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Human Anatomy and Muscular System Identification Quiz

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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Biceps brachii

Explanation

Primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint.

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

Sartorius

Explanation

A muscle crossing the hip and knee joints but not a part of the quadriceps.

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the arm at the shoulder joint?

Deltoid

Explanation

Main muscle responsible for lifting the arm away from the body.

The largest muscle in the human body is:

Gluteus maximus

Explanation

Predominant muscle of the buttocks, vital for various lower body movements.

The muscle that divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities and aids in respiration is the:

Diaphragm

Explanation

Primary muscle involved in the process of breathing, separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

The latissimus dorsi muscle is commonly known as:

The swimmer's muscle

Explanation

Prominent muscle responsible for several movements of the shoulder and trunk.

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Hamstrings

Explanation

Group of muscles located at the back of the thigh responsible for knee extension.

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius

Explanation

Major calf muscle facilitating the action of pointing the foot downwards.

The muscle responsible for adduction of the thigh is:

Adductor magnus

Explanation

Muscle located in the inner thigh, primarily responsible for drawing the thigh towards the midline of the body.

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The muscle responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot is:

Tibialis anterior

Explanation

Anterior muscle of the lower leg responsible for lifting the foot upwards.

#11

Which muscle is NOT a part of the rotator cuff?

Teres major

Explanation

Not part of the group of muscles crucial for shoulder stability.

#12

Which muscle is primarily responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?

Subscapularis

Explanation

Key muscle located on the anterior surface of the scapula, facilitating inward rotation of the upper arm.

#13

The muscle responsible for the action of raising the eyebrows is the:

Frontalis

Explanation

Forehead muscle involved in facial expressions, responsible for lifting the eyebrows.

#14

Which muscle is primarily responsible for supination of the forearm?

Supinator

Explanation

Muscle located in the forearm, responsible for turning the palm upward.

#15

Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh?

Piriformis

Explanation

Deep muscle of the buttocks, crucial for outward rotation of the thigh.

Human Anatomy and Muscular System Identification Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the arm at the shoulder joint?

The largest muscle in the human body is:

The muscle that divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities and aids in respiration is the:

The latissimus dorsi muscle is commonly known as:

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

The muscle responsible for adduction of the thigh is:

The muscle responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot is:

Which muscle is NOT a part of the rotator cuff?

Which muscle is primarily responsible for medial rotation of the shoulder joint?

The muscle responsible for the action of raising the eyebrows is the:

Which muscle is primarily responsible for supination of the forearm?

Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh?

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