Bones and muscle structure and function

Bones & Muscles

Deltoid muscles are in both shoulders and are associated with the scapula. Pectoralis muscles are located in the upper chest area they are often called pectoral muscles; they are associated with the Sternum and Rib bones. Below the pectorals are rectus abdominus, they are located below the ribs. Bicep and triceps muscles are associated with the Humerous bone. Quadriceps often referred to as the quads, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, and sartorius are associated with the femur bone. The gluteus maximus muscle is associated with the sarum and coccyx bone. The cranium is associated with the frontalis muscle. The collarbone is associated with the trapezius muscle. The spinal cord is associated with the latissimus dorsi muscle. The fibula is associated with the gastrocnemus muscle, peroneus longus muscle, and flexor hallics longus muscle. The femur is associated with the rectus femoris, biceps femoris, and sartorius muscles.

By understanding the muscles and there skeletal counterparts one is able to understand what motions are possible in that part of the body, what actions it will take to strengthen that area of the body, as well as what is needed as far as positioning of the body for specific movements. Each muscle of the body has a specific function and purpose, it is important to be able to know what muscle one is working on, the ability of that specific muscle, as well as the limitations of that specific muscle. Understanding how parts of the body (specifically bones) and how they relate to muscles allow personal trainers the ability to hone in on particular muscle groups and aid clients in obtaining the optimum results quickly and efficiently. Learning the names of bones and their muscles counterparts allows the personal trainer the ability to explain what muscle groups that the client is working on, what results they can expect, as well as limitations in that specific muscle region.