Muscles

...biceps brachii is the agonist and triceps brachii is the antagonist.

For elbow flexion,...

The insertion

In the limbs, which tends to be a muscle's more distal attachment?

...the tongue.

The ending "glossus" on the name of a muscle refers to...

...extend the thigh and flex the leg.

The function of the biceps femoris is to...

...diaphram.

The muscle that forms a partition between the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the...

xiphoid

The rectus abdominus inserts on the __ process, as well as on ribs 5-7.

...the muscle has two tendons of origin.

The word "biceps" in the name of a muscle refers to the fact that...

Gastrocnemius and soleus

These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.

Sternocleidomastoid

This muscle has its origin on the manubrium and sternal end of the clavicle and its insertion on the mastoid process.

A thickened fibrous band of fascia

What is a retinaculum?

Lattisimus dorsi

What muscle is known as the "swimmer's muscle"?

Gastrocnemius and soleus

What two muscles insert on the calcaneal tendon?

...orbicularis oculi.

When a person blinks, she is using her...

...extension of the neck.

When the left and right plenius capitis contract together, the resulting movement is...

Rectus femoris

Which is NOT one of the hamstring muscles?

Gluteus maximus

Which is one of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh?

Orbicularis oris

Which is the "kiss muscle" used for puckering the lips?

Sartorius

Which is the longest muscle of the body?

Rectus abdominus

Which muscle forms the transitional "six pack" of a well-toned abdominal wall?

Tibalis anterior

Which muscle is the primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle?

Triceps brachii

Which muscle is the prime extensor of the elbow joint?

External intercostals

Which of the following elevates the ribs?

Quadriceps femoris

With three seconds left on the clock, Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal in her soccer game. What muscle is the primary action in extending the leg for kicking?

...antagonist.

A muscle whose action opposes that of the prime mover is known as a(n)...