Muscular System

Front

What is the function of the occipitalis muscle?

Back

The occipitalis muscle is responsible for moving the scalp backward.

Front

What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus?

Back

The gluteus maximus is responsible for hip extension, outward rotation, and maintaining the trunk in an upright position.

Front

What role does the pectoralis major play in the body?

Back

The pectoralis major is involved in the movement of the shoulder joint, allowing for flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the arm.

Front

What are the hamstrings, and what is their function?

Back

The hamstrings are a group of muscles located at the back of the thigh that are responsible for knee flexion and hip extension.

Front

What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle that is under voluntary control and is attached to bones.

Front

What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?

Back

Cardiac muscle is involuntary, striated, and found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood.

Front

What is smooth muscle, and where is it found?

Back

Smooth muscle is involuntary and non-striated, found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Front

What is the role of the biceps brachii?

Back

The biceps brachii is responsible for flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm.

Front

What is the function of the deltoid muscle?

Back

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

Front

What is the Achilles tendon, and what is its significance?

Back

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.