Anatomy Major Muscles

Learn 35 major muscle groups and landmark muscles for anatomy exams

What You'll Learn

Memorize major human muscles with free anatomy flashcards. Review key muscles of the face, neck, torso, upper limb, and lower limb with function-focused prompts.

Key Topics

  • High-yield muscles commonly seen in intro anatomy courses
  • Includes upper body, core, and lower body muscle groups
  • Useful for nursing, pre-med, PT, and exercise science students
  • Simple prompt-answer cards to speed up recall

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How to study this deck

Start with a quick skim of the questions, then launch study mode to flip cards until you can answer each prompt without hesitation. Revisit tricky cards using shuffle or reverse order, and schedule a follow-up review within 48 hours to reinforce retention.

Preview: Anatomy Major Muscles

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Muscle used to close the jaw

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Masseter

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Forehead muscle that raises eyebrows

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Frontalis

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Circular muscle around the eye

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Orbicularis oculi

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Circular muscle around the mouth

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Orbicularis oris

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Large neck muscle that rotates head

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Sternocleidomastoid

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Upper back/neck muscle for scapular elevation

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Trapezius

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Prime mover of shoulder abduction

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Deltoid

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Chest muscle for arm flexion/adduction

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Pectoralis major

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Deep chest muscle under pectoralis major

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Pectoralis minor

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Large lateral back muscle

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Latissimus dorsi

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Muscle along lateral ribs for scapular protraction

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Serratus anterior

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Primary elbow flexor on anterior arm

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Biceps brachii

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Primary elbow extensor on posterior arm

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Triceps brachii

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Deep elbow flexor under biceps

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Brachialis

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Forearm muscle involved in elbow flexion/pronation

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Pronator teres

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Forearm extensor for wrist extension

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Extensor carpi radialis longus

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Forearm flexor for wrist flexion

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Flexor carpi radialis

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Primary breathing muscle

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Diaphragm

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Most superficial abdominal muscle

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External oblique

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Deep abdominal muscle with horizontal fibers

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Transversus abdominis

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"Six-pack" muscle

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Rectus abdominis

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Muscle group that straightens the spine

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Erector spinae

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Primary hip flexor

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Iliopsoas

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Large buttock muscle for hip extension

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Gluteus maximus

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Lateral hip muscle for abduction

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Gluteus medius

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Tensor muscle of lateral thigh

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Tensor fasciae latae

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Long strap-like medial thigh muscle

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Gracilis

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Major adductor of the thigh

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Adductor magnus

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Quadriceps muscle on anterior thigh center

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Rectus femoris

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Lateral quadriceps muscle

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Vastus lateralis

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Medial quadriceps muscle

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Vastus medialis

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Hamstring muscle on lateral posterior thigh

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Biceps femoris

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Superficial calf muscle

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Gastrocnemius

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Deep calf muscle under gastrocnemius

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Soleus

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Muscle on shin for dorsiflexion

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Tibialis anterior