Seven Flashcards
(15 cards)
Extends the arm when the posterior portion contracts, abducts the arm when the lateral portion contracts, and flexes the arm when the anterior portion contracts.
Deltoid
Flexes and abducts the thigh at the hip joint.
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Abducts, flexes, or extends the arm at the shoulder joint.
Deltoid
Muscle on the thumb side that flexes the hand.
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Group the flexes the lower leg and extends the thigh.
Hamstrings
Arm muscle that flexes arm and forearm.
Biceps Brachii
Works with the soleus to plantar flex the foot.
Gastrocnemium
Group that extends the leg at the knee joint.
Quadriceps
Well developed swimming muscle used to extend, adduct or rotate the arm.
Latissimus Dorsi
Extends the Phalanges.
Extensor Digitorium
Boxers use this muscle to move the scapula laterally and forward.
Serratus Anterior
Main muscle that closes the jaw.
Masseter
The only quadriceps muscle that flexes the thigh and extends the leg.
Rectus Femoris
Puckers the Lips
Orbiculares Oris
Posterior arm muscle that extends the arm at the shoulder.
Triceps Brachii