Download muscle action review worksheet

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Anatomy & Physiology
Muscle Action Review
Directions: Using the word bank below, match the muscle name to most appropriate
description.
Biceps Brachii
Gluteus Maximus
Obliques
Rectus Abdominis
Deltoid
Tibialis Anterior
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Sternocleidomastoid
Intercostals
Frontalis
Triceps Brachii
Pectoralis Major
Trapezius
Soleus
1.
A major spine flexor; the name means “straight muscle of
the abdomen”
2.
Prime mover for shoulder/arm flexion and adduction
3.
Prime mover for shoulder/arm abduction
4.
Forms the external lateral walls of the abdomen; helps
compress abdomen
5.
Acting alone, each muscle of this pair turns the head
towards the opposite shoulder
6.
Deep muscles of the thorax that promote the inspiratory
phase of breathing (i.e. elevated and depress the rib cage)
7.
Stabalizes, raises, and rotates the scapula
8.
Flexes the elbow joint
9.
Plantar flexes the foot
10.
Wrinkles the forehead skin
11.
Maine forearm extensor
12.
Hip extensor and thigh abductor
13.
Allows for knee extension and flexion of thigh at hip
14.
Allows for knee flexion
15.
Prime mover of dorsiflexion