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Human Muscles
Proper names of the major muscles/muscle groups in the human body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| trapezius | upper back/shoulders muscle (trapezium shape) |
| deltoid | shoulder cap muscle |
| pectorals | chest muscle |
| bicep | front of upper arm muscle |
| tricep | back of upper arm muscle |
| latissimus dorsi | muscle under shoulder blade ("wings") |
| oblique | side abdominal muscle |
| rectus abdominus | "six pack" abdominal muscle |
| gluteals | bum muscles |
| quadriceps | front of thigh muscles |
| hamstrings | back of thigh muscles |
| adductors | inner thigh muscles |
| gastrocnemius | upper calf muscle (chunky bit) |
| soleus | lower calf muscle (under chunky bit) |
| erector spinae | muscles that run up each side of the spine |