Multiple Choice
Based on the name, how does the fibularis brevis compare to the fibularis longus?
10. Muscles
Muscle Naming
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Each of the following terms describes a muscle's action EXCEPT __________.
A
pronator
B
trapezius
C
levator
D
tensor
E
adductor
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Understand that the problem is asking to identify which term does not describe a muscle's action.
Review the definitions of each term: 'pronator', 'levator', 'tensor', and 'adductor', which are all terms that describe specific muscle actions.
Recognize that 'pronator' refers to a muscle that turns the palm downward, 'levator' refers to a muscle that raises a body part, 'tensor' refers to a muscle that makes a body part tense, and 'adductor' refers to a muscle that moves a body part toward the body's midline.
Identify that 'trapezius' is the name of a specific muscle rather than a term describing an action. The trapezius muscle is involved in moving the shoulder blades and extending the neck.
Conclude that 'trapezius' is the term that does not describe a muscle's action, as it is the name of a muscle itself.
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