text
stringlengths
2
2.33k
source
stringclasses
826 values
extensor pollicis longus : muscle that inserts onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
extensor radialis longus : muscle that extends and abducts the hand at the wrist
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
extensor retinaculum : band of connective tissue that extends over the dorsal surface of the hand
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
external intercostal : superficial intercostal muscles that raise the rib cage
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
external oblique : superficial abdominal muscle with fascicles that extend inferiorly and medially
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
extrinsic eye muscles : originate outside the eye and insert onto the outer surface of the white of the eye, and create eyeball movement
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
extrinsic muscles of the hand : muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate on the arm
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
fascicle : muscle fibers bundled by perimysium into a unit
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
femoral triangle : 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
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
fibularis brevis : (also, peroneus brevis) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
fibularis longus : (also, peroneus longus) muscle that plantar flexes the foot at the ankle and everts it at the intertarsal joints
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
fibularis tertius : small muscle that is associated with the extensor digitorum longus
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
fixator : synergist that assists an agonist by preventing or reducing movement at another joint, thereby stabilizing the origin of the agonist
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexion : movement that decreases the angle of a joint
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor : muscle that decreases the angle at the joint
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor carpi radialis : muscle that flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor carpi ulnaris : muscle that flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor digiti minimi brevis : muscle that flexes the little finger
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor digitorum longus : muscle that flexes the four small toes
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor digitorum profundus : muscle that flexes the phalanges of the fingers and the hand at the wrist
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor digitorum superficialis : muscle that flexes the hand and the digits
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor hallucis longus : muscle that flexes the big toe
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor pollicis brevis : muscle that flexes the thumb
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor pollicis longus : muscle that flexes the distal phalanx of the thumb
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
flexor retinaculum : band of connective tissue that extends over the palmar surface of the hand
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
frontalis : front part of the occipitofrontalis muscle
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
fusiform : muscle that has fascicles that are spindle-shaped to create large bellies
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
gastrocnemius : most superficial muscle of the calf
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
genioglossus : muscle that originates on the mandible and allows the tongue to move downward and forward
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
geniohyoid : muscle that depresses the mandible, and raises and pulls the hyoid bone anteriorly
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
gluteal group : muscle group that extends, flexes, rotates, adducts, and abducts the femur
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
gluteus maximus : largest of the gluteus muscles that extends the femur
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
gluteus medius : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus that abducts the femur at the hip
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
gluteus minimus : smallest of the gluteal muscles and deep to the gluteus medius
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
gracilis : muscle that adducts the thigh and flexes the leg at the knee
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
hamstring group : three long muscles on the back of the leg
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
hyoglossus : muscle that originates on the hyoid bone to move the tongue downward and flatten it
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
hypothenar : group of muscles on the medial aspect of the palm
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
hypothenar eminence : rounded contour of muscle at the base of the little finger
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliacus : muscle that, along with the psoas major, makes up the iliopsoas
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliococcygeus : muscle that makes up the levator ani along with the pubococcygeus
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliocostalis cervicis : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the cervical region
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliocostalis group : laterally placed muscles of the erector spinae
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliocostalis lumborum : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the lumbar region
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliocostalis thoracis : muscle of the iliocostalis group associated with the thoracic region
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliopsoas group : 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
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
iliotibial tract : muscle that inserts onto the tibia; made up of the gluteus maximus and connective tissues of the tensor fasciae latae
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
inferior extensor retinaculum : cruciate ligament of the ankle
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
inferior gemellus : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
infrahyoid muscles : anterior neck muscles that are attached to, and inferior to the hyoid bone
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
infraspinatus : muscle that laterally rotates the arm
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
innermost intercostal : the deepest intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
insertion : end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to the structure (usually a bone) that is moved when the muscle contracts
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
intercostal muscles : muscles that span the spaces between the ribs
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
intermediate : group of midpalmar muscles
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
internal intercostal : muscles the intermediate intercostal muscles that draw the ribs together
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
internal oblique : flat, intermediate abdominal muscle with fascicles that run perpendicular to those of the external oblique
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
intrinsic muscles of the hand : muscles that move the wrists, hands, and fingers and originate in the palm
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
ischiococcygeus : muscle that assists the levator ani and pulls the coccyx anteriorly
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
lateral compartment of the leg : region that includes the fibularis (peroneus) longus and the fibularis (peroneus) brevis and their associated blood vessels and nerves
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
lateral pterygoid : muscle that moves the mandible from side to side
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
lateralis : to the outside
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
latissimus dorsi : broad, triangular axial muscle located on the inferior part of the back
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
levator ani : pelvic muscle that resists intra-abdominal pressure and supports the pelvic viscera
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
linea alba : white, fibrous band that runs along the midline of the trunk
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
longissimus capitis : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the head region
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
longissimus cervicis : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the cervical region
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
longissimus group : intermediately placed muscles of the erector spinae
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
longissimus thoracis : muscle of the longissimus group associated with the thoracic region
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
longus : long
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
lumbrical : muscle that flexes each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
masseter : main muscle for chewing that elevates the mandible to close the mouth
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
mastication : chewing
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
maximus : largest
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
medial compartment of the thigh : a region that includes the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, and their associated blood vessels and nerves
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
medial pterygoid : muscle that moves the mandible from side to side
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
medialis : to the inside
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
medius : medium
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
middle scalene : longest scalene muscle, located between the anterior and posterior scalenes
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
minimus : smallest
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
multifidus : muscle of the lumbar region that helps extend and laterally flex the vertebral column
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
multipennate : pennate muscle that has a tendon branching within it
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
mylohyoid : muscle that lifts the hyoid bone and helps press the tongue to the top of the mouth
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
oblique : at an angle
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
obturator externus : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
obturator internus : muscle deep to the gluteus maximus on the lateral surface of the thigh that laterally rotates the femur at the hip
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
occipitalis : posterior part of the occipitofrontalis muscle
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
occipitofrontalis : muscle that makes up the scalp with a frontal belly and an occipital belly
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
omohyoid : muscle that has superior and inferior bellies and depresses the hyoid bone
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
opponens digiti minimi : muscle that brings the little finger across the palm to meet the thumb
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
opponens pollicis : muscle that moves the thumb across the palm to meet another finger
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
orbicularis oculi : circular muscle that closes the eye
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
orbicularis oris : circular muscle that moves the lips
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
origin : end of a skeletal muscle that is attached to another structure (usually a bone) in a fixed position
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
palatoglossus : muscle that originates on the soft palate to elevate the back of the tongue
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
palmar interossei : muscles that abduct and flex each finger at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extend each finger at the interphalangeal joints
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
palmaris longus : muscle that provides weak flexion of the hand at the wrist
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
parallel : fascicles that extend in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
patellar ligament : extension of the quadriceps tendon below the patella
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms
pectineus : muscle that abducts and flexes the femur at the hip
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e/pages/11-key-terms