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Function of the temporalis and masseter muscles
Elevates the mandible for chewing
Function of frontalis muscle
Raises the eyebrows
Function of orbicularis oris muscle
Compresses the lips
Difference between the functions of the gluteus maximus and medius
Gluteus maximus - Extends and laterally rotates thigh
Gluteus medius - Abducts and medially rotates thigh
Function of the orbicularis oculi
Opens and closes the eyes
Functions of the abdominal muscles (Hint: two functions)
Compresses abdominal wall (rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis)
Moves ribs during breathing (External Oblique and Internal Oblique)
Functions of the muscles in the forearm (anterior view)
Flexors
Functions of the muscles in the forearm (posterior view)
Extensors
Functions of the hamstrings (Name the muscles)
Extends thigh, flexes, and rotates leg (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus)
In muscle function, are the triceps brachii antagonist to the biceps brachii? (Explain)
Yes, triceps brachii and biceps are antogonist in function
Triceps Brachii - Extends the forearm Biceps Brachii - Flexes the forearm
What is the function of the diaphragm?
Expands the rib cage during inspiration
Functions of the rotator cuff muscles (name the muscles)
Adducts and rotates the arm
Functions of Sternocleidomastoid mastoid (Name the two functions)
One: Turns the head to one side
Together: Flexes the neck
Functions of the quadriceps (Name the muscles)
Flexes thigh, extends leg (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius)
Function of the tibialis anterior
Dorsiflexion of the foot