Muscle Names · Muscular System · Easy
Gluteus
Meaning: The buttock muscles — maximus, medius, and minimus.
In practice: The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body.
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Which word means: A large muscle spanning the back of the neck and shoulders.
Answer: Trapezius
Which word means: The large chest muscle responsible for arm movements across the body.
Answer: Pectoralis
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