Muscular System Quiz

What is the main function of the muscular system?

• Produce hormones

• Enable movement and maintain posture

• Store excess nutrients

• Regulate body temperature

Name the three types of muscles in the human body.

• flexor, extensor, abductor

• upper, lower, oblique

• skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

• bicep, tricep, quadricep

Which muscle helps in breathing?

• Hamstrings

• Diaphragm

• Biceps

• Quadriceps

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

• biceps brachii

• soleus

• pectoralis major

• gluteus maximus

What is the purpose of the biceps muscle?

• To flex the elbow and rotate the forearm

• To wiggle the ears

• To blink the eyes

• To wiggle the nose

What is the function of the triceps muscle?

• Rotation of the hip joint

• Adduction of the shoulder joint

• Extension of the elbow joint

• Flexion of the knee joint

What are the muscles in the legs called?

• Glutes, abs, and traps

• Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and adductors

• Biceps, triceps, and deltoids

• Pectorals, obliques, and lats

What is the purpose of the abdominal muscles?

• To keep the stomach warm

• To support the spine, protect internal organs, and assist in breathing and movement.

• To help with digestion

• To improve eyesight

Name the muscle that helps in pumping blood throughout the body.

• kidney

• stomach

• heart

• liver

What is the role of the muscular system in movement?

• It helps in digestion

• It has no role in movement

• It is responsible for producing movement by contracting and relaxing muscles.

• It is responsible for hearing