Untitled Deck Flashcards
This fan-shaped muscle forms the largest and most superficial of the chest wall muscles.
Pectoralis Major
This muscle is the largest of the back muscles and is a powerful adductor.
Latissimus Dorsi
This muscle is the main extensor of the hip and the largest of the hip muscles.
Gluteus Maximus
This powerful muscle allows for rotation of the head to the opposite side.
Sternocleidomastoid
This muscle is innervated by the lower subscapular nerve. It is also a medial rotator and adductor of the humerus.
Teres Major
What is this muscle?
Subscapularis
This muscle of the forearm allows for flexion and abduction of the wrist.
Flexor Carpi Radialis
This facial muscle allows for closure of the eyelids.
Orbicularis Oculi
This muscle allows for closure of the jaw and is important for chewing.
Masseter
What is this muscle?
External Oblique