Muscular System (Location) Flashcards
Gastrocnemius
Superficial Posterior (Calf)
Soleus
Deep Posterior (Calf)
Rectus Femoris
Superficial Anterior (Quad)
Vastus Lateralis
Lateral (Quad)
Vastus Medialis
Medial (Quad)
Vastus Intermedius
Deep Anterior (Quad)
Bicep Femoris
Lateral (Hamstring)
Semitendinosus
Medial (Hamstring)
Semimembranosus
Deep Medial (Hamstring)
Gluteus Maximus
Superficial (Gluteals)
Gluteus Minimus
Deep (Gluteals)
Iliopsoas
Lower back, Main connector between trunk/lower limb
Quadratus Lumborum
Lower back, connects rib cage/hip
Latissimus Dorsi
Main back muscle
Rhomboids
Upper back, between scapulae
Trapezius
Upper back, triangular downwards
Deltoids
Shoulder, cap off the joint
Pectoralis Major
Anterior, top of trunk
Biceps Brachii
Upper arm, anterior
Triceps Brachii
Upper arm, posterior
Iliotibial Band
Lateral band of tissue, composed of connective tissue
Adductors
Medial thigh, adduct/abduct lower limb
Piriformis
Deep, connects pelvis/femur
Erector Spinae
Deep Posterior trunk, stretch from C1/pelvis
Abdominals
Superficial Anterior trunk, 6-pack muscle stretch from pectorals/pelvis
Pectoralis Minor
Deep Posterior trunk, under Pectoralis Major
Rotator Cuff Group
Connect scapula/upper limb
Sternocleidomastoid
Superficial, Posterior cranium/Anterior sternum
Levator Scapulae
Deep, Medial Cranium/Posterior trunk
Wrist Extensor
Upper limb, Supine
Wrist Flexor
Upper limb, Prone