Soc14: The Muscular System Flashcards
Deltoid function
Move the arm in all directions at the shoulder.
Pectoral major function
Addict the arm at the shoulder
Latissimus dorsi function
Addict and extend the arm at the shoulder
Bicep function
Flex the arm at the elbow
Triceps function
Extend the arm at the elbow
External obliques function
Pull chest downwards , Flex and rotate the spinal column, one side contraction creates a side bend.
Gluteals function
Adduct and extend leg at the hips pull the leg backwards
Hip flexor function
Flex the hip help move the leg and knee up towards the body
Quadriceps function
Extend the leg at the knee
Hamstring function
Flex the leg at the knee
Gastrocnemius function
Point the toes , help flex the knee
Tibialis anterior function
Pull the toes up towards the shin