Major Muscle Groups and Movements

Front

What are the major muscle groups in the human body?

Back

The major muscle groups include: 1. Biceps 2. Triceps 3. Pectorals (Pecs) 4. Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) 5. Gluteals (Gluts) 6. Hamstrings 7. Quadriceps (Quads) 8. Abdominals (Abs) 9. Trapezius (Traps) 10. Deltoids.

Front

What is the function of the biceps muscle?

Back

The biceps muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.

Front

What is the function of the triceps muscle?

Back

The triceps muscle is responsible for extending the elbow.

Front

What movements do the gluteals facilitate?

Back

The gluteals facilitate hip extension, hip abduction, and hip rotation.

Front

What is the role of the hamstrings?

Back

The hamstrings are responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip.

Front

What is the primary function of the quadriceps?

Back

The quadriceps are primarily responsible for extending the knee.

Front

What bone is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

Front

What is the scapula commonly known as?

Back

The scapula is commonly known as the shoulder blade.

Front

What is the role of the femur in the body?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the body and supports the weight of the body during standing, walking, and running.

Front

What is the function of the trapezius muscle?

Back

The trapezius muscle is responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.