Anterior and Posterior Muscles Quiz

Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the upper limb and is responsible for flexing the forearm?

• Gastrocnemius

• Deltoid

• Biceps brachii

• Quadriceps femoris

Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the upper limb and is responsible for abducting the arm?

• Quadriceps femoris

• Deltoid

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

What is the primary function of the posterior muscles of the trunk?

• Support and stabilize the spine and pelvis

• To regulate blood flow in the body

• To aid in digestion and metabolism

• To control the movement of the arms and legs

Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the upper limb and is responsible for adducting the arm?

• Pectoralis major

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

What is the main function of the posterior muscles of the lower limb?

• To abduct the hip and rotate the ankle

• To flex the hip and extend the knee

• To extend the hip and flex the knee

• To rotate the shoulder and extend the elbow

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps femoris

• Gastrocnemius

• Triceps brachii

What is the primary function of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh?

• To flex the hip and extend the knee

• To abduct the hip and rotate the ankle

• To extend the hip and flex the knee

• To rotate the shoulder and extend the elbow

Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the lower limb and is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

• Quadriceps femoris

• Gastrocnemius

• Hamstrings

• Pectoralis major

Which muscle is responsible for extending the elbow?

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Gastrocnemius

What is the primary function of the muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh?

• To flex the hip and extend the knee

• To abduct the hip and rotate the ankle

• To extend the hip and flex the knee

• To rotate the shoulder and extend the elbow