Muscular System Flashcards
Biceps Brachii
The muscle located on the anterior of the upper arm
Thermogenesis
A byproduct of muscle contraction
Triceps Brachii
The muscle located posterior portion of the upper arm
Trapezius
Muscle located on the posterior aspect of thee neck
Deltoid
The muscle that covers the shoulder
Diaphragm
Internal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Pectoralis Major
Chest muscles
Latissimus dorsi
Superficial muscle of the thoracic and lumbar regions of the back
Rectus abdominus
The muscles that run vertically along the abdomen
Gastrocnemius
The posterior muscle of the lower leg
Hamstring muscle group
The muscles located in the posterior section of the upper thigh
Quadricep muscle group
The four muscles that are located on the anterior portion of the thigh
Gluteus Maximus
Your butt muscle
Cardiac Muscle
The muscle found in the heart
Smooth muscle
The muscle located in the walls of hollow internal surfaces