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Muscles of the Upper Body and Their Anatomy Quiz

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Which muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction?

Deltoid

Explanation

Deltoid abducts the shoulder.

Which muscle is known as the 'boxer's muscle'?

Brachialis

Explanation

Brachialis is called the 'boxer's muscle'.

Which muscle is responsible for adducting the arm?

Pectoralis major

Explanation

Pectoralis major adducts the arm.

Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the upper arm?

Triceps brachii

Explanation

Triceps brachii is located posteriorly in the upper arm.

Which muscle is responsible for extending the elbow joint?

Triceps brachii

Explanation

Triceps brachii extends the elbow joint.

Which muscle assists in breathing and separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

Diaphragm

Explanation

Diaphragm assists in breathing and separates cavities.

Which muscle is primarily responsible for forearm pronation?

Pronator teres

Explanation

Pronator teres pronates the forearm.

Which muscle is responsible for protraction of the scapula?

Serratus anterior

Explanation

Serratus anterior protracts the scapula.

Which muscle is not a part of the rotator cuff?

Teres major

Explanation

Teres major is not part of the rotator cuff.

#10

Which muscle group is responsible for shoulder internal rotation?

Rotator cuff

Explanation

Rotator cuff is responsible for shoulder internal rotation.

#11

Which muscle group does the teres major belong to?

Latissimus dorsi

Explanation

Teres major belongs to the latissimus dorsi group.

#12

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm and supinating the hand?

Brachioradialis

Explanation

Brachioradialis flexes the forearm and supinates the hand.

#13

Which muscle is responsible for adducting the scapula?

Rhomboid major

Explanation

Rhomboid major adducts the scapula.

#14

Which muscle assists in stabilizing the scapula during arm movements?

Serratus anterior

Explanation

Serratus anterior stabilizes the scapula during arm movements.

#15

Which muscle assists in depressing the shoulder girdle?

Trapezius

Explanation

Trapezius assists in depressing the shoulder girdle.

Muscles of the Upper Body and Their Anatomy Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction?

Which muscle is known as the 'boxer's muscle'?

Which muscle is responsible for adducting the arm?

Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the upper arm?

Which muscle is responsible for extending the elbow joint?

Which muscle assists in breathing and separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

Which muscle is primarily responsible for forearm pronation?

Which muscle is responsible for protraction of the scapula?

Which muscle is not a part of the rotator cuff?

Which muscle group is responsible for shoulder internal rotation?

Which muscle group does the teres major belong to?

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm and supinating the hand?

Which muscle is responsible for adducting the scapula?

Which muscle assists in stabilizing the scapula during arm movements?

Which muscle assists in depressing the shoulder girdle?

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