, and allows upward and backward motion of the tongue<\/dd>
stylohyoid<\/dt>
muscle that elevates the hyoid bone posteriorly<\/dd>
subclavius<\/dt>
muscle that stabilizes the clavicle during movement<\/dd>
subscapularis<\/dt>
muscle that originates on the anterior scapula and medially rotates the arm<\/dd>
superficial anterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>
flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
superficial posterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>
extensor radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>
superior extensor retinaculum<\/dt>
transverse ligament of the ankle<\/dd>
superior gemellus<\/dt>
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>
supinator<\/dt>
muscle that moves the palm and forearm anteriorly<\/dd>
suprahyoid muscles<\/dt>
neck muscles that are superior to the hyoid bone<\/dd>
supraspinatus<\/dt>
muscle that abducts the arm<\/dd>
synergist<\/dt>
muscle whose contraction helps a prime mover in an action<\/dd>
temporalis<\/dt>
muscle that retracts the mandible<\/dd>
tendinous intersections<\/dt>
three transverse bands of collagen fibers that divide the rectus abdominis into segments<\/dd>
tensor fascia lata<\/dt>
muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh<\/dd>
teres major<\/dt>
muscle that extends the arm and assists in adduction and medial rotation of it<\/dd>
teres minor<\/dt>
muscle that laterally rotates and extends the arm<\/dd>
thenar eminence<\/dt>
rounded contour of muscle at the base of the thumb<\/dd>
thenar<\/dt>
group of muscles on the lateral aspect of the palm<\/dd>
thyrohyoid<\/dt>
muscle that depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage<\/dd>
tibialis anterior<\/dt>
muscle located on the lateral surface of the tibia<\/dd>
tibialis posterior<\/dt>
muscle that plantar flexes and inverts the foot<\/dd>
transversospinales<\/dt>
muscles that originate at the transverse processes and insert at the spinous processes of the vertebrae<\/dd>
transversus abdominis<\/dt>
deep layer of the abdomen that has fascicles arranged transversely around the abdomen<\/dd>
trapezius<\/dt>
muscle that stabilizes the upper part of the back<\/dd>
triceps brachii<\/dt>
three-headed muscle that extends the forearm<\/dd>
tri<\/dt>
three<\/dd>
unipennate<\/dt>
pennate muscle that has fascicles located on one side of the tendon<\/dd>
urogenital triangle<\/dt>
anterior triangle of the perineum that includes the external genitals<\/dd>
vastus intermedius<\/dt>
quadricep muscle that is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis and is deep to the rectus femoris<\/dd>
vastus lateralis<\/dt>
quadricep muscle on the lateral aspect of the thigh<\/dd>
vastus medialis<\/dt>
quadricep muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh<\/dd><\/dl> \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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abduct<\/dt>\n
move away from midline in the sagittal plane<\/dd>\n
abductor digiti minimi<\/dt>\n
muscle that abducts the little finger<\/dd>\n
abductor pollicis brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that abducts the thumb<\/dd>\n
abductor pollicis longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that inserts into the first metacarpal<\/dd>\n
abductor<\/dt>\n
moves the bone away from the midline<\/dd>\n
adductor brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that adducts and medially rotates the thigh<\/dd>\n
adductor longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the thigh<\/dd>\n
adductor magnus<\/dt>\n
muscle with an anterior fascicle that adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh, and a posterior fascicle that assists in thigh extension<\/dd>\n
adductor pollicis<\/dt>\n
muscle that adducts the thumb<\/dd>\n
adductor<\/dt>\n
moves the bone toward the midline<\/dd>\n
agonist<\/dt>\n
(also, prime mover) muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion<\/dd>\n
anal triangle<\/dt>\n
posterior triangle of the perineum that includes the anus<\/dd>\n
anconeus<\/dt>\n
small muscle on the lateral posterior elbow that extends the forearm<\/dd>\n
antagonist<\/dt>\n
muscle that opposes the action of an agonist<\/dd>\n
anterior compartment of the arm<\/dt>\n
(anterior flexor compartment of the arm) the biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
anterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>\n
(anterior flexor compartment of the forearm) deep and superficial muscles that originate on the humerus and insert into the hand<\/dd>\n
anterior compartment of the leg<\/dt>\n
region that includes muscles that dorsiflex the foot<\/dd>\n
anterior compartment of the thigh<\/dt>\n
region that includes muscles that flex the thigh and extend the leg<\/dd>\n
anterior scalene<\/dt>\n
a muscle anterior to the middle scalene<\/dd>\n
appendicular<\/dt>\n
of the arms and legs<\/dd>\n
axial<\/dt>\n
of the trunk and head<\/dd>\n
belly<\/dt>\n
bulky central body of a muscle<\/dd>\n
bi<\/dt>\n
two<\/dd>\n
biceps brachii<\/dt>\n
two-headed muscle that crosses the shoulder and elbow joints to flex the forearm while assisting in supinating it and flexing the arm at the shoulder<\/dd>\n
biceps femoris<\/dt>\n
hamstring muscle<\/dd>\n
bipennate<\/dt>\n
pennate muscle that has fascicles that are located on both sides of the tendon<\/dd>\n
brachialis<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the biceps brachii that provides power in flexing the forearm.<\/dd>\n
brachioradialis<\/dt>\n
muscle that can flex the forearm quickly or help lift a load slowly<\/dd>\n
brevis<\/dt>\n
short<\/dd>\n
buccinator<\/dt>\n
muscle that compresses the cheek<\/dd>\n
calcaneal tendon<\/dt>\n
(also, Achilles tendon) strong tendon that inserts into the calcaneal bone of the ankle<\/dd>\n
caval opening<\/dt>\n
opening in the diaphragm that allows the inferior vena cava to pass through; foramen for the vena cava<\/dd>\n
circular<\/dt>\n
(also, sphincter) fascicles that are concentrically arranged around an opening<\/dd>\n
compressor urethrae<\/dt>\n
deep perineal muscle in women<\/dd>\n
convergent<\/dt>\n
fascicles that extend over a broad area and converge on a common attachment site<\/dd>\n
coracobrachialis<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes and adducts the arm<\/dd>\n
corrugator supercilii<\/dt>\n
prime mover of the eyebrows<\/dd>\n
deep anterior compartment<\/dt>\n
flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
deep posterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>\n
(deep posterior extensor compartment of the forearm) the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor indicis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
deep transverse perineal<\/dt>\n
deep perineal muscle in men<\/dd>\n
deglutition<\/dt>\n
swallowing<\/dd>\n
deltoid<\/dt>\n
shoulder muscle that abducts the arm as well as flexes and medially rotates it, and extends and laterally rotates it<\/dd>\n
diaphragm<\/dt>\n
skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is dome-shaped at rest<\/dd>\n
digastric<\/dt>\n
muscle that has anterior and posterior bellies and elevates the hyoid bone and larynx when one swallows; it also depresses the mandible<\/dd>\n
dorsal group<\/dt>\n
region that includes the extensor digitorum brevis<\/dd>\n
dorsal interossei<\/dt>\n
muscles that abduct and flex the three middle fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend them at the interphalangeal joints<\/dd>\n
epicranial aponeurosis<\/dt>\n
(also, galea aponeurosis) flat broad tendon that connects the frontalis and occipitalis<\/dd>\n
erector spinae group<\/dt>\n
large muscle mass of the back; primary extensor of the vertebral column<\/dd>\n
extensor carpi radialis brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>\n
extensor carpi ulnaris<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends and adducts the hand<\/dd>\n
extensor digiti minimi<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends the little finger<\/dd>\n
extensor digitorum brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends the toes<\/dd>\n
extensor digitorum longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that is lateral to the tibialis anterior<\/dd>\n
extensor digitorum<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends the hand at the wrist and the phalanges<\/dd>\n
extensor hallucis longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that is partly deep to the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus<\/dd>\n
extensor indicis<\/dt>\n
muscle that inserts onto the tendon of the extensor digitorum of the index finger<\/dd>\n
extensor pollicis brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that inserts onto the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb<\/dd>\n
extensor pollicis longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that inserts onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb<\/dd>\n
extensor radialis longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>\n
extensor retinaculum<\/dt>\n
band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand<\/dd>\n
extensor<\/dt>\n
muscle that increases the angle at the joint<\/dd>\n
external intercostal<\/dt>\n
superficial intercostal muscles that raise the rib cage<\/dd>\n
external oblique<\/dt>\n
superficial abdominal muscle with fascicles that extend inferiorly and medially<\/dd>\n
extrinsic eye muscles<\/dt>\n
originate outside the eye and insert onto the outer surface of the white of the eye, and create eyeball movement<\/dd>\n
extrinsic muscles of the hand<\/dt>\n
muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate on the arm<\/dd>\n
fascicle<\/dt>\n
muscle fibers bundled by perimysium into a unit<\/dd>\n
femoral triangle<\/dt>\n
region formed at the junction between the hip and the leg and includes the pectineus, femoral nerve, femoral artery, femoral vein, and deep inguinal lymph nodes<\/dd>\n
fibularis brevis<\/dt>\n
(also, peroneus brevis) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints<\/dd>\n
fibularis longus<\/dt>\n
(also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints<\/dd>\n
fibularis tertius<\/dt>\n
small muscle that is associated with the extensor digitorum longus<\/dd>\n
fixator<\/dt>\n
synergist that assists an agonist by preventing or reducing movement at another joint, thereby stabilizing the origin of the agonist<\/dd>\n
flexion<\/dt>\n
movement that decreases the angle of a joint<\/dd>\n
flexor carpi radialis<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>\n
flexor carpi ulnaris<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist<\/dd>\n
flexor digiti minimi brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the little finger<\/dd>\n
flexor digitorum longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the four small toes<\/dd>\n
flexor digitorum profundus<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the phalanges of the fingers and the hand at the wrist<\/dd>\n
flexor digitorum superficialis<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the hand and the digits<\/dd>\n
flexor hallucis longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the big toe<\/dd>\n
flexor pollicis brevis<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the thumb<\/dd>\n
flexor pollicis longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb<\/dd>\n
flexor retinaculum<\/dt>\n
band of connective tissue that extends over the palmar surface of the hand<\/dd>\n
flexor<\/dt>\n
muscle that decreases the angle at the joint<\/dd>\n
frontalis<\/dt>\n
front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle<\/dd>\n
fusiform<\/dt>\n
muscle that has fascicles that are spindle-shaped to create large bellies<\/dd>\n
gastrocnemius<\/dt>\n
most superficial muscle of the calf<\/dd>\n
genioglossus<\/dt>\n
muscle that originates on the mandible and allows the tongue to move downward and forward<\/dd>\n
geniohyoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that depresses the mandible, and raises and pulls the hyoid bone anteriorly<\/dd>\n
gluteal group<\/dt>\n
muscle group that extends, flexes, rotates, adducts, and abducts the femur<\/dd>\n
gluteus maximus<\/dt>\n
largest of the gluteus muscles that extends the femur<\/dd>\n
gluteus medius<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus that abducts the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
gluteus minimus<\/dt>\n
smallest of the gluteal muscles and deep to the gluteus medius<\/dd>\n
gracilis<\/dt>\n
muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee<\/dd>\n
hamstring group<\/dt>\n
three long muscles on the back of the leg<\/dd>\n
hyoglossus<\/dt>\n
muscle that originates on the hyoid bone to move the tongue downward and flatten it<\/dd>\n
hypothenar eminence<\/dt>\n
rounded contour of muscle at the base of the little finger<\/dd>\n
hypothenar<\/dt>\n
group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm<\/dd>\n
iliacus<\/dt>\n
muscle that, along with the psoas major, makes up the iliopsoas<\/dd>\n
iliococcygeus<\/dt>\n
muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus<\/dd>\n
iliocostalis cervicis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the cervical region<\/dd>\n
iliocostalis group<\/dt>\n
laterally placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/dd>\n
iliocostalis lumborum<\/dt>\n
muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the lumbar region<\/dd>\n
iliocostalis thoracis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>\n
iliopsoas group<\/dt>\n
muscle group consisting of iliacus and psoas major muscles, that flexes the thigh at the hip, rotates it laterally, and flexes the trunk of the body onto the hip<\/dd>\n
iliotibial tract<\/dt>\n
muscle that inserts onto the tibia; made up of the gluteus maximus and connective tissues of the tensor fasciae latae<\/dd>\n
inferior extensor retinaculum<\/dt>\n
cruciate ligament of the ankle<\/dd>\n
inferior gemellus<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
infrahyoid muscles<\/dt>\n
anterior neck muscles that are attached to, and inferior to the hyoid bone<\/dd>\n
infraspinatus<\/dt>\n
muscle that laterally rotates the arm<\/dd>\n
innermost intercostal<\/dt>\n
the deepest intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together<\/dd>\n
insertion<\/dt>\n
end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to the structure (usually a bone) that is moved when the muscle contracts<\/dd>\n
intercostal muscles<\/dt>\n
muscles that span the spaces between the ribs<\/dd>\n
intermediate<\/dt>\n
group of midpalmar muscles<\/dd>\n
internal intercostal<\/dt>\n
muscles the intermediate intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together<\/dd>\n
internal oblique<\/dt>\n
flat, intermediate abdominal muscle with fascicles that run perpendicular to those of the external oblique<\/dd>\n
intrinsic muscles of the hand<\/dt>\n
muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate in the palm<\/dd>\n
ischiococcygeus<\/dt>\n
muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly<\/dd>\n
lateral compartment of the leg<\/dt>\n
region that includes the fibularis (peroneus) longus and the fibularis (peroneus) brevis and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
lateral pterygoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that moves the mandible from side to side<\/dd>\n
lateralis<\/dt>\n
to the outside<\/dd>\n
latissimus dorsi<\/dt>\n
broad, triangular axial muscle located on the inferior part of the back<\/dd>\n
levator ani<\/dt>\n
pelvic muscle that resists intra-abdominal pressure and supports the pelvic viscera<\/dd>\n
linea alba<\/dt>\n
white, fibrous band that runs along the midline of the trunk<\/dd>\n
longissimus capitis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the longissimus group associated with the head region<\/dd>\n
longissimus cervicis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region<\/dd>\n
longissimus group<\/dt>\n
intermediately placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/dd>\n
longissimus thoracis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the longissimus group associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>\n
longus<\/dt>\n
long<\/dd>\n
lumbrical<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints<\/dd>\n
masseter<\/dt>\n
main muscle for chewing that elevates the mandible to close the mouth<\/dd>\n
mastication<\/dt>\n
chewing<\/dd>\n
maximus<\/dt>\n
largest<\/dd>\n
medial compartment of the thigh<\/dt>\n
a region that includes the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
medial pterygoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that moves the mandible from side to side<\/dd>\n
medialis<\/dt>\n
to the inside<\/dd>\n
medius<\/dt>\n
medium<\/dd>\n
middle scalene<\/dt>\n
longest scalene muscle, located between the anterior and posterior scalenes<\/dd>\n
minimus<\/dt>\n
smallest<\/dd>\n
multifidus<\/dt>\n
muscle of the lumbar region that helps extend and laterally flex the vertebral column<\/dd>\n
multipennate<\/dt>\n
pennate muscle that has a tendon branching within it<\/dd>\n
mylohyoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that lifts the hyoid bone and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth<\/dd>\n
oblique<\/dt>\n
at an angle<\/dd>\n
obturator externus<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
obturator internus<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
occipitalis<\/dt>\n
posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle<\/dd>\n
occipitofrontalis<\/dt>\n
muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly<\/dd>\n
omohyoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that has superior and inferior bellies and depresses the hyoid bone<\/dd>\n
opponens digiti minimi<\/dt>\n
muscle that brings the little finger across the palm to meet the thumb<\/dd>\n
opponens pollicis<\/dt>\n
muscle that moves the thumb across the palm to meet another finger<\/dd>\n
orbicularis oculi<\/dt>\n
circular muscle that closes the eye<\/dd>\n
orbicularis oris<\/dt>\n
circular muscle that moves the lips<\/dd>\n
origin<\/dt>\n
end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to another structure (usually a bone) in a fixed position<\/dd>\n
palatoglossus<\/dt>\n
muscle that originates on the soft palate to elevate the back of the tongue<\/dd>\n
palmar interossei<\/dt>\n
muscles that abduct and flex each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints<\/dd>\n
palmaris longus<\/dt>\n
muscle that provides weak flexion of the hand at the wrist<\/dd>\n
parallel<\/dt>\n
fascicles that extend in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle<\/dd>\n
patellar ligament<\/dt>\n
extension of the quadriceps tendon below the patella<\/dd>\n
pectineus<\/dt>\n
muscle that abducts and flexes the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
pectoral girdle<\/dt>\n
shoulder girdle, made up of the clavicle and scapula<\/dd>\n
pectoralis major<\/dt>\n
thick, fan-shaped axial muscle that covers much of the superior thorax<\/dd>\n
pectoralis minor<\/dt>\n
muscle that moves the scapula and assists in inhalation<\/dd>\n
pelvic diaphragm<\/dt>\n
muscular sheet that comprises the levator ani and the ischiococcygeus<\/dd>\n
pelvic girdle<\/dt>\n
hips, a foundation for the lower limb<\/dd>\n
pennate<\/dt>\n
fascicles that are arranged differently based on their angles to the tendon<\/dd>\n
perineum<\/dt>\n
diamond-shaped region between the pubic symphysis, coccyx, and ischial tuberosities<\/dd>\n
piriformis<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
plantar aponeurosis<\/dt>\n
muscle that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot<\/dd>\n
plantar group<\/dt>\n
four-layered group of intrinsic foot muscles<\/dd>\n
plantaris<\/dt>\n
muscle that runs obliquely between the gastrocnemius and the soleus<\/dd>\n
popliteal fossa<\/dt>\n
diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee<\/dd>\n
popliteus<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes the leg at the knee and creates the floor of the popliteal fossa<\/dd>\n
posterior compartment of the leg<\/dt>\n
region that includes the superficial gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, and the deep popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and tibialis posterior<\/dd>\n
posterior compartment of the thigh<\/dt>\n
region that includes muscles that flex the leg and extend the thigh<\/dd>\n
posterior scalene<\/dt>\n
smallest scalene muscle, located posterior to the middle scalene<\/dd>\n
prime mover<\/dt>\n
(also, agonist) principle muscle involved in an action<\/dd>\n
pronator quadratus<\/dt>\n
pronator that originates on the ulna and inserts on the radius<\/dd>\n
pronator teres<\/dt>\n
pronator that originates on the humerus and inserts on the radius<\/dd>\n
psoas major<\/dt>\n
muscle that, along with the iliacus, makes up the iliopsoas<\/dd>\n
pubococcygeus<\/dt>\n
muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the iliococcygeus<\/dd>\n
quadratus femoris<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
quadratus lumborum<\/dt>\n
posterior part of the abdominal wall that helps with posture and stabilization of the body<\/dd>\n
quadriceps femoris group<\/dt>\n
four muscles, that extend and stabilize the knee<\/dd>\n
quadriceps tendon<\/dt>\n
(also, patellar tendon) tendon common to all four quadriceps muscles, inserts into the patella<\/dd>\n
rectus abdominis<\/dt>\n
long, linear muscle that extends along the middle of the trunk<\/dd>\n
rectus femoris<\/dt>\n
quadricep muscle on the anterior aspect of the thigh<\/dd>\n
rectus sheaths<\/dt>\n
tissue that makes up the linea alba<\/dd>\n
rectus<\/dt>\n
straight<\/dd>\n
retinacula<\/dt>\n
fibrous bands that sheath the tendons at the wrist<\/dd>\n
rhomboid major<\/dt>\n
muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae<\/dd>\n
rhomboid minor<\/dt>\n
muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae<\/dd>\n
rotator cuff<\/dt>\n
(also, musculotendinous cuff) the circle of tendons around the shoulder joint<\/dd>\n
sartorius<\/dt>\n
band-like muscle that flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the leg at the hip<\/dd>\n
scalene muscles<\/dt>\n
flex, laterally flex, and rotate the head; contribute to deep inhalation<\/dd>\n
segmental muscle group<\/dt>\n
interspinales and intertransversarii muscles that bring together the spinous and transverse processes of each consecutive vertebra<\/dd>\n
semimembranosus<\/dt>\n
hamstring muscle<\/dd>\n
semispinalis capitis<\/dt>\n
transversospinales muscle associated with the head region<\/dd>\n
semispinalis cervicis<\/dt>\n
transversospinales muscle associated with the cervical region<\/dd>\n
semispinalis thoracis<\/dt>\n
transversospinales muscle associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>\n
semitendinosus<\/dt>\n
hamstring muscle<\/dd>\n
serratus anterior<\/dt>\n
large and flat muscle that originates on the ribs and inserts onto the scapula<\/dd>\n
soleus<\/dt>\n
wide, flat muscle deep to the gastrocnemius<\/dd>\n
sphincter urethrovaginalis<\/dt>\n
deep perineal muscle in women<\/dd>\n
spinalis capitis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the spinalis group associated with the head region<\/dd>\n
spinalis cervicis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the spinalis group associated with the cervical region<\/dd>\n
spinalis group<\/dt>\n
medially placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/dd>\n
spinalis thoracis<\/dt>\n
muscle of the spinalis group associated with the thoracic region<\/dd>\n
splenius capitis<\/dt>\n
neck muscle that inserts into the head region<\/dd>\n
splenius cervicis<\/dt>\n
neck muscle that inserts into the cervical region<\/dd>\n
splenius<\/dt>\n
posterior neck muscles; includes the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis<\/dd>\n
sternocleidomastoid<\/dt>\n
major muscle that laterally flexes and rotates the head<\/dd>\n
sternohyoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that depresses the hyoid bone<\/dd>\n
sternothyroid<\/dt>\n
muscle that depresses the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage<\/dd>\n
styloglossus<\/dt>\n
muscle that originates on the styloid bone, and allows upward and backward motion of the tongue<\/dd>\n
stylohyoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that elevates the hyoid bone posteriorly<\/dd>\n
subclavius<\/dt>\n
muscle that stabilizes the clavicle during movement<\/dd>\n
subscapularis<\/dt>\n
muscle that originates on the anterior scapula and medially rotates the arm<\/dd>\n
superficial anterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>\n
flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
superficial posterior compartment of the forearm<\/dt>\n
extensor radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/dd>\n
superior extensor retinaculum<\/dt>\n
transverse ligament of the ankle<\/dd>\n
superior gemellus<\/dt>\n
muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/dd>\n
supinator<\/dt>\n
muscle that moves the palm and forearm anteriorly<\/dd>\n
suprahyoid muscles<\/dt>\n
neck muscles that are superior to the hyoid bone<\/dd>\n
supraspinatus<\/dt>\n
muscle that abducts the arm<\/dd>\n
synergist<\/dt>\n
muscle whose contraction helps a prime mover in an action<\/dd>\n
temporalis<\/dt>\n
muscle that retracts the mandible<\/dd>\n
tendinous intersections<\/dt>\n
three transverse bands of collagen fibers that divide the rectus abdominis into segments<\/dd>\n
tensor fascia lata<\/dt>\n
muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh<\/dd>\n
teres major<\/dt>\n
muscle that extends the arm and assists in adduction and medial rotation of it<\/dd>\n
teres minor<\/dt>\n
muscle that laterally rotates and extends the arm<\/dd>\n
thenar eminence<\/dt>\n
rounded contour of muscle at the base of the thumb<\/dd>\n
thenar<\/dt>\n
group of muscles on the lateral aspect of the palm<\/dd>\n
thyrohyoid<\/dt>\n
muscle that depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage<\/dd>\n
tibialis anterior<\/dt>\n
muscle located on the lateral surface of the tibia<\/dd>\n
tibialis posterior<\/dt>\n
muscle that plantar flexes and inverts the foot<\/dd>\n
transversospinales<\/dt>\n
muscles that originate at the transverse processes and insert at the spinous processes of the vertebrae<\/dd>\n
transversus abdominis<\/dt>\n
deep layer of the abdomen that has fascicles arranged transversely around the abdomen<\/dd>\n
trapezius<\/dt>\n
muscle that stabilizes the upper part of the back<\/dd>\n
triceps brachii<\/dt>\n
three-headed muscle that extends the forearm<\/dd>\n
tri<\/dt>\n
three<\/dd>\n
unipennate<\/dt>\n
pennate muscle that has fascicles located on one side of the tendon<\/dd>\n
urogenital triangle<\/dt>\n
anterior triangle of the perineum that includes the external genitals<\/dd>\n
vastus intermedius<\/dt>\n
quadricep muscle that is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis and is deep to the rectus femoris<\/dd>\n
vastus lateralis<\/dt>\n
quadricep muscle on the lateral aspect of the thigh<\/dd>\n
vastus medialis<\/dt>\n
quadricep muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

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