Major Muscle Groups Quiz

Major Muscle Groups

• Quadriceps

  • Composed of four muscles
  • Located at the front of the thigh

• Biceps

  • Found at the front of the upper arm
  • Key for arm flexion

• Pectorals

  • Known as chest muscles
  • Important for movement of the shoulder and arm

• Abdominals

  • Commonly referred to as stomach muscles
  • Play a crucial role in core stability and posture

• Hamstrings

  • Located at the back of the thigh
  • Involved in knee flexion and hip extension

• Gastrocnemius

  • The main calf muscle
  • Essential for walking, running, and jumping

• Triceps

  • Situated at the back of the upper arm
  • Responsible for extension of the elbow

• Gluteus Maximus

  • The largest muscle in the buttocks
  • Vital for hip movement and maintaining upright posture

• Deltoids

  • Comprise shoulder muscles
  • Function to lift the arm and provide shoulder stabilization

• Trapezius

  • Located in the upper back
  • Supports neck movement and shoulder elevation

• Latissimus Dorsi

  • Large muscle in the lower back
  • Facilitates arm movement and stabilization of the torso