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Anatomy- Muscles
Anatomy & Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sternocleidonmastoid (neck) | Flexes head |
| Trapezius (back) | Extends upper arm |
| Latissimus Dorsi (back) | Extends upper arm |
| External oblique (abdominal wall) | Compresses abdomen |
| Deltoid (shoulder) | Abducts upper arm |
| Pectoralis major (shoulder) | Abducts upper arm |
| Serratus anterior (shoulder) | Abducts upper arm |
| Biceps brachii (upper arm) | Flexes forearm |
| Triceps brachii (upper arm) | Extends forearm |
| Brachialis (upper arm) | Flexes forearm |
| Brachiiradialis (forearm) | Flexes forearm |
| Pronator teres (forearm) | Pronates, flexes forearm |
| Gluteus Maximus (buttocks) | Extends thigh |
| Gluteus minimus | Abducts thigh |
| Gluteus medius | Addicted thigh |
| Rectus femoris | Flexes thigh |
| Bastia lateralis | Extends leg |
| Vastus medialis | Extends leg |
| Vastus intermedius | Extends leg |
| Sternocleidonmastoid | Flexes head |