Major Muscles Of The Body

Question 1

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Answer 1

The gluteus maximus.

Question 2

True or False: The biceps brachii is located in the upper arm.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is responsible for the movement of the shoulder blade.

Answer 3

trapezius.

Question 4

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm?

Answer 4

Biceps brachii.

Question 5

What muscle group is responsible for the movement of the thigh?

Answer 5

Quadriceps.

Question 6

True or False: The rectus abdominis is a muscle of the back.

Answer 6

False.

Question 7

What is the primary function of the hamstrings?

Answer 7

To flex the knee and extend the hip.

Question 8

Which muscle is located at the front of the thigh?

Answer 8

Quadriceps femoris.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

C) Pectoralis major.

Question 10

What is the role of the deltoid muscle?

Answer 10

To abduct the arm.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a large muscle in the chest.

Answer 11

pectoralis major.

Question 12

True or False: The gastrocnemius muscle is found in the calf.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

What muscle is known as the ‘calf muscle’?

Answer 13

Gastrocnemius.

Question 14

Which muscle helps in the rotation of the arm?

Answer 14

Rotator cuff muscles.

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which muscle is primarily involved in breathing? A) Diaphragm B) Biceps C) Triceps D) Gluteus maximus

Answer 15

A) Diaphragm.

Question 16

What is the primary function of the abdominal muscles?

Answer 16

To stabilize the core and assist in movement.

Question 17

True or False: The soleus muscle is located beneath the gastrocnemius.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

What are the three major muscles of the shoulder?

Answer 18

Deltoid, rotator cuff muscles, and trapezius.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle assists in the extension of the elbow.

Answer 19

triceps brachii.

Question 20

What muscle group includes the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius?

Answer 20

Quadriceps.

Question 21

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of the hip joint?

Answer 21

Iliopsoas.

Question 22

True or False: The external obliques are located on the sides of the abdomen.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

What is the primary function of the gluteus medius?

Answer 23

To stabilize the pelvis during walking.

Question 24

What is the function of the serratus anterior muscle?

Answer 24

To protract the scapula.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? A) Supraspinatus B) Infraspinatus C) Teres major D) Subscapularis

Answer 25

C) Teres major.

Question 26

What muscle is responsible for the flexion of the hip?

Answer 26

Iliopsoas.