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BIO 210 Lab Quiz 7
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10/27/2010

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Term
The teeth are held in the jaw by what specific type of joint?
Definition
gomphosis
Term
What is the name of a joint held together by a joint capsule?
Definition
synovial joint
Term
Synovial fluid is secreted by what structures?
Definition
synovial membranes
Term
A skull suture is what type of joint, in terms of movement?
Definition
synarthrotic joint
Term
The joint between the metacarpal and the proximal phalanx is what type of joint?
Definition
saddle joints
Term
What muscles are antagonists of the triceps brachii?
Definition
biceps brachii and brachialis
Term
The pectoralis major has what action?
Definition
flexes, adducts, and medially rotates arm
Term
What is the action of the triceps brachii?
Definition
Extends and adducts arm and extends forearm
Term
As you hit a nail with a hammer, what arm muscle are you using?
Definition
triceps brachii
Term
As you look up at the ceiling, what back muscle are you using?
Definition
trapezius
Term
What is a muscle that is an antagonist to the biceps femoris muscle?
Definition
rectus femoris
Term
How many adductor muscles are there?
Definition
3: Adductor brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus
Term
Where do the hamstring muscles originate as a group?
Definition
ischial tuberosity
Term
What is the action of the vastus lateralis?
Definition
extend the leg
Term
Which muscle group is found on the anterior part of the thigh?
Definition
quadriceps femoris
Term
Is abduction of the thigh movement away from or toward the midline?
Definition
away from the midline
Term
What muscle extends the toes?
Definition
extensor digitorum longus
Term
What is the insertion of the soleus?
Definition
calcaneous by the calcanel tendon
Term
What muscles do you use when you rise up on your toes and are the two major muscles of the calf?
Definition
gastrocnemius and soleus