Muscular Anatomy and Disorders Quiz

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#1

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the forearm in supination?

Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Brachialis
Pectoralis major
#2

What is the medical term for a muscle strain commonly known as a 'pulled muscle'?

Myositis
Tendinitis
Myalgia
Muscle contusion
#3

What is the primary function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Dorsiflexion of the foot
Plantar flexion of the foot
Adduction of the thigh
Abduction of the arm
#4

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of dorsiflexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
#5

What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

Flexion of the forearm
Extension of the knee
Abduction of the arm
Adduction of the arm
#6

Which disorder is characterized by the progressive degeneration of muscle tissue, leading to weakness and loss of muscle mass?

Osteoporosis
Muscular dystrophy
Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple sclerosis
#7

Which muscle is located in the anterior compartment of the thigh and is a primary extensor of the knee?

Adductor magnus
Vastus medialis
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
#8

In which muscle group would you find the muscles responsible for flexing the fingers?

Quadriceps femoris
Hamstrings
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Gastrocnemius
#9

What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Shoulder abduction
Hip flexion
Spinal extension
Elbow flexion
#10

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Quadriceps femoris
Gluteus maximus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
#11

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the foot, including plantar flexion?

Tibialis anterior
Soleus
Rectus femoris
Semimembranosus
#12

Which disorder is characterized by the inflammation of the muscles, causing weakness and fatigue?

Fibromyalgia
Myasthenia gravis
Polymyositis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
#13

Which muscle is responsible for adducting the shoulder joint?

Trapezius
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Serratus anterior
#14

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the hip and is located on the lateral side of the hip?

Adductor magnus
Tensor fasciae latae
Rectus femoris
Piriformis

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