Biology - Muscles And Bones Of The Frog & Their Functions

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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
Triceps femoris Extends leg; flexes thigh
Extensors of the hand Extend hand
Extensors of the foot Extend foot
Flexors of the hand Flex hand
Flexors of the foot Flex foot