Axial Muscles Lecture Review

These flashcards are designed to review key concepts related to axial muscles from the lecture notes.

The three types of muscle architecture include circular, parallel, and __.

pennate.

Muscles are named according to their __, size, location, origin, and function.

direction of muscle fibers.

In terms of muscle function, the prime mover is also known as the __.

agonist.

The muscle __ is the thicker, middle region of the muscle.

belly.

The __ muscle is responsible for elevating the upper eyelid.

levator palpebrae superioris.

The __ muscle draws eyebrows together.

corrugator supercilii.

The __ is the muscle that compresses the cheek against the teeth while chewing.

buccinator.

The muscles that move the head and neck include the sternocleidomastoid and anterior, middle, and __ scalene muscles.

posterior.

Muscles that __ the neck include the trapezius and splenius capitis.

extend.

Muscles that commonly flex and stabilize the vertebral column include the __ and internal oblique.

external oblique.