Skeletal Muscle Anatomy and Naming Conventions Quiz

Test your knowledge with 17 questions on muscle anatomy, functions, and naming conventions. Explore myology in this challenging quiz!

#1

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

Quadriceps
Biceps brachii
Gastrocnemius
Deltoid
#2

What is the function of the deltoid muscle?

Elbow flexion
Shoulder abduction
Hip extension
Knee flexion
#3

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

Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Rectus femoris
Biceps femoris
#4

What is the primary function of the iliopsoas muscle?

Hip flexion
Knee extension
Ankle dorsiflexion
Elbow flexion
#5

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

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Latissimus dorsi
Triceps brachii
#6

What is the primary function of the rectus femoris muscle?

Hip flexion
Knee extension
Ankle dorsiflexion
Shoulder abduction
#7

Which connective tissue surrounds an entire muscle?

Epimysium
Perimysium
Endomysium
Fascicle
#8

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thigh?

Gluteus maximus
Sartorius
Adductor magnus
Tensor fasciae latae
#9

What is the primary function of the triceps brachii muscle?

Hip flexion
Shoulder extension
Knee flexion
Ankle dorsiflexion
#10

What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

Shoulder abduction
Shoulder adduction
Hip flexion
Knee extension
#11

Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

Supraspinatus
Pronator teres
Brachialis
Infraspinatus
#12

What is the smallest functional unit of a muscle fiber?

Sarcomere
Myofibril
Actin
Myosin
#13

Which muscle is involved in plantar flexion of the foot?

Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Rectus femoris
Pectoralis major
#14

Which connective tissue surrounds a bundle of muscle fibers?

Epimysium
Perimysium
Endomysium
Tendon
#15

What is the main function of the pectoralis major muscle?

Shoulder abduction
Elbow flexion
Knee extension
Hip extension
#16

What is the primary function of the serratus anterior muscle?

Shoulder abduction
Scapular protraction
Hip flexion
Knee flexion
#17

Which muscle is involved in shoulder external rotation?

Trapezius
Infraspinatus
Pectoralis major
Brachialis

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