Each of the following terms is a descriptive term for a muscle's action except
A) levator.
B) pronator.
C) extensor.
D) sartorius.
E) adductor.

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Levator, pronator, extensor, and adductor all describe specific actions of muscles (lifting, rotating towards the midline, extending, and bringing towards the midline, respectively). Sartorius, while a muscle, does not have a descriptive term for its action, as its function is more complex and not easily summarized in one word.

Each of the Following Terms Is a Descriptive Term for a Muscle's