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The Muscular System
Functions
| Muscle | Function |
|---|---|
| Pectoralis Major | - Shoulder Flexion - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction |
| Biceps Brachii | - Elbow Flexion |
| Rectus Abdominis | - Trunk Flexion |
| External Obliques | - Trunk Rotation |
| Tensor Fasciae Latae | - Hip Flexion - Hip Abduction |
| Adductors | - Hip Adduction |
| Deltoid | - Shoulder Flexion - Shoulder Extension - Shoulder Abduction |
| Erector Spinae | - Trunk Extension |
| Soleus | - Plantar Flexion |
| Trapezius | - Neck Extension - Lateral Flexion of the Neck |
| Triceps Brachii | - Shoulder Extension - Elbow Extension |
| Latissimus Dorsi | - Trunk Rotation - Shoulder Adduction |
| Gluteus Maximus | - Hip Extension - Lateral Rotation |
| Hamstrings | - Hip Extension - Knee Flexion |
| Gastrocnemius | - Knee Flexion - Plantar Flexion |
| Quadricep | - Hip Flexion - Knee Extension |
| Tibialis Anterior | - Dorsiflexion |
| Rhomboids | LOCATION: Posterior upper trunk, between scapulas and spine |