Body Types Or Somatotype

Question 1

These are the large chest muscles. They are full of thick muscle fibers and add size to the upper body. The chest is divided into two parts pectoralis major, and pectoralis minor. They provide support when you hold objects in front of your body and they are activated when you reach across your body. The pecs are activated in many everyday movements, mainly at the shoulder joint.

Answer 1

Pectoral

Question 2

It is a large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is partly covered by the trapezius on the back near the midline. It is sometimes called “lats or the wings”
The broadest back.

Answer 2

Latissimus Dorci

Question 3

These are located in the upper back.
They are underneath the trap muscles and not visible from outside. They originate from the spinal cord and merge into the scapular bone. These muscles can’t be seen but they play a vital role in strengthening the scapulae and all the back movements.

Answer 3

Rhomboid

Question 4

Also known as, the traps, that are located between the shoulders and the neck. The traps can further be classified into three divisions- the upper traps, middle traps, and the lower traps, with the lower traps extending as low as the lower back. The traps control the scapulae or the shoulder blades and play an important role in shrugging and neck movements.

Answer 4

Trapezoid

Question 5

This muscle lies underneath the ‘lats’. It works with the lats as well as the rotator cuffs.

Answer 5

Teres Muscles

Question 6

is a set of muscles that straighten and rotate the back. They are actually deep muscles that help to extend the spine and are key in posture.

Answer 6

Erector Spinae

Question 7

This muscle is found in the front of the upper arm. This help control the motion of both the shoulder and elbow joints.

Answer 7

Biceps

Question 8

These are muscles in the back of the upper arm. These muscles help stabilize the shoulder joint and allow the elbow joint to be straightened.

Answer 8

Triceps

Question 9

These are known as the shoulder muscles. This muscle group is used on all side of body lifting motions. They provide support when you carry things and help keep carried items away from the motion path of the thighs. .

Answer 9

Deltoids

The deltoid muscle consists of 3 parts: anterior deltoid, medial deltoid, and posterior deltoid.

Question 10

The muscle group on the sides of the abdominals. Movement of these muscles may result in several actions, but they are best known for their lateral flexion and rotation of the trunk known as a side bend. The help support the spine from the front. They are also vital in keeping a good posture

Answer 10

Obliques