Muscles (1) Flashcards
what are the 3 main ‘types’ of muscles
- smooth
- cardiac
- skeletal
If the muscle is posterior, which movement does it do
extension, apart from the knee where its flexion
if the muscle is anterior, what movement will it do
flexion, apart from the knee where it is extension
what is the name of the muscle that helps with dorsiflexion
tibialis anterior
what are the 2 muscles that help with plantarflexion
gastrocnemius
soleus
what is the name of the largest muscle in the body, plus its movement
-gluteus maximus
for extension at the hip
how many muscles are in the quads
4
name the 4 muscles in the quads
- rectus femorus
- vastus medialus
- vastus intermedialis
- vastus lateralis
how many muscles are in the hamstrings
3
what are the names of the 3 muscles in the hamstrings
- semimembranosus
- semitendonosus
- biceps femoris
what is the name of the anterior muscle in the arm, and how many heads does it have
biceps brachii
has 2 heads
what is the name of the posterior muscle in the arm, and how many heads does it have
- triceps brachii
has 3 heads
what is the name of the muscle in the arm that is triangular
-deltoid
lies mainly lateral to the shoulder, but is also posterior and anterior to the shoulder.
helps with abduction, flexion and extension
which muscle helps with supination and pronation. Also which bone does it connect to
- biceps brachii muscle
- attaches to the radius
which muscle does not help with supination or pronation, plus what bone does it connect too
- triceps brachii
- ulna bone
