Upper Limb Muscles

Front

What is the function of the brachialis muscle?

Back

The brachialis muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow joint.

Front

What is the primary action of the pectoralis major muscle?

Back

The pectoralis major muscle is responsible for the adduction and medial rotation of the shoulder joint.

Front

What is the role of the extensor pollicis brevis muscle?

Back

The extensor pollicis brevis muscle extends the thumb at the carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints.

Front

What is the main function of the deltoid muscle?

Back

The deltoid muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.

Front

What is the primary action of the pronator teres muscle?

Back

The pronator teres muscle pronates the forearm, turning the palm downwards.

Front

What color represents the brachialis muscle in diagrams?

Back

Light blue.

Front

What color is used to depict the pectoralis major muscle in anatomical illustrations?

Back

Red.

Front

In anatomical diagrams, what color is the extensor pollicis brevis muscle?

Back

Yellow.

Front

What color is the deltoid muscle shown in anatomical charts?

Back

Pink.

Front

What color is used for the pronator teres muscle in illustrations?

Back

Red.