17 main Muscles Flashcards
long muscles that connect the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone and serve to turn and nod the head. thin triangle
Sternocleidomastoid
Neck to spine, Magic Stingray, Spinal and neck Stabilizer
Trapezius
Pecs
Pectoralis Major
three parts of a ____ muscle, attached at the front, side, and rear of the shoulder
Deltoids
flexor of the forearm & elbow
Biceps
Extensor of the forearm & elbow
Triceps
Twisting Muscle
External oblique
abs
Rectus Abdominis
the large muscle at the front of the thigh, four parts. Kicks out. Antagonistic to Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Flexes knee and foot. Points toes down
Gastrocnemius
Wrist and thumb
Brachioradialis
lower calf. Curls ankle inward
Soleus
In front. Pulls toes toward you
Tibialis Anterior
Biceps of thigh. Antagonistic to Quads
hamstrings
Butt Muscle
Glutes