Spieren Flashcards
What is the Latin term for the grote borstspier?
Pectoralis major
The pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle situated at the chest of the human body.
What is the Dutch name for Deltoid?
Schouderspier
The deltoid muscle is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.
What is the Latin term for the brede rugspier?
Latissimus dorsi
This muscle is crucial for various movements of the shoulders and arms.
What is the Dutch name for Biceps femoris?
Buitenste Hamstring
The biceps femoris is one of the hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh.
Fill in the blank: The Latin term for grote bilspier is _______.
Gluteus maximus
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body and plays a key role in movement and stability.
What is the Dutch name for Triceps brachii?
Armstrekker
The triceps brachii is located at the back of the upper arm and is responsible for extending the elbow.
What exercise is associated with the movement ‘Bankdrukken/opdrukken’?
Bench press/push-ups
These exercises primarily target the pectoral muscles, shoulders, and triceps.
What is the Latin term for rechte buikspieren?
Rectus abdominis
This muscle is commonly known as the ‘abs’ and is important for core stability.
Fill in the blank: The Latin name for the buitenste kuitspier is _______.
Gastrocnemius lateral
The gastrocnemius muscle is part of the calf muscles and is essential for walking and running.
What is the Dutch name for Tibialis anterior?
Voorste scheenbeenspier
This muscle is located in the front of the lower leg and is important for dorsiflexion of the foot.
What exercise is referred to as ‘Lunges/traplopen’?
Lunges/stair walking
Lunges are effective for strengthening the legs and glutes.
What is the Latin term for the binnenste bovenbeenspier?
Vastus medialis
This muscle is part of the quadriceps group and is important for knee stability.
What is the Dutch name for Biceps brachii?
Biceps/Armbuiger
The biceps brachii is responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.
Fill in the blank: The Latin term for schuine buikspieren is _______.
Transversus abdominis
This muscle plays a crucial role in core stability and maintaining internal abdominal pressure.
What is the Dutch name for Gastrocnemius medial?
Binnenste kuitspier
This muscle works alongside the lateral gastrocnemius to facilitate movement in the calf.
