Muscle Anatomy

Muscles of Head and Neck

100

This muscle raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead

OccipitoFrontalis

200

This muscle has a primary function of chewing

Masseter

300

This muscle extends and laterally flexes the neck

Levator scapulae

400

Smiling requires MORE/LESS muscles than does frowning

LESS-43 frown, 17 smile

500

This muscle rotates the head in the opposite direction of the contraction.

Sternocleidomastoid

Muscles of the Upper Extremities (Arms)

100

This muscle adducts, flexes, extends, and rotates the arm the arm

Deltoid

200

Extends the forearm

Triceps brachii

300

Flex the forearm and assists with the supination of it

Biceps brachii

400

This muscle extends adducts and medially rotates the arm

Latissimus Dorsi

500

This muscle flexes the forearm

Brachioradialis

Muscles of the trunk

100

Adducts and flexes the arm

Pectoralis Major

200

This muscle is the main external rotator of the shoulder joint

Infraspinatus

300

This muscle extends and hyper extends the head

Trapezius

400

this muscle is responsible for Extension, lateral flexion, and rotation to the opposite side of the vertical column

Erector Spinae

500

This muscle is often referred to as your core and aids in keeping your balance

Rectus abdominus

Muscles of the Legs

100

This muscle points the toe upwards (dorsiflextion)

Tibialis Anterior

200

This muscle is responsible forthe extension and lateral rotation of leg

Gluteus maximus

300

This muscle is the longest muscle in the body and is responsible for the flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thighs

Sartorius

400

This muscle is responsible for the plantar flexion of the feet and the flexion of the leg at the knee

Gastrocnemuis

500

This muscle is located in the inner thigh, stabilizes pelvis, and controls the thigh bone's ability to move inward and from side to side.

Adductor Longus

Misc/Evil

100

_____________ are responsible for all types of body movement-they contract of shorten and are the machine of the body

Muscles

200

Name the three types of muscle

Smooth, skeletal,cardiac

300

How many muscles are there?

OVER 600!

400

What does the SMART acronym stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Bound

500

What is the zone in which your heart should be in, while exercising, to improve your fitness levels?

Target Heart Rate Zone