Use the term: Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction to write a description of

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Use the term: Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction to write a description of the type of movement of the muscle in the spaces provided. Triceps brachii Scapula and proximal dorsal humerus. Insertion Proximal dorsal ulna. uscle's action: Gluteus (Gluteus maximus in human) origin: Hip bones. Insertion: Proximal dorsal femur. Muscle's action: Triceps femoris (Quadriceps in human) origin: Hip bones and proximal ventral femur. Insertion: Proximal ventral tibia. Muscle's action: Semi membranosus origin: Hip bones. Insertion: Proximal dorsal tibia. Muscle's action: Gracilis Identify and name only Sartorius Identity and name only Gastrocnemius origin: Distal dorsal femur. Insertion Sole offoot via Achilles tendon. Muscle's action: Peroneus Origin: Distal ventral femur Insertion: Metatarsals. Muscle's action

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Triceps brachii: Muscle's action - Extensor muscle of elbow joint.

Gluteus: Muscle's action - Abduction of the hip

Triceps femoris: Muscle's action - Flexion of the thigh at the hip joint and extension of the leg at the knee joint.

Semimembranosus: Muscle's action - Flexion of the leg, extension of the thigh and adduction of leg.

Gastrocnemius: Muscle's action - Flexion of the foot at the ankle joint and flexion of the leg at the knee joint.

Peroneus: Muscle's action - Plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint.

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