Upper Limb Musculature Quiz

The Brachialis muscle flexes the forearm.

Biceps brachii is known as the 'boxer's muscle.'

Triceps brachii extends the elbow.

The Deltoid muscle is involved in abduction of the arm.

Pectoralis major is primarily responsible for adduction of the arm.

Extensor carpi radialis longus extends the wrist.

Flexor digitorum superficialis is responsible for flexion of the fingers.

Trapezius is primarily responsible for abduction of the scapula.

Gluteus maximus is responsible for extension of the hip.

Pectoralis major is responsible for flexion of the shoulder.

Teres major is responsible for adduction of the shoulder.

Triceps brachii is responsible for extension of the elbow.

Supinator muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm.

Flexor carpi ulnaris is responsible for adduction of the wrist.

Pronator teres is responsible for pronation of the forearm.

Abductor digiti minimi is primarily responsible for abduction of the fingers.

Abductor pollicis longus is responsible for abduction of the thumb.

Extensor pollicis longus is responsible for extension of the thumb.

Extensor carpi radialis longus is responsible for abduction of the wrist.

Flexor pollicis longus is primarily responsible for flexion of the thumb.

Dorsal interossei is responsible for abduction of the fingers.

Extensor pollicis longus is primarily responsible for extension of the thumb.