Concepts of Human Anatomy & Physiology   5/e   Van De Graaff/Fox
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I. Organization of the Muscular System

Concept: Skeletal muscles are arranged in functional groups that are adaptive in causing particular movements. Within each muscle, the fibers are arranged in a specific pattern that provides specific functional capabilities.

II. Naming of Muscles

Concept: Skeletal muscles are named on the basis of shape, location, attachment, orientation of fibers, relative position, or function.

III. Muscles of the Axial Skeleton

Concept: Muscles of the axial skeleton include those responsible for facial expression, mastication, eye movement, tongue movement, neck movement, and respiration, and those of the abdominal wall, the pelvic outlet, and the vertebral column.

IV. Muscles of the Appendicular Skeleton

Concept: The muscles of the appendicular skeleton include those of the pectoral girdle, arm, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers and those of the pelvic girdle, thigh, leg, ankle, foot, and toes.

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