Muscle Identification Flashcards

Name the major muscles

1
Q

Triangular shaped muscle on your back that connects to scapula

A

Trapezius

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2
Q

shoulder muscle

A

Deltoid (posterior, Medial and anterior)

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3
Q

chest muscle

A

Pectorals

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4
Q

Flexion occurs when the elbow joint angle decreases

A

biceps

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5
Q

Flexion occurs to this muscle when the bicep is extended

A

Triceps

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6
Q

Exist in the forearm

A

Forearm flexors/extensors

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7
Q

“Abs”

A

Rectus Abdominus

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8
Q

Helps with posture and is connected to the lumbar vertebrae

A

Erector spinae

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9
Q

Located to the side of the Rectus Abdominus

A

Obliques

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10
Q

When the angle on the hip decreases this muscle extends

A

Hamstring

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11
Q

Extension occurs to this muscle when the hip joint has a wider angle

A

Quadriceps

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12
Q

Neck muscle

A

Rhomboids

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13
Q

situated below the traps and next to the erector spinae

A

Latissimus Dorsi

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14
Q

You sit on this muscle

A

Gluteus maximus

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15
Q

Upper Calf muscle

A

gastrocnemius

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16
Q

Lower calf muscle

A

Soleus

17
Q

Shin muscle

A

Tibialus Anterior