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Muscles

Axial and appendicular muscles

TermDefinition
Which muscle is the primary muscle responsible for flexing the vertebral column and compressing abdominal contents? Rectus abdominis
The sternocleidomastoid muscle has two heads. What is its primary action? Flexion of the neck and rotation of the head to the opposite side
Name the deep muscle that forms the innermost layer of the abdominal wall Transversus abdominis
Which muscle elevates the ribs during forced inspiration? External intercostals
Which posterior neck muscle extends and rotates the head? Splenius capitis
The deltoid muscle has three parts. What is the main function of the anterior fibers? Flexion and medial rotation of the arm
Which muscle abducts the arm at the shoulder joint and is a common site for intramuscular injections? Deltoid
The biceps brachii has two heads. What are its primary actions? Flexion of the elbow and supination of the forearm
Which posterior forearm muscle extends the wrist and fingers? Extensor digitorum
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body. What is its main action at the hip? Extension and lateral rotation of the thigh
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