Learn Mode

Muscular Movements in Joint Actions Quiz

Go to Quiz Page

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

Flexion of the elbow joint

Explanation

The primary function of the biceps brachii muscle is to flex the elbow joint.

What is the primary action of the triceps brachii muscle?

Extension of the elbow joint

Explanation

The primary action of the triceps brachii muscle is to extend the elbow joint.

What muscle is NOT involved in shoulder external rotation?

Supraspinatus

Explanation

Supraspinatus is not involved in shoulder external rotation.

What muscle is NOT involved in knee flexion?

Gastrocnemius

Explanation

Gastrocnemius is not involved in knee flexion.

What muscle is NOT involved in hip adduction?

Gluteus medius

Explanation

Gluteus medius is not involved in hip adduction.

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

Quadriceps femoris

Explanation

Quadriceps femoris is the main muscle group responsible for extending the knee joint.

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

Pectoralis major

Explanation

Pectoralis major is not involved in shoulder abduction.

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

Hamstrings

Explanation

Hamstrings act as the primary agonist during knee flexion.

Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

Pronator teres

Explanation

Pronator teres is responsible for pronation of the forearm.

#10

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

Extensor digitorum

Explanation

Extensor digitorum acts as the primary agonist during wrist extension.

#11

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

Latissimus dorsi

Explanation

Latissimus dorsi is primarily responsible for adduction of the shoulder joint.

#12

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

Tibialis anterior

Explanation

Tibialis anterior is not involved in plantar flexion of the foot.

#13

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

Deltoid

Explanation

Deltoid assists in both flexion and abduction of the shoulder joint.

#14

Which muscle is NOT involved in hip flexion?

Gluteus maximus

Explanation

Gluteus maximus is not involved in hip flexion.

#15

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

Biceps brachii

Explanation

Biceps brachii is involved in both flexion and supination of the forearm.

#16

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

Peroneus longus

Explanation

Peroneus longus acts as the primary antagonist during ankle inversion.

#17

What muscle group is primarily responsible for hip extension?

Gluteus maximus

Explanation

Gluteus maximus is the primary muscle group responsible for hip extension.

Muscular Movements in Joint Actions Quiz

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

What is the primary action of the triceps brachii muscle?

What muscle is NOT involved in shoulder external rotation?

What muscle is NOT involved in knee flexion?

What muscle is NOT involved in hip adduction?

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

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

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

Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

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

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

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

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

Which muscle is NOT involved in hip flexion?

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

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

What muscle group is primarily responsible for hip extension?

Test Your Knowledge