Muscle Anatomy and Functions

A set of vocabulary flashcards mapping specific muscles of the upper body to their anatomical descriptions and physiological functions based on the provided transcript.

Deltoid

Large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that allows the arm to extend outward and to the side of the body

Pectoralis major

Muscle of the chest that assists the swinging movements of the arm

Adductor

Muscle that draws a body part inward toward the median axis of the body or of an extremity

Trapezius

Muscle that covers the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper and middle region of the back, and which shrugs the shoulders and stabilizes the scapula

Serratus anterior

Muscle of the chest that assists in breathing and in raising the arm

Latissimus dorsi

Large, flat, triangular muscle that covers the lower back

Abductor

Muscle that draws a body part away from the midline of the body or of an extremity