function of muscles Flashcards
1
Q
deltoid
A
abduction of the shoulder
2
Q
pectorals
A
adduction of shoulder
3
Q
bicep
A
flexion at the elbow
4
Q
abdominals
A
movement,holds organs in place
5
Q
hip flexors
A
flexion at the hip
6
Q
quadraceps
A
extension at knee
7
Q
tibialis exterior
A
dorsiflexion at ankle
8
Q
trapeziums
A
movement at shoulders
9
Q
rotator cuff
A
stabilises humerus
10
Q
triceps
A
extension at elbow
11
Q
latissimus dorsi
A
rotation
adduction
extension
of the arm
12
Q
gluteals
A
extension at hip
13
Q
hamstring
A
flexion at knee
14
Q
gastrocnemius
A
plantarflexion at ankle
