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MED 107
MED 107
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Anatomy
12th Grade
01/29/2026

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Term
Abduction
Definition
movement of a limb or body part away from the midline or center of the body
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abductor
Definition
a muscle that moves the body part away from the mid line
Term
achilles tendon
Definition
the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone essential for walking,running, and jumping
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adduction
Definition
movement of a limb or body part toward midline or center of the body
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adductor
Definition
a muscle that moves the body part toward the mid line
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adhesion
Definition
bands of scar tissue that bind together normally separate anatomical structures
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ataxia
Definition
lack of muscle
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atonic
Definition
lacking normal muscle tone
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atrophy
Definition
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atrophy
Definition
decrease in muscle size due to lack of use or disease
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biceps femoris
Definition
flexor of the knee, part of the hamstring
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bradykinesia
Definition
slowness of movement
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depressor
Definition
a muscle that lowers
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depressor anguli oris
Definition
facial muscle that lower the mouth
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extensor
Definition
muscles that straighten a limb
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