Textbook Question
If 'adductor' is part of the name of a muscle, what does that tell you about the muscle?
a. It is a wide muscle.
b. It is a long muscle.
c. It raises a body part.
d. It pulls a body part toward the midline.
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Ch. 9 The Muscular System
Chapter 9, Problem 9.3a
Match the term with its description:
_____Brevis
_____Digitorum
_____Hallucis
_____Rectus
_____Flexor
_____Pronatora.
a. Related to the fingers/toes
b. Straightc.
c. Short
d.Decreases the angle between bones
e. Turns palm down
f. Related to the hallux (great toe)
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Identify the meaning of each anatomical term: 'Brevis', 'Digitorum', 'Hallucis', 'Rectus', 'Flexor', and 'Pronator'.
Match 'Brevis' with its description. 'Brevis' means 'short', so it matches with option c.
Match 'Digitorum' with its description. 'Digitorum' refers to 'fingers/toes', so it matches with option a.
Match 'Hallucis' with its description. 'Hallucis' is related to the 'hallux (great toe)', so it matches with option f.
Continue matching the remaining terms: 'Rectus' with 'straight' (option b), 'Flexor' with 'decreases the angle between bones' (option d), and 'Pronator' with 'turns palm down' (option e).
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Muscle Terminology
Understanding muscle terminology is essential for identifying and matching terms with their descriptions. Terms like 'brevis' (short), 'digitorum' (related to fingers/toes), and 'hallucis' (related to the great toe) are commonly used in anatomy to describe muscle functions and locations.
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Anatomical Functions
Anatomical functions refer to the actions performed by muscles, such as flexion (decreasing the angle between bones) and pronation (turning the palm down). Recognizing these functions helps in accurately matching muscle names with their respective actions or characteristics.
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Anatomical Positioning
Anatomical positioning is the standard reference position used in anatomy to describe locations and movements. It provides a framework for understanding how muscles interact with bones and joints, which is crucial for correctly interpreting terms like 'rectus' (straight) and their associated actions.
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