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Anatomy - Muscle names and functions

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AB
deltoidshoulder abduction
rectus abdominusforced defication / child birth
latissimus dorsiadduction of arms (at shoulder)
sternocleidomastoidturning head to say no
trapeziusshrug shoulders, adduct shoulder blades
buccinatorused to suck in cheeks
orbicularis oriskissing muscle
orbicularis oculiwinking muscle
masseterprime mover of chewing
temporalissynergist of masseter, grinding teeth
zygomaticussmiling muscle
pectoralis majoranterior adduction
triceps brachiiextension of arm at elbow
biceps brachiiflexion of arm at elbow
sartoriuscrossing legs
quadricepsextension of leg at knee
hamstringsflexion of leg at knee
gastrocnemiusplantar flexion
tibialis anteriordorsiflexion
gracillusadduction of thigh
tensor fasciae lataeabduction of thigh
external obliquelateral movement of torso
gluteus maximusextending the hip
gluteus mediusextending hip/ get shots there!
diaphragmmuscle used for breathing
frontaliswrinkle forehead
transverse abdominisrotation of torso (like hula hoop)
internal obliquelateral movement of the spine
platysmadepression of jaw (also pulling down lower lip)
extensor digitoriumextends fingers
flexor carpi ulnarisflexes the wrist


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