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Muscle Fcns
Fcns
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sternocleidomastoid | Turns and flexes head |
| Trapezius | Extends head, moves shoulder |
| Deltoid | Abducts arm, injection site |
| Biceps brachii | Flexes lower arm |
| Triceps brachii | Extends lower arm |
| Pectoralis major | Adducts & flexes upper arm |
| Intercostals | Moves ribs for breathing |
| Rectus abdominus | Compresses abdomen |
| Latissiumus dorsi | Extends & adducts upper arm |
| Gluteus maximus | Extends thigh, injection site |
| Sartorius | Abducts thigh, flexes leg |
| Quadriceps femoris | Extends leg |
| Tibialis anterior | Flexes & inverts foot |
| Gastrocnemius | Flexes sole of the foot |
| External Oblique | Twist body |