Major Muscles of the Body: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Identify the muscle that is primarily involved in extending the elbow joint.

Accepted Answer

Triceps brachii

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Biceps brachii

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Brachioradialis

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Anconeus

Question 2

Identify the muscle that inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula.

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Coracobrachialis

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Pectoralis major

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Deltoid

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Subscapularis

Question 3

Identify the muscle that is primarily located within the abdominal wall.

Accepted Answer

Rectus abdominis

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Trapezius

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Levator scapulae

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Pectoralis major

Question 4

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for hip extension?

Accepted Answer

Gluteals

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Hamstrings

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Quadriceps femoris

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Calves

Question 5

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps femoris

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Biceps femoris

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Gastrocnemius

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Soleus

Question 6

In which region of the body is the deltoid muscle located?

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Shoulder

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Chest

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Back

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Abdomen

Question 7

Which muscle is innervated by the sciatic nerve?

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Semimembranosus

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Brachioradialis

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Rectus abdominis

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Deltoid

Question 8

Which movement is caused by the serratus anterior muscle?

Accepted Answer

Protraction of the scapula

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Retraction of the scapula

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Elevation of the scapula

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Depression of the scapula

Question 9

Which muscle primarily extends the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps femoris

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Biceps femoris

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Gastrocnemius

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Tibialis anterior

Question 10

In which body region is the deltoid muscle located?

Accepted Answer

Upper arm

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Thigh

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Chest

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Back

Question 11

Which muscle both flexes and pronates the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Pronator teres

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Biceps brachii

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Brachialis

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Triceps brachii

Question 12

On which side of the thigh is the sartorius muscle primarily located?

Accepted Answer

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Posterior

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Medial

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Lateral

Question 13

Which muscle is responsible for raising the foot at the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

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Gastrocnemius

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Plantaris

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Soleus

Question 14

Which movement does the trapezius muscle primarily facilitate?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder elevation

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Shoulder depression

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Shoulder extension

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Shoulder flexion

Question 15

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

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Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

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Deltoid

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Pectoralis major

Question 16

Identify the largest muscle in the human body.

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

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Gastrocnemius

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Quadriceps femoris

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Trapezius

Question 17

Which muscle group is responsible for extending the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps

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Hamstrings

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Calves

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Glutes

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscles?

Accepted Answer

Secreting hormones

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Producing movement

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Generating heat

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Maintaining posture

Question 19

Which of the following nerve roots does NOT innervate the diaphragm?

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S1-S3

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C3-C5

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Th7-Th12

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L1-L3

Question 20

Identify the muscle that is primarily responsible for rotating the head to the opposite side.

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Sternocleidomastoid

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Trapezius

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Splenius capitis

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Semispinalis capitis

Question 21

Which of the following muscle groups is involved in both respiration and maintaining posture?

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Intercostals

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Abdominals

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Quadriceps

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Hamstrings

Question 22

Identify the muscle that extends the vertebral column.

Accepted Answer

Erector spinae

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Rectus abdominis

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Psoas major

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Iliacus

Question 23

Identify the muscle primarily responsible for bending the knee at the joint:

Accepted Answer

Biceps femoris

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Triceps brachii

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Gluteus maximus

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Gastrocnemius

Question 24

Identify the muscle that flexes the elbow joint.

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

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Brachioradialis

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Supinator

Question 25

Which muscle plays a crucial role in extending the knee?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps femoris

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Hamstrings

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Gastrocnemius

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Soleus

Question 26

Describe the actions of the deltoid muscle group.

Accepted Answer

Abduction, flexion, and extension of the shoulder

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Flexion and extension of the elbow

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Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot

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Rotation of the head and neck

Question 27

Which muscle group is the primary facilitator of respiration?

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Intercostal muscles

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Abdominal muscles

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Back muscles

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Leg muscles

Question 28

State the primary function of the gluteus maximus muscle.

Accepted Answer

Hip extension

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Hip flexion

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Knee flexion

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Ankle dorsiflexion

Question 29

The gastrocnemius muscle helps you point your toes. Where does it attach to the bones in your leg?

Accepted Answer

Femur and Calcaneus

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Tibia and Patella

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Ilium and Sacrum

Question 30

The muscle responsible for rotating the head to the opposite side is the:

Accepted Answer

Sternocleidomastoid

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Splenius capitis

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Semispinalis capitis

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Erector spinae

Question 31

The muscle innervated by the radial nerve is the:

Accepted Answer

Brachioradialis

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Flexor carpi ulnaris

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Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

Question 32

The type of muscle contraction where muscle length remains unchanged is:

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Isometric contraction

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Isotonic contraction

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Isokinetic contraction

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Eccentric contraction

Question 33

Identify the forearm muscle located in the anterior compartment that pronates the forearm.

Accepted Answer

Pronator teres

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Brachioradialis

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Flexor carpi radialis

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Supinator

Question 34

Identify the muscle innervated by the facial nerve that elevates the eyebrows.

Accepted Answer

Frontalis

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Orbicularis oculi

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Zygomaticus major

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Depressor anguli oris

Question 35

Identify the type of muscle contraction that occurs when the muscle tenses but does not change length.

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Isometric

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Isotonic

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Concentric

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Eccentric

Question 36

Which common musculoskeletal disorder involves tendon inflammation?

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Tendinitis

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Bursitis

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Osteoarthritis

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Myositis

Question 37

In which region of the body is the deltoid muscle located?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

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Thigh

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Back

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Abdomen

Question 38

Which of the following is the primary function of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Extending the knee joint

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Abducting the thigh

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Adducting the thigh

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Flexing the hip joint

Question 39

Which muscle plays a role in both inhalation and exhalation?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm

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Rectus abdominis

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Intercostal muscles

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Obliques

Question 40

What term describes the stationary attachment point of a muscle?

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Origin

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Insertion point

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Midpoint

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Movable attachment point

Question 41

On which surface of the body is the serratus anterior muscle located?

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Posterior

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Lateral

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Medial

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a recognized function of muscles?

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Secretion of hormones

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Movement

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Protection of organs

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Heat production

Question 43

Classify the biceps femoris muscle based on its action:

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Flexor

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Extensor

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Adductor

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Pronator

Question 44

What is the largest muscle in the human body by muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

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Quadriceps femoris

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Biceps brachii

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Pectoralis major

Question 45

Which of the following describes the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

Abduction of the shoulder joint

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Flexion of the shoulder joint

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Extension of the shoulder joint

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Adduction of the shoulder joint

Question 46

Which muscle group is responsible for rotating the forearm upward?

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Supinator and pronator teres

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Biceps and triceps

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Flexor carpi radialis and ulnaris

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Extensor carpi radialis and ulnaris

Question 47

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control, has a striated appearance, and is attached to bones?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Smooth muscle

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Visceral muscle

Question 48

Which condition affects the ability to control muscles voluntarily?

Accepted Answer

Myasthenia gravis

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Muscular dystrophy

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Spinal muscular atrophy

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Rheumatoid arthritis