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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'rectus abdominus'?
What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'external obliques'?
What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'internal obliques'?
What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'transversus abdominus'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'trapezius'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'levator scapulae'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'pectoralis major'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'rhomboid'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'serratus anterior'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'deltoid'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'pectoralis minor'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'latissimus dorsi'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'teres major'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'supraspinatus'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'infraspinatus'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'teres minor'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'subscapularis'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'biceps brachii'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'brachialis'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'brachioradialis'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'triceps brachii'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'pronator teres'?
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What is the name of the muscle associated with the term 'palmaris longus'?
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Study Notes
Upper Body Muscles
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Rectus Abdominis: Known as the "abs," this muscle is crucial for flexing the torso and maintaining posture.
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External Obliques: Located on the sides of the abdomen, these muscles assist in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.
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Internal Obliques: Found beneath the external obliques, they play a role in trunk rotation, flexion, and compression of the abdomen.
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Transversus Abdominis: The deepest layer of abdominal muscles, responsible for stabilizing the core and protecting internal organs.
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Trapezius: A large muscle extending from the neck to the middle back, responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.
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Levator Scapulae: Located at the back and side of the neck, this muscle elevates the scapula and assists in neck movements.
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Pectoralis Major: A large chest muscle that facilitates arm adduction, rotation, and flexion.
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Rhomboid Muscles: Positioned between the shoulder blades, these muscles retract and elevate the scapula.
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Serratus Anterior: Located on the side of the ribcage, this muscle helps in the upward rotation of the scapula and stabilizes it against the thorax.
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Deltoid: The primary shoulder muscle, responsible for arm abduction, flexion, and extension.
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Pectoralis Minor: A smaller chest muscle that stabilizes the scapula and assists in downward rotation.
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Latissimus Dorsi: A broad muscle covering the lower back, involved in shoulder extension and adduction.
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Teres Major: Located beneath the shoulder joint, it aids in shoulder adduction and internal rotation.
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Supraspinatus: Part of the rotator cuff, this muscle assists in arm abduction and stabilization of the shoulder joint.
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Infraspinatus: Another rotator cuff muscle, it aids in external rotation of the arm.
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Teres Minor: A small muscle involved in the external rotation of the shoulder and part of the rotator cuff.
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Subscapularis: The largest rotator cuff muscle, it facilitates internal rotation of the arm.
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Biceps Brachii: A powerful muscle located at the front of the upper arm, crucial for elbow flexion and forearm supination.
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Brachialis: Located beneath the biceps, it is the primary flexor of the elbow.
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Brachioradialis: A forearm muscle that aids in elbow flexion, particularly when in a neutral position.
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Triceps Brachii: The muscle at the back of the upper arm, responsible for elbow extension.
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Pronator Teres: A muscle that assists in pronating the forearm and flexing the elbow.
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Palmaris Longus: A muscle of the forearm that aids in wrist flexion and tenses the palmar fascia.
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