Parts of the

Muscular System
Frontalis Occipitalis
(raises eyebrows)

Deltoid Trapezius
(raises aim) (stabilizes the scapula)
Sternocleidomastoid
(turns and nod neck)

Pectoralis
major Tricep
(straightens elbow)

Bicep Obliques
(bends elbow) (rotate and
bend torso)

Latissmus dorsi

Rectus abdominis or abs

Extensors

Hip flexors Gluteus maximus Biceps femoris

or buttock or hamstrings
(straightens hip to (bends knee)
stand upright)

Adductors Tibilias Gastrocnemius

or groin muscles anterior
(lifts foot)
Soleus

Achilles tendon

There are approximately 600 muscles in the human body.

Each has a role to help our bodies move, maintain
posture or circulate blood around the body.