Muscles of head
44 parts
For example: Lateral rectus muscle Musculus rectus lateralis bulbi oculi, Superior oblique muscle Musculus obliquus superior bulbi oculi, Common tendinous ring Anulus tendineus communis
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The muscles of the head, neck, trunk and limbs, split into their heads where they have them, with their tendons and tendon sheaths. Tap a muscle for its three names and a short description.
- 6833D parts
- 39groups in the model
- 553with a short definition
- 3names each: English, Latin, Arabic
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3D models and definitions: Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), derived from BodyParts3D © The Database Center for Life Science, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted models on this page are shared under the same licence.
What is in the model
The count is higher than the "more than 600 muscles" you usually read, because muscles with two or more heads, such as biceps brachii, are split into their heads, and tendons and tendon sheaths are separate parts.
Facial muscles
34 parts
For example: Nasalis muscle Musculus nasalis, Orbital part of orbicularis oculi Pars orbitalis musculi orbicularis oculi, Palpebral part of orbicularis oculi Pars palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi
Muscles of neck
38 parts
For example: Sternocleidomastoid muscle Musculus sternocleidomastoideus, Intermediate tendon of digastric muscle Tendo intermedius musculi digastrici, Anterior belly of digastric muscle Venter anterior musculi digastrici
Posterior compartment of forearm
26 parts
For example: Extensor digitorum Musculus extensor digitorum, Ulnar head of extensor carpi ulnaris Caput ulnare musculi extensoris carpi ulnaris, Humeral head of extensor carpi ulnaris Caput humerale musculi extensoris carpi ulnaris
Muscles of hand
24 parts
For example: Superficial head of flexor pollicis brevis Caput superficiale musculi flexoris pollicis brevis, Deep head of flexor pollicis brevis Caput profundum musculi flexoris pollicis brevis, Oblique head of adductor pollicis Caput obliquum musculi adductoris pollicis
Erector spinae
18 parts
For example: Iliocostalis lumborum muscle Musculus iliocostalis lumborum, Iliocostalis thoracis muscle Musculus iliocostalis thoracis, Iliocostalis colli muscle Musculus iliocostalis colli
How to study it here
- 1
Peel the layers
Learn a superficial muscle, then press Hide on its card to reach the muscle under it.
- 2
See one muscle on the bones
Switch Skeleton on, Isolate a muscle, then turn on X-ray: the rest of the body turns to glass around it.
- 3
Quiz yourself
Quiz asks for muscles by name. A wrong tap tells you which muscle you picked.
The other seven systems
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Muscles of the Human Body: Names in English, Latin and ArabicThe main muscles of the human body named in English, Latin and Arabic, region by region, with 3D renders, the heads of each muscle and a study routine.Read the guide
Muscles of the Arm and Forearm: Names in English, Latin and Arabic by CompartmentEvery muscle of the arm and forearm by compartment and layer, named in English, Latin and Arabic, with its main action, its nerve and 3D renders from our atlas.Read the guideQuestions people ask
How many muscles are in the model?
683 parts in the muscle system, including the separate heads of muscles, their tendons and the tendon sheaths.
Can I see the bones under the muscles?
Yes. Switch Skeleton on in the row of systems and use X-ray, or hide the muscles one by one.
Are the Arabic muscle names included?
Yes, every muscle has its English name, the Latin term and the Arabic name.
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