Muscle names, planes and movements Flashcards
What is a list of human muscles from the top to the bottom of the body from a forward view
Trapezius, deltoid, pectoralis minor/major, biceps brachii, rectus abdominis, external/internal obliques, pronator teres, wrist flexor, illiopsoas, adductor longus, quadriceps (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis/medialis), tibialis anterior
What is a list of human muscles from the top to the bottom of the body from a backwards view
Trapezius, deltoid, infraspinatus, teres major, triceps brachii, latissimus dorsi, wrist extensors, gluteus medius/maximus, adductor magnus, hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus), gastrocnemius, soleus
What are the 3 planes of movement
Transverse, frontal, sagittal
How does movement occur on planes
Along not through
What is the transverse plane
Divides body into upper and lower
What is the frontal plane
Divides body into front and back
What is the sagittal plane
Divides body into left and right
What is an antagonistic pair
2 muscles that work together to function
What is an agonist
Prime mover
What is an antagonist
Relaxes and provides resistance to agonist
What is a fixator
Muscles that stabilize one part of the body while another causes movement