{"id":2094,"date":"2014-10-29T15:31:57","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T15:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/apvccs\/?post_type=chapter&p=2094"},"modified":"2017-03-10T23:55:25","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T23:55:25","slug":"glossary-the-muscular-system","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/trident-ap1\/chapter\/glossary-the-muscular-system\/","title":{"raw":"Glossary: The Muscular System","rendered":"Glossary: The Muscular System"},"content":{"raw":"abduct:<\/strong> move away from midline in the sagittal plane\r\n\r\nabductor digiti minimi:<\/strong> muscle that abducts the little finger\r\n\r\nabductor pollicis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that abducts the thumb\r\n\r\nabductor pollicis longus:<\/strong> muscle that inserts into the first metacarpal\r\n\r\nabductor:<\/strong> moves the bone away from the midline\r\n\r\nadductor brevis:<\/strong> muscle that adducts and medially rotates the thigh\r\n\r\nadductor longus:<\/strong> muscle that adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the thigh\r\n\r\nadductor magnus:<\/strong> muscle with an anterior fascicle that adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh, and a posterior fascicle that assists in thigh extension\r\n\r\nadductor pollicis:<\/strong> muscle that adducts the thumb\r\n\r\nadductor:<\/strong> moves the bone toward the midline\r\n\r\nagonist:<\/strong> (also, prime mover) muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion\r\n\r\nanal triangle:<\/strong> posterior triangle of the perineum that includes the anus\r\n\r\nanconeus:<\/strong> small muscle on the lateral posterior elbow that extends the forearm\r\n\r\nantagonist:<\/strong> muscle that opposes the action of an agonist\r\n\r\nanterior compartment of the arm:<\/strong> (anterior flexor compartment of the arm) the biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves\r\n\r\nanterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> (anterior flexor compartment of the forearm) deep and superficial muscles that originate on the humerus and insert into the hand\r\n\r\nanterior compartment of the leg:<\/strong> region that includes muscles that dorsiflex the foot\r\n\r\nanterior compartment of the thigh:<\/strong> region that includes muscles that flex the thigh and extend the leg\r\n\r\nanterior scalene:<\/strong> a muscle anterior to the middle scalene\r\n\r\nappendicular:<\/strong> of the arms and legs\r\n\r\naxial:<\/strong> of the trunk and head\r\n\r\nbelly:<\/strong> bulky central body of a muscle\r\n\r\nbi:<\/strong> two\r\n\r\nbiceps brachii:<\/strong> 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\r\n\r\nbiceps femoris:<\/strong> hamstring muscle\r\n\r\nbipennate:<\/strong> pennate muscle that has fascicles that are located on both sides of the tendon\r\n\r\nbrachialis:<\/strong> muscle deep to the biceps brachii that provides power in flexing the forearm.\r\n\r\nbrachioradialis:<\/strong> muscle that can flex the forearm quickly or help lift a load slowly\r\n\r\nbrevis:<\/strong> short\r\n\r\nbuccinator:<\/strong> muscle that compresses the cheek\r\n\r\ncalcaneal tendon:<\/strong> (also, Achilles tendon) strong tendon that inserts into the calcaneal bone of the ankle\r\n\r\ncaval opening:<\/strong> opening in the diaphragm that allows the inferior vena cava to pass through; foramen for the vena cava\r\n\r\ncircular:<\/strong> (also, sphincter) fascicles that are concentrically arranged around an opening\r\n\r\ncompressor urethrae:<\/strong> deep perineal muscle in women\r\n\r\nconvergent:<\/strong> fascicles that extend over a broad area and converge on a common attachment site\r\n\r\ncoracobrachialis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and adducts the arm\r\n\r\ncorrugator supercilii:<\/strong> prime mover of the eyebrows\r\n\r\ndeep anterior compartment:<\/strong> flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, and their associated blood vessels and nerves\r\n\r\ndeep posterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> (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\r\n\r\ndeep transverse perineal:<\/strong> deep perineal muscle in men\r\n\r\ndeglutition:<\/strong> swallowing\r\n\r\ndeltoid:<\/strong> shoulder muscle that abducts the arm as well as flexes and medially rotates it, and extends and laterally rotates it\r\n\r\ndiaphragm:<\/strong> skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is dome-shaped at rest\r\n\r\ndigastric:<\/strong> muscle that has anterior and posterior bellies and elevates the hyoid bone and larynx when one swallows; it also depresses the mandible\r\n\r\ndorsal group:<\/strong> region that includes the extensor digitorum brevis\r\n\r\ndorsal interossei:<\/strong> muscles that abduct and flex the three middle fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend them at the interphalangeal joints\r\n\r\nepicranial aponeurosis:<\/strong> (also, galea aponeurosis) flat broad tendon that connects the frontalis and occipitalis\r\n\r\nerector spinae group:<\/strong> large muscle mass of the back; primary extensor of the vertebral column\r\n\r\nextensor carpi radialis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist\r\n\r\nextensor carpi ulnaris:<\/strong> muscle that extends and adducts the hand\r\n\r\nextensor digiti minimi:<\/strong> muscle that extends the little finger\r\n\r\nextensor digitorum brevis:<\/strong> muscle that extends the toes\r\n\r\nextensor digitorum longus:<\/strong> muscle that is lateral to the tibialis anterior\r\n\r\nextensor digitorum:<\/strong> muscle that extends the hand at the wrist and the phalanges\r\n\r\nextensor hallucis longus:<\/strong> muscle that is partly deep to the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus\r\n\r\nextensor indicis:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the tendon of the extensor digitorum of the index finger\r\n\r\nextensor pollicis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb\r\n\r\nextensor pollicis longus:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb\r\n\r\nextensor radialis longus:<\/strong> muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist\r\n\r\nextensor retinaculum:<\/strong> band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand\r\n\r\nextensor:<\/strong> muscle that increases the angle at the joint\r\n\r\nexternal intercostal:<\/strong> superficial intercostal muscles that raise the rib cage\r\n\r\nexternal oblique:<\/strong> superficial abdominal muscle with fascicles that extend inferiorly and medially\r\n\r\nextrinsic eye muscles:<\/strong> originate outside the eye and insert onto the outer surface of the white of the eye, and create eyeball movement\r\n\r\nextrinsic muscles of the hand:<\/strong> muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate on the arm\r\n\r\nfascicle:<\/strong> muscle fibers bundled by perimysium into a unit\r\n\r\nfemoral triangle:<\/strong> 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\r\n\r\nfibularis brevis:<\/strong> (also, peroneus brevis) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints\r\n\r\nfibularis longus:<\/strong> (also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints\r\n\r\nfibularis tertius:<\/strong> small muscle that is associated with the extensor digitorum longus\r\n\r\nfixator:<\/strong> synergist that assists an agonist by preventing or reducing movement at another joint, thereby stabilizing the origin of the agonist\r\n\r\nflexion:<\/strong> movement that decreases the angle of a joint\r\n\r\nflexor carpi radialis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist\r\n\r\nflexor carpi ulnaris:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist\r\n\r\nflexor digiti minimi brevis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the little finger\r\n\r\nflexor digitorum longus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the four small toes\r\n\r\nflexor digitorum profundus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the phalanges of the fingers and the hand at the wrist\r\n\r\nflexor digitorum superficialis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the hand and the digits\r\n\r\nflexor hallucis longus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the big toe\r\n\r\nflexor pollicis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the thumb\r\n\r\nflexor pollicis longus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb\r\n\r\nflexor retinaculum:<\/strong> band of connective tissue that extends over the palmar surface of the hand\r\n\r\nflexor:<\/strong> muscle that decreases the angle at the joint\r\n\r\nfrontalis:<\/strong> front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle\r\n\r\nfusiform:<\/strong> muscle that has fascicles that are spindle-shaped to create large bellies\r\n\r\ngastrocnemius:<\/strong> most superficial muscle of the calf\r\n\r\ngenioglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the mandible and allows the tongue to move downward and forward\r\n\r\ngeniohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the mandible, and raises and pulls the hyoid bone anteriorly\r\n\r\ngluteal group:<\/strong> muscle group that extends, flexes, rotates, adducts, and abducts the femur\r\n\r\ngluteus maximus:<\/strong> largest of the gluteus muscles that extends the femur\r\n\r\ngluteus medius:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus that abducts the femur at the hip\r\n\r\ngluteus minimus:<\/strong> smallest of the gluteal muscles and deep to the gluteus medius\r\n\r\ngracilis:<\/strong> muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee\r\n\r\nhamstring group:<\/strong> three long muscles on the back of the leg\r\n\r\nhyoglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the hyoid bone to move the tongue downward and flatten it\r\n\r\nhypothenar eminence:<\/strong> rounded contour of muscle at the base of the little finger\r\n\r\nhypothenar:<\/strong> group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm\r\n\r\niliacus:<\/strong> muscle that, along with the psoas major, makes up the iliopsoas\r\n\r\niliococcygeus:<\/strong> muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus\r\n\r\niliocostalis cervicis:<\/strong> muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the cervical region\r\n\r\niliocostalis group:<\/strong> laterally placed muscles of the erector spinae\r\n\r\niliocostalis lumborum:<\/strong> muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the lumbar region\r\n\r\niliocostalis thoracis:<\/strong> muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region\r\n\r\niliopsoas group:<\/strong> 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\r\n\r\niliotibial tract:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the tibia; made up of the gluteus maximus and connective tissues of the tensor fasciae latae\r\n\r\ninferior extensor retinaculum:<\/strong> cruciate ligament of the ankle\r\n\r\ninferior gemellus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip\r\n\r\ninfrahyoid muscles:<\/strong> anterior neck muscles that are attached to, and inferior to the hyoid bone\r\n\r\ninfraspinatus:<\/strong> muscle that laterally rotates the arm\r\n\r\ninnermost intercostal:<\/strong> the deepest intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together\r\n\r\ninsertion:<\/strong> end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to the structure (usually a bone) that is moved when the muscle contracts\r\n\r\nintercostal muscles:<\/strong> muscles that span the spaces between the ribs\r\n\r\nintermediate:<\/strong> group of midpalmar muscles\r\n\r\ninternal intercostal:<\/strong> muscles the intermediate intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together\r\n\r\ninternal oblique:<\/strong> flat, intermediate abdominal muscle with fascicles that run perpendicular to those of the external oblique\r\n\r\nintrinsic muscles of the hand:<\/strong> muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate in the palm\r\n\r\nischiococcygeus:<\/strong> muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly\r\n\r\nlateral compartment of the leg:<\/strong> region that includes the fibularis (peroneus) longus and the fibularis (peroneus) brevis and their associated blood vessels and nerves\r\n\r\nlateral pterygoid:<\/strong> muscle that moves the mandible from side to side\r\n\r\nlateralis:<\/strong> to the outside\r\n\r\nlatissimus dorsi:<\/strong> broad, triangular axial muscle located on the inferior part of the back\r\n\r\nlevator ani:<\/strong> pelvic muscle that resists intra-abdominal pressure and supports the pelvic viscera\r\n\r\nlinea alba:<\/strong> white, fibrous band that runs along the midline of the trunk\r\n\r\nlongissimus capitis:<\/strong> muscle of the longissimus group associated with the head region\r\n\r\nlongissimus cervicis:<\/strong> muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region\r\n\r\nlongissimus group:<\/strong> intermediately placed muscles of the erector spinae\r\n\r\nlongissimus thoracis:<\/strong> muscle of the longissimus group associated with the thoracic region\r\n\r\nlongus:<\/strong> long\r\n\r\nlumbrical:<\/strong> muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints\r\n\r\nmasseter:<\/strong> main muscle for chewing that elevates the mandible to close the mouth\r\n\r\nmastication:<\/strong> chewing\r\n\r\nmaximus:<\/strong> largest\r\n\r\nmedial compartment of the thigh:<\/strong> a region that includes the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves\r\n\r\nmedial pterygoid:<\/strong> muscle that moves the mandible from side to side\r\n\r\nmedialis:<\/strong> to the inside\r\n\r\nmedius:<\/strong> medium\r\n\r\nmiddle scalene:<\/strong> longest scalene muscle, located between the anterior and posterior scalenes\r\n\r\nminimus:<\/strong> smallest\r\n\r\nmultifidus:<\/strong> muscle of the lumbar region that helps extend and laterally flex the vertebral column\r\n\r\nmultipennate:<\/strong> pennate muscle that has a tendon branching within it\r\n\r\nmylohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that lifts the hyoid bone and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth\r\n\r\noblique:<\/strong> at an angle\r\n\r\nobturator externus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip\r\n\r\nobturator internus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip\r\n\r\noccipitalis:<\/strong> posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle\r\n\r\noccipitofrontalis:<\/strong> muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly\r\n\r\nomohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that has superior and inferior bellies and depresses the hyoid bone\r\n\r\nopponens digiti minimi:<\/strong> muscle that brings the little finger across the palm to meet the thumb\r\n\r\nopponens pollicis:<\/strong> muscle that moves the thumb across the palm to meet another finger\r\n\r\norbicularis oculi:<\/strong> circular muscle that closes the eye\r\n\r\norbicularis oris:<\/strong> circular muscle that moves the lips\r\n\r\norigin:<\/strong> end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to another structure (usually a bone) in a fixed position\r\n\r\npalatoglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the soft palate to elevate the back of the tongue\r\n\r\npalmar interossei:<\/strong> muscles that abduct and flex each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints\r\n\r\npalmaris longus:<\/strong> muscle that provides weak flexion of the hand at the wrist\r\n\r\nparallel:<\/strong> fascicles that extend in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle\r\n\r\npatellar ligament:<\/strong> extension of the quadriceps tendon below the patella\r\n\r\npectineus:<\/strong> muscle that abducts and flexes the femur at the hip\r\n\r\npectoral girdle:<\/strong> shoulder girdle, made up of the clavicle and scapula\r\n\r\npectoralis major:<\/strong> thick, fan-shaped axial muscle that covers much of the superior thorax\r\n\r\npectoralis minor:<\/strong> muscle that moves the scapula and assists in inhalation\r\n\r\npelvic diaphragm:<\/strong> muscular sheet that comprises the levator ani and the ischiococcygeus\r\n\r\npelvic girdle:<\/strong> hips, a foundation for the lower limb\r\n\r\npennate:<\/strong> fascicles that are arranged differently based on their angles to the tendon\r\n\r\nperineum:<\/strong> diamond-shaped region between the pubic symphysis, coccyx, and ischial tuberosities\r\n\r\npiriformis:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip\r\n\r\nplantar aponeurosis:<\/strong> muscle that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot\r\n\r\nplantar group:<\/strong> four-layered group of intrinsic foot muscles\r\n\r\nplantaris:<\/strong> muscle that runs obliquely between the gastrocnemius and the soleus\r\n\r\npopliteal fossa:<\/strong> diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee\r\n\r\npopliteus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the leg at the knee and creates the floor of the popliteal fossa\r\n\r\nposterior compartment of the leg:<\/strong> region that includes the superficial gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, and the deep popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and tibialis posterior\r\n\r\nposterior compartment of the thigh:<\/strong> region that includes muscles that flex the leg and extend the thigh\r\n\r\nposterior scalene:<\/strong> smallest scalene muscle, located posterior to the middle scalene\r\n\r\nprime mover:<\/strong> (also, agonist) principle muscle involved in an action\r\n\r\npronator quadratus:<\/strong> pronator that originates on the ulna and inserts on the radius\r\n\r\npronator teres:<\/strong> pronator that originates on the humerus and inserts on the radius\r\n\r\npsoas major:<\/strong> muscle that, along with the iliacus, makes up the iliopsoas\r\n\r\npubococcygeus:<\/strong> muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the iliococcygeus\r\n\r\nquadratus femoris:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip\r\n\r\nquadratus lumborum:<\/strong> posterior part of the abdominal wall that helps with posture and stabilization of the body\r\n\r\nquadriceps femoris group:<\/strong> four muscles, that extend and stabilize the knee\r\n\r\nquadriceps tendon:<\/strong> (also, patellar tendon) tendon common to all four quadriceps muscles, inserts into the patella\r\n\r\nrectus abdominis:<\/strong> long, linear muscle that extends along the middle of the trunk\r\n\r\nrectus femoris:<\/strong> quadricep muscle on the anterior aspect of the thigh\r\n\r\nrectus sheaths:<\/strong> tissue that makes up the linea alba\r\n\r\nrectus:<\/strong> straight\r\n\r\nretinacula:<\/strong> fibrous bands that sheath the tendons at the wrist\r\n\r\nrhomboid major:<\/strong> muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae\r\n\r\nrhomboid minor:<\/strong> muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae\r\n\r\nrotator cuff:<\/strong> (also, musculotendinous cuff) the circle of tendons around the shoulder joint\r\n\r\nsartorius:<\/strong> band-like muscle that flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the leg at the hip\r\n\r\nscalene muscles:<\/strong> flex, laterally flex, and rotate the head; contribute to deep inhalation\r\n\r\nsegmental muscle group:<\/strong> interspinales and intertransversarii muscles that bring together the spinous and transverse processes of each consecutive vertebra\r\n\r\nsemimembranosus:<\/strong> hamstring muscle\r\n\r\nsemispinalis capitis:<\/strong> transversospinales muscle associated with the head region\r\n\r\nsemispinalis cervicis:<\/strong> transversospinales muscle associated with the cervical region\r\n\r\nsemispinalis thoracis:<\/strong> transversospinales muscle associated with the thoracic region\r\n\r\nsemitendinosus:<\/strong> hamstring muscle\r\n\r\nserratus anterior:<\/strong> large and flat muscle that originates on the ribs and inserts onto the scapula\r\n\r\nsoleus:<\/strong> wide, flat muscle deep to the gastrocnemius\r\n\r\nsphincter urethrovaginalis:<\/strong> deep perineal muscle in women\r\n\r\nspinalis capitis:<\/strong> muscle of the spinalis group associated with the head region\r\n\r\nspinalis cervicis:<\/strong> muscle of the spinalis group associated with the cervical region\r\n\r\nspinalis group:<\/strong> medially placed muscles of the erector spinae\r\n\r\nspinalis thoracis:<\/strong> muscle of the spinalis group associated with the thoracic region\r\n\r\nsplenius capitis:<\/strong> neck muscle that inserts into the head region\r\n\r\nsplenius cervicis:<\/strong> neck muscle that inserts into the cervical region\r\n\r\nsplenius:<\/strong> posterior neck muscles; includes the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis\r\n\r\nsternocleidomastoid:<\/strong> major muscle that laterally flexes and rotates the head\r\n\r\nsternohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the hyoid bone\r\n\r\nsternothyroid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage\r\n\r\nstyloglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the styloid bone, and allows upward and backward motion of the tongue\r\n\r\nstylohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that elevates the hyoid bone posteriorly\r\n\r\nsubclavius:<\/strong> muscle that stabilizes the clavicle during movement\r\n\r\nsubscapularis:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the anterior scapula and medially rotates the arm\r\n\r\nsuperficial anterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves\r\n\r\nsuperficial posterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> extensor radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, and their associated blood vessels and nerves\r\n\r\nsuperior extensor retinaculum:<\/strong> transverse ligament of the ankle\r\n\r\nsuperior gemellus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip\r\n\r\nsupinator:<\/strong> muscle that moves the palm and forearm anteriorly\r\n\r\nsuprahyoid muscles:<\/strong> neck muscles that are superior to the hyoid bone\r\n\r\nsupraspinatus:<\/strong> muscle that abducts the arm\r\n\r\nsynergist:<\/strong> muscle whose contraction helps a prime mover in an action\r\n\r\ntemporalis:<\/strong> muscle that retracts the mandible\r\n\r\ntendinous intersections:<\/strong> three transverse bands of collagen fibers that divide the rectus abdominis into segments\r\n\r\ntensor fascia lata:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh\r\n\r\nteres major:<\/strong> muscle that extends the arm and assists in adduction and medial rotation of it\r\n\r\nteres minor:<\/strong> muscle that laterally rotates and extends the arm\r\n\r\nthenar eminence:<\/strong> rounded contour of muscle at the base of the thumb\r\n\r\nthenar:<\/strong> group of muscles on the lateral aspect of the palm\r\n\r\nthyrohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage\r\n\r\ntibialis anterior:<\/strong> muscle located on the lateral surface of the tibia\r\n\r\ntibialis posterior:<\/strong> muscle that plantar flexes and inverts the foot\r\n\r\ntransversospinales:<\/strong> muscles that originate at the transverse processes and insert at the spinous processes of the vertebrae\r\n\r\ntransversus abdominis:<\/strong> deep layer of the abdomen that has fascicles arranged transversely around the abdomen\r\n\r\ntrapezius:<\/strong> muscle that stabilizes the upper part of the back\r\n\r\ntriceps brachii:<\/strong> three-headed muscle that extends the forearm\r\n\r\ntri:<\/strong> three\r\n\r\nunipennate:<\/strong> pennate muscle that has fascicles located on one side of the tendon\r\n\r\nurogenital triangle:<\/strong> anterior triangle of the perineum that includes the external genitals\r\n\r\nvastus intermedius:<\/strong> quadricep muscle that is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis and is deep to the rectus femoris\r\n\r\nvastus lateralis:<\/strong> quadricep muscle on the lateral aspect of the thigh\r\n\r\nvastus medialis:<\/strong> quadricep muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh","rendered":"

abduct:<\/strong> move away from midline in the sagittal plane<\/p>\n

abductor digiti minimi:<\/strong> muscle that abducts the little finger<\/p>\n

abductor pollicis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that abducts the thumb<\/p>\n

abductor pollicis longus:<\/strong> muscle that inserts into the first metacarpal<\/p>\n

abductor:<\/strong> moves the bone away from the midline<\/p>\n

adductor brevis:<\/strong> muscle that adducts and medially rotates the thigh<\/p>\n

adductor longus:<\/strong> muscle that adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the thigh<\/p>\n

adductor magnus:<\/strong> muscle with an anterior fascicle that adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh, and a posterior fascicle that assists in thigh extension<\/p>\n

adductor pollicis:<\/strong> muscle that adducts the thumb<\/p>\n

adductor:<\/strong> moves the bone toward the midline<\/p>\n

agonist:<\/strong> (also, prime mover) muscle whose contraction is responsible for producing a particular motion<\/p>\n

anal triangle:<\/strong> posterior triangle of the perineum that includes the anus<\/p>\n

anconeus:<\/strong> small muscle on the lateral posterior elbow that extends the forearm<\/p>\n

antagonist:<\/strong> muscle that opposes the action of an agonist<\/p>\n

anterior compartment of the arm:<\/strong> (anterior flexor compartment of the arm) the biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/p>\n

anterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> (anterior flexor compartment of the forearm) deep and superficial muscles that originate on the humerus and insert into the hand<\/p>\n

anterior compartment of the leg:<\/strong> region that includes muscles that dorsiflex the foot<\/p>\n

anterior compartment of the thigh:<\/strong> region that includes muscles that flex the thigh and extend the leg<\/p>\n

anterior scalene:<\/strong> a muscle anterior to the middle scalene<\/p>\n

appendicular:<\/strong> of the arms and legs<\/p>\n

axial:<\/strong> of the trunk and head<\/p>\n

belly:<\/strong> bulky central body of a muscle<\/p>\n

bi:<\/strong> two<\/p>\n

biceps brachii:<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

biceps femoris:<\/strong> hamstring muscle<\/p>\n

bipennate:<\/strong> pennate muscle that has fascicles that are located on both sides of the tendon<\/p>\n

brachialis:<\/strong> muscle deep to the biceps brachii that provides power in flexing the forearm.<\/p>\n

brachioradialis:<\/strong> muscle that can flex the forearm quickly or help lift a load slowly<\/p>\n

brevis:<\/strong> short<\/p>\n

buccinator:<\/strong> muscle that compresses the cheek<\/p>\n

calcaneal tendon:<\/strong> (also, Achilles tendon) strong tendon that inserts into the calcaneal bone of the ankle<\/p>\n

caval opening:<\/strong> opening in the diaphragm that allows the inferior vena cava to pass through; foramen for the vena cava<\/p>\n

circular:<\/strong> (also, sphincter) fascicles that are concentrically arranged around an opening<\/p>\n

compressor urethrae:<\/strong> deep perineal muscle in women<\/p>\n

convergent:<\/strong> fascicles that extend over a broad area and converge on a common attachment site<\/p>\n

coracobrachialis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and adducts the arm<\/p>\n

corrugator supercilii:<\/strong> prime mover of the eyebrows<\/p>\n

deep anterior compartment:<\/strong> flexor pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/p>\n

deep posterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> (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<\/p>\n

deep transverse perineal:<\/strong> deep perineal muscle in men<\/p>\n

deglutition:<\/strong> swallowing<\/p>\n

deltoid:<\/strong> shoulder muscle that abducts the arm as well as flexes and medially rotates it, and extends and laterally rotates it<\/p>\n

diaphragm:<\/strong> skeletal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is dome-shaped at rest<\/p>\n

digastric:<\/strong> muscle that has anterior and posterior bellies and elevates the hyoid bone and larynx when one swallows; it also depresses the mandible<\/p>\n

dorsal group:<\/strong> region that includes the extensor digitorum brevis<\/p>\n

dorsal interossei:<\/strong> muscles that abduct and flex the three middle fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend them at the interphalangeal joints<\/p>\n

epicranial aponeurosis:<\/strong> (also, galea aponeurosis) flat broad tendon that connects the frontalis and occipitalis<\/p>\n

erector spinae group:<\/strong> large muscle mass of the back; primary extensor of the vertebral column<\/p>\n

extensor carpi radialis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/p>\n

extensor carpi ulnaris:<\/strong> muscle that extends and adducts the hand<\/p>\n

extensor digiti minimi:<\/strong> muscle that extends the little finger<\/p>\n

extensor digitorum brevis:<\/strong> muscle that extends the toes<\/p>\n

extensor digitorum longus:<\/strong> muscle that is lateral to the tibialis anterior<\/p>\n

extensor digitorum:<\/strong> muscle that extends the hand at the wrist and the phalanges<\/p>\n

extensor hallucis longus:<\/strong> muscle that is partly deep to the tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus<\/p>\n

extensor indicis:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the tendon of the extensor digitorum of the index finger<\/p>\n

extensor pollicis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb<\/p>\n

extensor pollicis longus:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb<\/p>\n

extensor radialis longus:<\/strong> muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/p>\n

extensor retinaculum:<\/strong> band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand<\/p>\n

extensor:<\/strong> muscle that increases the angle at the joint<\/p>\n

external intercostal:<\/strong> superficial intercostal muscles that raise the rib cage<\/p>\n

external oblique:<\/strong> superficial abdominal muscle with fascicles that extend inferiorly and medially<\/p>\n

extrinsic eye muscles:<\/strong> originate outside the eye and insert onto the outer surface of the white of the eye, and create eyeball movement<\/p>\n

extrinsic muscles of the hand:<\/strong> muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate on the arm<\/p>\n

fascicle:<\/strong> muscle fibers bundled by perimysium into a unit<\/p>\n

femoral triangle:<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

fibularis brevis:<\/strong> (also, peroneus brevis) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints<\/p>\n

fibularis longus:<\/strong> (also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints<\/p>\n

fibularis tertius:<\/strong> small muscle that is associated with the extensor digitorum longus<\/p>\n

fixator:<\/strong> synergist that assists an agonist by preventing or reducing movement at another joint, thereby stabilizing the origin of the agonist<\/p>\n

flexion:<\/strong> movement that decreases the angle of a joint<\/p>\n

flexor carpi radialis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist<\/p>\n

flexor carpi ulnaris:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist<\/p>\n

flexor digiti minimi brevis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the little finger<\/p>\n

flexor digitorum longus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the four small toes<\/p>\n

flexor digitorum profundus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the phalanges of the fingers and the hand at the wrist<\/p>\n

flexor digitorum superficialis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the hand and the digits<\/p>\n

flexor hallucis longus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the big toe<\/p>\n

flexor pollicis brevis:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the thumb<\/p>\n

flexor pollicis longus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb<\/p>\n

flexor retinaculum:<\/strong> band of connective tissue that extends over the palmar surface of the hand<\/p>\n

flexor:<\/strong> muscle that decreases the angle at the joint<\/p>\n

frontalis:<\/strong> front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle<\/p>\n

fusiform:<\/strong> muscle that has fascicles that are spindle-shaped to create large bellies<\/p>\n

gastrocnemius:<\/strong> most superficial muscle of the calf<\/p>\n

genioglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the mandible and allows the tongue to move downward and forward<\/p>\n

geniohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the mandible, and raises and pulls the hyoid bone anteriorly<\/p>\n

gluteal group:<\/strong> muscle group that extends, flexes, rotates, adducts, and abducts the femur<\/p>\n

gluteus maximus:<\/strong> largest of the gluteus muscles that extends the femur<\/p>\n

gluteus medius:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus that abducts the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

gluteus minimus:<\/strong> smallest of the gluteal muscles and deep to the gluteus medius<\/p>\n

gracilis:<\/strong> muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee<\/p>\n

hamstring group:<\/strong> three long muscles on the back of the leg<\/p>\n

hyoglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the hyoid bone to move the tongue downward and flatten it<\/p>\n

hypothenar eminence:<\/strong> rounded contour of muscle at the base of the little finger<\/p>\n

hypothenar:<\/strong> group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm<\/p>\n

iliacus:<\/strong> muscle that, along with the psoas major, makes up the iliopsoas<\/p>\n

iliococcygeus:<\/strong> muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus<\/p>\n

iliocostalis cervicis:<\/strong> muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the cervical region<\/p>\n

iliocostalis group:<\/strong> laterally placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/p>\n

iliocostalis lumborum:<\/strong> muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the lumbar region<\/p>\n

iliocostalis thoracis:<\/strong> muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region<\/p>\n

iliopsoas group:<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

iliotibial tract:<\/strong> muscle that inserts onto the tibia; made up of the gluteus maximus and connective tissues of the tensor fasciae latae<\/p>\n

inferior extensor retinaculum:<\/strong> cruciate ligament of the ankle<\/p>\n

inferior gemellus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

infrahyoid muscles:<\/strong> anterior neck muscles that are attached to, and inferior to the hyoid bone<\/p>\n

infraspinatus:<\/strong> muscle that laterally rotates the arm<\/p>\n

innermost intercostal:<\/strong> the deepest intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together<\/p>\n

insertion:<\/strong> end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to the structure (usually a bone) that is moved when the muscle contracts<\/p>\n

intercostal muscles:<\/strong> muscles that span the spaces between the ribs<\/p>\n

intermediate:<\/strong> group of midpalmar muscles<\/p>\n

internal intercostal:<\/strong> muscles the intermediate intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together<\/p>\n

internal oblique:<\/strong> flat, intermediate abdominal muscle with fascicles that run perpendicular to those of the external oblique<\/p>\n

intrinsic muscles of the hand:<\/strong> muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate in the palm<\/p>\n

ischiococcygeus:<\/strong> muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly<\/p>\n

lateral compartment of the leg:<\/strong> region that includes the fibularis (peroneus) longus and the fibularis (peroneus) brevis and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/p>\n

lateral pterygoid:<\/strong> muscle that moves the mandible from side to side<\/p>\n

lateralis:<\/strong> to the outside<\/p>\n

latissimus dorsi:<\/strong> broad, triangular axial muscle located on the inferior part of the back<\/p>\n

levator ani:<\/strong> pelvic muscle that resists intra-abdominal pressure and supports the pelvic viscera<\/p>\n

linea alba:<\/strong> white, fibrous band that runs along the midline of the trunk<\/p>\n

longissimus capitis:<\/strong> muscle of the longissimus group associated with the head region<\/p>\n

longissimus cervicis:<\/strong> muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region<\/p>\n

longissimus group:<\/strong> intermediately placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/p>\n

longissimus thoracis:<\/strong> muscle of the longissimus group associated with the thoracic region<\/p>\n

longus:<\/strong> long<\/p>\n

lumbrical:<\/strong> muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints<\/p>\n

masseter:<\/strong> main muscle for chewing that elevates the mandible to close the mouth<\/p>\n

mastication:<\/strong> chewing<\/p>\n

maximus:<\/strong> largest<\/p>\n

medial compartment of the thigh:<\/strong> a region that includes the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/p>\n

medial pterygoid:<\/strong> muscle that moves the mandible from side to side<\/p>\n

medialis:<\/strong> to the inside<\/p>\n

medius:<\/strong> medium<\/p>\n

middle scalene:<\/strong> longest scalene muscle, located between the anterior and posterior scalenes<\/p>\n

minimus:<\/strong> smallest<\/p>\n

multifidus:<\/strong> muscle of the lumbar region that helps extend and laterally flex the vertebral column<\/p>\n

multipennate:<\/strong> pennate muscle that has a tendon branching within it<\/p>\n

mylohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that lifts the hyoid bone and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth<\/p>\n

oblique:<\/strong> at an angle<\/p>\n

obturator externus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

obturator internus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

occipitalis:<\/strong> posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle<\/p>\n

occipitofrontalis:<\/strong> muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly<\/p>\n

omohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that has superior and inferior bellies and depresses the hyoid bone<\/p>\n

opponens digiti minimi:<\/strong> muscle that brings the little finger across the palm to meet the thumb<\/p>\n

opponens pollicis:<\/strong> muscle that moves the thumb across the palm to meet another finger<\/p>\n

orbicularis oculi:<\/strong> circular muscle that closes the eye<\/p>\n

orbicularis oris:<\/strong> circular muscle that moves the lips<\/p>\n

origin:<\/strong> end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to another structure (usually a bone) in a fixed position<\/p>\n

palatoglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the soft palate to elevate the back of the tongue<\/p>\n

palmar interossei:<\/strong> muscles that abduct and flex each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints<\/p>\n

palmaris longus:<\/strong> muscle that provides weak flexion of the hand at the wrist<\/p>\n

parallel:<\/strong> fascicles that extend in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle<\/p>\n

patellar ligament:<\/strong> extension of the quadriceps tendon below the patella<\/p>\n

pectineus:<\/strong> muscle that abducts and flexes the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

pectoral girdle:<\/strong> shoulder girdle, made up of the clavicle and scapula<\/p>\n

pectoralis major:<\/strong> thick, fan-shaped axial muscle that covers much of the superior thorax<\/p>\n

pectoralis minor:<\/strong> muscle that moves the scapula and assists in inhalation<\/p>\n

pelvic diaphragm:<\/strong> muscular sheet that comprises the levator ani and the ischiococcygeus<\/p>\n

pelvic girdle:<\/strong> hips, a foundation for the lower limb<\/p>\n

pennate:<\/strong> fascicles that are arranged differently based on their angles to the tendon<\/p>\n

perineum:<\/strong> diamond-shaped region between the pubic symphysis, coccyx, and ischial tuberosities<\/p>\n

piriformis:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

plantar aponeurosis:<\/strong> muscle that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot<\/p>\n

plantar group:<\/strong> four-layered group of intrinsic foot muscles<\/p>\n

plantaris:<\/strong> muscle that runs obliquely between the gastrocnemius and the soleus<\/p>\n

popliteal fossa:<\/strong> diamond-shaped space at the back of the knee<\/p>\n

popliteus:<\/strong> muscle that flexes the leg at the knee and creates the floor of the popliteal fossa<\/p>\n

posterior compartment of the leg:<\/strong> region that includes the superficial gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, and the deep popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and tibialis posterior<\/p>\n

posterior compartment of the thigh:<\/strong> region that includes muscles that flex the leg and extend the thigh<\/p>\n

posterior scalene:<\/strong> smallest scalene muscle, located posterior to the middle scalene<\/p>\n

prime mover:<\/strong> (also, agonist) principle muscle involved in an action<\/p>\n

pronator quadratus:<\/strong> pronator that originates on the ulna and inserts on the radius<\/p>\n

pronator teres:<\/strong> pronator that originates on the humerus and inserts on the radius<\/p>\n

psoas major:<\/strong> muscle that, along with the iliacus, makes up the iliopsoas<\/p>\n

pubococcygeus:<\/strong> muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the iliococcygeus<\/p>\n

quadratus femoris:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

quadratus lumborum:<\/strong> posterior part of the abdominal wall that helps with posture and stabilization of the body<\/p>\n

quadriceps femoris group:<\/strong> four muscles, that extend and stabilize the knee<\/p>\n

quadriceps tendon:<\/strong> (also, patellar tendon) tendon common to all four quadriceps muscles, inserts into the patella<\/p>\n

rectus abdominis:<\/strong> long, linear muscle that extends along the middle of the trunk<\/p>\n

rectus femoris:<\/strong> quadricep muscle on the anterior aspect of the thigh<\/p>\n

rectus sheaths:<\/strong> tissue that makes up the linea alba<\/p>\n

rectus:<\/strong> straight<\/p>\n

retinacula:<\/strong> fibrous bands that sheath the tendons at the wrist<\/p>\n

rhomboid major:<\/strong> muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae<\/p>\n

rhomboid minor:<\/strong> muscle that attaches the vertebral border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae<\/p>\n

rotator cuff:<\/strong> (also, musculotendinous cuff) the circle of tendons around the shoulder joint<\/p>\n

sartorius:<\/strong> band-like muscle that flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the leg at the hip<\/p>\n

scalene muscles:<\/strong> flex, laterally flex, and rotate the head; contribute to deep inhalation<\/p>\n

segmental muscle group:<\/strong> interspinales and intertransversarii muscles that bring together the spinous and transverse processes of each consecutive vertebra<\/p>\n

semimembranosus:<\/strong> hamstring muscle<\/p>\n

semispinalis capitis:<\/strong> transversospinales muscle associated with the head region<\/p>\n

semispinalis cervicis:<\/strong> transversospinales muscle associated with the cervical region<\/p>\n

semispinalis thoracis:<\/strong> transversospinales muscle associated with the thoracic region<\/p>\n

semitendinosus:<\/strong> hamstring muscle<\/p>\n

serratus anterior:<\/strong> large and flat muscle that originates on the ribs and inserts onto the scapula<\/p>\n

soleus:<\/strong> wide, flat muscle deep to the gastrocnemius<\/p>\n

sphincter urethrovaginalis:<\/strong> deep perineal muscle in women<\/p>\n

spinalis capitis:<\/strong> muscle of the spinalis group associated with the head region<\/p>\n

spinalis cervicis:<\/strong> muscle of the spinalis group associated with the cervical region<\/p>\n

spinalis group:<\/strong> medially placed muscles of the erector spinae<\/p>\n

spinalis thoracis:<\/strong> muscle of the spinalis group associated with the thoracic region<\/p>\n

splenius capitis:<\/strong> neck muscle that inserts into the head region<\/p>\n

splenius cervicis:<\/strong> neck muscle that inserts into the cervical region<\/p>\n

splenius:<\/strong> posterior neck muscles; includes the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis<\/p>\n

sternocleidomastoid:<\/strong> major muscle that laterally flexes and rotates the head<\/p>\n

sternohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the hyoid bone<\/p>\n

sternothyroid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage<\/p>\n

styloglossus:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the styloid bone, and allows upward and backward motion of the tongue<\/p>\n

stylohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that elevates the hyoid bone posteriorly<\/p>\n

subclavius:<\/strong> muscle that stabilizes the clavicle during movement<\/p>\n

subscapularis:<\/strong> muscle that originates on the anterior scapula and medially rotates the arm<\/p>\n

superficial anterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/p>\n

superficial posterior compartment of the forearm:<\/strong> extensor radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, and their associated blood vessels and nerves<\/p>\n

superior extensor retinaculum:<\/strong> transverse ligament of the ankle<\/p>\n

superior gemellus:<\/strong> muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip<\/p>\n

supinator:<\/strong> muscle that moves the palm and forearm anteriorly<\/p>\n

suprahyoid muscles:<\/strong> neck muscles that are superior to the hyoid bone<\/p>\n

supraspinatus:<\/strong> muscle that abducts the arm<\/p>\n

synergist:<\/strong> muscle whose contraction helps a prime mover in an action<\/p>\n

temporalis:<\/strong> muscle that retracts the mandible<\/p>\n

tendinous intersections:<\/strong> three transverse bands of collagen fibers that divide the rectus abdominis into segments<\/p>\n

tensor fascia lata:<\/strong> muscle that flexes and abducts the thigh<\/p>\n

teres major:<\/strong> muscle that extends the arm and assists in adduction and medial rotation of it<\/p>\n

teres minor:<\/strong> muscle that laterally rotates and extends the arm<\/p>\n

thenar eminence:<\/strong> rounded contour of muscle at the base of the thumb<\/p>\n

thenar:<\/strong> group of muscles on the lateral aspect of the palm<\/p>\n

thyrohyoid:<\/strong> muscle that depresses the hyoid bone and elevates the larynx\u2019s thyroid cartilage<\/p>\n

tibialis anterior:<\/strong> muscle located on the lateral surface of the tibia<\/p>\n

tibialis posterior:<\/strong> muscle that plantar flexes and inverts the foot<\/p>\n

transversospinales:<\/strong> muscles that originate at the transverse processes and insert at the spinous processes of the vertebrae<\/p>\n

transversus abdominis:<\/strong> deep layer of the abdomen that has fascicles arranged transversely around the abdomen<\/p>\n

trapezius:<\/strong> muscle that stabilizes the upper part of the back<\/p>\n

triceps brachii:<\/strong> three-headed muscle that extends the forearm<\/p>\n

tri:<\/strong> three<\/p>\n

unipennate:<\/strong> pennate muscle that has fascicles located on one side of the tendon<\/p>\n

urogenital triangle:<\/strong> anterior triangle of the perineum that includes the external genitals<\/p>\n

vastus intermedius:<\/strong> quadricep muscle that is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis and is deep to the rectus femoris<\/p>\n

vastus lateralis:<\/strong> quadricep muscle on the lateral aspect of the thigh<\/p>\n

vastus medialis:<\/strong> quadricep muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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