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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.
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What criteria is used in naming biceps femoris?
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What criteria is used in naming transverse abdominis?
Criteria used to name the muscle, transverse abdomis was 1. Direction of the muscle fibers 2. Relative size of the muscle to the muscles around it 3. Location of the muscle 4. Number of origins 5. Location of the muscle's origin and insertion 6. Shape of the muscle 7. Action of the muscle
What is the criteria naming the pectoralis major?
relative size of the muscle
How many criterial are for naming skeletal muscles?
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What is the system used for naming compounds?
The system used for naming compounds is called nomenclature. It provides rules and guidelines for naming chemical substances based on their chemical composition and structure. This naming system helps ensure clarity and consistency in identifying and communicating about different compounds.
How do the Aztecs have naming days?
The Aztects used naming based on situation and the astronomy of the days.
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 is the plural of criteria?
Criteria is already a plural - it is used incorrectly as a singular. The singular is criterion.
What muscles are used in roundohouse kick?
There are many muscles in the body that are used in a roundhouse kick. The abs are used, side muscles, thigh muscles, and the butt muscles.
Alphabet letters not used when naming storms?
Names starting with the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z are not used for naming hurricanes.
When naming polygons you can start with?
A vertex and count the number of vertices in the polygon. That is the number which will be used for naming the polygon.
What is the term for naming a boat?
We often hear the therm christening used when referring to the naming of a boat or ship.
