Major Muscles

Question 1

Sternocleidomastoideus

Answer 1

Flexes and rotates head

Question 2

Masseter

Answer 2

Elevates mandible

Question 3

Temporalis

Answer 3

Elevates and retracts mandible

Question 4

Trapezius

Answer 4

Extend head, adduct, elevate or depress scapula

Question 5

Latissmus Doris

Answer 5

Extend, adduct and rotate arm medially

Question 6

Deltoid

Answer 6

Adduct, flex and extend arm

Question 7

Pectoralis Major

Answer 7

Flexes, adducts and rotates arm medially

Question 8

Biceps Brachii

Answer 8

Flexes elbow joint

Question 9

Triceps Brachii

Answer 9

Extend elbow joint

Question 10

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 10

Flexes abdomen

Question 11

External Oblique

Answer 11

Compress abdomen

Question 12

External Intercostals

Answer 12

Elevate ribs (closest to spine)

Question 13

Internal Intercostals

Answer 13

Depress ribs (more attached to the sternum)

Question 14

Diaphragm

Answer 14

Inspiration

Question 15

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 15

Extends and rotates thigh laterally

Question 16

Rectus Femoris

Answer 16

Flexes thigh and extends lower leg

Question 17

Gracilis

Answer 17

Adducts and flexes thigh

Question 18

Sartorius

Answer 18

Flexes thigh and rotates thigh laterally (helps bring leg up when crossing legs)

Question 19

Biceps Femoris

Answer 19

Extends thigh and flexes lower leg

Question 20

Gastrocnemius

Answer 20

Plantar flexes foot and flex lower leg

Question 21

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 21

Dorsiflexes and inverts foot