Synonyms in the broadest sense abdominal wall musculature, abdominal muscles, six-pack, abdominal muscle training Function The straight abdominal muscle is the sole antagonist of the long, lower back extensor muscles (M. errector spinae). It is responsible for the flexion of the spinal column. This applies to all movements in which the upper body is bent … Abdominal muscles
Injuries to the abdominal muscles In some cases, the abdominal muscles can be injured, especially if they are too heavily strained. This can happen, for example, if you exercise excessively. In this case, in addition to a severe muscle soreness, abdominal muscle strains or even a torn muscle fibre in the abdomen can occur. All … Injuries to the abdominal muscles | Abdominal muscles
Synonyms Latin: M. obliquus internus abdominis To the abdominal musculature overview To the musculature overview The inner oblique abdominal muscle (Musculus obliquus internus abdominis) is a three-sided, approx. 1 cm thick abdominal muscle located directly below the outer oblique abdominal muscle. It is the smallest of the three lateral abdominal muscles. Attachment: 9th – 12th … Internal oblique abdominal muscle
Synonyms Latin: M. brachialis To the overview arm musculature To the musculature overview Introduction The arm flexor (Musculus brachialis) lies as a 3 cm thick and 5 cm wide muscle directly under the two-headed arm muscle. Approach/origin/innervation Origin: site of attachment of the deltoid muscle (Tuberositas deltoidea) Innervation: N. musculocutaneus Function The arm flexor (Musculus … Arm Flexor
Synonyms Latin: M. obliquus externus abdominis To the overview abdominal musculature To the musculature overview Introduction The external oblique abdominal muscle (Musculus obliquus externus abdominis) is a quadrilateral, approximately 0.7 cm thick plate. It is the largest of all abdominal muscles and is the most superficial. Training this muscle group makes sense not only for … Oblique external abdominal muscle
Synonyms three-headed arm extensor Latin medical: M. triceps brachiiThe three-headed arm muscle (Musculus triceps brachii), popularly called triceps, is the only muscle that is approx. 4 cm thick and weighs 600 grams and is the antagonist to the three arm flexor muscles. A distinction is made between two short heads originating from the upper arm … Trizeps
Synonyms Latin: Musculus trapezius History Approach: Origin: Innervation: N. accessorius, Plexus cervicalis (C 2 – 4) Outer third of the clavicle (externalis acromialis) Shoulder height (Acromion) Shoulder blade bone (spina scapulae) External occipital protuberance (Protuberantia occipitalis externa) Spinous processes of all cervical and thoracic vertebrae Function The trapezius muscle (Musculus trapezius) has different functions due … Trapezius muscle
Chewing muscles Masticatory muscle – Musculus masseter Internal wing muscle – Musculus pterygoideus medialis Outer wing muscle – Musculus pterygoideus lateralis Temporal muscle – Musculus temporalis Mimic musculature Musculi epicranii (muscles of the head rind) Eyelid Ear muscles Nose Mouth Occipital forehead muscle – Musculus occipitofrontalis Temple-crown muscle – Musculus temporoparietalis Upper eyelid lift – … Overview of the musculature
Gorge head musculature Lower throat lacer – Musculus constrictor pharyngis inferior Middle throat lacer – Musculus constrictor pharyngis medius Upper throat lacer – Musculus constrictor pharyngis superior Stylus-pharyngeal muscle (gullet lifter) – Musculus stylopharyngeus Tube-pharyngeal muscle (gullet lifter) – Musculus salpingopharyngeus Palatopharyngeal muscle (pharyngeal lifter) – Musculus palatopharyngeus Outer tongue muscles Cartilage-tongue muscle – Musculus … Gorge head musculature | Overview of the musculature
Arm musculature – Forearm musculature Flexors – surface layer Flexors – deep layer Extensors – spoke-side (radial) layer Extensors – surface layer Extensors – deep layer Spoke-sided hand flexor – Musculus flexor carpi radialis Olecranon hand flexor – Musculus flexor carpi ulnaris Superficial hand flexors – Musculus flexor digitorum superificialis Long palmar muscle – Musculus … Arm musculature – Forearm musculature | Overview of the musculature
Torso Musculature Autochthonous back muscles – Musculus erector spinae respiratory muscles abdominal muscles Iliac-rib muscle – Musculus iliocostalis Interspinous process muscles – Musculi interspinales Intertransverse process muscles – Musculi intertransversarii Rib elevator – Musculi levatores costarum Longest muscle – Musculus longissimus Much feathered muscle – Musculi multifidi Lower oblique head muscle – Musculus obliquus capitis … Torso Musculature | Overview of the musculature
Thigh Musculature Knee extensors = front muscle group Knee flexors = rear muscle group Adductors = inner muscle group Abductors = outer muscle group Quadriceps femori – Musculus quadriceps femori Tailor muscle – Musculus sartorius Bilateral thigh muscle – Musculus biceps femoris Semitendinous muscle – Musculus semitendinosus Semimembranous muscle – Musculus semimembranosus Comb muscle – … Thigh Musculature | Overview of the musculature
