Muscle Practical Practice JPS

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What is the Brachialis muscle?

Back

The Brachialis is a muscle located in the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint. It lies underneath the biceps brachii and is primarily responsible for elbow flexion.

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What is the function of the Masseter muscle?

Back

The Masseter is a facial muscle that plays a crucial role in chewing. It is one of the strongest muscles in the human body and is responsible for elevating the mandible (lower jaw) to close the mouth.

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What is the Orbicularis Oculi muscle?

Back

The Orbicularis Oculi is a circular muscle around the eye that allows for the closing of the eyelids. It is involved in blinking, squinting, and expressing emotions.

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What is the Rhomboideus Major muscle?

Back

The Rhomboideus Major is a muscle located in the upper back that connects the spine to the scapula. It is responsible for retracting the scapula, pulling it towards the spine.

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What is the Buccinator muscle?

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The Buccinator is a thin, flat muscle located in the cheek area. It helps in chewing by keeping food between the teeth and is also involved in blowing and sucking actions.

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What is the Deltoid muscle?

Back

The Deltoid is a large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint. It is responsible for arm abduction, flexion, and extension.

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What is the Triceps Brachii muscle?

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The Triceps Brachii is a muscle located at the back of the upper arm. It is responsible for extending the elbow joint.

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What is the function of the Platysma muscle?

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The Platysma is a superficial muscle that covers the neck and lower face. It helps in depressing the mandible and tensing the skin of the neck.

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What is the role of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?

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The Latissimus Dorsi is a large muscle in the back that helps in the adduction, extension, and internal rotation of the shoulder joint.

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What is the Satorius muscle?

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The Satorius is the longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee. It is involved in flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the thigh.