Muscle Anatomy Overview

These flashcards cover key muscle anatomy concepts dividing the muscles into superficial and deep layers, as well as identifying specific muscles located in different views.

What is the superficial muscle that can be seen in the neck area?

Platysma

What lies underneath the Rectus femoris?

Vastus intermedius

What muscle is located in the anterior view of the shoulder?

Deltoid

Which muscle is known as the major muscle of the chest?

Pectoralis major

Which muscle is located posteriorly in the arm?

Triceps brachii

What is the name of the muscle that aids in flexing the forearm located at the lateral side?

Brachioradialis

What structure is behind the tendons of the flexor digitorum?

Flexor retinaculum

What muscle extends the fingers and is found in the posterior view?

Extensor digitorum

Which muscle is located in the gluteal region and is the largest of the gluteal muscles?

Gluteus maximus

What is the muscle located medially in the thigh?

Gracilis

Which thigh muscle is seen only from the anterior?

Rectus femoris

What are the three muscles located in the posterior thigh region?

Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus

What is the muscle located in front of the tibia?

Tibialis anterior

What connective tissue structure is associated with the patellar ligament?

Tendons from the quadriceps muscle group