Muscles and Their Functions

Flashcards to help learn the primary movements that each major muscle in the human body is responsible for.  Designed for use as part of a personal trainer certification home study program.

48 cards   |   Total Attempts: 209
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Erector spinae
Trunk extension, hyperextension, lateral flexion
Rectus abdominus
Flexion and lateral flexion of the spine
External oblique
Lateral flexion of the spine
Interal oblique
Lateral trunk flexion
Transverse abdominis
Compresses abdominal viscera
Iliopsoas
Hip flexion and external rotation
Rectus femoris
Hip flexion and knee extension
Sartorius
Hip flexion, abduction, and external rotation; knee flexion and internal rotation
Tensor fasciae latae
Hip flexion, external rotation, abduction
Gluteus maximus
Hip extension and external rotation
Biceps femoris
Hip extension and knee flexion
Semitendinosus
Hip extension and knee flexion
Semimembranosus
Hip extension and knee flexion
Hip external rotators (piriformis, gemelli superior, obturator internus, gemelli inferior, obturator externus, quadratus femoris)
Hip external rotation
Adductor magnus, brevis, and logus
Hip adduction and rotation