Muscle Anatomy Quiz A level PE

Which muscle is located at the front of the upper arm?

• Biceps brachii

• Trapezius

• Gastrocnemius

• Latissimus dorsi

What is the function of the rectus abdominis muscle?

• Flexes the spine

• Extends the wrist

• Rotates the shoulder

• Flexes the knee

Which muscle is responsible for shoulder elevation?

• Trapezius

• Soleus

• Sartorius

• Gracilis

Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?

• Calf

• Thigh

• Arm

• Chest

Which muscle is found at the back of the thigh?

• Biceps femoris

• Rectus femoris

• Pectoralis major

• Tibialis anterior

What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle?

• Abducts the arm

• Flexes the knee

• Extends the elbow

• Rotates the hip

Which muscle is located on the front of the thigh?

• Quadriceps group

• Latissimus dorsi

• Triceps brachii

• External oblique

What is the role of the external oblique muscle?

• Rotates the trunk

• Flexes the elbow

• Extends the hip

• Abducts the leg

Which muscle is located at the back of the lower leg?

• Soleus

• Sartorius

• Pectoralis major

• Brachioradialis

What is the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle?

• Extends and adducts the arm

• Flexes the wrist

• Rotates the knee

• Abducts the shoulder