Human Arm Muscles Quiz

Test your knowledge of human arm muscles with these anatomy questions covering flexion, extension, abduction, and more!

#1

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Brachialis
Anconeus
#2

What is the main action of the triceps brachii?

Flexion of the forearm
Extension of the forearm
Adduction of the arm
Abduction of the arm
#3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscles in the human arm?

Rotation of the forearm
Elevation of the ribs
Flexion of the wrist
Extension of the elbow
#4

Which muscle acts as a powerful forearm extensor and is commonly used in push-ups and bench presses?

Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Triceps brachii
Flexor carpi radialis
#5

The deltoid muscle is divided into how many parts?

2
3
4
5
#6

Which muscle is involved in the abduction of the arm at the shoulder?

Teres major
Latissimus dorsi
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
#7

Which of the following muscles does NOT directly contribute to the rotator cuff?

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Biceps brachii
#8

The brachioradialis muscle is primarily involved in which action?

Supination of the forearm
Pronation of the forearm
Flexion of the forearm at the elbow
Extension of the forearm at the elbow
#9

The pronator teres muscle is located in which part of the arm?

Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Shoulder
#10

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the supination of the forearm?

Pronator teres
Supinator
Brachioradialis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
#11

The coracobrachialis muscle assists in which of the following movements?

Extension of the forearm
Flexion of the arm at the shoulder
Adduction of the arm
Both b and c
#12

What is the primary function of the supinator muscle?

To supinate the forearm
To pronate the forearm
To flex the forearm
To extend the forearm
#13

What is the primary action of the anconeus muscle?

Flexion of the elbow
Extension of the elbow
Supination of the forearm
Pronation of the forearm
#14

The anconeus muscle assists in which of the following actions?

Flexion of the elbow
Extension of the elbow
Supination of the forearm
Pronation of the forearm
#15

Which muscle is involved in the external rotation of the shoulder?

Subscapularis
Infraspinatus
Teres major
Serratus anterior

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