Major Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the ‘Triceps’ located and what is the function of them?
A
- Back of upper arm
- Extends the elbow
2
Q
Where are the ‘Abdominals’ located and what is the function of them?
A
- Front of lower trunk
- Flexion of vertebrae column
3
Q
So where are then the ‘Pectorals’ located and what is the function of them?
A
- Front of upper trunk
- Abduction of shoulder
4
Q
Explain what the ‘Flexor’ does
A
Contracting to bend our joint
5
Q
What does the ‘Extensor’ muscle do?
A
It is contracting to straighten our joints
6
Q
What are ‘Adductors’?
A
The muscles that move a limb towards the body
7
Q
What are then ‘Abductors’?
A
Move a limb away from our body
