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Muscular Anatomy Quiz

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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Biceps brachii

Explanation

Primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint.

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Gluteus maximus

Explanation

Main extensor of the hip joint.

Which muscle helps in breathing by contracting and relaxing involuntarily?

Diaphragm

Explanation

Primary muscle for respiration, contracting to expand the chest cavity during inhalation.

In which part of the body would you find the tibialis anterior muscle?

Leg

Explanation

Located in the anterior compartment of the leg, responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot.

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

Quadriceps femoris

Explanation

Group of four muscles on the front of the thigh, primary extensor of the knee.

What is the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Abducts the shoulder

Explanation

Primary muscle for adduction of the shoulder joint.

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the arm at the shoulder joint?

Deltoid

Explanation

Primary muscle for abduction of the shoulder.

What is the function of the pectoralis minor muscle?

Stabilizes and depresses the scapula

Explanation

Assists in downward rotation and stabilization of the scapula.

Which muscle is known as the 'six-pack' and is responsible for flexing the trunk?

Rectus abdominis

Explanation

Main muscle involved in trunk flexion, also known as the 'abs'.

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Which muscle is commonly known as the 'calf muscle'?

Soleus

Explanation

Located deep in the calf, involved in plantar flexion of the foot.

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What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle?

Abduction of the shoulder

Explanation

Main muscle responsible for lifting the arm away from the body.

#12

Which muscle is responsible for rotating the forearm?

Pronator teres

Explanation

Primary muscle for pronation of the forearm.

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Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the lower leg and is responsible for plantar flexion?

Soleus

Explanation

Located deep in the calf, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

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In which part of the body would you find the brachioradialis muscle?

Forearm

Explanation

Located in the forearm, involved in flexion at the elbow joint.

Muscular Anatomy Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Which muscle helps in breathing by contracting and relaxing involuntarily?

In which part of the body would you find the tibialis anterior muscle?

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

What is the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the arm at the shoulder joint?

What is the function of the pectoralis minor muscle?

Which muscle is known as the 'six-pack' and is responsible for flexing the trunk?

Which muscle is commonly known as the 'calf muscle'?

What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle?

Which muscle is responsible for rotating the forearm?

Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the lower leg and is responsible for plantar flexion?

In which part of the body would you find the brachioradialis muscle?

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