muscles Flashcards

1
Q

what is the muscle called in the lower back?

A

lattismus dorsi

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2
Q

what is the shoulder muscle?

A

deltoid

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3
Q

what movements can the deltoid allow?

A

abduction
flexion
extension

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4
Q

what is the muscle by the scapula called?

A

rotator cuff

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5
Q

what does the rotator cuff promote?

A

stability in the shoulders

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6
Q

what are the chest muscles called?

A

pectorals

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7
Q

what are pectorals important for?

A

inspiration

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8
Q

what is the muscle called at the front of the upper arm?

A

bicep

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9
Q

what is the muscle called at the back of the upper arm?

A

tricep

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10
Q

what are the muscles on your stomach called?

A

abdominals

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11
Q

what are abdominals important for?

A

expiration (breathing out)

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12
Q

what is the muscle called by your hips?

A

hip flexors

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13
Q

what are the muscles called by your bum?

A

gluteals

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14
Q

what is the muscle called at the back of the upper leg?

A

hamstrings

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15
Q

wat do hamstrings help with?

A

knee flexion

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16
Q

what is the muscle called at the front of your upper leg?

A

quadriceps

17
Q

what is the muscle called at the back of the lower leg?

A

gastrocnemius

18
Q

what does the gastrocnemius help with?

A

plantar flexion

19
Q

what is the muscle called at the front of the lower leg?

A

tibias anterior

20
Q

what does the tibias anterior help with?

A

dorsiflexion

21
Q

what is plantar flexion?

A

moving your toes towards the floor. e.g. pointing your toes

22
Q

what is dorsiflexion?

A

moving your toes towards the ceiling. e.g. walking.