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Masseter


Action: Elevates Mandible
Synergist: Temporalis
Antagonist: Digastric
BodyBuilder: Yes

Temporalis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Elevates Mandible
Synergist: Masseter
Antagonist: Digastric
BodyBuilder: No

Muscles of Mastication

Masseter and Temporalis

Muscles of the Anterior Neck

Digastric, Sternohyoid, Sternothyroid, Thyrohyoid, and Sternocleidomastoid

Digastric
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Depresses Mandible
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Masseter, Temporalis
BodyBuilder: No

Sternohyoid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Depresses Hyoid
Synergist: Thyrohyoid
Antagonist: N/A
BodyBuilder: No

Sternothyroid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Depresses the Larynx
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Thyrohyoid
BodyBuilder: No

Thyrohyoid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Elevates Larynx or Depresses Hyoid Bone
Synergist: Sternohyoid
Antagonist: Sternothyroid
BodyBuilder: No

Sternocleidomastoid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes or Rotates the Head
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: N/A
BodyBuilder: Yes

Muscles that Act on the Scapula

Clavo-Trapezius, Acromio-Trapezius, Spino-Trapezius, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, Serratus Anterior, and Rhomboideus,

Clavo-Trapezius
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Neck Laterally or Elevates Clavicle
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: N/A
BodyBuilder: Yes

Acromio-Trapezius
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Adducts Scapula
Synergist: Rhombodieus
Antagonist: N/A
BodyBuilder: Yes

Spino-Trapezius
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Depresses Scapula
Synergist: Pectoralis Minor
Antagonist: Levator Scapulae, Rhombodieus
BodyBuilder: Yes

Pectoralis Mino
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Steadies and Depresses Scapulae
Synergist: Spino-Trapezius
Antagonist: Levator Scapulae, Rhombodieus
BodyBuilder: No

Levator Scapulae
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Elevates Scapula
Synergist: Rhomboideus
Antagonist: Spino-Trapezius, Pectoralis Minor
BodyBuilder: No

Serratus Anterior
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Anterior Rotation of Scapula
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: N/A
BodyBuilder: Yes

Rhomboideus
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Adducts and Elevates Scapula
Synergist: Acromio-Trapezius, Levator Scapulae
Antagonist: Pectoralis Minor, Spino-Trapezius, Acromio-Trapezius
BodyBuilder: No

Muscles that Act on the Arm

Pectoralis Major, Clavo-Deltoid, Acromio-Deltoid, Spino-Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Subscapularis, Lastissimus Dorsi, and Teres Major

Pectoralis Major
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes and Adducts Humerus
Synergist: Clavo-Deltoid, Acromio-Deltoid
Antagonist: Spino-Deltoid, Supraspinatus
BodyBuilder: Yes

Clavo-Deltoid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes and Medially Rotates Humerus
Synergist: Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Teres Major
Antagonist: Spino-Deltoid, Infraspinatus
BodyBuilder: Yes

Acromio-Deltoid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Adducts Humerus
Synergist: Pectoralis Major, Latissimus
Antagonist: Supraspinatus
BodyBuilder: Yes

Spino-Deltoid
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: (Hyper)Extends and Laterally Rotates Humerus
Synergist: Infraspinatus
Antagonist: Clavo-Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Tere Major
BodyBuilder: Yes

Infraspinatus
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Lateral Rotation of the Humerus
Synergist: Spino-Deltoid
Antagonist: Infraspinatus, Pectoralis Major, Subscapularis, Teres Major
BodyBuilder: Yes

Supraspinatus
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Abducts Humerus
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Acromio-Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Latissimus Dorsi
BodyBuilder: No

Subscapularis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Medial Rotation of the Humerus
Synergist: Clavo-Deltoid, Teres Major
Antagonist: Infraspinatus, Spino-Deltoid
BodyBuilder: No

Latissimus Dorsi
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Adducts Humerus
Synergist: Acromio-Deltoid, Pectoralis Major
Antagonist: Supraspinatus
BodyBuilder: Yes

Teres Major
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Medial Rotation of the Humerus
Synergist: Subscapularis, Clavo-Deltoid
Antagonist: Infraspinatus, Spino-Deltoid
BodyBuilder: Yes

Muscles that Act on the Forearm

Long Head of Triceps Brachii, Lateral Head of Triceps Brachii, Medial Head of Triceps Brachii, Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Pronator Teres, Supinator

Medial Head of Triceps Brachii
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Forearm
Synergist: Lateral Head of Triceps Brachii, Long Head of Triceps Brachii
Antagonist: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
BodyBuilder: Yes

Lateral Head of Triceps Brachii
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Forearm
Synergist: Medial Head of Triceps Brachii, Long Head of Triceps Brachii
Antagonist:
BodyBuilder: Yes

Long Head of Triceps Brachii
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Forearm
Synergist: Medial Head of Triceps Brachii, Lateral Head of Triceps Brachii
Antagonist: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
BodyBuilder: Yes

Biceps Brachii
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Forearm
Synergist: Brachialis, Brachioradialis
Antagonist: Medial/Lateral/Long Heads of Triceps Brachii
BodyBuilder: Yes

Brachialis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Forearm
Synergist: Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis
Antagonist: Medial/Lateral/Long Heads of Triceps Brachii
BodyBuilder: Yes

Brachioradialis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Forearm
Synergist: Biceps Brachii
Antagonist: Medial/Lateral/Long Heads of Triceps Brachii
BodyBuilder: Yes

Pronator Teres
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Pronation
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Supinator
BodyBuilder: No

Supinator
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Supination
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Pronator Teres
BodyBuilder: No

Muscles that Act on the Wrist and Fingers

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Digiti Minimi, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Palmaris Longus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Abductor Pollicis Brevis

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Wrist
Synergist: Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Antagonist: Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
BodyBuilder: No

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Wrist
Synergist: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Antagonist: Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
BodyBuilder: No

Extensor Digitorum
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Digits 2-5
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Palmaris Longus, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus
BodyBuilder: No

Extensor Digiti Minimi
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Digit 5
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: Palmaris Longus, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus
BodyBuilder: No

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Extends Wrist
Synergist: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Antagonist: Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
BodyBuilder: Yes

Flexor Carpi Radialis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Wrist
Synergist: Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Antagonist: Extensor Carpi Radialis, Extensor Carpi Brevis, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
BodyBuilder: Yes

Palmaris Longus
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Proximal Phalanges and Palm
Synergist: Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Antagonist: Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Digiti Minimi
BodyBuilder: No

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Wrist
Synergist: Flexor Carpi Radialis
Antagonist: Extensor Carpi Radialis, Extensor Carpi Brevis, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
BodyBuilder: No

Two Heads In Cat

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Digit 2-5
Synergist: Palmaris Longus, Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Antagonist: Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Digiti Minimi
BodyBuilder: No

(Not in Cats)

Flexor Digitorum Profundus
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Flexes Distal Phalanges of Digits 2-5
Synergist: Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Antagonist: Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Digiti Minimi
BodyBuilder: No

Abductor Pollicis Brevis
(Action, Synergist, Antagonist, BodyBuilder (Y/N))

Action: Abducts Thumb
Synergist: N/A
Antagonist: N/A
BodyBuilder: No

(Not in Cats)