Ohlsen muscle nicknames

Front

What is the 'winking' muscle?

Back

Orbicularis oculi

Front

What are the 'six pack' muscles?

Back

Rectus abdominis

Front

What is the 'kissing' muscle?

Back

Orbicularis oris

Front

What is the 'praying' muscle?

Back

Sternocleidomastoid

Front

Which muscle is strained to cause 'shin splints'?

Back

Tibialis anterior

Front

What is the function of the orbicularis oculi muscle?

Back

It closes the eyelids and helps in winking.

Front

What is the primary function of the rectus abdominis muscle?

Back

It flexes the vertebral column and compresses the abdominal contents.

Front

What action does the orbicularis oris muscle perform?

Back

It closes and protrudes the lips, enabling actions like kissing.

Front

What is the role of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Back

It allows for rotation and flexion of the head.

Front

What is the tibialis anterior muscle responsible for?

Back

It dorsiflexes and inverts the foot.