The Muscular Skeletal System Flashcards
What are the function of the gluteals?
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips pull the leg backwards
Where are the gluteals?
In the middle of the body at the back forming the bottom
Where are the gluteals?
In the middle of the body at the back forming the bottom
What are the functions of the hamstrings?
Flext the legs at the knee
Where are the hamstrings
At the top of each leg at the back
What are the functions for the gastroemiu
Point the toes (plantar flexion) at the anke
Where are the gastrinemiu
At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscle
What is the function of the latissimus dorsi
Pull your arms down at the shoulders and behind your back
Where are the latissimus dorsi
At the back of the body either side of your chest
What are the functions of the triceps
Extend the arm at the elbow
Where ar the triceps
At the top of each arm at the back
What are the functions of thr deltoids
Raise the arms in all directions at thr shoulders
Where are the deltoids
In the upper pary of the body covering the shoulders
What are the functions of the biceps
Flex the arm at the elbow
Where are the biceps
At the top of each arm at the front
What are the functions of the quadreceps
Extend the leg at the knee
Where are the quadriceps
At the top of each leg at the front
What are the functions of the pectorallis major
Adduct the arm at the shoulder
Where ar the pectorallis major
In the upper part of the chest at the front
What are the functions of the external obliques
Pull the chest downwards
Where are the external obliques
To the side of the abdomen
What are the functions of the tibuallis anterior
Pull the toes up towards the shin
Where is the tibuallis anterior
Runs down the shin
What are the functions of the hip flexors
Flext the hip to help the leg and knee up towards the body
Where ar the hip flexors
Sit deep in the front of the hip and connect to the leg
