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What are some examples of muscles named for their origin and insertion?
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Subscapularis, tibialis, subclavius, sternocostalis, iliacus
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What are some examples of muscles named for size?
Gluteus Maximus
Is the sternocleidomastoid named for its origin and insertion?
Yes! It originates at the sternum, and the medial portion of the clavicle, and inserts into the mastoid process.
What are the 7 criteria that are used in naming muscles?
Action of the muscle Shape of the muscle Location of the muscle's origin and or insertion Number of origins Location of muscle relative to a bone or body region Direction in which the muscle fibers run relative to some imaginary line Relative size of the muscle
What criteria is used in naming muscles?
1. Direction of the muscle fibers - Muscles named for the directional relationship with imaginary midline division of the body. EX: rectus femoris is the straight muscle of the thigh.2. Relative size of the muscle - Large (maximus), small (minimus), and length (longus) terms are used to describe the muscle's size relative to those around it. EX: gluteus maximus.3. Location of the muscle - Muscles can be named for the bone with which they are associated. EX: the temporalis muscle lays over the temporal bone of the skull.4. Number of origins - The number of origins (starting points) a muscle has determines its name. EX: a Bicep has TWO points of origin.5. Location of the muscle's origin and insertion - Named for its starting point(s) [origin] and its ending [insertion] point. EX: The sternocleidomastoid has origins in the sternumand clavicle and is ended, or inserted, on the mastoid process of the temporal bone.6. Shape of the muscle - Named for a distinct shape. EX: The deltoid is a rough triangular shape. [Deltoid = Triangle in Latin]7. Action of the muscle - Terms like, flexor, extensor, and adductor are used to name muscles based on their movement. EX: Extensor muscles of the wrist extend the wrist.
Is trapezius named for its origin and insertion?
Originexternal occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, medial superior nuchal line, spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T12Insertionposterior border of the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion process, and spine of scapula
Why is gadolinium named as such?
gadolinium was named as such because it was named after the origin J Galotin
What muscles are named for their movement?
chrotographic
Why potassium is named K?
it is named k because from its latin origin
Explain How the muscles of the tongue and anterior neck are named?
The tongue and the anterior neck muscles were named from Latin roots. This is the case with much of the human anatomy.
What is the origin of Mercury?
The origin of Mercury comes from the Greek gods named Apollo & Hermes.
What muscles named for the number of origins?
Biceps and triceps
Was Mt Fuji named after something?
named after an Ainu origin which means everlasting life
