Muscle Test Review

Front

What is the Biceps muscle?

Back

The Biceps is a muscle located in the upper arm that helps in flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.

Front

What is the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The Gastrocnemius is a major calf muscle that helps in walking, running, and jumping by allowing the foot to push off the ground.

Front

What is the Triceps muscle?

Back

The Triceps is a muscle located at the back of the upper arm that is responsible for extending the elbow.

Front

What are the Obliques?

Back

The Obliques are muscles located on the sides of the abdomen that help in twisting and bending the torso.

Front

What are the Quads?

Back

The Quads, or quadriceps, are a group of muscles located at the front of the thigh that are responsible for extending the knee.

Front

What is the function of the Tibialis Anterior muscle?

Back

The Tibialis Anterior is located in the front of the lower leg and helps in dorsiflexing the foot (lifting the foot upwards).

Front

What is the role of the Hamstrings?

Back

The Hamstrings are a group of muscles located at the back of the thigh that help in bending the knee and extending the hip.

Front

What are Deltoids?

Back

The Deltoids are shoulder muscles that are responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its rounded shape.

Front

What is the function of the Lats?

Back

The Lats, or latissimus dorsi, are large back muscles that help in the movement of the shoulders and arms, especially in pulling motions.

Front

What is muscle flexion?

Back

Muscle flexion is the process of decreasing the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow.