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15 Muscles to Know

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Biceps brachiianterior upper arm-flexes the arm
Brachioradialismost superficial muscle on the radial side of the forearm-flexes the forearm
Buccinatormain muscle of the cheek-compresses the cheek-accessory muscle of mastication
Deltoidcovers the shoulder joint-prime mover of arm abduction
Diaphragmfloor of the thoracic cavity-primary muscle of normal breathing
External (abdominal) obliquelargest and most superficial muscle of the abdomen-assists in respirations
Hamstringposterior portion of the thigh-flexes the lower leg
Gastrocnemiusposterior portion of the calf-flexes the foot
Gluteus maximuslarge muscle of the buttocks-extends the thigh
Gluteus mediusmuscle of the buttocks-abducts and rotate the tight
Intercostal musclesbetween the ribs-lifts and lowers the ribs to assist breathing
Latissiumus doristriangular muscle of the middle lower back-helps to adduct and rotates arms and extends the arm
Masseterthick muscle of the cheek-closes the jaw-aids in mastication
Pectoralsi majormajor muscle of the chest-flexes the chest
Quadriceps femorisanterior portion of thigh-extends lower leg


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