Muscles: Posterior (TEST & QUIZ) Flashcards by Bruna Santos | Brainscape

Q

Middle, lower back to humerus

Extends and addicts humerus

A

Latissimus Dorsi

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Q

Neck, upper back

Retracts and rotates scapula, extends neck

A

Trapezius

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Q

Clavicle to humerus, covers shoulder girdle

Prime mover of arm abduction

A

Deltoid

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Q

Shoulder to proximal humerus

Puts arm down

A

Triceps Brachii

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Q

Sacrum, ilium to femur

Extends hip, for climbing, running, etc.

A

Gluteus Maximus

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Q

Upper buttocks

Abducts thigh, steadies pelvis during walking

A

Gluteus Medius

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Q

Made of 3 muscles

Ischium to tibia

Extends knee

A

Hamstring Group

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Q

Calf, distal femur to heel

Flexes foot and knee

A

Gastrocnemius

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Q

Fibula to heel

Flexes foot

A

Soleus

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