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Anatomy & Physiology: Muscles and Bones

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  • Adductor muscles
    Group of muscles including adductor brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus that function to move the thigh toward the body's midline.
  • Biceps brachii
    A muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm.
  • Deltoid muscle
    A large, triangular shoulder muscle responsible for arm abduction.
  • Diaphragm
    Primary muscle of respiration that contracts to allow lung expansion during inhalation.
  • External intercostal muscles
    Muscles located between ribs that elevate the ribs during inhalation.
  • Gluteus maximus
    The largest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and outward rotation.
  • Latissimus dorsi
    A broad back muscle that extends, adducts, and medially rotates the arm.
  • Masseter muscle
    A facial muscle that elevates the mandible to close the jaw.
  • Orbicularis oculi
    Muscle surrounding the eye that allows blinking and closing of the eyelids.
  • Pectoralis major
    A thick, fan-shaped chest muscle that flexes, adducts, and medially rotates the arm.
  • Rectus abdominis
    A paired muscle running vertically on the anterior abdominal wall, responsible for trunk flexion.
  • Sartorius muscle
    The longest muscle in the body, running across the thigh, involved in hip and knee flexion.
  • Sternocleidomastoid
    A neck muscle that rotates and flexes the head.
  • Trapezius muscle
    A large triangular muscle of the upper back that moves the scapula and supports the arm.
  • Triceps brachii
    The muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension.
  • Frontal bone
    The bone forming the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.
  • Parietal bones
    Paired bones forming the sides and roof of the cranial cavity.
  • Temporal bone
    Bone located at the sides and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear.
  • Occipital bone
    Bone forming the back and base of the skull, containing the foramen magnum.
  • Mandible
    The lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face.
  • Clavicle
    Also called the collarbone, it connects the arm to the body, articulating with the sternum and scapula.
  • Scapula
    The shoulder blade, a flat triangular bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle.
  • Sternum
    The breastbone located in the center of the chest, connecting the ribs via cartilage.
  • Humerus
    The long bone of the upper arm extending from shoulder to elbow.
  • Radius and Ulna
    The two long bones of the forearm; radius is lateral, ulna is medial when in anatomical position.
  • Femur
    The thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the body.
  • Patella
    The kneecap, a small bone that protects the knee joint.
  • Tibia and Fibula
    The two bones of the lower leg; tibia is the larger, weight-bearing bone, fibula is thinner and lateral.
  • Tarsals and Metatarsals
    Bones of the foot; tarsals form the ankle, metatarsals form the midfoot.