Superficial Muscles of the Human Body

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Muscles
Action

1. Masseter

2. Sternomastoid

3. Trapezius

4. Pectoralis Major

5. Deltoid

6. Biceps Brachii

7. Triceps Brachii

8. Brachioradialis

9. Gluteus Maximus

10. Quadriceps Femoris

a. rectus femoris

b. vastus medialis

c. vastus lateralis

d. vastus intermedius

11. Biceps Femoris

12. Sartorius

13. Gastrocnemius

14. Soleus

15. Tibialis Anterior

16. Rectus Abdominis

17. External Oblique

18. Serratus Anterior

19. Latissimus Dorsi

20. Orbicularis Oris

21. Orbicularis Oculi