Muscle Anatomy Flashcard

Front

What is the name of muscle 'A'?

Back

Temporalis

Front

What is the primary function of the Hamstring muscle group?

Back

To flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

What connects the calf muscle to the heel?

Back

Achilles' tendon

Front

What is the function of the Trapezius muscle?

Back

To move, rotate, and stabilize the shoulder blade.

Front

What is the longest muscle in the human body?

Back

Sartorius

Front

What are the main muscles in the Quadriceps group?

Back

Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius.

Front

What is the role of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

To flex the knee and plantarflex the foot.

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

Back

Deltoid.

Front

What is the primary action of the Gluteus Maximus?

Back

To extend and laterally rotate the hip.

Front

What muscle is located at the back of the upper arm?

Back

Triceps Brachii.