What are 4 muscles found in the body and where they located?
1. Biceps brachii: Located on the front of the upper arm, the biceps brachii muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm.2. Triceps brachii: Located on the back of the upper arm, the triceps brachii muscle is responsible for extending the elbow.
3. Quadriceps femoris: Located on the front of the thigh, the quadriceps femoris muscle is responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip.
4. Gluteus maximus: Located on the back of the hip, the gluteus maximus muscle is responsible for extending the hip and externally rotating the thigh.
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