SOC 14 - Muscular System And Functions Flashcards
Latissimus dorsi
Located at the back of the body, either side of the chest
Triceps
At the back of each upper arm
Gluteals
In the middle of the body, forms the bottom
Hamstrings
Located at the back of each upper leg
Gastrocenemius
At the back of each lower leg
Deltoids
Located in the upper body, covering the shoulder
Biceps
Located on the front of each upper arm
Pectoralis major
In the upper part of the chest
External obliques
To the side of the abdomen
Hip flexors
Deep in the front of the hip, connects to the leg
Quadraceps
Front group of muscles in the upper leg
Deltoids function
Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders.
Biceps
Flex the arm at the elbows
Triceps
Adduct the arm at the shoulder.
External obliques
Pull the chest downwards. Flex and rotate the
spinal column.