Muscles And Their Movement Flashcards
Where are the gluteals located and what is their function ?
The gluteals are found at the but
They adduct and extend the legs at the hips pulling the legs backwards
Where is the hamstring located and what is it’s function ?
The hamstrings are found just below the gluteals at the back of the legs
It flexes the legs at the knee
Where is the gastrocnemius located and what is it’s function ?
The gastrocnemius is found at the calf
Is points the toes (plantar flexion) at the ankle
Where is the latissmus dorsi located and what is its function ?
Found on the back either side of the chest
Pulls your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back. (Adduct and exstend)
Where are the triceps located and what is their function ?
The triceps are found at the top of each arm at the back
They exstend the arm at the elbow
Where are the deltoids found and what is their function ?
The deltoids are found at the shoulders
Raise the arm in all directions at the shoulders
Where is the bicep located and what is it’s function ?
The biceps are found at the top of each arm at the front
They flex the arm at the elbow
Where are the quadriceps located and what is their function ?
The quadricpes are found at the tip of each legs at the front
They exstend the leg at the knee
Where are the pectoral majors found and what is their function ?
The pectoral majors are found at the chest
They adduct the arm at the shoulder
Where are the external obliques found and what is their function ?
They are found either side of the abdomin
Pulls the chest downwards. Flexes and rotates at the spinal collumn
Where is the tibilus anterior found and what is its function ?
The tibilus anterior is found at the shins
They pull the toes up and cause dorsi-flexion
Where are the hip flexors found and what is their function ?
The hip flexors are found at the front of the hip and connect the leg
They flex the hip. Help the leg and knee up towards the body
