What is the name of all the muscles?
Extraocular muscles
| Muscle | Origin | Antagonist |
|---|---|---|
| levator palpebrae superioris | sphenoid bone | orbicularis oculi |
| superior tarsal | underside of levator palpebrae superioris | |
| Rectus muscles | ||
| superior | annulus of Zinn at orbital apex |
How many different muscles are in the human body?
600 muscles
There are about 600 muscles in the human body. The three main types of muscle include skeletal, smooth and cardiac. The brain, nerves and skeletal muscles work together to cause movement – this is collectively known as the neuromuscular system.
What are the 13 major muscle groups in the body?
Terms in this set (13)
- Abdominals (Abs) muscles in the front of the abdomen.
- Biceps. upper muscles on front part of the arm.
- Deltoids (Delts) front and back shoulder muscles.
- Pectoral (Pecs) chest muscles.
- Obliques (external obliques)
- Trapezius (Traps)
- Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
- Erector Spinae.
What are the 7 major muscle groups?
Many fitness experts often consider these to be the major muscle groups in your body:
- chest.
- back.
- arms.
- abdominals.
- legs.
- shoulders.
What are the 6 major muscles?
The six major muscle groups you want to train are the chest, back, arms, shoulders, legs, and calves. You want to train each of these muscle groups at least once every 5 to 7 days for maximum muscle gain.
What are the 6 common naming categories for muscle?
Size:
- maximus – largest.
- minimis – smallest.
- vastus – huge.
- longus – longest.
- brevis – short.
- major – large.
- minor – small.
What are the 8 major muscle groups?
Your body’s major muscles can be divided into eight groups: shoulders, arms, chest, abdomen, back, butt, thighs and calves.
What are the 7 criteria used in naming muscles?
Terms in this set (7)
- Direction of Muscle Fibers. Rectus (Straight)
- Size of the Muscle. Maximus (Largest)
- Location of the Muscle. Temporalis (Temporal Bone)
- Number of Origins (Heads) Biceps (2)
- Location of Origin and Insertion. Sternocleidomastoid (Sternum-Clavicle-Mastoid)
- Shape of the Muscle.
- Action of the Muscle.