Did you know the human body has over 650 skeletal muscles, but some estimates say there are as many as 840.
Choose from our curated list of muscles (ones your able to work out while exercising)
Neck
The neck connects the head to the torso and houses muscles for movement and support. Key muscles include the sternocleidomastoid, which rotates and flexes the head; trapezius, stabilizing and moving the shoulders and neck; and scalenes, which aid in neck flexion and assist in breathing. Together, these muscles facilitate head movement, posture, and respiratory support.
The traps, short for trapezius muscles, are a large, triangular-shaped pair of muscles located on the upper back and neck. They are named after their trapezoid shape, which extends from the base of the skull, along the spine (down to the mid-back), and out toward the shoulder blades. The trapezius muscles are divided into three main regions: the upper traps, middle traps, and lower traps. Funct...
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle, commonly referred to as the neck muscle, is a paired muscle located in the front of the neck. It originates from the sternum and clavicle and inserts into the mastoid process of the skull. This muscle is responsible for various movements of the head, including rotating the head to the opposite side and flexing the neck. It also assists in elevating the sternum durin...
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The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle is a long, slender muscle located in the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone. It is responsible for rotating and flexing the head, as well as assisting in the movements of the neck during activities such as breathing, swallowing, and speaking. Additionally, the SCM helps stabilize the head and neck during pos...
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