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What is the layman's term for rectus femoris?
The layman's term for the rectus femoris is the "thigh muscle." It is one of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps group, located at the front of the thigh, and is primarily responsible for extending the knee and helping with hip flexion.
The term in a muscle name means slanted or at an angle?
oblique
What is the latin term for straight?
The Latin word for straight (in the sense of not curved) is rectus or directus.
What is the scientific term for the forearm muscle?
what is the scientific name for forearm
What is the name of the term when the medication is placed directly within the muscle?
Intramuscular
What is the medical term for a muscle with two points of origin?
The prefix bi- will be in front of the muscle name. For example bicep.
What is the name of the four sections in the heart all together?
The term for the 4 sections of the heart muscle is the cardiac muscle.
What is the best example of an activity that works that works the rectus abdominus?
Rectus abdominis is another term for the "six pack" muscles. These muscles respond very well to specific activities. Sit-ups, push through, and crunches will all help develop your rectus abdominis muscles.
What is the anatomical term for the calf muscle?
The anatomical term for the calf muscle is the gastrocnemius muscle.
When the term biceps triceps or quadriceps forms part of a muscle's name what does it tell you about the muscle?
It tells you the number of origins. "When biceps, triceps, or quadriceps forms part of a muscle's name, you can assume that the muscle has two, three, or four origins, respectively. For example, the biceps brachii muscle of the arm has two origins, or heads."- Human Anatomy & Physiology. Eighth Edition. Elaine N. Marieb page 321
What is the second name for heart?
Another name for the human heart is a cardiac muscle.
What the name of the muscle shrinkage?
Generally Muscle Atrophy is the term used when your muscles start to waste or you lose muscle. This can happen when muscle is starved or if you have illnesses such as Cancer or AIDS - even if you stop using muscles.
