Anatomy and Function of Muscles Quiz

Test your knowledge of muscle anatomy and function with these questions on flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and more.

#1

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Deltoid
Quadriceps
#2

What is the main function of the gluteus maximus muscle?

Flexion of the knee
Extension of the hip
Abduction of the shoulder
Adduction of the hip
#3

What muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus longus
#4

Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
Supinator
Flexor carpi radialis
#5

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee?

Rectus femoris
Biceps femoris
Vastus lateralis
Sartorius
#6

What muscle is responsible for adducting the thumb?

Flexor pollicis longus
Opponens pollicis
Abductor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
#7

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus longus
#8

Which muscle is known as the 'prime mover' in elbow flexion?

Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Triceps brachii
Anconeus
#9

What muscle is primarily responsible for adducting the shoulder?

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Trapezius
Latissimus dorsi
#10

Which muscle assists in elevating the ribs during inspiration?

Internal intercostals
External oblique
Diaphragm
Rectus abdominis
#11

Which muscle is not part of the hamstring group?

Biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Rectus femoris
Semitendinosus
#12

What muscle is involved in abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?

Teres major
Deltoid
Trapezius
Rhomboid major
#13

Which muscle is located in the posterior compartment of the forearm?

Flexor carpi radialis
Brachialis
Extensor digitorum
Pronator teres
#14

What muscle is primarily responsible for extension of the elbow?

Brachioradialis
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Anconeus
#15

Which muscle is not a part of the rotator cuff?

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Subscapularis
#16

What muscle is primarily responsible for protraction of the scapula?

Serratus anterior
Rhomboid major
Pectoralis minor
Levator scapulae
#17

Which muscle assists in both flexion and abduction of the shoulder?

Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Coracobrachialis
Supraspinatus
#18

Which muscle assists in both flexion and supination of the forearm?

Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
Anconeus
#19

Which muscle assists in both adduction and extension of the hip?

Adductor longus
Gluteus medius
Pectineus
Hamstring group

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