Muscles Flashcards

1
Q

Abdominals

A

4 layers of muscles: 1. Transverse Abdominus, 2. Internal/external Obliques, 3. Rectus Abdominus

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2
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Hip Flexors - Iliopsoas

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Front, attaches to lower spine at 5 locations.

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3
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Spinal Erectors

A

Several groups running vertically along spine

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4
Q

Latissimus Dorsi

A

Back wings, mid - lower back

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5
Q

Rhomboids

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Between shoulder blades, squeezes shoulder blades together, upper back

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6
Q

Trapezius

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Large diamond-shaped muscle on back center, upper-mid back

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7
Q

SCM (sternocleidomastoids)

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Side neck muscles

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8
Q

Levator Scapule

A

Back side of neck

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9
Q

Pectoralis major/minor

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Chest muscles

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10
Q

Deltoid

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3 muscles: anterior, posterior, medial. Upper Shoulders

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11
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Rotator Cuff

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4 small muscles that stabilize during rotation of shoulder joint. Deep inside shoulders

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12
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Tricep

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Back of upper arm

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13
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Bicep

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Front of upper arm

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14
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Quadriceps

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4 parts, upper front leg

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15
Q

Gluteus Maximus, Medius, Minimus

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Medius/Minimus: Side butt muscles. Gluteus Maximus: rear-end muscle

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16
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Hamstrings

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3 parts. Upper back leg

17
Q

Abductor group

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Outside thigh (TFL: tensor fasciae latae) works with the Glutes

18
Q

Adductor Group

A

Inside thigh

19
Q

Hip external rotators

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5 parts. Piriformis: lower back to hip flexor

20
Q

Hip internal rotators

A

Gluteus medius and minimus

21
Q

Calf

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Lower back leg. Two muscles: 1. Gastrocnemius, 2. Soleus

22
Q

Shin bone muscle

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Tibialis anterior - front lower leg