1. The temporalis is named for___
2. What is the action of the masseter?
3. Where is the orbicularis oculi located?
4. What does the term, "external" mean in describing a muscle?
5. What about "internal" mean in describing a muscle?
6. What is the basis for the name "trapezius"?
7. What does serratus mean?
8. What is the basis for the name "deltoid"?
9. What are the meanings of biceps, triceps, quadriceps?
10. What leg muscle is very important to a dancer?
11. Where is the occipitalis located?
1. The temporalis is named for its location on the temporal bone of the skull.
2. The action of the masseter is to elevate or close the jaw.
3. The orbicularis oculi is located around the eye.
4. In describing a muscle, "external" typically means that the muscle is located closer to the surface of the body.
5. In describing a muscle, "internal" typically means that the muscle is located deeper within the body.
6. The name "trapezius" is derived from its trapezoid shape.
7. Serratus means saw-toothed, and is often used to describe muscles with saw-toothed or jagged edges.
8. The name "deltoid" is based on its triangular shape, resembling the Greek letter delta.
9. The terms biceps, triceps, and quadriceps refer to the number of muscle heads or points of origin of a muscle. Biceps have two heads, triceps have three heads, and quadriceps have four heads.
10. The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is very important to a dancer.
11. The occipitalis muscle is located at the back of the head, specifically over the occipital bone.