Muscle ID Review

Front

What is dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, such as when standing on your heels.

Front

Which muscle wrinkles your forehead?

Back

The frontalis muscle is responsible for wrinkling the forehead.

Front

What is the Pectoralis major?

Back

The Pectoralis major is a large muscle in the chest that helps in the movement of the shoulder and arm.

Front

What is abduction in terms of arm movement?

Back

Abduction is the movement of lifting the arms out to the side, away from the body.

Front

Which muscle flexes the elbow?

Back

The bicep muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow.

Front

What is the function of the buccinator muscle?

Back

The buccinator muscle helps in chewing by keeping food between the teeth.

Front

What does the term adduction mean?

Back

Adduction is the movement of bringing a limb closer to the body.

Front

What is the role of the deltoid muscle?

Back

The deltoid muscle is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its rounded shape.

Front

What is the function of the tricep muscle?

Back

The tricep muscle is responsible for extending the elbow.

Front

What is the orbicularis oculi muscle?

Back

The orbicularis oculi muscle surrounds the eye and is responsible for closing the eyelids.