Major Muscles of the Body Quiz 1

Questions and Answers

What is the trapezius?

Muscle on the back of the arm

Muscle located in the front of the upper leg

Triangular muscle extending over the neck and shoulders (correct)

Muscle covering the shoulder joint

What does the deltoid cover?

Back of the arm

Joint of the shoulder (correct)

Calf of the leg

Lateral sides of the abdomen

What is the function of the triceps?

Muscle of the abdomen

Muscle with three heads on the back of the arm (correct)

Muscle on the front of the upper leg

Muscle of the buttocks

What is the lastissimus dorsi?

Larger, flat muscle on the core, underneath the arm Signup and view all the answers

What are external obliques?

Pair of broad, thin, superficial muscles on the lateral sides of the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Where are the quadriceps located?

Front of the upper leg Signup and view all the answers

What does the gastrocnemius muscle do?

Muscle in the back of the lower leg Signup and view all the answers

What is the soleus?

A muscle in the calf behind the gastrocnemius muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the achilles tendon?

Tendon joining calf muscles to the heel bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the gluteus maximus?

The large muscle of the buttocks Signup and view all the answers

What are hamstrings?

Thigh muscles located in the back of the leg Signup and view all the answers

Where are the biceps located?

In the front of the upper arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the pectoralis major?

Muscle on each side of the upper chest that assists in moving the shoulder forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the rectus abdominus?

Muscle on each side of the abdomen, also known as 'abs' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Major Muscles of the Body

Trapezius: Triangular muscles located over the back of the neck and shoulders, involved in movements like shrugging the shoulders.
Deltoid: Large, triangular shoulder muscle responsible for arm abduction and supporting shoulder joint mobility.
Triceps: Muscle with three points of origin, situated on the back of the upper arm; crucial for extending the elbow.
Latissimus Dorsi: Broad, flat muscle of the core found under the arm, playing a significant role in the movement of the shoulder.
External Oblique: A pair of superficial muscles located on the lateral sides of the abdomen, aiding in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.
Quadriceps: Group of muscles located at the front of the upper leg, responsible for extending the knee.
Gastrocnemius: Major muscle on the back of the lower leg, involved in plantar flexion of the foot and bending the knee.
Soleus: Calf muscle situated behind the gastrocnemius, essential for standing and walking.
Achilles Tendon: Strong tendon connecting calf muscles to the heel bone, critical for walking, running, and jumping.
Gluteus Maximus: The largest muscle in the buttocks, important for hip extension and lateral rotation of the thigh.
Hamstrings: Group of muscles located at the back of the thigh, vital for knee flexion and hip extension.
Biceps: Muscle situated at the front of the upper arm, key for elbow flexion and forearm rotation.
Pectoralis Major: Muscles on each side of the upper chest, involved in moving the shoulder forward and across the body.
Rectus Abdominus: Known as the "abs"; muscle running vertically on each side of the abdomen, crucial for flexing the spine and maintaining core stability.

Description

Test your knowledge of the major muscles of the body with this quiz. Learn about each muscle's location and function through flashcards. Perfect for students of anatomy and physical education enthusiasts.