A | B |
Belly | The largest part of the muscle, which actually contains the muscle cells |
Insertion | The point at which a muscle's tendon attaches to the moveable bone |
Origin | The point at which a muscle's tendon attaches to the more stationary bone |
Mastication | The process of chewing |
Extrinsic hand muscles | Muscles in the forearm which create motion in the hands |
Intrinsic hand muscles | Muscles within the hand which create motion in the hands |
Synergists | Muscles that work together for the same motion |
Prime mover | The main muscle that gets the job done |