Muscles and how they attach Flashcards
(18 cards)
Where does the bicep attach to?
Shoulder
What is the insertion of the bicep?
Radius/Ulna
What is the action of the bicep?
Hand to shoulder
Where do the triceps attach to?
shoulder
What is the insertion of the triceps?
Radius/ulna
What is the action of the triceps?
Straighten elbow
Where does the pectoralis attach to?
Sternum
What is the insertion of the pectoralis?
Humerus
What is the action of the pectoralis?
hands together
Where does the scapularis attach to?
Backbone
What is the insertion of the scapularis?
Humerus
What is the action of the scapularis?
Hands apart
Where does the latissimus attach to?
Ribs
What is the insertion of the latissimus?
Humerus
What is the action of the latissimus?
hands to side
Where does the deltoid attach to?
Backbone
What is the insertion of the deltoid
Humerus
What is the action of the deltoid?
Hands up
