Portage Learning Anatomy and Physiology
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Updated 2026
Brachialis (Insertion) Tuberosity of ulna
Name the three types of Cardiac, skeletal and smooth
muscle tissue found in the
body:
What does it mean that A person can consciously decide to use
skeletal muscles are under these muscles to complete an action.
conscious control?
What is included in the central Brain and spinal cord
nervous system?
Describe a motor action vs. Messages from the central nervous
sensory input in terms of the system to a muscle are called a motor
nervous system. actions. Nerves also carry information
from the external environment to the
central nervous system, called sensation
or sensory input.
True or false: The brachial False
plexus supplies nerves to the
lower extremities.
, Describe the difference Tendons are connective tissues that
between tendons and connect skeletal muscle to bone at each
ligaments. end. Ligaments are connective tissue that
connects bone to bone, helping to
stabilize joints where bones meet.
Describe the origin and The origin is the bony site of attachment
insertion of attachment to which is stationary during the movement.
bones. The insertion of a muscle is the bony site
of attachment that is moved by the
muscle contraction.
Describe muscle action and The action of the muscle is what effect is
innervation. produced by the muscle's contraction.
The innervation is the peripheral nerve
that supplies a muscle with the message
from the brain.
Orbicularis oculi (Action) eye closure
Orbicularis oculi (Innervation) facial nerve (CN VII)
Buccinator (Action) compresses cheek
Buccinator (innervation) facial nerve (CN VII)
Temporalis (Action) Elevates mandible, closes jaw
(35)-compressed Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Brachialis (Insertion) Tuberosity of ulna
Name the three types of Cardiac, skeletal and smooth
muscle tissue found in the
body:
What does it mean that A person can consciously decide to use
skeletal muscles are under these muscles to complete an action.
conscious control?
What is included in the central Brain and spinal cord
nervous system?
Describe a motor action vs. Messages from the central nervous
sensory input in terms of the system to a muscle are called a motor
nervous system. actions. Nerves also carry information
from the external environment to the
central nervous system, called sensation
or sensory input.
True or false: The brachial False
plexus supplies nerves to the
lower extremities.
, Describe the difference Tendons are connective tissues that
between tendons and connect skeletal muscle to bone at each
ligaments. end. Ligaments are connective tissue that
connects bone to bone, helping to
stabilize joints where bones meet.
Describe the origin and The origin is the bony site of attachment
insertion of attachment to which is stationary during the movement.
bones. The insertion of a muscle is the bony site
of attachment that is moved by the
muscle contraction.
Describe muscle action and The action of the muscle is what effect is
innervation. produced by the muscle's contraction.
The innervation is the peripheral nerve
that supplies a muscle with the message
from the brain.
Orbicularis oculi (Action) eye closure
Orbicularis oculi (Innervation) facial nerve (CN VII)
Buccinator (Action) compresses cheek
Buccinator (innervation) facial nerve (CN VII)
Temporalis (Action) Elevates mandible, closes jaw
