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level questions: Muscle Group

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Muscle names are based on?	Direction Location Size Number of origins Shape Type of Origin and Insertion Action
Terms based on muscle features: Size: Vastus = Maximus = Longus = Minimus = Brevis =	= huge = large = long = small = short
Terms based on muscle features: Shape: Deltoid = Rhomboid = Latissimus = Teres = Trapezius =	= triangular = rhombus w/ equal & parallel sides = wide = round = trapezoid, 4-sided figure w/ 2 sides parallel
Terms based on muscle features: Direction of fibers: Rectus = Transverse = Oblique = Orbicularis =	= straight = across = diagonally = circular
Terms based on muscle features: Location: Pectoralis = Gluteus = Brachii = Supra- = Infra- = Sub- = Lateralis =	= chest = buttock/rump = arm = above = below = under/beneath = lateral
Terms based on muscle features: Number of origins: Biceps = Triceps = Quadriceps =	= two heads = three heads = four heads
Terms based on muscle features: Origin and insertion: Sternocleidomastoideus = Brachioredialis =	= origin on the sternum & clavicle, insertion on the mastoid process = origin on the brachium or arm, insertion on the radius
Terms based on muscle features: Action: Abductor = Adductor = Flexor = Extensor = Levator = Masseter =	= to abduct a structure = to adduct a structure = to flex a structure = to extend a structure = to lift / elevate a structure = a chewer
External oblique: External = Oblique =	= towards or nearer the surface = direction of fibers diagonally towards the middle
Dorsalis Scapulae: Dorsdalis = Scapulae =	= dorsal part = scapula
Adductor magnus Adductor = Magnus =	= adducts the thigh/leg/to draw towards/pass the median axis of the body = large
Gracilis major: Gracilis =	= slender
Triceps femoris: Triceps = femoris =	= 3 head of origin = femur
Brachioradialis: Brachio = radialis =	= origin on the brachium or arm = insertion on the radius
Identify the Latin/greek translation	Answer
Identify the Latin/greek translation	Answer