Muscle Anatomy Flashcard

Front

What is the function of the Trapezius muscle?

Back

The Trapezius muscle is responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade (scapula) and extending the neck.

Front

What is the primary function of the Sartorius muscle?

Back

The Sartorius muscle helps flex, abduct, and laterally rotate the hip joint, and it also assists in flexing the knee.

Front

What are the main muscles that make up the Quadriceps group?

Back

The Quadriceps group consists of four muscles: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius.

Front

What is the role of the Achilles tendon?

Back

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus) and is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.

Front

What are the primary functions of the Hamstring muscles?

Back

The Hamstring muscles are responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.

Front

What is the location and function of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The Gastrocnemius muscle is located in the back of the lower leg and is responsible for plantar flexing the foot and flexing the knee.

Front

What is the difference between the Anterior and Posterior Deltoid muscles?

Back

The Anterior Deltoid is located at the front of the shoulder and is involved in shoulder flexion, while the Posterior Deltoid is at the back and is involved in shoulder extension and external rotation.

Front

What is the primary action of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?

Back

The Latissimus Dorsi muscle is responsible for shoulder adduction, extension, and internal rotation.

Front

What is the significance of the Rotator Cuff muscles?

Back

The Rotator Cuff muscles stabilize the shoulder joint and allow for a wide range of shoulder movements.

Front

What is the role of the Pectoralis Major muscle?

Back

The Pectoralis Major muscle is responsible for shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.