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Gross Muscle Anatomy
Gross Muscle Anatomy
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Anatomy
12th Grade
11/06/2012

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Frontalis (A) FACE
Definition
Raises Eyebrows
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Orbicularis Oculi (A) FACE
Definition
Closes Eyes
Term
Orbicularis Oris (A) FACE
Definition
Closes & Puckers the Lips
Term
Temporalis (A) FACE
Definition
Closes Jaw
Term
Zygomaticus (A) FACE
Definition
Smile
Term
Masseter (A) FACE
Definition
Closes Jaw
Term
Sternocleidomastoid (A/P) FACE
Definition
Flexes Neck (look down); Circumduction of the Head
Term
Platysma (P) FACE
Definition
Frown
Term
Trapezius (P) TORSO
Definition
Extends Neck (look up); Moves the Scapula
Term
Latissimus Dorsi (P) TORSO
Definition
Extends & Adducts Humerus
Term
Deltoid (A/P) TORSO
Definition
Abducts Humerus
Term
Pectoralis Major (A) TORSO
Definition
Adducts & Flexion of Humerus
Term
Rectus Abdominis (A) TORSO
Definition
Flexes Vertebral Column (A Stomach Crunch)
Term
External Oblique (A) TORSO
Definition
Flexes & Rotates Vertebral Column (Stomach Crunch; Side Crunch)
Term
Biceps Brachii (A) ARMS
Definition
Flexes Elbow (bicep curl); Supinates Forearm
Term
Brachialis (A) ARMS
Definition
Flexes Elbow (bicep curl)
Term
Triceps Brachii (P) ARMS
Definition
Extends Arm at Elbow
Term
Brachioradialis (A) ARMS
Definition
Flexes Elbow
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis (A) ARMS
Definition
Flexes and Abducts Hand at Wrist
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (P) ARMS
Definition
Flexes and Adducts Hand at Wrist
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus/Brevis (P) ARMS
Definition
Extends and Abducts Hand
Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (P) ARMS
Definition
Extends and Adducts Hand at Wrist
Term
Extensor Digitorum (P) ARMS
Definition
Extends Fingers and Wrist
Term
Gluteus Maximus (P) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Extends Hip (Think climbing Stairs)
Term
Gluteus Medius (P) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Abducts Thigh; Steadies Pelvis when Walking
Term
Hamstring - Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus; Semimembranosus (P) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Flex Knee; Extend Hip (Kicking Leg Back)
Term
Gastrocnemius (P) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Plantar Flexion; Flexes Knee
Term
Soleus (P) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Plantar Flexion
Term
Iliopsoas (A) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Pelvic Curl; Forward Tilting of Hips; Brings Ischium Up
Term
Adductor Muscles (A/P) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Adduct Thigh
Term
Sartorius (A) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Flexion of Thigh (Brings Thigh Up)
Term
Quadriceps - Rectus Femoris; Vastus Lateralis; Vastus Medialis (A) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Extend Knee; Rectus Femoris - Flexion of Thigh (Brings Thigh Up)
Term
Tibialis Anterior (A) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Dorsiflexion; Inversion
Term
Externsor Digitorum Longus (A) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Dorsiflexion; Extends Toes
Term
Fibularis Muscles (A) HIP/THIGH/LEG
Definition
Plantar Flexion; Eversion
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