Muscles In The Body Flashcards
Name the 12 voluntary muscles
Deltoid Pectoralis major Latissimus dorsi Bicep Triceps External obliques Gluteals Hip flexors Quadriceps Hamstring Gastrocnemius Tibialis anterior
where is the location of the Gluteals and what is the function of them
In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards.
where is the location of the hamstrings and what is the function of them
Location: at the top of each leg at the back.
Function: flex the legs at the knee
where is the location of the gastrocnemius and what is the function of them
Location: at the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles
Function: point the toes (plantar-flexion) at the ankle.
where is the location of the latissimus dorsi and what is the function of them
Location: at the back of the body, either side of the chest.
Function: pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend).
where is the location of the triceps and what is the function of them
Location: at the top of each arm at the back.
Function: extend the arm at the elbow.
where is the location of the
Deltoids and what is the function of them
Location: in the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders.
Function: raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.
where is the location of the biceps and what is the function of them
Location: at the top of each arm at the front.
Function: flex the arm at the elbows.
where is the location of the quadriceps and what is the function of them
Location:at the top of each leg at the front
Function: extend the leg at the knee
where is the location of the pectoralis major and what is the function of them
Location: in the upper part of the chest at the front
Function: adduct the arm at the shoulder.
where is the location of the external obliques and what is the function of them
Location: to the side of the abdomen.
Function: pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column.
where is the location of the tibialis anterior and what is the function of them
Location: runs down the shin.
Function: pull the toes up towards the shin (dorsi-flexion).
where is the location of the hip flexors and what is the function of them
Function: sit deep in the from of the hip and connect the leg.
Function: flex the hip, help the leg and knee up towards the the body
What are Voluntary muscles
Voluntary muscles are muscles that you can control and can only pull
What are involuntary muscles
Involuntary muscles are muscle that we cant control
