General Muscles - Human Anatomy

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What is the soleus muscle?

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The soleus is a powerful muscle located in the calf, beneath the gastrocnemius, and is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

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What is the function of the occipitalis muscle?

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The occipitalis muscle is responsible for moving the scalp backward and is part of the epicranius.

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What is the tensor fasciae latae?

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The tensor fasciae latae is a muscle located on the outer thigh that helps with hip flexion and abduction.

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What is the role of the infraspinatus muscle?

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The infraspinatus is one of the rotator cuff muscles and is responsible for external rotation of the shoulder.

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What is the biceps femoris?

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The biceps femoris is a muscle of the hamstring group located at the back of the thigh, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.

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What is the gastrocnemius muscle?

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The gastrocnemius is a major calf muscle that aids in plantar flexion and is involved in walking, running, and jumping.

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What is the function of the gracilis muscle?

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The gracilis is a long, thin muscle located in the inner thigh that assists in hip adduction and knee flexion.

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What is the vastus lateralis?

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The vastus lateralis is one of the quadriceps muscles located on the outer thigh, responsible for extending the knee.

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What is the vastus medialis?

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The vastus medialis is a quadriceps muscle located on the inner thigh, crucial for stabilizing the patella and extending the knee.

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What is the sartorius muscle?

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