Adductor Muscles of the Hip Trapezius elevation and upward rotation of scapula; extends neck Levator Scapulae elevates the scapula, as in shrugging the shoulders Rhomboideus Major retraction of scapula; as in pulling the shoulder blades together Rhomboideus Minor retraction of scapula (superior to rho...
This course is accompanied by dedicated 3D anatomical views and animations created by Muscle and Motion, which provide you with an in-depth 3D anatomical view of the bones and muscles in action in each exercise, so with our comprehensive 3D animations, you will understand the anatomy of the kn...
Explore the human body's muscle anatomy and learn the names of the major muscles and what they do. Identify muscles on the body and know their...
The human body contains over 600 voluntary muscles attached to the bones of the skeleton. Contraction of these muscles moves the bones and accomplishes such movements as walking, running, breathing, eating, and drawing. In some cases, they attach to soft tissue structures and accomplish such ...
Pectineus.The uppermost — and shortest — of the adductors, this one attaches high on your inner thigh, near the hip joint. Adductor minimus.This muscle is just below the pectineus. Adductor magnus.One of the largest muscles in the body, this attaches along the linea aspera, a line runnin...
Changes in the muscles of theupper limb The human upper limb has retained an overall generalized structure, with its details adapted to upright existence. Among theprimitivefeatures that persist are theclavicle, or collarbone, which still functions as part of theshoulder; the ability to twist one...
You have two mighty muscles on both sides of your chest: Thepectoralis majorand thepectoralis minor, known collectively as your pecs. The primary function of your pectoral muscles is toadductyour arms, or pull them towards the midline of your body from various angles. ...
You may not consider the serratus anterior a chest muscle, but you should! The serratus anterior starts from the inside of your shoulder blade, wraps around your side, and attaches onto the front of your ribcage. Reallylean bodybuildershave defined serratus muscles. ...
The thigh muscles are located between your knee and the bottom of your spinal cord. This is usually referred to as the “upper leg” and is divided into three parts: Anterior thigh Medial thigh Posterior thigh The anterior thigh muscles are the ones that are in the front of your body, in...
When it comes to butt-building, we often think that by doing a few squats here or there, our butts will magically lift and tone itself. But, to build a nice and toned booty, you must first understand the anatomy of one. The buttocks are composed of three different muscles that do diff...