Muscles Of The Upper Body Flashcards
What is the primary function of the pectoralis major muscle?
The primary function of the pectoralis major muscle is to adduct and medially rotate the arm.
True or False: The deltoid muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is located on the upper back and is responsible for retracting the scapula.
rhomboid
Which muscle is known as the ‘six-pack’ muscle?
Rectus abdominis
What is the origin of the trapezius muscle?
The trapezius muscle originates from the occipital bone and the spinous processes of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
Multiple choice: Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the rotator cuff? A) Supraspinatus B) Infraspinatus C) Pectoralis major D) Teres minor
C) Pectoralis major
What muscle is primarily involved in extending the elbow?
Triceps brachii
True or False: The latissimus dorsi muscle assists in the movement of the shoulder joint.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow.
biceps brachii
What is the main action of the serratus anterior muscle?
The main action of the serratus anterior muscle is to protract and stabilize the scapula.
Which muscle is located on the front of the upper arm?
Biceps brachii
Multiple choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder flexion? A) Pectoralis major B) Latissimus dorsi C) Deltoid D) Trapezius
C) Deltoid
True or False: The subscapularis muscle is located on the anterior surface of the scapula.
True
What muscle is involved in both shoulder extension and adduction?
Latissimus dorsi
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle helps in elevating the shoulder and is commonly referred to as the ‘shrugging’ muscle.
trapezius
What is the primary role of the coracobrachialis muscle?
The primary role of the coracobrachialis muscle is to flex and adduct the arm at the shoulder.
Which muscle assists in the rotation of the arm and is located in the shoulder region?
Infraspinatus
Multiple choice: Which muscle is NOT involved in shoulder movements? A) Supraspinatus B) Biceps brachii C) Gluteus maximus D) Teres major
C) Gluteus maximus
True or False: The flexor carpi radialis muscle is located on the posterior side of the forearm.
False
What is the function of the brachialis muscle?
The function of the brachialis muscle is to flex the elbow.
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is responsible for the ‘winging’ of the scapula when weak.
serratus anterior
What is the main function of the supraspinatus muscle?
The main function of the supraspinatus muscle is to initiate shoulder abduction.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for pulling the arm down toward the body?
Latissimus dorsi
True or False: The teres major muscle helps in medial rotation of the arm.
True
