Spanish Body Parts 2

The pectoral – el pectoral

The intercostal – el intercostal

The biceps – el bíceps (same form in singular and plural)

The abdominals – los abdominales

The quadriceps – los cuádriceps (same in singular and plural)

The deltoid – el deltoides

The latissimus dorsi – el dorsal ancho (literally “wide back,” standard anatomical term)

The triceps – el tríceps (same in singular and plural)

The buttocks – los glúteos (or las nalgas depending on context)

The calf – la pantorrilla (anatomically: los gemelos for the muscle group)

The Achilles tendon – el tendón de Aquiles

The hamstring – los isquiotibiales (plural, refers to the muscle group)

The thigh – el muslo