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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'rectus femoris'?
What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'sartorius'?
What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'pectoralis major'?
What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'rectus abdominis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'adductor longus'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'biceps femoris'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'Semimembranosis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'serratus anterior'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'latissimus dorsi'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'external abdominal oblique'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'trapezius (posterior view)'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'trapezius (anterior)'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'infraspinatus'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'sternocleidomastoid'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'gluteus maximus'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'gastrocnemius (anterior)'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'gastrocnemius (posterior)'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'soleus'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'masseter'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'frontalis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'temporalis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'occipitalis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'orbicularis oris'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'orbicularis oculi'?
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What muscle is indicated by the muscle highlighted in the purple region for 'zygomaticus'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'deltoid (anterior)'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'biceps brachii'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'triceps brachii'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'deltoid (posterior)'?
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What muscle is highlighted in the red region for 'brachialis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the highlighted muscle for 'brachioradialis'?
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What muscle is highlighted in the purple region for 'flexor carpi ulnaris'?
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What muscle is highlighted in the purple region for 'flexor carpi radialis'?
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What muscle is highlighted in the purple region for 'flexor digitorum'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'wrist flexors'?
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What muscle is highlighted in the purple region for 'extensor carpi radialis'?
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What muscle is highlighted in the purple region for 'extensor carpi ulnaris'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'tibialis anterior'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'vastus medialis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'vastus lateralis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'semimembrinosis'?
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What muscle is indicated by the arrow pointing to 'semitendinosus'?
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Study Notes
Major Muscle Groups and Their Locations
- Rectus Femoris: A muscle of the quadriceps located in the front of the thigh, involved in knee extension and hip flexion.
- Sartorius: The longest muscle in the body, running from the hip to the knee, responsible for flexing the hip and knee.
- Pectoralis Major: A thick, fan-shaped muscle located in the chest, playing a key role in shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.
- Rectus Abdominis: Often referred to as the "abs," this muscle runs vertically along the front of the abdomen, crucial for trunk flexion.
- Adductor Longus: A muscle found in the inner thigh that aids in adducting the thigh.
Hamstring Group Muscles
- Biceps Femoris: Part of the hamstring group, located at the back of the thigh, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.
- Semimembranosis: A hamstring muscle lying underneath the semitendinosus, facilitating knee flexion and hip extension.
Upper Body Muscles
- Serratus Anterior: Situated along the side of the chest, helping in the movement and stabilization of the scapula.
- Latissimus Dorsi: A large back muscle that extends, adducts, and medially rotates the humerus.
- External Abdominal Oblique: Located on the side and front of the abdomen, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.
Back and Neck Muscles
- Trapezius (Posterior View and Anterior): A large muscle on the upper back and neck, supporting the movement of shoulder girdle and head.
- Infraspinatus: A rotator cuff muscle located on the back of the shoulder, crucial for shoulder stability and movement.
- Sternocleidomastoid: A prominent neck muscle responsible for flexing and rotating the head.
Gluteal and Calf Muscles
- Gluteus Maximus: The largest muscle of the gluteal region, playing a major role in hip extension and outward rotation.
- Gastrocnemius: A key calf muscle with two heads, crucial for plantar flexion of the foot.
- Soleus: Positioned beneath the gastrocnemius, also involved in plantar flexion.
Facial Muscles
- Masseter: A powerful muscle of mastication located at the jaw, essential for chewing.
- Frontalis: Part of the forehead, responsible for raising eyebrows and forehead movement.
- Temporalis: A fan-shaped muscle on the side of the head, useful for elevating the mandible.
- Occipitalis: Located at the back of the head, assisting in the movement of the scalp.
- Orbicularis Oris: Muscle surrounding the mouth, responsible for closing and puckering the lips.
- Orbicularis Oculi: Encircles the eye, enabling eyelid closure.
- Zygomaticus: Extends from the cheekbone to the corners of the mouth, involved in smiling.
Arm Muscles
- Deltoid (Anterior and Posterior): A triangular shoulder muscle, facilitating arm abduction, flexion, and extension.
- Biceps Brachii: A prominent arm muscle located on the front, crucial for elbow flexion and forearm supination.
- Triceps Brachii: Located on the back of the arm, it's involved in elbow extension.
- Brachialis: A muscle underneath the biceps, important for elbow flexion.
- Brachioradialis: Found in the forearm, aiding in elbow flexion.
Forearm and Wrist Muscles
- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: A muscle located on the ulnar side of the forearm, involved in wrist flexion.
- Flexor Carpi Radialis: Positioned on the radial side of the forearm, responsible for wrist flexion and abduction.
- Flexor Digitorum: Works to flex the fingers.
- Wrist Flexors: Group of muscles primarily responsible for the flexion of the wrist.
- Extensor Carpi Radialis: Muscle responsible for extending the wrist towards the thumb side.
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: Located on the ulnar side, responsible for wrist extension.
Leg Muscles
- Tibialis Anterior: Located at the front of the shin, responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot.
- Vastus Medialis: Part of the quadriceps group, playing a crucial role in knee extension.
- Vastus Lateralis: Another muscle of the quadriceps, aiding in knee extension.
- Semimembrinosis and Semitendinosus: Also part of the hamstring group, crucial for knee flexion and leg extension.
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Test your knowledge on the major muscle groups and their locations in the human body. This quiz covers key muscles in the upper body, lower body, and core, including their functions and anatomical positions. Perfect for students of anatomy or fitness enthusiasts!
