Identifying muscles

Front

What is the Sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Back

A muscle located in the neck that helps in the rotation and flexion of the head.

Front

What is the function of the Deltoids muscle?

Back

The Deltoids muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.

Front

Identify the Rectus femoris muscle.

Back

A muscle in the thigh that is part of the quadriceps group, responsible for knee extension and hip flexion.

Front

What is the role of the Biceps branchii long head?

Back

It assists in elbow flexion and shoulder stabilization.

Front

Describe the Gastrocnemius muscle.

Back

A major calf muscle that is involved in plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

Front

What is the function of the Triceps branchii?

Back

The Triceps branchii is responsible for elbow extension.

Front

Identify the Flexor carpi radialis muscle.

Back

A muscle of the forearm that flexes and abducts the wrist.

Front

What is the role of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Back

It is responsible for the extension, adduction, and internal rotation of the shoulder.

Front

Describe the gluteus maximus muscle.

Back

The largest muscle in the human body, it is responsible for the movement of the hip and thigh.

Front

What is the function of the Biceps femoris muscle?

Back

It is part of the hamstring group and is involved in knee flexion and hip extension.