Major Muscle Groups
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- Q1large superficial muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the spine of the scapula (Base of the neck)?TricepsTrapeziusDeltoidsBiceps30s
- Q2the rotation, retraction, elevation, and depression movements of scapula, and support of the arm?Actions of the TrapeziusActions of the DeltoidsActions of the BicepsActions of the Triceps30s
- Q3A fan-shaped muscle on the chest, making up the bulk of the male chest and found under the breast in a femaleLatissimus DorsiPectoralis MinorTrapeziusPectoralis Major30s
- Q4Flexes, extends, adducts, and rotates the arm at the shoulderActions of the Pectoralis MajorActions of the Pectoralis MinorActions of the External ObliqueActions of the Rectus Abdominis30s
- Q5large, thick muscle of the upper arm consisting of two heads. s at the elbow where it flexes the forearm. muscle found deep in, or underneath, the pectoralis majorBiceps BrachiiPectoralis MajorTriceps BrachiiDeltoid Muscle30s
- Q6helps control the motion of two different joints, the shoulder and the elbowActions of the Triceps BrachiiActions of the HamstringsActions of the Pectoralis majorActions of the Biceps Brachii30s
- Q7Commonly known as "lats", are large, flat muscles posterior to the arm and partly covered by the trapezius. This is the broadest muscle in the backExternal ObliqueGastrocnemiusHamstringsLatissimus Dorsi30s
- Q8Medially rotates, adducts, and extends the arm at the shoulderActions of the Latissimus Dorsi30s
- Q9A broad and thin muscle found on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen (borders abs)Triceps BrachiiRectus AbdominisExternal ObliqueDeltoid Muscle30s
- Q10Flexes vertebral column by drawing thorax inward, rotates and laterally flexes vertebral column (torso), and compresses the abdomenAbduction, Flexion, and extension of the shoulderFlexes the vertebral column (and torso), compresses the abdomen, and assists in breathingActions of the External ObliqueFlexes knee joint, rotates the knee joint laterally, and extends the thigh30s
- Q11Commonly called the "abs", is a paired muscle that runs vertically on the anterior wall of the human abdomenRectus AbdominisA broad and thin muscle found on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen (borders abs)A fan-shaped muscle on the chest, making up the bulk of the male chest and found under the breast in a femaleA large muscle group that occupies the front and sides of the thigh30s
- Q12Flexes the vertebral column (and torso), compresses the abdomen, and assists in breathingFlexes vertebral column by drawing thorax inward, rotates and laterally flexes vertebral column (torso), and compresses the abdomenActions of the Rectus AbdominisAbduction, Flexion, and extension of the shoulderFlexes, extends, adducts, and rotates the arm at the shoulder30s
- Q13Forms the rounded shape of the shoulderCommonly called the "triceps", is the largest muscle on the back of the armlarge superficial muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the spine of the scapula (Base of the neck)Deltoid MuscleA narrow and thick muscle that makes up a large portion of the shape and appearance of the buttocks30s
- Q14Abduction, flexion, and extension of the shoulderFlex the elbow, supinate (rotate) the forearmMedially rotates, adducts, and extends the arm at the shoulderActions of the Deltoid MuscleRotation, retraction, elevation, and depression movements of scapula, and support of the arm30s
- Q15Commonly called the "triceps", is the largest muscle on the back of the armTriceps Brachiilarge superficial muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the spine of the scapula (Base of the neck)A large muscle group that occupies the front and sides of the thighlarge, thick muscle of the upper arm consisting of two heads. s at the elbow where it flexes the forearm30s