Muscular System

Question 1

Adductors

Answer 1

Muscles on the inner thigh that help bring the legs together.

Question 2

Biceps Brachii

Answer 2

A muscle in the upper arm that helps bend the elbow.

Question 3

Biceps Femoris

Answer 3

A muscle in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstring, which helps bend the knee.

Question 4

Buccinators

Answer 4

Muscles in the cheek that help chew and puff out the cheeks.

Question 5

Deltoid

Answer 5

A shoulder muscle responsible for lifting the arm.

Question 6

Extensors

Answer 6

Muscles that straighten joints, like the arm or leg.

Question 7

External Intercostals

Answer 7

Muscles between the ribs that help with breathing.

Question 8

External Oblique

Answer 8

Muscles on the side of the abdomen that help twist the body.

Question 9

Fibularis Longus

Answer 9

A muscle on the outer side of the lower leg that helps with ankle movement.

Question 10

Flexors

Answer 10

Muscles that bend joints, like the fingers or knees.

Question 11

Frontalis

Answer 11

A forehead muscle that raises the eyebrows.

Question 12

Gastrocnemius

Answer 12

The large calf muscle that helps with standing, walking, and jumping.

Question 13

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 13

The large muscle in the buttocks that helps with movement of the hip and thigh.

Question 14

Gluteus Medius

Answer 14

A muscle in the outer hip that helps with walking and balancing.

Question 15

Internal Oblique

Answer 15

Muscles inside the abdomen that help with twisting and bending.

Question 16

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 16

Large muscles in the back that help move the arms and shoulders.

Question 17

Masseter

Answer 17

A jaw muscle that helps you chew.

Question 18

Orbicularis Oculi

Answer 18

The muscle around the eyes that helps blink and close the eyelids.

Question 19

Orbicularis Oris

Answer 19

The muscle around the mouth that helps you move your lips, like when smiling or kissing.

Question 20

Pectoralis Major

Answer 20

A large chest muscle that helps move the arms and shoulders.

Question 21

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 21

The muscle in the front of the abdomen, often called the “abs,” that helps with bending and posture.

Question 22

Rectus Femoris

Answer 22

A thigh muscle part of the quadriceps that helps extend the knee and flex the hip.

Question 23

Sartorius

Answer 23

A long muscle in the thigh that helps you cross your legs.

Question 24

Semimembranosus

Answer 24

A muscle in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstrings, that helps bend the knee.

Question 25

Semitendinosus

Answer 25

A muscle in the back of the thigh, part of the hamstrings, that helps bend the knee.

Question 26

Soleus

Answer 26

A muscle in the lower leg under the calf that helps with walking and standing.

Question 27

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 27

A neck muscle that helps turn the head and bend the neck.

Question 28

Temporalis

Answer 28

A muscle on the side of the head that helps with chewing.

Question 29

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 29

A muscle in the front of the lower leg that helps lift the foot.

Question 30

Trapezius

Answer 30

A large muscle in the upper back and neck that helps move the head, neck, and shoulders.

Question 31

Triceps Brachii

Answer 31

A muscle in the upper arm that helps straighten the elbow.

Question 32

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 32

A muscle on the outer part of the thigh, part of the quadriceps, that helps extend the knee.

Question 33

Vastus Medialis

Answer 33

A muscle on the inner part of the thigh, part of the quadriceps, that helps extend the knee.

Question 34

Zygomaticus

Answer 34

Muscles that help smile by lifting the corners of the mouth.

Question 35

Quadriceps

Answer 35

A group of four muscles in the front of the thigh that help extend the knee.

Question 36

Hamstring

Answer 36

A group of muscles at the back of the thigh that help bend the knee and extend the hip.