Muscle Anatomy and Functions Quiz

Which muscle is primarily responsible for puckering and closing the lips?

Which of the following muscles is involved in extending both the head and neck?

What is the function of the Sternocleidomastoid muscle when both sides contract?

Which muscle(s) closes the mouth?

Which facial muscle has no role in mouth closure but is instead responsible for lip movement?

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

Which action is NOT performed by the Anterior Deltoid?

Which muscle performs both shoulder extension and hyperextension?

What specific action is associated with the Posterior Deltoid?

Which of the following combinations of actions is associated with the Pectoralis Major?

Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow extension?

What is the primary role of the biceps brachii?

Which muscle group consists of muscles that primarily flex the elbow?

In terms of muscle anatomy, which muscles are identified as contributing to elbow flexion?

Considering the actions of arm muscles, which one is NOT associated with elbow joint movement?

During elbow flexion, which muscle assists primarily in the movement alongside the biceps brachii?

Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the fingers at the MCP, PIP, and DIP joints?

What is the primary action of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris?

Which pair of muscles both extend and abduct the wrist?

Which muscle aids in the extension of the wrist but does not directly influence finger movement?

Which muscle has a role in both extension and abduction of the wrist but is specifically shorter in length compared to its counterpart?

Which muscle primarily facilitates normal inhalation when relaxed?

Which muscle group is responsible for elevating the ribs during inhalation?

What action do internal intercostal muscles perform?

During deep exhalation, which muscles are primarily engaged?

Which structure is associated with the diaphragm and contributes to its function?

What is the role of the costal muscles during ventilation?

What does the diaphragm do during resting inspiration?

Which of the following best describes the action of the external intercostals during inhalation?

Which action is performed by the lower trapezius muscle?

What is the primary action of the serratus anterior muscle?

Which muscle is responsible for shrugging the shoulders?

What movements are associated with the rhomboid major and minor muscles?

Which of the following best describes the action of the middle trapezius?

How does the upper trapezius contribute to scapular movement?

Which of the following actions is facilitated by the serratus anterior muscle?

In scapular movement, which pair of actions are opposites?

Which muscles primarily act to retract the scapula?

The downward rotation of the scapula is primarily associated with which muscles?

Which rotator cuff muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

Which pair of muscles is responsible for shoulder lateral rotation?

Which rotator cuff muscle performs medial rotation of the shoulder?

What is the primary function of the supraspinatus muscle within the rotator cuff?

Which of the following muscles does NOT contribute to lateral rotation of the shoulder?

Who plays a vital role in stabilizing the shoulder joint during movement?

Which muscle initiates the first 15 degrees of shoulder abduction?

Which function is unique to the teres minor when compared to the other rotator cuff muscles?

How do the infraspinatus and teres minor differ in muscle structure?

Which of the following best describes the action of the rotator cuff muscles during shoulder movements?