Muscle groups Flashcards
Tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power.
Muscle
What are the 3 types of muscles in the body?
- Skeletal muscles
- Smooth muscles
- Cardiac muscles
Voluntary muscles attached to the bones of skeletons.
Skeletal muscles
Involuntary muscles, hollow organs like intestines and blood vessels.
Smooth muscles
Involuntary muscle, heart.
Cardiac muscles
What muscle perform a variety of different functions, all of which are important to efficient performance of the human body?
Skeletal muscles
What are the three functions relating specifically to human movement?
- Contributing to the production of skeletal movement.
- Assisting in joint stability.
- Maintaining posture and body positioning.
Skeletal muscle distribution with corresponding contents like _________, ___________, ________.
Body region, muscle area, contents
In upper extremities,
What are the muscles on the arm?
- Deltoid
- Biceps
- Triceps
In upper extremities,
What are the muscles on the forearm?
- Brachioradialis
- Pronator
- Supinator
In upper extremities,
What are the muscles on the fingers?
- Thana muscles
- Hyposthenia muscles
In lower extremities,
What are the muscles on the upper leg?
- Rectus femora
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
In lower extremities,
What are the muscles on the lower leg?
- Gastrocnemius muscle
- Tibias anterior
In upper extremities,
What are the muscles on the upper back?
- Trapezius
- Erectors spine
In upper extremities,
What is the muscle on the lower back?
Gluteal
