Human Anatomy 2

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TRICEPS = Is a large muscle on the back of the upper arms.

Is the muscle principally


responsible for extension of the elbow (straightening of the arm)

BICEPS= a large muscle in the upper arm which turn the hand to facepalm uppermost and
flexes the arm and forearm

TRAPEZIUS= Is a large paired surface muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital
bone to the lower thoracic in your back. It extends from your neck to your mid back. It
moves and supports your arms.

PECTORALIS MAJOR = A thick, fan-shaped muscle situated at the chest. It lies under the
breast. The main function as a whole is to adduction and internal rotation of the arm on the
shoulder joint. (PECS, PECTORALS)

GLUTEUS MAXIMUS = The gluteus maximus is the main extensor muscle of the hip. It is
the largest muscle in our body. It is the largest and outermost of the three gluteal muscles
and

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