Bones and Muscles - Dance Flashcards
Biceps
muscle in upper arm that is in front
Triceps
muscle in upper arm that is in the back
deltoid
shoulder muscles
trapezius
muscle on back of neck and shoulder blade
pectoralis
chest muscles
Rectus abdominis
abdominal muscles
obliques
side torso muscles
gluteus maximus
bottom muscles
hamstrings
muscles on the back of the thigh
gastrocnemius
calf muscle (on the back of the leg)
achilles tendon
tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone
quadriceps
muscles on the front of the thigh
how many muscles in the body
260 muscles comprised of smooth, cardiac and skeletal
muscles
layers of elastic tissue that moves your body
sprain
any injury involving torn ligaments
strain
injury to a muscle as a result of excessive force
fracture
any broken bone
tendonitis
inflammation or swelling of a tendon
dislocation
movement of a bone from a normal position
RICE
rest , ice, compression, elevation