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Human Muscles
Proper names of the major muscles/muscle groups in the human body
Term | Definition |
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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 |