Muscle Identification flashcard

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What is the brachioradialis?

Back

The brachioradialis is a muscle of the forearm that flexes the elbow. It is located on the radial side of the forearm.

Front

What is the pectoralis major?

Back

The pectoralis major is a large muscle in the chest that is responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint, including flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.

Front

What is the latissimus dorsi?

Back

The latissimus dorsi is a large, flat muscle on the back that helps in the extension, adduction, and internal rotation of the shoulder.

Front

What is the fibularis longus?

Back

The fibularis longus is a muscle located on the lateral side of the leg that helps in the eversion and plantarflexion of the foot.

Front

What is the sartorius?

Back

The sartorius is the longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, and it helps in flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the thigh.

Front

What is the function of the trapezius muscle?

Back

The trapezius muscle is responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade (scapula) and extending the neck.

Front

What is the role of the deltoids?

Back

The deltoids are shoulder muscles that are responsible for the abduction, flexion, and extension of the arm.

Front

What is the sternocleidomastoid?

Back

The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle in the neck that helps in the rotation and flexion of the head.

Front

What is the gastrocnemius?

Back

The gastrocnemius is a major calf muscle that is involved in the plantarflexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

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What is the function of the rectus femoris?

Back

The rectus femoris is one of the quadriceps muscles that extends the knee and flexes the hip.