Medical Yoga Riddles | Mystery Muscles

1. I’m at the back of your thigh, tucked deep and long,

When you fold forward, I sing a stretchy song.

To touch your toes, you call on me —

Guess my name, what could I be?

2. I’m the straight runner in your thigh’s quartet,

When you kick or lift your knee, on me you bet.

I help extend your leg and flex your hip —

Which muscle am I? 

3. Under your armpit and beside your ribs, I’m the “boxer’s muscle” with power to give.

Reach and push far, notice my flare —

Name this muscle found right there.

4. Deep to my major cousin, I lie beneath the chest,

Pulling your shoulder blade forward is my quest.

Though I’m smaller in name, essential and true —

Which chest muscle am I that works for you?

5. I am part of a group called rotator cuff,

When you lift your arm sideways, I’m strong and tough.

Without me, overhead reaches would certainly struggle —

Guess my name, avoid the juggle!

6. I am a muscle found deep in the abdominal wall,

My fibers run horizontally — like a belt holding all.

Though I don’t help in crunches, I stabilize your core,

What am I, the deepest within your abdominal floor?

7. Known as the longest muscle in your body,

When you cross your legs, I’m the one who starts the party.

Running obliquely across your thigh from hip to knee,

What am I called — do you see?

8. I am a small, deep muscle located beneath the gluteus maximus,

I rotate your thigh outward with lateral focus.

Sciatic nerve issues might result if I get too tight —

Which muscle am I — can you guess right?
 

9. Deep inside, beneath your ribs four, I help you breathe and protect your core. 

What muscle group am I?

10. I reside at the back of your neck and scalp with grace,

Helping you tilt and rotate your face.

Though small, I’m key in head movement and nod —

Name this muscle without giving up the mod.

Answers:

1. Hamstring

2. Rectus femoris

3. Serattus Anterior 

4. Pectoralis minor

5. Supraspinatous 

6. Transverus Abdominus 

7. Sartorius

8. Periformis

9. Intercostal muscles

10. Sternocleidomastoid