Muscular Movements in Joint Actions Quiz

Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology with questions on joint actions, muscle functions, and agonist/antagonist roles. Challenge yourself now!

#1

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

Flexion of the elbow joint
Extension of the elbow joint
Adduction of the shoulder joint
Abduction of the shoulder joint
#2

What is the primary action of the triceps brachii muscle?

Flexion of the elbow joint
Extension of the elbow joint
Adduction of the shoulder joint
Abduction of the shoulder joint
#3

What muscle is NOT involved in shoulder external rotation?

Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
Supraspinatus
#4

What muscle is NOT involved in knee flexion?

Rectus femoris
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
#5

What muscle is NOT involved in hip adduction?

Adductor longus
Gluteus medius
Pectineus
Gracilis
#6

Which muscle is primarily responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Quadriceps femoris
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
#7

Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in shoulder abduction?

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Supraspinatus
Middle deltoid
#8

During knee flexion, which muscle group acts as the primary agonist?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps femoris
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
#9

Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Pronator teres
Supinator
#10

During wrist extension, which muscle group acts as the primary agonist?

Flexor digitorum superficialis
Extensor digitorum
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Extensor carpi radialis longus
#11

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

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
#12

Which muscle is NOT involved in plantar flexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Flexor hallucis longus
#13

Which muscle assists in both flexion and abduction of the shoulder joint?

Pectoralis major
Deltoid
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
#14

Which muscle is NOT involved in hip flexion?

Rectus femoris
Iliopsoas
Gluteus maximus
Tensor fasciae latae
#15

Which muscle group is involved in both flexion and supination of the forearm?

Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Pronator teres
Supinator
#16

During ankle inversion, which muscle acts as the primary antagonist?

Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
#17

What muscle group is primarily responsible for hip extension?

Rectus femoris
Iliopsoas
Gluteus maximus
Tensor fasciae latae

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