Deltoid

The deltoid muscle is located on the outside of the shoulder and is recognized by its triangular shape. The deltoid muscle was named after the Greek letter Delta due to the similar shape they both share. The deltoid muscle is constructed with three main sets of fibers: anterior, middle, and posterior. These fibers are connected by a very thick tendon and are anchored into a V-shaped channel housed in the shaft of the humerus bone in the arm. The deltoid muscle is responsible for the brunt of all arm rotation and allows a person to keep carried objects at a safer distance from the body. It is also tasked with stopping dislocation and injury to the humerous when carrying heavy loads. One of the most common injuries to the deltoid muscle is deltoid strain. Deltoid strain is characterized by sudden and sharp pain where injured, intense soreness and pain when lifting the arm out from the side of the body, and/or tenderness and swelling caused by (and located at) the deltoid muscle.

Postural Muscles Shoulder Girdle - Arm Pectoral Muscles Levator Scapulae Trapezius (upper) Biceps Brachii Scalenes Subscapularis Sternocleidomastoid Suboccipitals Masseter Temporalis Wrist & Finger Flexors Trunk

Phasic Muscles

Trapezius (middle) Trapezius (lower) Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii Deep Cervical Flexors Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Deltoid Wrist & Finger Extensors

Lumbar Erector Spinae Thoracic Erector Spinae Cervical Erector Spinae Rectus Abdominis Quadratus Lumborum Transversus Abdominus Pelvis - Thigh Hamstrings Iliopsoas Rectus Femoris Adductors Piriformis Tensor Fasciae Latae

Rectus Abdominis

Vastus Lateralis Vastus Medialis Gluteal Muscles

The rectus abdominis muscle is located in the front of the body, beginning at the pubic bone and ending at the Lower Leg - Foot sternum. It is located inside the abdominals. The muscle is activated Tibialis Anterior Gastrocnemius while doing crunches because it pulls Peroneals Soleus the ribs and the pelvis in and curves the Toe Extensors back. The muscles are also used when a child is delivered, during bowel movements, and coughing. Breathing in and holding the rectus abdominis in pulls in the abdomen. When this muscle is exercised and layers of fat disappear from the abdomen, the exposed rectus abdominis muscle creates the look of a six pack. Strengthening the muscle also improves performance in sports that require jumping. The rectus abdominis muscle leads to an area that comprises

of the lateral abdominal wall. When doctors perform ultrasound-guided techniques on patients to locate the proper area for needle insertion, they sometimes start scanning at the rectus abdominis muscle to distinguish between the internal oblique, transverses abdominis, and the peritoneal cavity.

Triceps brachii
The triceps are a major muscle of the upper arm in the human body. The triceps run along the humerus (the main bone of the upper arm) between the shoulder and the elbow. Along with the biceps, it allows for extension and retraction of the forearm. When the triceps are tensed, the forearm extends and the elbow straightens; if the triceps are relaxed and the biceps tensed, the forearm retracts and the elbow bends. The triceps also serve to stabilise the shoulder joint at the top of the humerus; this is a key role as the shoulder is a relatively unstable joint. The bottom of the triceps are also involved in retracting the capsule of the elbow joint when the forearm extends, thereby allowing the elbow joint to be straightened successfully. The muscle is supplied with oxygen and nutrients by branches of the deep brachial artery. It is also enervated by four

. Supraspinatus
The supraspinatus muscle is a rotator cuff muscle located in the shoulder, specifically in the supraspinatus fossa. It stretches laterally to the scapula's spine, allowing it to pass under the acromion process. In other words, it lies horizontally, not far from the top of the shoulder. The supraspinatus muscle is attached to a flat, strong tendon connected to the shoulder joint capsule. Along with the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles, the supraspinatus muscle helps initiate horizontal abduction of the shoulder. Abduction is a rotator cuff exercise that helps strengthen the supraspinatus; it is done by holding a weight in each hand, with your hands by your sides, and moving your arms back and forth. In the case of a muscle retraction injury to the supraspinatus muscle (basically the result of a muscle tear), a pull-forward surgery must be performed within three months before the muscle becomes too short to reattach. Unfortunately, atrophy can also affect the supraspinatus muscle, rendering it irreparable.

Serratus anterior
The muscle originating on the top surface of the eight or nine upper ribs is called the serratus anterior muscle. The serratus anterior muscle inserts at the medial border of the scapula, along the anterior length. Two slips of the serratus anterior muscle originate at the second rib. The serratus anterior muscle inserts exactly at the scapula, between the superior and inferior angles of the medial border. The parts of the serratus anterior muscle include three sections, the superior, intermediate or medial, and the inferior. The function of the serratus anterior muscle is to allow the anteversion of the arm and to pull the scapula forward, coming around the thorax. The serratus anterior muscle is an antagonist to the rhomboid muscles, as well as the synergist of the rhomboids. The scapula is able to move laterally due to the serratus anterior muscle, which is vital for the elevation of the arm. The serratus anterior muscle also allows the rotation of the arm upwards, which allows a human to lift items over his or her head.

Trapezius
Along with the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and levator scapula, the trapezius muscle is one of the widest back muscles. Broad muscle bands cross the back, providing upright posture support. The trapezius and semispinalis capitis muscles create a muscle column along the back of the neck. The trapezius is the most superficial of the back, neck, and upper trunk muscles. This triangular muscle is broad and flat, lying just beneath the skin and covering the upper back of the shoulders and neck. It links to the dorsal vertebrae of the spine, scapulas, clavicles, and ribs. This muscle is named for its trapezoid shape. The trapezius muscle is a postural and active movement muscle, used to tilt and turn the head and neck, shrug, steady the shoulders, and twist the arms. The trapezius elevates, depresses, rotates, and retracts the scapula. Enervation of the trapezius is derived from the spinal accessory nerve. The descending part of the trapezius muscle supports the arms. The transverse part retracts the scapulae and the ascending part medially rotates or depresses the scapulae.