Cos Sci: Identify Chpt 06 - Muscles of Body

Front

Abductors

Back

Muscles that separate the fingers

Front

Adductors

Back

Muscles that draw the fingers together

Front

Bicep

Back

Lifts forearm and flexes elbow

Front

Deltoid

Back

Extends arm outward and to side of body

Front

Extensors

Back

Straighten wrist, hand, and fingers

Front

Flexors

Back

Allow the wrist to flex

Front

Gastrocnemius

Back

Muscle attached to lower rear surface of heel that pulls the foot down

Front

Latissimus dorsi

Back

Muscle covering the lower back

Front

Pectoralis major

Back

Assists in swinging of arms

Front

Pronator

Back

Rotates palm downward