Muscles Flashcards
extension of arm
latissimus dorsi
flexion of arm
pectoralis major
abduction of arm
deltoid
stabilizes shoulder joint and rotates humerus
rotator cuff muscles
flexion and supination of forearm
biceps brachii
flexion of forearm
brachialis, brachioradialis
extension of forearm
triceps brachii
flexion of the wrist
flexors
extension of the wrist
extensors
flexion of the thigh
iliopsoas
adduction of the thigh
adductor group
abduction of thigh
gluteus medius
extension of thigh
gluteus maximus
extension of leg
rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
flexion of thigh and extension of leg
sartorius, gracialis
extension of thigh and flexion of leg
(hamstrings) biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus
plantar extension of foot
gastrocnemius and soleus
dorsiflexion of foot
tibialis anterior