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The Human Body
Location and Function of Major Muscle Groups, Tendons/Ligaments/Joints
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Health Care
12th Grade
05/10/2011

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Benefits of Regular Flexibility Training
Definition
- Ability to perform every day tasks with more comfort.
- Scratch places you couldn't reach before!
- Improved circulation
- Stress relief
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Benefits of Regular Muscular Training
Definition
- Increased Strength
- Increased Endurance
- Increased Metabolism (You'll burn more Calories just sitting around!)
- Greater Bone Density (Stronger bones)
- Increased Self Esteem
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Quadriceps
Definition
Front of upper leg.
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Pectoralis (Pecs)
Definition
Chest
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Hamstrings
Definition
Back of upper leg
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Latisimus Dorsi (Lats)
Definition
Lower back
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Gastrocnemis
Definition
Back of lower leg (calf muscle).
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Triceps
Definition
Back of upper arm.
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Trapezius
Definition
Upper back
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Biceps
Definition
Front of upper arm.
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Deltoids
Definition
Shoulders
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Abdominals (Abs)
Definition
Lower trunk
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Ligaments
Definition
Tissue that connects bone to bone.
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Tendons
Definition
Tissue that connects bone to muscle.
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Joints
Definition
Allow you to perform range of movements necessary when muscles move.
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