Muscle Anatomy Quiz

Which muscle crosses the anterior of the hip joint?

• Gastrocnemius

• Gluteus maximus

• Rectus abdominis

• Quadriceps

Which muscle is the prime mover during hip extension?

• Gluteus maximus

• Iliopsoas

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

Which joint action occurs when the triceps contract concentrically?

• Elbow flexion

• Elbow extension

• Shoulder adduction

• Shoulder abduction

Which muscle is the prime mover during shoulder abduction?

• Latissimus dorsi

• Deltoids

• Trapezius

• Rhomboids

Which of the following is a myofilament?

• Myosin

• Sarcomere

• Endomysium

• Epimysium

When a muscle contracts without changing length it is undergoing which type of contraction?

• Eccentric

• Concentric

• Isometric

• Isotonic

Where are the pectoralis major muscles located?

• The chest

• The back

• The anterior of the abdomen

• The posterior of the abdomen

What is a characteristic of slow twitch muscle fibres?

• Poor blood supply

• White in colour

• Red in colour

• Anaerobic fibres

Which muscle is the prime mover during knee flexion?

• Quadriceps

• Soleus

• Hamstrings

• Gluteus maximus

Which of the following is a characteristic of skeletal muscle?

• It is smooth

• It is cardiac

• It is striated

• It is involuntary