Anatomy Muscle Identification Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of the sternocleidomastoid?

muscle of the upper arm

muscle of the back

muscle of the lower leg

muscle on the anterior region of the neck (correct)

What is the platysma?

the neck region

What is the function of the pectoralis major?

muscle under the breast region of the chest (correct)

muscle of the thigh

muscle of the arm

muscle of the back

What is the rectus abdominis?

muscle under the ribs Signup and view all the answers

What is the external oblique?

muscle on the side of the body Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is located on the back of the neck/shoulder region?

trapezius Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the latissimus dorsi?

muscle on the side of the upper back Signup and view all the answers

What is the erector spinae?

muscle deep within the back Signup and view all the answers

What is known as the shoulder muscle?

deltoid Signup and view all the answers

What is the biceps brachii?

upper arm muscle near the deltoid Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the brachialis?

upper arm muscle near the deltoid but smaller than the biceps brachii Signup and view all the answers

Define the iliopsoas.

muscle of the upper thigh near the pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What are adductor muscles?

muscle of the upper thigh more towards the posterior region Signup and view all the answers

What is the sartorius?

muscle of the upper thigh near the crotch region Signup and view all the answers

What is the rectus femoris?

muscle of the upper thigh close to the knee Signup and view all the answers

What is the vastus lateralis?

muscle of the upper thigh outside of the knee area Signup and view all the answers

What is the tibialis anterior?

muscle of the lower leg Signup and view all the answers

What is the fibularis longus?

muscle of the lower inside leg Signup and view all the answers

What is the triceps brachii?

muscle of the mid-upper arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the flexor carpi ulnaris?

thick muscle of the lower arm Signup and view all the answers

What does the extensor digitorum do?

anterior muscle of the lower arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the extensor carpi ulnaris?

muscle of the lower arm on the lateral side Signup and view all the answers

What is the extensor carpi radialis?

muscle of the lower arm on the medial side Signup and view all the answers

What is the gluteus maximus?

the buttocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the gluteus medius?

smaller muscle above the buttocks Signup and view all the answers

What are hamstring muscles?

back of the thigh muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the gastrocnemius?

calf muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the soleus?

back of the leg muscle close to the calf Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscle Groups and Their Locations

Sternocleidomastoid: Positioned at the front of the neck, aids in neck rotation and flexion.
Platysma: Located in the neck region, involved in facial expressions.
Pectoralis Major: Found beneath the breast area, plays a key role in shoulder movement.
Rectus Abdominis: Located under the ribs, essential for trunk flexion and posture.
External Oblique: Located on the sides of the abdomen, important for trunk rotation and lateral flexion.

Upper Back and Shoulder Muscles

Trapezius: Covers the upper back and neck area, supports shoulder movement and arm elevation.
Latissimus Dorsi: Situated on the sides of the upper back, important for arm adduction and extension.
Erector Spinae: A deep muscle in the back, crucial for maintaining spinal posture.

Arm Muscles

Deltoid: The primary shoulder muscle, responsible for arm abduction and flexion.
Biceps Brachii: Located in the upper arm, works on elbow flexion and forearm supination.
Brachialis: Smaller muscle beneath the biceps, assists in elbow flexion.
Triceps Brachii: Found on the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow.

Thigh Muscles

Illopsoas: Upper thigh muscle near the pelvis, key for hip flexion.
Adductor Muscles: Situated towards the back of the upper thigh, important for leg adduction.
Sartorius: Runs from the hip to the inner thigh, aids in knee flexion and hip rotation.
Rectus Femoris: Part of the quadriceps group, located in the upper thigh near the knee.
Vastus Lateralis: Another quadricep muscle, found outside the knee area.

Leg Muscles

Tibialis Anterior: Muscle in the front of the lower leg, crucial for ankle dorsiflexion.
Fibularis Longus: Located on the inside of the lower leg, aids in foot eversion.

Lower Arm Muscles

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris: A thick muscle on the lower arm, involved in wrist flexion.
Extensor Digitorum: Anterior muscle on the lower arm, responsible for finger extension.
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: Located on the lateral side of the lower arm, involved in wrist extension.
Extensor Carpi Radialis: Found on the medial side of the lower arm, contributes to wrist stability.

Gluteal and Calf Muscles

Gluteus Maximus: Primary muscle of the buttocks, essential for hip extension.
Gluteus Medius: Smaller muscle located above the gluteus maximus, vital for hip stability.
Hamstring: Refers to the group of muscles at the back of the thigh, important for knee flexion and hip extension.
Gastrocnemius: Major calf muscle, involved in plantar flexion of the foot.
Soleus: Located beneath the gastrocnemius, assists in maintaining posture and movement of the ankle.

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