Muscular System Day 4 & Diagrams

Open Ended

Why do you think muscle names are often derived from Latin and based on criteria such as size, shape, and function?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles is located in the upper arm?

• Deltoid

• Biceps brachii

• Gastrocnemius

• Rectus abdominis

Multiple Select

Select all muscles that are found in the lower limb.

• Gastrocnemius

• Gluteus maximus

• Trapezius

• Soleus

Multiple Choice

Which muscle is responsible for extending the forearm at the elbow joint?

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Latissimus dorsi

Open Ended

What is the difference between the origin and insertion of a muscle?

Open Ended

Explain how muscles are attached to bones and how they work in pairs to produce movement.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the diagram of the major muscles of the body, which muscle group do you find most interesting and why?

Multiple Choice

Based on the criteria for naming muscles, which of the following is NOT typically used to name a muscle?

• Muscle color

• Muscle shape

• Muscle function

• Location of muscle