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Chapter 8: The Muscular System

Chapter 8: The Muscular System. I. Introduction. Muscular tissue enables the body and its parts to move: Contraction-the shortening of muscle fibers; causes movement Muscle cells shorten by converting chemical energy from nutrient molecules (food) to mechanical energy

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Muscles of the Human Body!

Muscles of the Human Body!. Muscles that Move the Thigh, Leg, Ankle, & Toes. Iliopsoas ( Iliacus and Psoas Major). Prime mover of thigh flexion or flexing trunk on thigh during a bow. Iliacus. Psoas Major. Sartorius.

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The Hip, Thigh, and Leg Muscles

The Hip, Thigh, and Leg Muscles. The Anterior Surface. The anterior surface of the hip, thigh, and leg muscles:. Iliopsoas. Origin: lumbar vertebrae Insertion: Femur (lesser trochanter ) Primary action: Flexes the hip. Adductor Muscles. Origin: Pelvis Insertion: Proximal Femur

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Calf Raise

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