Muscle Names · Muscular System · Medium

Rectus

Meaning: A straight muscle — e.g. rectus abdominis runs vertically down the abdomen.

In practice: Sit-ups target the rectus abdominis muscle.

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Which word means: The longest muscle in the body, running diagonally across the thigh.

Which word means: Small triangular muscle from the lateral epicondyle to the olecranon that assists elbow extension.

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