Muscles of the Body

Front

What is the sternocleidomastoid muscle responsible for?

Back

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is responsible for rotating and flexing the head and neck.

Front

What is the function of the vastus medialis muscle?

Back

The vastus medialis muscle helps extend the knee and stabilizes the patella.

Front

What are the quadriceps muscles?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the rectus abdominis muscle?

Back

The rectus abdominis muscle helps flex the spine and is key in maintaining posture.

Front

What muscles make up the 'six pack'?

Back

The 'six pack' is made up of the rectus abdominis muscles.

Front

What is the primary function of the pectoralis major muscle?

Back

The pectoralis major muscle is responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint, including flexion, adduction, and rotation.

Front

What is the function of the trapezius muscle?

Back

The trapezius muscle helps move, rotate, and stabilize the shoulder blade and supports the arm.

Front

What are hamstrings?

Back

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

Front

What is 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.

Front

What is the role of external obliques?

Back

The external obliques help rotate the trunk and assist in lateral flexion.