Major Muscles Of The Body Flashcards
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
The gluteus maximus.
True or False: The biceps brachii is located in the upper arm.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is responsible for the movement of the shoulder blade.
trapezius.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm?
Biceps brachii.
What muscle group is responsible for the movement of the thigh?
Quadriceps.
True or False: The rectus abdominis is a muscle of the back.
False.
What is the primary function of the hamstrings?
To flex the knee and extend the hip.
Which muscle is located at the front of the thigh?
Quadriceps femoris.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a major muscle of the back? A) Latissimus dorsi B) Trapezius C) Pectoralis major D) Erector spinae
C) Pectoralis major.
What is the role of the deltoid muscle?
To abduct the arm.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a large muscle in the chest.
pectoralis major.
True or False: The gastrocnemius muscle is found in the calf.
True.
What muscle is known as the ‘calf muscle’?
Gastrocnemius.
Which muscle helps in the rotation of the arm?
Rotator cuff muscles.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is primarily involved in breathing? A) Diaphragm B) Biceps C) Triceps D) Gluteus maximus
A) Diaphragm.
What is the primary function of the abdominal muscles?
To stabilize the core and assist in movement.
True or False: The soleus muscle is located beneath the gastrocnemius.
True.
What are the three major muscles of the shoulder?
Deltoid, rotator cuff muscles, and trapezius.
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle assists in the extension of the elbow.
triceps brachii.
What muscle group includes the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius?
Quadriceps.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of the hip joint?
Iliopsoas.
True or False: The external obliques are located on the sides of the abdomen.
True.
What is the primary function of the gluteus medius?
To stabilize the pelvis during walking.
What is the function of the serratus anterior muscle?
To protract the scapula.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? A) Supraspinatus B) Infraspinatus C) Teres major D) Subscapularis
C) Teres major.
What muscle is responsible for the flexion of the hip?
Iliopsoas.
