Category: Skeletal Muscles

Technical Body Movement Terms

The muscles of the anterior compartment of the lower leg are generally responsible for dorsiflexion. The muscles of the posterior compartment of the lower leg are generally responsible…

Muscles of the Lower Limb

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify, locate, and describe the origin, insertion and function of the major upper and lower…

Muscles of the Upper Limb and Forearm

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify, locate, and describe the origin, insertion and function of the major upper arm and…

Muscles of the Thorax

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify, locate, and describe the origin, insertion and function of the muscles of the thorax….

Muscles of the Shoulder and Back

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify, locate, and describe the origin, insertion and function of four muscles of the shoulder…

Muscles of the Head and Neck

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify, locate, and describe the origin, insertion and function of three muscles in the head…

Abdominal Muscles

Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify, locate, and describe the origin, insertion and function of four abdominal muscles. The following…