Muscle Movements Flashcards
deltoid
abducts arm
serratus anterior
protracts scapula
pectoralis major
flexes and adducts arm
biceps brachii
flexes forearm
triceps brachii
extends forearm
trapezius
extends neck
latissimus dorsi
extends and adducts arm
gracilis
adducts thigh
sartorius
flexes leg and thigh
rectus femoris
extends leg and flexes thigh
vastus lateralis
flexes leg and thigh
vastus medialus
extends leg
tibialis anterior
dorsiflexes foot
gluteus maximus
extends thigh
semitendinosis
extends thigh and flexes leg
semimembranosus
extends thigh and flexes leg
biceps femoris
extends thigh and flexes leg
gastrocnemius
plantar flexes foot
rectus abdominis
flexion and rotation of trunk
external oblique
lateral flexion and rotation of trunk
temporalis
elevates mandible
sternocleidomastaid
flexes neck
frontalis
elevates eyebrows
orbicularis oculi
closes eyes
zygomaticus
elevates corners of mouth
masseter
elevates mandible
orbicularis oris
closes mouth