Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards
2
Q
Hamstrings
A
Flex the legs at the knee
3
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Point the toes at ankle ( plantar - flexion )
4
Q
Latissimus Dorsi
A
Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back
5
Q
Triceps
A
Extend the arm at the elbow
6
Q
Deltoids
A
Raise arm in all directions at shoulder
7
Q
Biceps
A
Flex the arm at elbow
8
Q
Quadriceps
A
Extend the leg at the knee
9
Q
Pectorals major
A
Adduct the arm at the shoulder
10
Q
External obliques
A
Pull chest downwards. Flex and rotate the spinal column
11
Q
Tibialis anterior
A
Pull the toes up towards shin
12
Q
Hip flexors
A
Flex the hip, help leg and knee up towards the body