Soc 14 Muscles Flashcards
Deltoid
.In the upper part of the body covering the shoulders.
.Raises the arms in all directions at the shoulders
Pectoralis major
.In the upper part of the chest at the front
.adduct the arm at the shoulders
glutus
In the middle of the body at the back, forming the bottom
Latissimus dorsi
at the back of the body either side of the chest
pulls your arms down at the shoulders and back
Triceps
at the top of the arm at the back
extend the at the elbow
What is an Antagonistic pair
Muscles that work together to create a movement
Biceps
At the top of each arm at the front
Flex the arm at the elbow
Gastrocnemius
At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles.
Latissimus Dorsi
At the back of the body, either side of
the chest.
Triceps
At the top of each arm at the back.
Deltoid
In the upper part of the body, covering the shoulders.
Biceps
At the top of each arm at the front.
Quadriceps
At the top of each leg at the front
Pectoralis major
In the upper part of the chest at the front.
External obliques
To the side of the abdomen.
