Which of the following terms is a descriptive word for a muscle's action?
A) obliques
B) costalis
C) biceps
D) adductor
E) pectinate

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"Adductor" is a term describing a muscle's action- it refers to any muscle that brings a limb closer to the midline of the body. The other choices (obliques, costalis, biceps, and pectinate) are all names for specific muscles, but do not describe their action.

Which of the Following Terms Is a Descriptive Word for a Muscle's