- Rectus: parallel to midline.
- Transverse: perpendicular to midline.
- Oblique: diagonal to midline.
- Maximus: largest.
- Medius: intermediate.
- Minimus: smallest.
- Longus: long.
- Brevis: short.
- Latissimus: widest.
- Longissimus: longest.
- Magnus: large.
- Major: larger.
- Minor: smaller.
- Vastus: huge.
- Deltoid: triangular.
- Trapezius: trapezoidal.
- Serratus: saw-toothed, serrated like knives.
- Rhomboid: diamond-shaped.
- Orbicularis: circular.
- Pectinate: comblike.
- Piriformis: pear-shaped.
- Platys: flat.
- Quadratus: square, 4-sided.
- Gracilis: slender.
- Flexor: decreases joint angle.
- Extensor: increases joint angle.
- Abductor: move away from midline.
- Adductor: bring toward midline.
- Levator: elevate, raise.
- Depressor: depresses, lowers.
- Supinator: to rotate to supine position.
- Pronator: to rotate to prone position.
- Sphincter: to decrease size of an opening.
- Tensor: make more rigid.
- Rotator: to rotate.
- Biceps: 2 origins.
- Triceps: 3 origins.
- Quadricips: 4 origins
Reference
Bliven, K. (2014, May 29). KINE 5003: Functional anatomy, terminology [PDF].
Des Moines University, Matz, D., & Dyche, W. (n.d.). Online Medical Terminology Course. Retrieved from https://www.dmu.edu/medterms/
Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.
Medical Terminology [PDF]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763779306/Medical%20Terminology.pdf
