Human Muscles Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Pectoralis major | Draws arm forward and toward the body |
Serratus anterior | Helps raise arm, contributes to pushes, draws shoulder blade forward |
Biceps brachii | Bends forearm at elbow |
Rectus abdominus | Compresses abdomen, bends backbone, compresses chest cavity |
External oblique | Lateral rotation of trunk, compresses abdomen |
Adductor longus | Flexes thigh, rotates thigh laterally, draws thigh toward body |
Sartorius | Bends thigh at hip, bends lower leg at knee, rotates thigh outward |
Quadriceps group | Flexes thigh at hips, extends leg at knee |
Tibialis anterior | Flexes foot toward knee |
Deltoid | Raises arm |
Trapezius | Lifts shoulder blade, braces shoulder, draws head back |
Triceps brachi | Straightens forearm at elbow |
Latissimus dorsi | Rotates and draws arm backward and toward body |
Gluteus maximus | Extends thigh, Rotates thigh laterally |
Hamstring group | Draws thigh backward, bends knee |
Gastrocnemius | Bends lower leg at knee, bends foot away from knee |
Achilles tendon | Connects gastrocnemius muscle to heel |
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