Muscular System Review

The prime mover for forearm extension.

• Tibialis anterior
• Triceps brachii
• Biceps brachii
• Epicranius

The brachioradialis is the synergist to this muscle in flexion.

• Tibialis anterior
• Triceps brachii
• Biceps brachii
• Epicranius

The antagonists of the quadriceps, located in the posterior thigh.

• Quadriceps femoris
• Adductors
• Latissimus dorsi
• Hamstrings

The prime mover for inhalation.

• Rectus abdominus
• Diaphragm
• External obliques
• Latissimus dorsi

The main muscle of the scalp that allows you to raise your eyebrows and wrinkle your forehead.

• Orbicularis oculi
• Epicranius
• Temporalis
• Mentalis

The large triangular muscle of the lower back.

• Trapezius
• Latissimus dorsi
• Erector spinae
• Platysma

The main muscles of the inner thighs.

• Adductors
• Sartorius
• Gastrocnemius
• Quadriceps femoris

This group of four muscles is considered the most powerful in the human body.

• Triceps brachii
• Biceps brachii
• Quadriceps femoris
• Biceps femoris

The prime mover in dorsiflexion.

• Soleus
• Gastrocnemius
• Plantaris
• Tibialis anterior

The antagonist in forearm flexion.

• Triceps brachii
• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis
• Biceps brachii