The Muscular System Flashcards
Name the 12 voluntary muscles?
Deltoid, pectoral major, latissimus dorsi, bicep, tricep, external obliques, gluteals, hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstring, gastrocnemius, tubules anterior.
What is the function of the gluteals?
Adduct and extend the leg at the hips, pull the leg backwards.
Where is the location of the gluteals?
In the middle of the body at the back forming the body.
What is the function of the hamstrings?
Flex the legs at the knees.
Where is the location of the hamstring?
At the top of each leg at the back.
What is the function of the gastrocnemius?
Point the toes (plantar flexion) at the ankle
What’s the location of of the gastrocnemius?
At the bottom of each leg at the back. Also known as the calf muscles.
Whats the function of the latissimus dorsi?
Pull your arm down at the shoulders and behind your back (adduct and extend)
Whats the function of the tricept?
Extend the arm at the elbow.
Where is the tricep located?
At the top of each arm at the back.
Whats the location of the latissimus dorsi?
At the back of the body either side if the chest.
Function of the deltoids?
Raise the arms in all directions at the shoulder.
Function of the bicep?
Flex the arms at the elbows.
Function of the quadricep?
Extend the leg at the knee.
Location of the deltoid?
Upper part of the body covering the shoulders.
