muskellgruppen
Muskellgruppen is a term used in anatomy to describe a set of muscles that share a common function, region, or nerve supply. The word derives from the Swedish muskel (muscle) and gruppen (the group). In medical education and clinical practice, the concept helps organize the muscular system into functional units rather than listing individual muscles in isolation.
In practice, muscle groups can be defined by location (for example, the quadriceps femoris group in the
Clinical relevance lies in the management of injuries and rehabilitation. Describing problems at the level of
See also: muscle, muscle fiber, muscular system, innervation, physical therapy.