Body Movement Quiz

Which diagram illustrates flexion of the thigh?

• G

• H

• I

Which diagram illustrates flexion of the lower leg?

• G

• H

• I

• J

A muscle that flexes the lower leg has to be located on the _________ surface of the lower extremity.

• Anterior

• Posterior

A muscle that flexes the lower leg must necessarily have its origin _________ the lower leg.

• above

• below

• on

Diagram K or L illustrates flexion of the head.

• K

• L

A muscle that flexes the head has to be located on the ____ surface of the body.

• anterior

• posterior

Which diagram illustrates flexion of the trunk?

• O

• P

A muscle that flexes the trunk has to be located on the ________ surface of the body

• Anterior

• Posterior

Diagram J shows ______ of the lower leg.

• Flexion

• Extension

A muscle that produces the movement shown in diagram J would have to lie on the __________ surface of the _______.

• Anterior ......Lower leg

• Anterior ..... Thigh

• Posterior.... Lower Leg

• Posterior ...Thigh