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1
Q

Where would you find the biceps brachii?

A

On the anterior portion of the arm

2
Q

What does the biceps brachii do?

A

Flexes the forearm

3
Q

Where would you find the brachialis?

A

On the sides of the bicep

4
Q

What does the brachialis do?

A

Flexes the elbow

5
Q

Where would you find the brachioradialis?

A

On the forearm above the radial bone

6
Q

What does the brachioradialis do? (3)

A
  1. Flexes the forearm at the elbow
  2. Pronation
  3. Supination
7
Q

Where would you find the triceps brachii?

A

Posterior to the arm

8
Q

What does the triceps brachii do?

A

Extends the forearm at the elbow

9
Q

Where would you find the illiopsoas muscle?

A

Bottom portion on either side of the spine extending down to the pubic bone

10
Q

What does the illopsoas muscle do?

A

Flexes the thigh

- forward towards the trunk

11
Q

Where would you find the gluteus maximus?

A

Lower portion of the butt

12
Q

What does the gluteus maximus do?

A

Extends the thigh

- posteriorly

13
Q

Where would you find the adductor group muscles?

A

Bottom of the pubic bone to the inner side of the femur

14
Q

What does the adductor group muscles do?

A

Adducts the thigh

15
Q

Where would you find the quadriceps group muscles?

A

Anterior side of the thigh

16
Q

What does the quadricep group muscles do?

A

Extends the lower leg

17
Q

Where would you find the hamstring group muscles?

A

On the posterior side of the thigh

18
Q

What does the hamstring group muscle do?

A

Flexes the lower leg

19
Q

Where would you find the gastronemius?

A

On the posterior side of the leg

- calf region

20
Q

What does the gastronemius do?

A

Plantar flexes the ankle

21
Q

What is the largest calf muscle?

A

Gastronemius

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