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Muscle Name and Action
Muscle names and one action of each
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Physiology
Undergraduate 2
12/13/2011
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Term
Internal Oblique
 Definition
Compress Abdomen
Term
External Oblique
 Definition
Compress Abdomen
Term
External Intercostals
 Definition
Elevate Ribs
Term
Iliocostalis
 Definition
Extend Neck
Term
Diaphragm
 Definition
Compress Abdominopelvic Cavity
Term
Splenius Capitis
 Definition
Extend Neck
Term
Longissimus
 Definition
Extend Neck
Term
Longissimus
 Definition
Extend Neck
Term
Sternocleidomastoid
 Definition
Flex Neck
Term
Internal Intercostals
 Definition
Depress Ribs
Term
Masseter
 Definition
Elevate Mandible
Term
Temporalis
 Definition
Elevate Mandible
Term
Transversus Abdominis / Transverse Abdominal
 Definition
Compress Abdomen
Term
Spinalis
 Definition
Extend Neck
Term
Supraspinatus
 Definition
Abduct Arm
Term
Deltoid
 Definition
Abduct Arm
Term
Pectoralis Minor
 Definition
Depress Shoulder
Term
Rhomboid Minor
 Definition
Adduct Scapula
Term
Pectoralis Major
 Definition
Flex Arm
Term
Rhomboid Major
 Definition
Adduct Scapula
Term
Serratus Anterior
 Definition
Rotate Scapula Upward
Term
Infraspinatus
 Definition
Laterally Rotate Arm
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
 Definition
Extend Arm
Term
Levator Scapulae
 Definition
Elevate Scapula
Term
Trapezius
 Definition
Elevate Scapula
Term
Teres Major
 Definition
Medially Rotate Arm
Term
Coracobrachialis
 Definition
Flex Arm
Term
Teres Minor
 Definition
Laterally Rotate Arm
Term
Brachialis
 Definition
Flex Forearm
Term
Brachioradialis
 Definition
Flex Forearm
Term
Pronator Teres
 Definition
Flex Forearm
Term
Palmaris Longus
 Definition
Flex Wrist
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
 Definition
Flex Wrist
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
 Definition
Flex Wrist
Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
 Definition
Flex Wrist
Term
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
 Definition
Flex Wrist
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
 Definition
Extend Wrist
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
 Definition
Extend Wrist
Term
Extensor Digitorum
 Definition
Extend Wrist
Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
 Definition
Extend Wrist
Term
Pollicis Group
 Definition
Extends Phalange I
Term
Triceps Brachii (Long, Lateral & Medial Heads)
 Definition
Extend Arm
Term
Biceps Brachii (Long/Short Head)
 Definition
Flex Arm
Term
Iliopsoas
 Definition
Flex Thigh
Term
Gluteus Medius
 Definition
Abduct Thigh
Term
Gluteus Maximus
 Definition
Extend Thigh
Term
Semimembranosus
 Definition
Extend Thigh
Term
Adductor Longus
 Definition
Adduct Thigh
Term
Adductor Magnus
 Definition
Adduct Thigh
Term
Quadratus Femoris
 Definition
Laterally Rotate Thigh
Term
Biceps Femoris (Long & Short Head)
 Definition
Flex Leg
Term
Gracilis
 Definition
Flex Leg
Term
Rectus Femoris
 Definition
Extend Leg
Term
Vestus Lateralis
 Definition
Extend Leg
Term
Vestus Lateralis
 Definition
Extend Leg
Term
Adductor Brevis
 Definition
Adduct Thigh
Term
Pectineus
 Definition
Adduct Thigh
Term
Semitendinosus
 Definition
Extend Thigh
Term
Piriformis
 Definition
Abduct Thigh
Term
Vastus Intermedius
 Definition
Extend Leg
Term
Tensor Fasciae Latae
 Definition
Flex Thigh
Term
Gluteus Minimus
 Definition
Abduct Thigh
Term
Vastus Medialis
 Definition
Extend Leg
Term
Sartorius
 Definition
Flex Thigh
Term
Tibialis Anterior
 Definition
Dorsiflex Foot
Term
Extensor Hallucis Longus
 Definition
Dorsiflex Foot
Term
Extensor Digitorum Longus
 Definition
Dorsiflex Foot
Term
Fibularis Longus
 Definition
Evert Foot
Term
Fibularis Brevis
 Definition
Evert Foot
Term
Fibularis Tertius
 Definition
Evert Foot
Term
Tibialis Posterior
 Definition
Invert Foot
Term
Flexor Digitorum Longus
 Definition
Invert Foot
Term
Flexor Hallucis Longus
 Definition
Invert Foot
Term
Gastrocnemius (Lateral & Medial Head)
 Definition
Plantar Flex Foot
Term
Soleus
 Definition
Plantar Flex Foot
Term
Plantaris
 Definition
Plantar Flex Foot
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