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Muscular and Body Planes
vet sci
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Agriculture
11th Grade
04/22/2009

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anterior
Definition
the front of the animal
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posterior
Definition
the rear of the animal
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abdominal obliques
Definition
large flat muscles that support digestive and reproductive organs
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abduction
Definition
movement away from the median plane
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adduction
Definition
movement towards the median plane
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agoinst
Definition
prime mover of a joint
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ambulation
Definition
moving from one place to another
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antagonist
Definition
opposite movement of the agonist
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biceps brachii
Definition
primary flexor of the elbow joint
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deep digital flexor
Definition
primary flexor of the digit
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deltoid
Definition
primary abductor of the shoulder
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extension
Definition
moving the distal part of the limb away from the body
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flexion
Definition
moving the distal part of the limb towards the body
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gluteals
Definition
large muscle of the upper hind quarters
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latimissus dorsi
Definition
large dorsal muscle, attatches humerous to limbar region
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masseter
Definition
muscle of the cheek
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pectorals
Definition
primary abductor of the forelimbs
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Serratus ventralis
Definition
attaches front leg to trunk
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Synergist
Definition
muscle that indirectly aids the agonist
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tendon
Definition
narrow band of tissue that connects muscle to bone
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trapezius
Definition
superficial triangular muscle of the shoulder
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spasm
Definition
Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction.
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strain
Definition
slight tear in a muscle
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cardiac muscle
Definition
muscle found in the heart
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