What is the insertion for the Triceps muscle of the arm?

Q: A muscle that lies anterior to the hip joint will produce what action at that joint?

A: The hip area is positioned lateral and anterior to the gluteal region, inferior to the iliac crest,…

Q: Which muscles are used more often, the external intercostals or internal intercostals? Explain.

A: The process of respiration involves the breathing in (inspiration) and breathing out of the air…

Q: How many muscles are attached to the scapula?

A: The scapula, often known as the shoulder blade, is a big triangular-shaped bone in the upper back. A…

Q: what is the function of the Biceps Femoris?

A: Biceps femoris is a long muscle of the posterior part of the thigh.it makes the group of muscles…

Q: What are the antagonist(s) to the muscles that control the concentric action seen below at the wrist…

A: Skeletal muscles are the major contributors to the muscular system in humans and are the major means…

Q: Identify three muscles named for their shape in either the pectoral girdle or arm.

A: Muscles that position the pectoral girdle aincle the anterior muscles namely subclavius,…

Q: Which muscle contributes to the rotator cuff? deltoid subscapularis teres major serratus anterior…

A: We know that our upper arm contains a bone called the humerus. It forms a ball and socket joint with…

Q: What is the name of the muscle indicated by the arrow, and what is its action?

A: There are three important muscles in the anterior thigh: Pectineus Sartorius Quadriceps femoris

Q: Identify four muscles in the leg that are named for their position, region, or attachments.

A: Skeletal muscles are named by anatomists according to several criteria. These criteria include size,…

Q: Which of the large lateral muscles extends the knee joint and pulls the leg forward?

A: The thigh is the area located between the hip and the knee. The muscle present in the thigh is…

Human Movement

Humans can move from one place to another through coordinated movements and postures. The movement produced by the human body due to the contraction of muscles and bending of bone joints is called human movement. Human movements are controlled by the nervous system. Hence, the human movement incorporates the use of muscles, ligaments, joints, and bones.  Kinesiology is the field that deals with the study of human movements.