Muscular System Flashcards
External Oblique
decompresses ribs, flexes spinal column, compresses abdominal cavity
Latissimus Dorsi
adducts, medially rotates, and extends the arm
Hamstrings
extends hip and flexes knee
Internal Oblique
decompresses ribs, flexes spinal column, compresses abdominal cavity
runs opposite to external oblique, and is deeper
Gracilis
hip adduction, knee flexion, and knee internal rotation
Soleus
extends foot
Brachioradialis
flexes forearm at elbow
Biceps Brachii
flexes lower arm
triceps brachii
extends lower arm
Deltoid
abducts the upper arm
Frontalis
wrinkles forehead, raises eyebrows
Orbicularis Oculi
closes eyelid, tightens skin on forehead
Masseter
closes jaw
Zygomaticus
raises corners of mouth
Orbicularis Oris
compresses and closes lips
Sternocleidomastoid
flexes head, rotates head to opposite side