Upper Body

Question 1

What muscles are involved in the flexion of the shoulder?

Answer 1

anterior deltoid, pectoralis major, coracobrachialis

[These muscles work together to lift the arm forward]

Question 2

Which muscles are responsible for the flexion of the elbow?

Answer 2

biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis

[These muscles help in bending the elbow joint]

Question 3

Name the muscles involved in the extension of the shoulder.

Answer 3

posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, teres major, teres minor

[These muscles aid in moving the arm backward]

Question 4

What muscle is primarily responsible for the extension of the elbow?

Answer 4

triceps brachii

[This muscle is crucial for straightening the arm]

Question 5

Which muscles are involved in the abduction of the shoulder?

Answer 5

deltoid, supraspinatus, trapezius, serratus anterior

[These muscles help lift the arm away from the body]

Question 6

List the muscles responsible for the adduction of the shoulder.

Answer 6

latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, subscapularis, teres major, teres minor, infraspinatus, long head of triceps, coracobrachialis

[These muscles bring the arm closer to the body]

Question 7

What muscles contribute to the lateral rotation of the arm?

Answer 7

infraspinatus, teres minor, posterior deltoid

[These muscles help rotate the arm outward]

Question 8

Which muscles are involved in the medial rotation of the arm?

Answer 8

subscapularis, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, teres major, anterior deltoid

[These muscles rotate the arm inward]