Muscle QUIZ

What is the movement called when a limb bends and decreases the angle?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Adduction

• Abduction

What is the movement called when a limb moves towards the body midline?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Adduction

• Abduction

What is the muscle that performs the majority of work during any movement called?

• Prime Mover

• Synergist

• Antagonist

• Origin

What are the muscles that contribute little movement but help by restricting necessary movements called?

• Prime Mover

• Synergist

• Antagonist

• Origin

What are the muscles that oppose or reverse movements known as?

• Prime Mover

• Synergist

• Antagonist

• Origin

What is the end of a muscle that acts as an anchor called?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Flexion

• Extension

What is the end of a muscle that is attached to the bone that moves called?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Flexion

• Extension

What type of movement is it when you push your foot down on your car's gas pedal?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Plantar Flexion

• Dorsiflexion

What is the kissing muscle known as?

• Masseter

• Orbicularis Oculi

• Orbicularis Oris

• Frontalis

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoid

• Latissimus Dorsi