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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Muscles and Their Functions Quiz

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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Biceps brachii

Explanation

Primary muscle for forearm flexion.

Which muscle is NOT a part of the quadriceps group?

Hamstring

Explanation

Hamstring is a separate muscle group.

Which muscle is involved in the movement of the shoulder joint?

Deltoid

Explanation

Principal muscle for shoulder movement.

Which muscle aids in breathing by increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity?

Diaphragm

Explanation

Diaphragm expands thoracic cavity for inhalation.

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thigh?

Adductor magnus

Explanation

Major muscle for thigh adduction.

Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff?

Pectoralis minor

Explanation

Pectoralis minor is not part of the rotator cuff.

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior

Explanation

Main muscle for foot dorsiflexion.

Which muscle is known as the 'smiling muscle'?

Zygomaticus major

Explanation

Zygomaticus major is nicknamed the 'smiling muscle'.

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Rectus femoris

Explanation

Key muscle for knee extension.

#10

Which muscle is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh?

Rectus femoris

Explanation

Rectus femoris resides in the anterior thigh compartment.

#11

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Soleus

Explanation

Key muscle for foot plantar flexion.

#12

Which muscle assists in flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh?

Piriformis

Explanation

Piriformis aids in thigh flexion and rotation.

#13

Which muscle is NOT part of the hamstrings group?

Rectus femoris

Explanation

Rectus femoris is not part of the hamstrings.

#14

Which muscle assists in lateral rotation of the arm?

Teres major

Explanation

Teres major contributes to arm rotation.

Human Anatomy and Physiology - Muscles and Their Functions Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Which muscle is NOT a part of the quadriceps group?

Which muscle is involved in the movement of the shoulder joint?

Which muscle aids in breathing by increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity?

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thigh?

Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff?

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Which muscle is known as the 'smiling muscle'?

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Which muscle is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh?

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Which muscle assists in flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh?

Which muscle is NOT part of the hamstrings group?

Which muscle assists in lateral rotation of the arm?

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