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Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip flexion?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip flexion?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff?
What is the main function of the rotator cuff?
Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the rotator cuff?
Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the rotator cuff?
Which muscle is responsible for arm extension, for example in push-ups?
Which muscle is responsible for arm extension, for example in push-ups?
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What is the Latin name for the 'big pectoral muscle'?
What is the Latin name for the 'big pectoral muscle'?
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Besides the gluteus maximus muscle, which other muscle group is crucial for hip extension?
Besides the gluteus maximus muscle, which other muscle group is crucial for hip extension?
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Which of these muscles are responsible for shoulder function? (Select all that apply.)
Which of these muscles are responsible for shoulder function? (Select all that apply.)
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What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?
What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?
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Which muscle group is primarily responsible for straightening the knee?
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for straightening the knee?
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Which muscle is responsible for bringing the legs closer together?
Which muscle is responsible for bringing the legs closer together?
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Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?
Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?
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Which muscle is responsible for pointing the toes?
Which muscle is responsible for pointing the toes?
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Which muscle group is responsible for bending the knee?
Which muscle group is responsible for bending the knee?
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Which muscle is involved in both straightening the knee and bending the hip?
Which muscle is involved in both straightening the knee and bending the hip?
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Which muscle is responsible for moving the leg away from the body?
Which muscle is responsible for moving the leg away from the body?
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Which muscle is responsible for bending the foot outwards?
Which muscle is responsible for bending the foot outwards?
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Flashcards
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Major
The main shoulder joint muscle located at the front of the body.
Latissimus Dorsi
Latissimus Dorsi
The broad back muscle important for shoulder movement, located at the back of the body.
Trapezius Muscle
Trapezius Muscle
Muscle that supports and rotates the shoulder joint, preventing dislocation.
Deltoid Muscle
Deltoid Muscle
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Triceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii
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Biceps Brachii
Biceps Brachii
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Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff
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Iliopsoas
Iliopsoas
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Quadriceps femoris muscle
Quadriceps femoris muscle
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Hamstrings
Hamstrings
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Adductors muscles
Adductors muscles
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Abductor muscles
Abductor muscles
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Rectus femoris muscle
Rectus femoris muscle
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Tibialis anterior muscle
Tibialis anterior muscle
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Gastrocnemius muscle
Gastrocnemius muscle
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Soleus muscle
Soleus muscle
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Study Notes
Important Muscles for Sports
- Pectoralis Major: Large chest muscle, crucial for upper body strength and movements
- Biceps Brachii: Two-headed arm muscle, essential for flexion and supination
- Brachioradialis: Arm muscle, assisting supination and flexion.
- Obliquus Externus Abdominis: External oblique abdominal muscle, supports core stability and torso rotation.
- Rectus Abdominis: Rectus abdominis abdominal muscle, key for core strength and abdominal movements.
- Adductor Magnus: Large thigh adductor muscle, vital for hip adduction
- Sartorius: Long, strap-like muscle, involved in hip flexion and knee flexion.
- Deltoideus: Shoulder muscle, involved in shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.
- Trapezius: Neck and upper back muscle, vital for shoulder elevation and spinal stabilisation
- Infraspinatus: Rotator cuff muscle, involved in external rotation of the shoulder joint
- Teres Major: Shoulder muscle, assists with extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm
- Triceps Brachii: Three-headed arm muscle, instrumental in arm extension
- Latissimus Dorsi: Large back muscle, essential for arm adduction, extension, and medial rotation
- Quadriceps Femoris: Large anterior thigh muscle, involved in knee extension
- Gluteus Maximus: Large buttock muscle, primarily responsible for hip extension
- Hamstrings: Posterior thigh muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus), vital for knee flexion and hip extension
- Tibialis Anterior: Anterior leg muscle, responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot
- Gastrocnemius: Calf muscle, responsible for plantar flexion and assisting in knee flexion
- Soleus: Calf muscle, primarily involved in plantar flexion
- Important Arm Muscles: Details of Rotator Cuff, Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii
- Important Abdominal Muscles: Details of Obliques, Rectus Abdominis
- Important Thigh Muscles: Details of Adductors, Quadriceps, Hamstrings
- Important Knee And Ankle Muscles: Details of Gastrocnemius, Tibialis Anterior, Soleus
- Back Muscles: Details of Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi.
Abdominal Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis: A crucial muscle in the abdominal wall that is responsible for flexion of the trunk.
- External Oblique: Important for the lateral flexion and rotation of the trunk.
- Internal Oblique: Another abdominal muscle assisting in trunk rotation and flexion.
- Transverse Abdominis: Deep abdominal muscle, crucial for stabilisation.
Back Muscles
- Latissimus Dorsi: This large muscle plays a significant role in pulling the arm towards the trunk.
- Trapezius: Important muscle in the upper back, crucial for shoulder movement and stability
Thigh Muscles
- Hamstrings: The three muscles forming the hamstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus) contribute significantly to knee flexion and hip extension.
- Quadriceps Femoris: Important for knee extension and hip flexion.
- Gluteus Maximus: A large muscle positioned in the buttock area, largely responsible for hip extension.
Shoulder Muscles
- Rotator Cuff Muscles: Important for shoulder stability and movement, including external rotation. Includes Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
- Pectoralis Major: Chest muscle important for arm movement, in particular shoulder adduction.
- Deltoid: Shoulder muscle, crucial for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.
- Trapezius: Plays a vital role in shoulder elevation.
Other Important Muscles (Leg)
- Tibialis Anterior: Anterior leg muscle, responsible for dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot
- Gastrocnemius, Soleus Muscles: Calf muscles; crucial for plantar flexion, assisting in knee flexion.
Important Muscles (Arm)
- Biceps Brachii: Upper arm muscle, crucial for flexion and supination of the forearm;
- Triceps Brachii: Important for extension of the forearm.
- Brachioradialis: Assists in supination and flexion of the forearm
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Test your knowledge on the various muscles of the human body with this quiz. From hip flexion to shoulder functions, explore different muscle groups and their primary functions. Perfect for students in anatomy or health-related fields.
