Muscles of the human body

Front

Hamstrings

Back

Bends the leg at the knee.

Front

Rectus abdominis

Back

Bends you forward.

Front

Which muscle fascicles have a feathered pattern?

Back

Pennate.

Front

Identify the highlighted muscle: Deltoids

Back

Deltoids are responsible for shoulder abduction.

Front

Another name for the prime mover is

Back

Agonist.

Front

What is the function of the biceps?

Back

Flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm.

Front

What is the role of antagonistic muscles?

Back

They oppose the action of the prime mover.

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for extending the leg at the knee?

Back

Quadriceps.

Front

What is the primary function of the pectoralis major?

Back

Adducts and medially rotates the arm.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.