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Muscular vocabulary

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Frontalisthe front of the skull Covers
DeltoidForms the top of each shoulder and gives the upper arms a wide range of motion.
Pectoralis MajorThe large fan-shaped muscle covering each side of the chest.
Rectus Abdominis- A long flat muscle that runs down the center of the abdomen.
Rectus FemorisOne of four large muscles at the front of the thigh.
Tibialis AnteriorThe main muscle at the front of the lower leg that contracts to bend the foot toward the shin.
Skeletal muscle- attached to bone and help them move.
Smooth muscleare found in organs, such as the intestines, esophagus, and lungs.
Cardiac muscle- is found only in the heart.
Tendons- strong bands that connect muscles to bone.
Achilles Tendonthe tendon that connects the calf muscles in the lower leg to the heel of the foot.
AbdomenThe part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.
Striatedstriped
Resistanceinvolving an opposing force, or something that pushes back.
Pupilthe opening in the center of the eyeball that controls the amount of light that enters the eye.
Pelvisthe ring of strong bones that forms the hips.
Calisthenicsexercises, such as sit-ups and push-ups that are usually done without special equipment.
Contract- to become smaller or shorter.
Epsom Saltssalt-like crystals of the chemical magnesium sulfate that can be added to bathwater to soothe muscles.
Esophagus- the muscular tube through which foods and liquids travel from the mouth down to the stomach.
Fiberslong, cord-like cells
Humerusthe bone in the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
Lensthe part of the eye that focuses on what the eyes sees
Ligamentsshort, strong bands that connect bones or hold joints together.
Organs- parts of the body that perform special functions.



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