Latin: M. gracilis To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The slender muscle (Musculus gracilis) is the longest and narrowest muscle of the adductors in the hip joint. Of all the muscles, it also lies furthest towards the middle of the body. Other adductors of the thigh: Comb muscle (M. pectineus) Large thigh … Slimming muscle
Synonyms in the broadest sense Arm muscles, arm muscle training, upper arm muscles Function The arm muscles, or elbow joint muscles, which are mainly located on the upper arm, act on the elbow joint. While three muscles are responsible for flexion, the triceps alone acts as the three-headed extensor of the upper arm. As this … The arm musculature
Forearm Muscles The forearm muscles can also be divided into flexors, on the side of the palm of the forearm (palmar), and extensors, on the side of the back of the forearm (dorsal). The flexors can also be divided into superficial and deep flexors. The superficial flexors include the pronator teres muscle, the palmaris longus … Forearm Muscles | The arm musculature
Pain in the arm muscles Muscle pain can have various causes, including injuries, cramps, tension, muscle diseases, nervous disorders and medication. Muscle injuries include sore muscles, muscle bruises, strains, muscle tears or muscle fibre ruptures. Mostly these injuries occur during sports. Strong, sudden muscle movements can cause them, especially if the muscles have not been … Pain in the arm muscles | The arm musculature
Exercises for the individual muscle groups Three-headed arm extensor (M. triceps brachii) Two-headed arm muscle (M. biceps brachii) Arm flexor (M. brachialis) Upper arm spoke muscle (M. brachioradialis) Triceps Pushing Bench press Neck Pressing Nosebreaker Bicep curl Latissimus extension (narrow) Rowing Bicep curl Bicep curl All articles in this series: The arm musculature Forearm Muscles … Exercises for the individual muscle groups | The arm musculature
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
