Human Anatomy - Muscles and Facial Expressions Quiz

Test your knowledge on anatomy with questions about muscles responsible for smiling, chewing, facial expressions, and more!

#1

Which muscle is responsible for smiling?

Masseter
Zygomaticus major
Temporalis
Orbicularis oculi
#2

Which muscle helps in chewing food?

Masseter
Sternocleidomastoid
Deltoid
Trapezius
#3

What is the main function of the pectoralis major muscle?

Adduction of the arm
Abduction of the arm
Flexion of the knee
Extension of the elbow
#4

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

Flexion of the elbow
Extension of the elbow
Adduction of the arm
Abduction of the arm
#5

What is the main function of the rectus abdominis muscle?

Flexion of the spine
Extension of the spine
Lateral flexion of the spine
Rotation of the spine
#6

What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?

Flexion of the elbow
Abduction of the arm
Extension of the knee
Adduction of the arm
#7

Which muscle is responsible for wrinkling the forehead?

Frontalis
Masseter
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
#8

What is the main function of the trapezius muscle?

Flexion of the elbow
Abduction of the arm
Extension of the knee
Rotation of the head and shoulders
#9

Which muscle is responsible for smiling and raising the cheeks?

Buccinator
Zygomaticus major
Temporalis
Masseter
#10

Which muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows?

Orbicularis oculi
Frontalis
Depressor anguli oris
Platysma
#11

What is the primary function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Plantar flexion of the foot
Dorsiflexion of the foot
Flexion of the knee
Extension of the hip
#12

Which muscle is responsible for frowning?

Orbicularis oculi
Zygomaticus major
Depressor anguli oris
Platysma
#13

Which muscle is responsible for closing the eye tightly?

Orbicularis oculi
Zygomaticus major
Depressor anguli oris
Platysma
#14

Which muscle is responsible for puckering the lips?

Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oculi
Buccinator
Depressor anguli oris
#15

Which muscle is responsible for pursing the lips?

Buccinator
Zygomaticus major
Masseter
Orbicularis oris
#16

Which muscle is responsible for rotating the arm laterally?

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Pectoralis major
#17

Which muscle is responsible for adducting the arm?

Teres minor
Latissimus dorsi
Coracobrachialis
Pectoralis major

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