How the Muscles are Named & Dance Movement Descriptions

How the Muscles are Named & Dance Movement Descriptions Chapter8

Basic Naming Conventions Deltoid - shaped like a triangle Orbicularis - orbit, circular muscle Major/Minor - large/small or sometimes upper and lower Vastus - large Dorsi or Dorsal - backside Infra / Supra - lower and upper Longis / Brevis- long/ short (brief)  Medialis / Lateralus- medial (toward the inside), lateral (toward the outside)

Basic Naming Conventions Some are named based on the region or bone they are attached to: biceps femoris- two headed muscle attached to the femur extensor carpi radialislongus- long muscle that runs the length of the radius (bone) to the carpals (wrist bones) that extends the fingers

Your Dance Movement Assignment Go to pages 165-166 Add the terms and definitions to your notes – from flexion to depression Think of your favorite dance movement In one page or more, describe how your body moves to the dance using scientific terms

Dance Movements Description requirements Use the terms from pages 165-166 and their definitions correctly. 2 points Use your knowledge of what bones are used correctly. If you use your head and neck, the muscle names MUST be used, because that is what we covered so far. 2 points At least 1 written or typed page. 2 points Due 11/12/13 for full credit. 2 points

How the Muscles are Named & Dance Movement Descriptions