EMT Chapter 6 Flashcards
Biceps (location)
Anterior, Humerus
Biceps (functions)
Flex’s lower arm
Triceps (location)
Posterior, humerus
Triceps (function)
Extends lower arm
Pectoralis (location)
Anterior, thorax
Pectoralis (function)
Flexes and rotates arm
Latissimus Dorsi (location)
posterior, thorax
Latissimus Dorsi (function)
Extends and rotates arm
Tibialis Anterior (function)
Anterior, tibia
Tibialis Anterior (function)
Points foot towards head
Gastrocnemius (location)
Posterior, tibia
Gastrocnemius (function)
Points foot away from head
Quadriceps (location)
Anterior, femur
Quadriceps (function)
Extends lower leg
Biceps Femoris (location)
Posterior femur
Biceps Femoris (function)
Flexes lower leg
Gluteus (location)
Posterior, pelvis/buttocks
Gluteus (function)
Extends and rotates thigh
Rectus Abdomins (location)
anterior, abdomen
Rectus abdominis (function)
Flexes and rotates spine