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The musculus triceps brachii belongs to the arm muscles. It covers the entire backside of the upper arm and is involved in almost all arm motions. Read More

The musculus biceps brachii belongs to the arm muscles. It is very popular and symbolic for muscular strength and athletics. Read More

The rotator cuff belongs to the shoulder muscles and is part of the shoulder girdle. It is very important for the mobility and stabilization of the shoulder joint. Read More

The musculus deltoideus belongs to the shoulder muscles. It is involved in all motions of the shoulder joint and encloses it entirely. Read More

The musculus trapezius belongs to the back muscles but can also be allocated to the shoulder girdle (shoulder muscles). It covers the upper part of the back and is responsible for the shape of the neck. Below the trapezius muscle the rhomboid muscles (Musculi rhomboidei) can be found. Read More

The musculus latissimus dorsi belongs to the back muscles and represents the wide musculature of the dorsum. It is the largest muscle of the human body by area and gives the back its typical V-shape that contributes to an athletic body form. Read More

The musculus pectoralis major represents the large chest muscle. It covers almost the entire chest (thorax) and attracts much interest among athletes. But the chest muscles not only consist of the musculus pectoralis major. Read More

The adductors represent muscles of the human body that have the purpose of adducting a certain extremity towards the body. We commonly use the term adductors for the adducting muscles of the leg. To be more precise the leg adductors pull the thigh via the hip joint towards the body. Read More

The abductors represent muscles of the human body that have the purpose of abducting a certain extremity from the body. We commonly use the term abductors for the abducting muscles of the leg. To be more specific this muscle group abducts the thigh via the hip joint. Read More

The musculus triceps surae represents the main muscle of the calf muscles. There actually are many different muscles located on the lower leg that can be grouped into flexors and extensors. Read More