Summary Muscle Table Flashcards by Danny Hilditch | Brainscape

Q

Trapezius

A

Rotates the shoulder blade backwards

Rowing

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Lattisimus dorsi

A

Rotates upper arm at the shoulders

Swimming butterfly

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Q

Pectoral muscle

A

Adduction of arm

Swimming in front crawl

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Q

Abdominal muscles

A

Flection and rotation of trunk

Rowing

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Q

Biceps

A

Flexion of arm at the elbow

Bending the arm to throw a cricket ball

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Triceps

A

Extension of arm at the elbow

Straightening the arm to throw a cricket ball

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Q

Gluteus maximus

A

Extension of the upper leg

Running and for maintaining good posture

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Quadriceps

A

Extension of leg at the knee

Kicking a football

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Hamstrings

A

Flexion of the leg at the knee

Kicking a football

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Gastrocnemius

A

Plantar flex toon of the foot

Running (pushing onto the toes)

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Deltoid

A

Abducts the upper arm from the body

Serve in tennis

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