Major Muscle Groups: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Which muscle group is solely responsible for extending the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

Triceps brachii

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Biceps brachii

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Brachioradialis

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Anconeus

Question 2

The diaphragm is primarily involved in which bodily process?:

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Respiration

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Posture

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Movement

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Digestion

Question 3

Cardiac muscle is found exclusively in which organ of the human body?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Smooth muscle

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Striated muscle

Question 4

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for abducting the hip?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

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Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Adductor magnus

Question 5

The rectus abdominis muscle's primary function is:

Accepted Answer

Flexing the spine

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Rotating the spine

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Extending the spine

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Abducting the spine

Question 6

Which of the following is not a primary function of muscles?

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Hormone secretion

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Movement

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Heat production

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Posture

Question 7

The deltoids muscle group is situated in which region of the body?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder

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Upper arm

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Lower arm

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Back

Question 8

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Gastrocnemius

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Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Tibialis anterior

Question 9

The origin point of a muscle refers to:

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The fixed end of the muscle

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The moveable end of the muscle

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The point of insertion of the muscle

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The center of the muscle

Question 10

How do the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles work together to control movement at the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

They contract in opposition, with one shortening while the other lengthens, allowing for elbow flexion and extension.

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They contract together, causing the elbow to bend.

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They work independently of each other.

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They contract isometrically to hold the elbow in place.

Question 11

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Calves

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Glutes

Question 12

What is the primary function of the diaphragm muscle?

Accepted Answer

To enlarge the thoracic cavity during inhalation

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To bend the neck forward

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To contract the abdomen

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To rotate the head

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of the trapezius muscle?

Accepted Answer

Extends the neck

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Elevates the scapula

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Rotates the head

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Shrugs the shoulders

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a prime mover in the action of elbow flexion?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Deltoids

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Gastrocnemius

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Gluteus maximus

Question 15

Which of the following muscles does NOT contribute to the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Supraspinatus

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Infraspinatus

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Teres minor

Question 16

Identify the muscle group that controls voluntary movements of the face.

Accepted Answer

Facial muscles

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Triceps

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Quadriceps

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Glutes

Question 17

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for extending the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

Triceps brachii

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Biceps brachii

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Brachialis

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Supinator

Question 18

Which of the following muscle groups primarily abducts (moves away from the midline) and externally rotates the arm at the shoulder joint?

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Deltoids

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Trapezius

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Pectoralis major

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Latissimus dorsi

Question 19

What is the main action of the quadriceps muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Extends (straightens) the knee joint

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Flexes (bends) the knee joint

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Adducts (brings inward) the thigh

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Abducts (moves outward) the thigh

Question 20

Which muscle group is found on the back of the thigh and helps flex the knee and extend the hip?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Calves

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Gluteals

Question 21

The primary purpose of the diaphragm muscle is to:

Accepted Answer

Control breathing by contracting and relaxing

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Stabilize the spine by providing support

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Move the rib cage during respiration

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Protect the abdominal organs by forming a barrier

Question 22

Which muscle group includes the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis?

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Rotator cuff muscles

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Deltoids

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Trapezius

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Pectoralis major

Question 23

Where is the biceps brachii muscle positioned on the upper arm?

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Front (anterior)

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Back (posterior)

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Inner (medial)

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Outer (lateral)

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a function of the erector spinae muscle group?

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Flexing the spine

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Extending the spine

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Rotating the spine

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Maintaining proper posture

Question 25

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

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Gluteus maximus

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Quadriceps

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Deltoids

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Gastrocnemius

Question 26

Which muscle group is responsible for turning the forearm inward (pronation)?

Accepted Answer

Pronator teres

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Flexor carpi radialis

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Flexor carpi ulnaris

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Supinator

Question 27

In which body cavity are the muscles that control eye movements situated?

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Cranial cavity

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Thoracic cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Pelvic cavity