Human Anatomy and Muscle Physiology Quiz

Biceps brachii flexes the forearm by contracting.

Quadriceps femoris extends the knee joint by contracting.

Masseter closes the jaw by contracting.

Tibialis anterior is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot by contracting.

Pronator teres is responsible for pronation of the forearm by contracting.

Gluteus maximus is the largest muscle, located in the buttocks, responsible for hip movement and stability.

The cerebellum coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance in the body.

Gluteus medius is located in the buttocks.

The diaphragm's main function is to facilitate breathing.

Tibialis anterior is located in the foot.

Latissimus dorsi primarily functions to adduct the arm.

Cardiac muscle's main function is to pump blood throughout the body.

Zygomaticus major is the 'smiling muscle,' responsible for smiling and facial expression.

Infraspinatus rotates the arm externally by contracting.

Rectus abdominis primarily functions to flex the spine.

Deltoid abducts the arm at the shoulder joint by contracting.

Sartorius primarily functions to abduct the thigh.