Biology - Muscles and Bones of the Frog & Their Functions

This flashcard set lists a number of the major muscles and bones as well as their functions in the common frog. I made it specifically for studying for a biology frog lab.

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
Biceps brachii
Flexes forearm
Biceps femoris
Extends thigh and flexes leg
Deltoid
Abducts arm
External oblique
Compresses abdomen
Gastrocnemius
Flexes leg and extends foot
Internal oblique
Compresses abdomen
Latissimus dorsi
Extends and rotates arm
Longissimus dorsi
Elevates head and extends back
Mandibular
Lowers mandible
Masseter
Raises mandible
Mylohyoid
Raises floor of the mouth (breathing)
Pectoralis major
Abducts shoulder forward
Rectus abdominis
Compresses abdomen; flexes trunk
Sartorius
Flexes thigh at hip; flexes leg
Triceps brachii
Extends forearm