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Action of a muscle
Principle action of a muscle
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
12/06/2008

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Term
Extensor (Extensor carpi ulnaris)
Definition
Increase joint angle.
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Flexor (Flexor carpi radialis)
Definition
Decrease joint angle.
Term
Levator (Levator scapulae)
Definition
Produces superior movement.
Term
Depressor (Depressor labii inferioris)
Definition
Produces inferior movement.
Term
Supinator
Definition
Turns palm superiorly or anteriorly.
Term
Pronator (Pronator teres)
Definition
Turns palm inferiorly or posteriorly.
Term
Sphincter (external anal sphincter)
Definition
Decreases size of opening.
Term
Tensor (Tensor fasciae latae)
Definition
Makes a body part rigid.
Term
Latissimus (Latissimus dorsi)
Definition
Widest.
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Longissimus (Longissimus capitis)
Definition
Longest.
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Abductor (Abductor pollicis longus)
Definition
Moves bone away from midline
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