Muscles naming Flashcards
Biceps Brachii
Located in Scapula.
shoulder = flexion
elbow = flexion
radioulnar joints = supination
Triceps brachii
Located in the scapula & humerus
shoulder = extension
elbow = extension
Deltoid
Located in the scapula & clavicle
shoulder:
flexion (anterior fibres)
abduction (lateral fibres)
extension (posterior fibres)
Iliopsoas
Iliacus + Psoas major
Located in the iliac fossa and lumbar vertebrae
Hip = flexion
Gluteus maximus
Located in Ilium & sacrum
Hip = extension
Quadriceps femoris
Location:
Rectus femoris = ilium
Vastus medialis, intermedius and lateralis = femur
Hip = flexion (rectus femoris only)
Knee = extension
Hamstrings
Located in the Ischium ( + femur for biceps femoris)
Hip = extension
Knee = flexion + rotation (when knee is flexed)
Tibialis anterior
Located in Tibia
Ankle = dorsiflexion
Triceps Surae
Gastrocnemius & Soleus
Located in Condyles of femur (Gastrocnemius) & Tibia and Fibula (Soleus)
Knee = Flexion (Gastrocnemius only)
Ankle = plantarflexion