• SHAPE
– The deltoid is shaped like a delta, or
triangle
– The trapezius is shaped like a trapezoid
– Latissimus ( wide ) ; teres ( round )
• DIRECTION of FIBERS
– The rectus abdominis is a longitudinal
muscle of the abdomen ( rectus =
straight )
– The orbicularis oculi is a circular muscle
around the eye
– Tranverse ( across ); oblique ( diagonal )
• LOCATION
– The frontalis overlies the frontal
bone
– The external obliques are
located outside the internal
obliques
– Pectoralis ( chest ); gluteus (
buttock ); brachii ( arm ); sub (
beneath )
• ATTACHMENT
– The sternocleidomastoid is
attached to the sternum,
clavicle, and mastoid process.
– The brachioradialis is attached
to the brachium ( arm ) and the
radius
• NUMBER of ATTACHMENT
– The biceps brachii has two
attachment, or origins ( and is
located on the arm )
– The quadriceps femoris has four
origins
( and is located on the anterior
femur )
• ACTION
– The extensor digitorum extends
the fingers or digits
– The adductor magnus is a large
muscle that adducts the thigh.
– Flexor ( to flex ); masseter ( to
chew ); levator ( to lift )
Muscle of the HEAD
Muscle of the TRUNK