Muscles

front of head

back of head

temporal region - helps to close jaw

smiling muscle

kissing muscle, lips

around eye, helps to blink

cheeks, keeps food between teeth when chewing

aids in swallowing

aid in swallowing and speaking

major muscle aids in head movements

prime mover of back extension

covers most of lower back and all the way up the sides of the backbone

major muscles for breathing

seperates thoracic and abdominal cavities, most important breathing muscles

major chest muscles, pects

neck to top of shoulder

shoulder muscle

front of humerus

back of humerus

major forearm flexor muscle

washboard stomach - abs

sides of abdomin

helps in sitting cross legged, crosses over top of thigh

major thigh muscle, helps extend knee

forms bulk of buttocks

covered by maximus, major site of intramuscular injections

gluteus medius covers gluteus minimus

form most of muscle back of thigh

largest hamstring muscle

calf muscle

attaches gastrocnemius to ankle

• retards venous drainage
• maintains erection of penis/clitoris

• empties male urethra
• assists in erection of penis and clitoris