Muscle Anatomy Quiz

Which muscle is paired with the triceps during the upward phase of a bicep curl?

• Biceps

• Deltoid

• Quadriceps

• Hamstring

What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens as the fibers contract?

• Isometric

• Eccentric

• Concentric

• Antagonistic

Which muscle is paired with the deltoid for the extension of the shoulder?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Quadriceps

Which muscle is involved in the preparation phase of shooting in netball?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Quadriceps

• Hamstring

What is the movement called when a limb is turned along its long axis?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

• Circumduction

Which muscle is paired with the hamstring for the extension of the knee?

• Quadriceps

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoid

Which muscle is paired with the gluteals to cause extension of the hip?

• Gastrocnemius

• Hamstrings

• Hip Flexors

• Gluteals

What type of contraction occurs when the muscle length stays the same?

• Isotonic

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

Using Figure 1, identify the joint movements at the hip and ankle of Usain Bolt's driving leg.

• Hip: Flexion, Ankle: Dorsiflexion

• Hip: Extension, Ankle: Plantarflexion

• Hip: Abduction, Ankle: Inversion

• Hip: Adduction, Ankle: Eversion

Using Figure 1, identify the main agonist at the knee and ankle of Usain Bolt's driving leg.

• Knee: Quadriceps, Ankle: Gastrocnemius

• Knee: Hamstrings, Ankle: Tibialis Anterior

• Knee: Gluteus Maximus, Ankle: Soleus

• Knee: Adductors, Ankle: Peroneus Longus