Unit 3, Lecture 1

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the lower vertebrae and inner pelvis & proximal femur. When it contracts, it flexes thigh at hip & flexes vertebral column.

Back

Iliopsoas

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the clavicle, sternum, upper ribs & humerus. When it contracts, it adducts, flexes & rotates the arm medially.

Back

Pectoralis major

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the zygomatic arch & mandible. When it contracts, it elevates the mandible.

Back

Masseter

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the anterior side of pelvis & lower sternum/ribs. When it contracts, it flexes the vertebral column.

Back

Rectus abdominis

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the lower vertebrae & humerus. When it contracts, it adducts, extends & rotates the arm medially.

Back

Latissimus dorsi

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the vertebrae & occipital bone. When it contracts, it extends the vertebral column.

Back

Sacrospinalis

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the lateral surface of pelvis & proximal femur. When it contracts, it abducts thigh & rotates thigh medially.

Back

Gluteus minimus

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the sacrum/coccyx/posterior pelvis & femur. When it contracts, it extends thigh at hip.

Back

Gluteus maximus

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the scapula & radius. When it contracts, it flexes the forearm at the elbow.

Back

Biceps brachii

Front

The ___ can be found attached to the scapula, clavicle & humerus. When it contracts, it abducts, extends & flexes arm.

Back

Deltoid