Neck, Vertebral Column, and Abs
This muscle is a pair that is separated by linea alba. When the muscles get bigger, you can see a six pack
What is rectus abdominis
There are 3 pairs of these muscles that allows the neck to flex and rotate. It also helps with the sternocleidomastoid during inhalation
What are scalenes?
Most superficial posterior muscle
What is the trapezius?
Largest muscle in the upper body
What is latissimus dorsi?
This muscle curls around the forearm with a larger belly on top and tapers as it reaches towards our hands
What is the brachioradialis
Origin: Inferior ramus of pubis
Insertion: medial surface of tibia inferior to medial condyle
What is gracilis?
The only muscle that can flex the hips
What is the rectus femoris?
What is serratus posterior superior?
A large muscle that is attached to the xiphoid process, and front of the lumbar vertebrae and cartilages of ribs 7-12
What is the diaphragm?
Origin: Transverse process of C1-C4
Insertion: Vertebral border of scapula
What is levator scapulae?
This muscle is under the scapula. It allows us rotate our shoulders inwardly
What is subscapularis?
This allows our hand to rest with palms downwards
What is the pronator teres?
Very important muscle to maintain good body posture, but it also aids in flexing at the hips
What is the iliacus
The longest muscle in the body
What is the sartorius?
Found on the side of your neck, when you take a deep breath in, the muscle contracts which pulls your head down and brings the sternum up to get more air in
What is the sternocleidomastoid?
This abdominal muscle has the muscle fibers running diagonally for it to maintain abdominal pressure
This muscle helps push down and pull out the shoulder, which elevates our ribs
What is the pectoralis major?
The rotator cuff consists of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and _____________
What is teres minor?
This muscle allows us to flex and lay our hands facing upward. It has 2 heads!
What is the biceps brachii
There are three adductors. This one is the shortest
What is the brevis adductor?
Your calf muscle
What is the gastrocnemius?
Most important muscle for normal speech and singing
What is the internal intercostals?
This is the deepest abdominal muscle that helps us with our coughing and maintain proper placement of abdominal organs
What is the transversus abdominis
This muscle is on the side our body and helps pull the scapula forward with its insertion point being at top of the vertebral border of the scapula
This muscle keeps the humerus in its place
What is the teres minor?
What is the palmaris longus?
Of the three glutes, this one helps keep our hips stabilized during activities
Ballerinas will use this muscle often when they want to be on their tiptoes. It is an important muscle to help stabilize the lower leg
What is the tibialis posterior?
This keeps the head from falling forward by allowing muscles to attach to it
What is the ligamentum nuchae
Origin: Iliac crest
Insertion: L1 - L5 and last rib
What is the quadratus lumborum
Origin: Spinous process C7 - T1
Insertion: Medial border of scapula
What is rhomboid minor?
This muscle is the most likely to tear when you fall. It helps us rotate our elbow out
What is supraspinatus?
These type of muscles run through the back of hands to the tips of our fingers. These allows us to stretch our hands
What are extensors?
The pain from this muscle may be caused by trapping the sciatic nerve. It aids in rotating our hips outwards
What is the piriformis?
There are three of these muscles that help in extending the knee. The intermedius, lateralis, and medialis
What is the vastus muscles?