Directional terms
Away from the midline of the body
Lateral
Increases the angle between two bones at a joint
Extension
Vertical plane that bisects the body into front and back
Frontal (coronal)
Muscle that attaches the scapula to the humerus (anteriorly)
Subscapularis
Muscle that runs along the shin bone
Tibialis anterior
The pectoralis minor in relationship to the pectoralis major
Deep
The upward phase of a biceps curl
Flexion
Bicep curl
Sagittal
Anti-gravity muscles
Erector spinae
Name the joint action in arm circles
Circumduction
Lips in relationship to your teeth
Anterior
The upward phase of a calf raise
Plantar flexion
Cartwheel
Frontal (coronal)
Anterior pectoral girdle muscles (name at least 3)
Pectoralis major
Pectoralis minor
Subclavius
Serratus anterior
Agonist and antagonist in a bicep curl
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Gastrocnemius in relationship to the soleus
Superior
Joint action in a lunge
Hip and knee flexion and extension
Cycling and running
Sagittal
Name the muscles of the quadriceps
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Vastus medialis
The 3 muscles of the hamstrings
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Order of abdominal muscles from superficial to deep
External oblique
Internal oblique
Transversus abdominus
Joint action in a shoulder press
Shoulder abduction & adduction, elbow flexion & extension
Sit-up with a twist
Sagittal and transverse (horizontal)
Name the muscle used to sit cross-legged
Sartorius
Define 3 types of movement (directional terms) and give an example of each.
Discuss