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Human Arm Muscles Quiz

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

Biceps brachii

Explanation

Flexion at the elbow.

What is the main action of the triceps brachii?

Extension of the forearm

Explanation

Extension of the forearm.

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

Elevation of the ribs

Explanation

Not involved in elevating the ribs.

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

Triceps brachii

Explanation

Forearm extensor used in push-ups and bench presses.

The deltoid muscle is divided into how many parts?

Explanation

Divided into three parts.

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

Deltoid

Explanation

Abduction of the arm at the shoulder.

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

Biceps brachii

Explanation

Not part of the rotator cuff.

The brachioradialis muscle is primarily involved in which action?

Flexion of the forearm at the elbow

Explanation

Primarily responsible for forearm flexion at the elbow.

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

Forearm

Explanation

Located in the forearm.

#10

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

Supinator

Explanation

Primarily responsible for forearm supination.

#11

The coracobrachialis muscle assists in which of the following movements?

Both b and c

Explanation

Assists in flexion and adduction of the arm.

#12

What is the primary function of the supinator muscle?

To supinate the forearm

Explanation

Primary function is forearm supination.

#13

What is the primary action of the anconeus muscle?

Extension of the elbow

Explanation

Primary action is elbow extension.

#14

The anconeus muscle assists in which of the following actions?

Extension of the elbow

Explanation

Assists in elbow extension.

#15

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

Infraspinatus

Explanation

Involved in external rotation of the shoulder.

Human Arm Muscles Quiz

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

What is the main action of the triceps brachii?

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

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

The deltoid muscle is divided into how many parts?

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

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

The brachioradialis muscle is primarily involved in which action?

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

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

The coracobrachialis muscle assists in which of the following movements?

What is the primary function of the supinator muscle?

What is the primary action of the anconeus muscle?

The anconeus muscle assists in which of the following actions?

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

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