Muscle Anatomy and Roofing Terms

This set of flashcards covers key anatomical terms related to muscles, as well as relevant roofing terminology.

Liver

Creates bile, detoxifies blood, removes old RBC’s and bacteria from blood.

Gallbladder

Stores bile, empties into cystic duct and then common bile duct.

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, helps in flexing, abducting, and rotating the hip.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the leg that is part of the hamstring group; it helps in knee flexion.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle located in the upper arm, responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large muscle in the back that helps with shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation.

Trapezius

A large muscle that extends down the back of the neck and upper spine, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade.

Frontalis

A muscle located on the forehead, responsible for raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead.

Deltoid

A muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, responsible for arm abduction.