Human Upper Limb Musculature Quiz

Test your knowledge on human upper limb musculature with this quiz. Identify muscles responsible for various movements.

#1

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
#2

Which muscle is located on the posterior aspect of the arm?

Brachialis
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Brachioradialis
#3

Which muscle assists in adduction and medial rotation of the arm?

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Teres major
Latissimus dorsi
#4

Which muscle is responsible for extension and adduction of the arm?

Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Deltoid
Teres major
#5

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the wrist?

Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexor carpi radialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Extensor carpi ulnaris
#6

Which muscle is involved in extension of the fingers?

Flexor digitorum profundus
Extensor digitorum
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Extensor indicis
#7

Which muscle is primarily responsible for abduction of the shoulder joint?

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Teres major
Supraspinatus
#8

Which muscle is the prime mover in shoulder abduction beyond 90 degrees?

Deltoid
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
#9

Which muscle assists in adduction of the shoulder and extension of the arm?

Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Teres major
Deltoid
#10

Which muscle assists in pronation of the forearm?

Brachialis
Pronator teres
Supinator
Flexor carpi radialis
#11

Which muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm?

Brachialis
Pronator teres
Supinator
Flexor carpi radialis
#12

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the thumb?

Abductor pollicis longus
Adductor pollicis
Flexor pollicis longus
Opponens pollicis
#13

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thumb?

Abductor pollicis brevis
Adductor pollicis
Flexor pollicis longus
Opponens pollicis
#14

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the thumb?

Abductor pollicis longus
Extensor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis longus
Opponens pollicis
#15

Which muscle is responsible for forearm pronation?

Pronator quadratus
Supinator
Brachioradialis
Flexor digitorum superficialis
#16

Which muscle is the prime mover in forearm supination?

Supinator
Pronator teres
Pronator quadratus
Flexor digitorum profundus

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