Muscles Flashcards
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Adductors
Adductors: Muscles in the inner thigh that help bring the legs together.
Biceps Brachii
Biceps Brachii: Upper arm muscle responsible for bending the elbow.
Biceps Femoris
Biceps Femoris: Part of the hamstring, located at the back of the thigh, helps bend the knee.
Buccinators
Buccinators: Cheek muscle, helps with chewing and blowing air.
Deltoid
Deltoid: Shoulder muscle, responsible for lifting the arm.
Extensors
Extensors: Muscles that straighten a joint (e.g., straightening the fingers or knee).
External Intercostals
External Intercostals: Muscles between the ribs that help with breathing by expanding the chest.
External Oblique
External Oblique: Side abdominal muscles that help twist the torso.
Fibularis Longus
Fibularis Longus: Muscle on the outside of the lower leg, helps stabilize the foot.
Flexors
Flexors: Muscles that bend a joint (e.g., bending the wrist or knee).
Frontalis
Frontalis: Forehead muscle that raises the eyebrows.
Gastrocnemius
Gastrocnemius: Calf muscle, responsible for pointing the toes and walking.
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Maximus: Large muscle in the buttocks, responsible for hip movement and standing up.
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Medius: Located on the outer side of the hip, helps with walking and stabilizing the pelvis.
Internal Oblique
Internal Oblique: Abdominal muscles that help rotate and flex the trunk.
Latissimus Dorsi
Latissimus Dorsi: Large back muscle, helps with arm movement and pulling.
Masseter
Masseter: Jaw muscle that helps chew.
Orbicularis Oculi
Orbicularis Oculi: Muscle around the eyes, responsible for closing the eyelids.
Orbicularis Oris
Orbicularis Oris: Muscle around the mouth, responsible for puckering the lips.
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Major: Chest muscle, helps move the arms and shoulders.
Rectus Abdominus
Rectus Abdominus: “Abs” or stomach muscles, help with flexing the trunk and posture.
Rectus Femoris
Rectus Femoris: Part of the quadriceps, helps straighten the knee.
Sartorius
Sartorius: Long muscle in the thigh that helps with hip flexion and crossing the legs.
Semimembranosus
Semimembranosus: Part of the hamstring, helps bend the knee.
Semitendinosus
Semitendinosus: Another part of the hamstring, assists in knee bending.
Soleus
Soleus: Calf muscle beneath the gastrocnemius, helps with standing and walking.
Sternocleidomastoid
Sternocleidomastoid: Neck muscle that helps rotate and tilt the head.
Temporalis
Temporalis: Muscle on the side of the head, helps with chewing and closing the jaw.
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Anterior: Front shin muscle, helps lift the foot and control walking.
Trapezius
Trapezius: Upper back muscle, helps move the shoulders and neck.
Triceps Brachii
- Triceps Brachii: Muscle at the back of the upper arm, straightens the elbow.
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Lateralis: Part of the quadriceps, helps extend the knee.
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Medialis: Another part of the quadriceps, also helps extend the knee.
Zygomaticus
Zygomaticus: Cheek muscle, helps raise the corners of the mouth (smiling).
Quadriceps
Quadriceps: A group of four muscles in the front of the thigh, helps extend the knee.
Hamstring
Hamstring: A group of muscles at the back of the thigh, helps bend the knee and extend the hip.
