Question

Muscle Actions

List an example of each.

A muscle that crosses on the anterior side of a joint produces flexion.  

A muscle that crosses on the posterior side of a joint produces extension.

A muscle that crosses on the lateral side of a joint produces abduction

A muscle that crosses on the medial side of a joint produces adduction.

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Answer 1

ANSWER :

Matching the specific muscle actions to their best example of muscles :-

1. A muscle that crosses on the anterior side of a joint produces flexion --- pectoralis major

2. A muscle that crosses on the posterior side of a joint produces extension --- latissimus dorsi

3. A muscle that crosses on the lateral side of a joint produces abduction --- deltoid middle fibres

4. A muscle that crosses on the medial side of a joint produces adduction --- teres major