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Basic functions mus
Basic muscles and their functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Flexes (bends) the lower arm | Biceps |
| Extends (straigtens) the lower arm | Triceps |
| Abducts, flexes and extends the upper arm | Deltoids |
| Adducts the upper arm | Pectorals |
| Flexes the truck forward | Rectus abdominals |
| Extends the lower leg | Quadriceps |
| Flexes the lower leg | Hamstrings |
| Plantar flexes the foot | Gastrocnemius |
| Dorsi flexes the foot | Tibialis anterior |
| Extends the thigh | Gluteus maximus |