Simple Browser : Welcome guest : log in
Home |  Graph |  ]  KB:  Language:   

Formal Language: 




Sigma KEE - Muscle
KB Term: 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Muscle
A normal or pathological part of the anatomy or structural organization of an Organism. This class covers BodyParts, as well as structures that are given off by Organisms, e.g. ReproductiveBodies.
Relationships      
Parents BodyPart A collection of Cells and Tissues which are localized to a specific area of an Organism and which are not pathological. The instances of this Class range from gross structures to small components of complex Organs.
Children AbductorDigitiMinimiMuscleThe AbductorDigitiMinimiMuscle abducts little Finger.
 AbductorHallucisMuscleThe AbductorHallucisMuscle abducts hallux.
 AbductorPollicisBrevisMuscleThe AbductorPollicisBrevisMuscle abducts Thumb.
 AbductorPollicisLongusMuscleThe AbductorPollicisLongusMuscle abducts and extends Thumb.
 AbductorPollicisMuscleThe AbductorPollicisBrevisMuscle adducts thumb at carpometacarpal joint.
 AdductorBrevisMuscleThe AdductorBrevisMuscle adducts HipJoint[11].
 AdductorHallucisMuscleThe AdductorHallucisMuscle eadducts big Toe.
 AdductorLongusMuscleThe AdductorLongusMuscle adducts and medially rotates HipJoint[11].
 AdductorMagnusMuscleThe AdductorMagnusMuscle adducts HipJoint[11].
 AdductorMusclesOfTheHipMuscleThe AdductorMusclesOfTheHipMuscle adducts HipJoint.
 AlarPartDilatorNarisMuscledilates nostrils
 AnconeusMuscleThe AnconeusMuscle partly blended with triceps, extends forearm, stabilises elbow, abducts ulna during pronation.
 ArticularisGenusMuscleThe ArticularisGenusMuscle pulls suprapatellar bursa during Extension of Knee.
 ArytenoidTransverseAndObliqueMuscleThe ArytenoidTransverseAndObliqueMuscle approximates arytenoid cartilages (closes rima glottidis).
 AuricularisAnteriorMuscleThe AuricularisAnteriorMuscle pulls auricle forwards.
 AuricularisPosteriorMuscleThe AuricularisPosteriorMuscle pulls auricle backwards.
 AuricularisSuperiorMuscleThe AuricularisSuperiorMuscle pulls auricle upwards.
 Bicep
 BicepsBrachiiMuscleThe BicepsBrachiiMuscle flexes elbow, supinates forearm.
 BicepsFemorisMuscleThe BicepsFemorisMuscle flexes knee joint, laterally rotates leg at knee (when knee is flexed), extends hip joint (long head only).
 BrachialisMuscleThe BrachialisMuscle performs Flexion of elbow.
 BrachioradialisMuscleThe BrachioradialisMuscle performs Flexion of forearm, pronates forearm when supine, supinates forearm when prone.
 BuccinatorMuscleThe BuccinatorMuscle compress cheeks against teeth (Tooth) (blowing), mastication (Chewing).
 BulbospongiosusMuscleThe BulbospongiosusMuscle empties Urethra (men) clenches Vagina (women).
 CalfMuscle
 ChondroglossusMuscleThe ChondroglossusMuscle depresses Tongue (some consider this muscle to be part of hyoglossus).
 CoccygeusMuscleThe CoccygeusMuscle closes back part of pelvic outlet.
 CoracobrachialisMuscleThe CoracobrachialisMuscle performs Flexion of and adducts Shoulder.
 CorrugatorSuperciliiMuscleThe CorrugatorSuperciliiMuscle moves skin of Forehead medially and inferiorly (towards root of Nose).
 CricoarytenoidLateralMuscleThe CricoarytenoidLateralMuscle adducts and medially rotates cartilage, pulling vocal ligaments towards midline and backwards and so closing rima glottidis.
 CricoarytenoidPosteriorMuscleThe CricoarytenoidPosteriorMuscle abducts and laterally rotates cartilage, pulling vocal ligaments away from midline and forward and so opening rima glottidis.
 CricothyroidMuscleThe CricothyroidMuscle tenses and elongates vocal folds (has minor adductory effect).
 DeepTransversePerinealMuscleMuscleThe DeepTransversePerinealMuscleMuscle constricts urethra (maintains urinary continence), constricts Vagina (women).
 DeltoidMuscleThe DeltoidMuscle abducts, performs Flexion of, and extends Shoulder.
 DepressorAnguliOrisMuscledepresses angle of mouth (smile)
 DepressorLabiiInferiorisMuscleThe DepressorLabiiInferiorisMuscle depresses lower Lip.
 DepressorSeptiNasiMuscleThe DepressorSeptiNasiMuscle depresses nasal septum.
 DepressorSuperciliiMuscleThe DepressorSuperciliiMuscle moves skin of Eyebrows inferiorly.
 DiaphragmMuscleThe DiaphragmMuscle performs Breathing.
 DigastricMuscleThe DigastricMuscle opens Jaw when masseter and temporalis are relaxed.
 DorsalInterosseiMuscleThe DorsalInterosseiMuscle abducts Toes.
 DorsalInterosseiOfFootMuscleThe DorsalInterosseiOfFootMuscle abducts Toes.
 ErectorSpinaeMuscleThe ErectorSpinaeMuscle bilateral: extends vertebral column unilateral: laterally flexes vertebral column to same side
 ExtensorCarpiRadialisBrevisMuscleThe ExtensorCarpiRadialisBrevisMuscle extends Wrist BodyJoint, abducts Hand at Wrist.
 ExtensorCarpiRadialisLongusMuscleThe ExtensorCarpiRadialisLongusMuscle extends Wrist BodyJoint, abducts Hand at Wrist.
 ExtensorCarpiUlnarisMuscleThe ExtensorCarpiUlnarisMuscle extends and adducts Wrist.
 ExtensorDigitiMinimiMuscleThe ExtensorDigitiMinimiMuscle extends little Finger at all BodyJoints.
 ExtensorDigitorumBrevisMuscleThe ExtensorDigitorumBrevisMuscle extends digits 2, 3, and 4.
 ExtensorDigitorumLongusMuscleThe ExtensorDigitorumLongusMuscle Extension of Toes and Ankle.
 ExtensorDigitorumMuscleThe ExtensorDigitorumMuscle extends Hand, extends Fingers.
 ExtensorHallucisBrevisMuscleThe ExtensorHallucisBrevisMuscle extends big Toe.
 ExtensorHallucisLongusMuscleThe ExtensorHallucisLongusMuscle extends big Toe, assists in dorsiflexion of Foot at Ankle, weakly inverts Foot.
 ExtensorIndicisMuscleThe ExtensorIndicisMuscle extends index Finger, Wrist.
 ExtensorPollicisBrevisMuscleThe ExtensorPollicisBrevisMuscle extends Thumb at metacarpophalangeal BodyJoint.
 ExtensorPollicisLongusMuscleThe ExtensorPollicisLongusMuscle extends Thumb (metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal).
 ExternalIntercostalsMuscleThe ExternalIntercostalsMuscle controls inhalation.
 ExternalObliqueMuscleThe ExternalObliqueMuscle bilateral: flexes trunk, expiration, compresses abdominal organs unilateral: flexes trunk to same side, rotates trunk to opposite side
 FibularisBrevisMuscleThe FibularisBrevisMuscle plantarflexes and everts Ankle.
 FibularisLongusMuscleThe FibularisLongusMuscle plantarflexes and everts Ankle.
 FibularisTertiusMuscleThe FibularisTertiusMuscle dorsi flexes and everts Foot.
 FingerDorsalInterosseiMuscleThe FingerDorsalInterosseiMuscle abduct Fingers.
 FingerFlexorDigitiMinimiBrevisMuscleThe FingerFlexorDigitiMinimiBrevisMuscle performs Flexion of little Finger.
 FlexorCarpiRadialisMuscleThe FlexorCarpiRadialisMuscle performs Flexion of and abducts Wrist.
 FlexorCarpiUlnarisMuscleThe FlexorCarpiUlnarisMuscle performs Flexion of and adducts Wrist.
 FlexorDigitiMinimiBrevisMuscleThe FlexorDigitiMinimiBrevisMuscle extends and adducts fifth Toe.
 FlexorDigitorumBrevisMuscleThe FlexorDigitorumBrevisMuscle performs Flexion of lateral four Toes.
 FlexorDigitorumLongusMuscleThe FlexorDigitorumLongusMuscle performs Flexion of Toes.
 FlexorDigitorumProfundusMuscleThe FlexorDigitorumProfundusMuscle flexes wrist, flexes interphalangeal joints.
 FlexorDigitorumSuperficialisMuscleThe FlexorDigitorumSuperficialisMuscle performs Flexion of Fingers (primarily at proximal interphalangeal BodyJoints).
 FlexorHallucisBrevisMuscleThe FlexorHallucisBrevisMuscle flexes big Toe.
 FlexorHallucisLongusMuscleThe FlexorHallucisLongusMuscle performs Flexion of all BodyJoints of big Toe, plantarflexes Ankle.
 FlexorPollicisBrevisMuscleThe FlexorPollicisBrevisMuscle performs Flexion of Thumb.
 FlexorPollicisLongusMuscleThe FlexorPollicisLongusMuscle performs Flexion of Thumb.
 FrontalisMuscleThe FrontalisMuscle wrinkles Eyebrow.
 GastrocnemiusMuscleThe GastrocnemiusMuscle plantarflexes Ankle, performs Flexion of Knee (minor).
 GenioglossusMuscleThe GenioglossusMuscle inferior fibers: protrudes tongue middle fibers: depresses tongue, superior fibers: draws tip of tongue back and down.
 GeniohyoidMuscleThe GeniohyoidMuscle elevates HyoidBone and Tongue upward during swallowing.
 GluteusMaximusMuscleThe GluteusMaximusMuscle externally rotates and extends HipJoint BodyJoint, supports extended Knee through iliotibial tract, chief antigravity muscle in sitting.
 GluteusMediusMuscleThe GluteusMediusMuscle abduction of HipJoint; preventing adduction of HipJoint Medial rotation of thigh.
 GluteusMinimusMuscle
 GracilisMuscleThe GracilisMuscle adducts HipJoint, performs Flexion of HipJoint, medially rotates Knee[11].
 HamstringMuscleAny of the three Muscles at the back of and working in opposition to the ThighMuscle.
 HyoglossusMuscleThe HyoglossusMuscle depresses Tongue.
 IliacusMuscleThe IliacusMuscle performs Flexion of HipJoint[8].
 IliocostalisMuscleThe IliocostalisMuscle bilateral: extends vertebral column unilateral: laterally flexes vertebral column to same side
 IliopsoasMuscleThe IliopsoasMuscle performs Flexion of HipJoint (psoas major/minor, iliacus), spine rotation (psoas major/minor).
 InferiorGemellusMuscleThe InferiorGemellusMuscle laterally rotates thigh.
 InferiorLongitudinalMuscleThe InferiorLongitudinalMuscle shortens Tongue, retracts, pulls tip downward.
 InferiorObliqueMuscleThe InferiorMuscle extorts, elevates, and abducts eye.
 InferiorRectusMuscleThe InferiorMuscle depresses and adducts eye.
 InfraspinatusMuscleThe InfraspinatusMuscle laterally rotates, adducts, and stabilises humerus.
 InnermostIntercostalsMuscleThe InnermostIntercostalsMuscle elevates Ribs, expiration (Exhaling).
 IntercostalsMuscle
 InternalIntercostalsMuscleThe InternalIntercostalsMuscle holds Ribs steady.
 InternalObliqueMuscleThe InternalObliqueMuscle bilateral: flexes trunk, expiration, compresses abdominal organs unilateral: flexes trunk to same side, rotates trunk to opposite side
 InterspinalesMuscleThe InterspinalesMuscle extends, performs Flexion of, and rotates the SpinalColumn.
 IntertransversariiMuscleThe IntertransversariiMuscle laterally performs Flexion of the trunk.
 InvoluntaryMuscleA Muscle that is not under the conscious control of the Animal, such as the Muscles of the Heart.
 IschiocavernosusMuscleThe IschiocavernosusMuscle assists bulbospongiosus.
 LateralRectusMuscleThe LateralMuscle abducts eye.
 LateralRotatorGroupMuscleThe LateralRotatorGroupMuscle laterally rotates HipJoint.
 LatissimusDorsi
 LatissimusDorsiMuscleThe LatissimusDorsiMuscle pulls forelimb dorsally and caudally.
 LevatorAngulaOrisMuscleelevates angle of mouth (smile)
 LevatorAniIliococcygeusMuscleThe LevatorAniIliococcygeusMuscle supports organs in pelvic cavity.
 LevatorAniPuborectalisMuscle
 LevatoresCostarumMuscleThe LevatoresCostarumMuscle assists in elevation of thoracic Rib cage.
 LevatorLabiiSuperiorisAlaequeNasiMuscleThe LevatorLabiiSuperiorisAlaequeNasiMuscle dilates nostril, elevates upper Lip, elevates wing of Nose.
 LevatorLabiiSuperiorisMuscleThe LevatorLabiiSuperiorisMuscle elevates upper Lip.
 LevatorPalpebraeSuperiorisMuscleThe LevatorPalpebraeSuperiorisMuscle retracts and elevates the Eyelid.
 LevatorScapulaeMuscleThe LevatorScapulaeMuscle elevates ScapulaBone, tilts glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating ScapulaBone.
 LevatorVeliPalatiniMuscleThe LevatorVeliPalatiniMuscle elevates soft palate.
 LongissimusCapitisMuscleThe LongissimusCapitisMuscle laterally: flexes head and neck to same side, bilaterally: extends vertebral column.
 LongissimusMuscleThe LongissimusMuscle bilateral: extends vertebral column unilateral: laterally flexes vertebral column to same side
 LongusCapitisMuscleThe LongusCapitisMuscle performs Flexion of Neck at atlanto-occipital BodyJoint.
 LongusColliMuscleThe LongusColliMuscle performs Flexion of Neck and Head.
 LumbricalMuscleThe LumbricalMuscle flex metacarpophalangeal BodyJoints, extend interphalangeal BodyJoints.
 LumbricalsMuscleThe LumbricalsMuscle maintain Extension of digits at interphalangeal BodyJoints.
 MasseterMuscleThe MasseterMuscle elevates and retracts mandible (closes Mouth).
 MedialRectusMuscleThe MedialMuscle adducts eye.
 MentalisMuscleThe MentalisMuscle elevates and wrinkles skin of Chin, protrudes lower Lip.
 MultifidusMuscleThe MultifidusMuscle stabilizes Vertebrae in local movements of the SpinalColumn.
 MylohyoidMuscleThe MylohyoidMuscle raises oral cavity floor, elevates HyoidBone, depresses mandible.
 ObliquusCapitisInferiorMuscleThe ObliquusCapitisInferiorMuscle rotates Neck.
 ObliquusCapitisSuperiorMuscleThe ObliquusCapitisSuperiorMuscle performs Flexion of Head to same side.
 ObturatorExternusMuscleThe ObturatorExternusMuscle adduct thigh, rotate laterally thigh.
 ObturatorInternusMuscleThe ObturatorInternusMuscle abducts & rotates laterally thigh, stabilises HipJoint during walking.
 OccipitalisMuscleThe OccipitalisMuscle retracts scalp.
 OccipitofrontalisMuscleThe OccipitofrontalisMuscle raises Eyebrows. The occipitofrontalis muscle (epicranius muscle) is a Muscle which covers parts of the skull. It consists of two parts or bellies: the occipital belly, near the occipital bone, and the frontal belly, near the frontal bone. It is supplied by the SupraorbitalArtery, the supratrochlear artery, and the occipital artery. It is innervated by the facial nerve. In humans, the occipitofrontalis helps to create facial expressions.[from Wikipedia]
 OmohyoidMuscleThe OmohyoidMuscle depresses larynx, depresses and moves to side HyoidBone.
 OpponensDigitiMinimiMuscleThe OpponensDigitiMinimiMuscle draws 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little Finger (5th digit) into opposition with Thumb.
 OpponensPollicisMuscleThe OpponensPollicisMuscle opposes Thumb.
 OrbicularisOculiMuscleThe OrbicularisOculiMuscle closes the Eyelid.
 OrbicularisOrisMuscleThe OrbicularisOrisMuscle puckers Lips.
 PalatineUvulaMuscleThe PalatineUvulaMuscle moves and changes shape of uvula.
 PalatoglossusMuscleThe PalatoglossusMuscle aids in Breathing by raising back part of Tongue.
 PalatopharyngeusMuscleThe PalatopharyngeusMuscle aids in Breathing by pulling pharynx and larynx.
 PalmarInterosseiMuscleThe PalmarInterosseiMuscle adduct Fingers.
 PalmarisBrevisMuscleThe PalmarisBrevisMuscle wrinkle skin of palm.
 PalmarisLongusMuscleThe PalmarisLongusMuscle performs Flexion of Wrist.
 PectineusMuscleThe PectineusMuscle performs Flexion of and adducts HipJoint[11].
 Pectoralis
 PectoralisMajorMuscleThe PectoralisMajorMuscle adducts and medially rotates humerus, draws ScapulaBone anteriorly and inferiorly clavicular head: performs Flexion of humerus sternocostal head: extends humerus.
 PectoralisMinorMuscleThe PectoralisMinorMuscle stabilizes ScapulaBone by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against thoracic wall.
 PharyngealInferiorMuscleThe PharyngealInferiorMuscle swallowing.
 PharyngealMiddleMuscleThe PharyngealMiddleMuscle swallowing.
 PharyngealSuperiorMuscleThe PharyngealSuperiorMuscle swallowing.
 PiriformisMuscleThe PiriformisMuscle laterally rotates (outward) thigh.
 PlantarInterosseiMuscleThe PlantarInterosseiMuscle adducts Toes 3 - 5, strengthens transverse arch.
 PlantarisMuscleThe PlantarisMuscle plantarflexes Ankle, performs Flexion of Knee.
 PlatysmaMuscleThe PlatysmaMuscle tenses skin of Neck.
 PopliteusMuscleThe PopliteusMuscle medially rotates and performs Flexion of Knee.
 ProcerusMuscleMuscleThe ProcerusMuscleMuscle draws down medial angle of Eyebrow (giving expressions of frowning).
 PronatorQuadratusMuscleThe PronatorQuadratusMuscle weakly pronates forearm.
 PronatorTeresMuscleThe PronatorTeresMuscle pronates forearm, flexes elbow.
 PsoasMajorMuscleThe PsoasMajorMuscle performs Flexion of and rotates laterally thigh.
 PsoasMinorMuscleThe PsoasMinorMuscle weakly performs Flexion of trunk flexor.
 PterygoidLateralMuscleThe LateralMuscle depresses mandible (opens Mouth).
 PterygoidMedialMuscleThe PterygoidMedialMuscle elevates mandible, closes Jaw, helps lateral pterygoid in moving jaw from side to side.
 PuborectalisMuscleThe PuborectalisMuscle inhibits defecation.
 PyramidalisMuscleThe PyramidalisMuscle tenses linea alba.
 QuadratusFemorisMuscle
 QuadratusLumborumMuscleThe QuadratusLumborumMuscle bilateral: fixes rib 12 during inspiration, extends trunk unilateral: flexes trunk to same side.
 QuadratusPlantaeMuscleThe QuadratusPlantaeMuscle performs Flexion of distal interphalangeal BodyJoints (assists flexor digitorum longus).
 QuadricepsFemorisMuscleThe QuadricepsFemorisMuscle extends Knee, performs Flexion of HipJoint (rectus femoris only).
 RectusAbdominisMuscleThe RectusAbdominisMuscle performs Flexion of the trunk, compresses abdominal Organs, aids in expiration (Exhaling).
 RectusCapitisAnteriorMuscle
 RectusCapitisLateralisMuscleThe RectusCapitisLateralisMuscle side bends at atlanto-occipital BodyJoint.
 RectusCapitisPosteriorMajorMuscleThe RectusCapitisPosteriorMajorMuscle rotates and extends the Head to same side.
 RectusCapitisPosteriorMinorMuscleThe RectusCapitisPosteriorMinorMuscle sensory Organ for Neck position, also extends Head at the Neck.
 RectusFemorisMuscleThe RectusFemorisMuscle Knee Extension; HipJoint flexion.
 RhomboidMajorMuscleThe RhomboidMajorMuscle retracts ScapulaBone and rotates it to depress glenoid cavity, fixes ScapulaBone to thoracic wall.
 RhomboidMinorMuscleThe RhomboidMinorMuscle retracts ScapulaBone and rotates it to depress glenoid cavity, fixes ScapulaBone to thoracic wall.
 RhomboidsMuscleThe RhomboidsMuscle retracts ScapulaBone and rotates it to depress glenoid cavity, fixes ScapulaBone to thoracic wall.
 RisoriusMuscleThe RisoriusMuscle draw back angle of Mouth.
 RotatoresMuscle
 SalpingopharyngeusMuscleThe SalpingopharyngeusMuscle raises nasopharynx.
 SartoriusMuscleThe SartoriusMuscle performs Flexion of , laterally rotates, and abducts thigh, performs Flexion of and medially rotates Leg.
 ScaleneAnteriorMuscleThe ScaleneAnteriorMuscle when Neck is fixed, elevates first Rib to aid in Breathing; when a Rib is fixed, bends the Neck forward and sideways and rotates it to opposite side.
 ScaleneMediusMuscleThe ScaleneMediusMuscle elevates first Rib, rotates the Neck to opposite side.
 ScaleneMuscleThe ScaleneMuscle elevates first Rib and second Rib.
 ScalenePosteriorMuscleThe PosteriorMuscle elevates second Rib, tilts Neck to same side.
 SemimembranosusMuscleThe SemimembranosusMuscle performs Flexion of Knee, extends HipJoint, medially rotates Leg at Knee[10].
 SemispinalisCapitisMuscleThe SemispinalisCapitisMuscle extends the Head.
 SemispinalisCervicisMuscleThe SemispinalisCervicisMuscle ...
 SemispinalisThoracisMuscleThe SemispinalisThoracisMuscle ...
 SemitendinosusMuscleThe SemitendinosusMuscle performs Flexion of Knee, extends HipJoint, medially rotates Leg at Knee[10].
 SerratusAnteriorMuscleThe SerratusAnteriorMuscle protracts and stabilises scapula, assists in upward rotation.
 SerratusPosteriorInferiorMuscleThe SerratusPosteriorInferiorMuscle depresses lower Ribs, aiding in expiration (Exhaling).
 SerratusPosteriorSuperiorMuscleThe SerratusPosteriorSuperiorMuscle elevates Ribs, aiding in inspiration.
 ShinMuscle
 SoleusMuscleThe SoleusMuscle plantarflexes Ankle.
 SphincterAniExternusMuscleThe SphincterAniExternusMuscle keeps anal canal and anus closed, aids in expulsion of feces.
 SphincterAniInternusMuscleThe SphincterAniInternusMuscle keeps anal canal and anus closed, aids in expulsion of feces.
 SphincterUrethraeMembranaceaeMuscleThe SphincterUrethraeMembranaceaeMuscle constricts urethra, maintains urinary continence.
 SpinalisMuscleThe SpinalisMuscle bilateral: extends vertebral column unilateral: laterally flexes vertebral column to same side
 SpleniusCapitisMuscleThe SpleniusCapitisMuscle extends, rotates, and laterally flexes the Head.
 SpleniusCervicisMuscleThe SpleniusCervicisMuscle ...
 StapediusMuscleThe StapediusMuscle reduces movement of stapes, controls amplitude of sound waves to inner ear.
 SternocleidomastoidMuscleThe SternocleidomastoidMuscle acting alone: tilts Head to its own side, rotates Head so Face is turned towards opposite side, acting together: flexes Neck, raises Sternum, assists in forced inspiration.
 SternohyoidMuscleThe SternohyoidMuscle depresses HyoidBone.
 SternothyroidMuscleThe SternothyroidMuscle depresses larynx, may slightly depress HyoidBone.
 StyloglossusMuscleThe StyloglossusMuscle elevates and retracts Tongue.
 StylohyoidMuscleThe StylohyoidMuscle elevates HyoidBone during swallowing.
 StylopharyngeusMuscleThe StylopharyngeusMuscle elevates larynx, elevates pharynx, swallowing.
 SubclaviusMuscleThe SubclaviusMuscle depresses clavicle.
 SubcostalesMuscle
 SubscapularisMuscleThe SubscapularisMuscle medially rotates humerus, stabilizes Shoulder.
 SuperficialTransversePerinealMuscleThe SuperficialTransversePerinealMuscle constricts Urethra (maintains urinary continence), constricts Vagina (women).
 SuperiorGemellusMuscle
 SuperiorLongitudinalMuscleThe SuperiorLongitudinalMuscle shortens Tongue, turns tip upward, turns lateral margins upward.
 SuperiorObliqueMuscleThe SuperiorMuscle intorts, abducts, and depress eye.
 SuperiorRectusMuscleThe SuperiorMuscle elevates, adducts, and medially rotates eye.
 SuperiorTarsalMuscleThe SuperiorTarsalMuscle raises upper eyelid.
 SupinatorMuscleThe SupinatorMuscle supinates forearm.
 SupraspinatusMuscleThe SupraspinatusMuscle abducts and stabilises humerus.
 TemporalisMuscleThe TemporalisMuscle elevates and retracts mandible (closes Mouth).
 TemporoparietalisMuscle
 TensorFasciaeLataeMuscleThe TensorFasciaeLataeMuscle performs Flexion of thigh, medially rotates thigh, stabilises torso.
 TensorTympaniMuscleThe TensorTympaniMuscle tenses tympanic membrane, controls amplitude of sound waves to inner ear.
 TensorVeliPalatiniMuscleThe TensorVeliPalatiniMuscle tenses soft palate, aids in swallowing.
 TeresMajorMuscleThe TeresMajorMuscle internally rotates humerus.
 TeresMinorMuscleThe TeresMinorMuscle laterally rotates and adducts humerus.
 ThighMuscle
 ThyroarytenoidMuscleThe ThyroarytenoidMuscle thickens and decreases length of vocal folds, adducts during speech.
 ThyrohyoidMuscleThe ThyrohyoidMuscle depress HyoidBone.
 TibialisAnteriorMuscleThe TibialisAnteriorMuscle dorsiflexes and inverts Foot.
 TibialisPosteriorMuscleThe TibialisPosteriorMuscle inverts Foot, plantarflexes Foot at Ankle.
 TransversePartCompressorNarisMusclecompresses nostrils
 TransversospinalesMuscleThe TransversospinalesMuscle bilateral: extends vertebral column unilateral: rotates vertebral column.
 TransversusAbdominisThe TransversusAbdominis bilateral: compresses abdominal organs, expiration unilateral: rotates trunk to same side
 TransversusMuscleThe TransversusMuscle narrows Tongue with no elongation.
 TransversusThoracisMuscleThe TransversusThoracisMuscle depresses Ribs.
 TrapeziusMuscleThe TrapeziusMuscle retracts and elevates scapula.
 Tricep
 TricepsBrachiiMuscleThe TricepsBrachiiMuscle extends forearm long head: adducts shoulder medial head: does not function at shoulder.
 TricepsSuraeMuscleThe TricepsSuraeMuscle plantarflexes Ankle.
 VastusIntermediusMuscleThe VastusIntermediusMuscle extends Knee.
 VastusLateralisMuscleThe VastusLateralisMuscle extends Knee.
 VastusMedialisMuscleThe VastusMedialisMuscle extends Knee.
 VerticalisMuscle
 VoluntaryMuscleA Muscle that is under the conscious control of the Animal, such as the ThighMuscle or DeltoidMuscle.
 ZygomaticMajorMuscleThe ZygomaticMajorMuscle draws angle of Mouth upward and laterally.
 ZygomaticMinorMuscle


Show simplified definition with tree view
Show full definition (without tree view)
Show full definition (with tree view)


Sigma web home      Suggested Upper Merged Ontology (SUMO) web home
Sigma version 3.0 is open source software produced by Articulate Software and its partners