Muscle Identification

Front

What is the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Back

A muscle located in the neck that helps in the rotation and flexion of the head.

Front

What is the function of the orbicularis oculi muscle?

Back

A muscle that encircles the eye, responsible for closing the eyelids.

Front

What is the trapezius muscle?

Back

A large muscle in the upper back that helps in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.

Front

What is the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

A major calf muscle that is involved in walking, running, and jumping.

Front

What is the rectus abdominis muscle?

Back

A muscle in the front of the abdomen that helps in flexing the spine and stabilizing the pelvis.

Front

What is the sartorius muscle?

Back

The longest muscle in the human body, it helps in flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the hip.

Front

What is the masseter muscle?

Back

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of food.

Front

What is the deltoid muscle?

Back

A muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, responsible for arm abduction.

Front

What is the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Back

A large muscle in the back that helps in the movement of the shoulder and arm.

Front

What is the external oblique muscle?

Back

A muscle located on the side of the abdomen that helps in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.