Ohlsen muscle functions

Front

What muscle allows you to cross your legs?

Back

Sartorius

Front

Which muscle is primarily responsible for bird flight?

Back

Pectoralis major

Front

What muscle flexes the wrist?

Back

Flexor carpi radialis

Front

What is the synergist that helps the biceps brachii flex the forearm?

Back

Brachialis

Front

Which muscle allows you to hyperextend your neck to look up?

Back

Trapezius

Front

What is the primary function of the sartorius muscle?

Back

To flex, abduct, and laterally rotate the hip, allowing for leg crossing.

Front

What role does the pectoralis major play in bird anatomy?

Back

It is crucial for the downstroke of the wing during flight.

Front

What is the function of the flexor carpi radialis?

Back

It flexes and abducts the wrist.

Front

How does the brachialis assist the biceps brachii?

Back

It acts as a primary flexor of the elbow joint.

Front

What is the trapezius muscle's role in neck movement?

Back

It helps in extending the neck and elevating the shoulders.