Muscle Labeling Flashcardizz

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What is the Rotator Cuff?

Back

The Rotator Cuff is a group of four muscles and their associated tendons that stabilize the shoulder and allow for a wide range of motion.

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What is the function of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The Gastrocnemius muscle is a major calf muscle that helps in plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

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What is the Brachialis muscle?

Back

The Brachialis is a muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint, located underneath the biceps.

Front

What is the Serratus Anterior muscle?

Back

The Serratus Anterior is a muscle that helps in the protraction and rotation of the scapula, crucial for shoulder movement.

Front

What are the Quadriceps?

Back

The Quadriceps are a group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee.

Front

What is the Pectoralis Major muscle?

Back

The Pectoralis Major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle situated at the chest, involved in the movement of the shoulder joint.

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What is the Deltoid muscle?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the Soleus muscle?

Back

The Soleus muscle is located beneath the Gastrocnemius and is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

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What are the Hamstrings?

Back

The Hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh, responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.

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What is the Tibialis Anterior muscle?

Back

The Tibialis Anterior is located in the front of the lower leg and is responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot.