Muscles, Bones, and Joint Movements Quiz

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint in abduction?

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Trapezius

• Latissimus dorsi

Identify the bone that is located in the upper/proximal arm.

• Femur

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Radius

Which type of joint movement is characterized by a decrease in the angle between two bones?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Rotation

The quadriceps muscle group is located in which part of the body?

• posterior femur

• anterior tibia

• Anterior femur

• Abdomen

Which bone is known as the collarbone?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Sternum

• Patella

What type of movement occurs at the hip joint when you move your leg away from the midline of the body?

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Circumduction

• Flexion

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the extension of the knee?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

Identify the bone that forms the base or posterior side of the skull.

• Mandible

• Occipital bone

• Temporal bone

• Parietal bone

Which type of joint movement occurs between the radius and ulna where one bone is stationary and the other rotates around?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

• Supination

The pectoralis major muscle is located in which part of the body?

• Back

• Chest

• Neck

• Abdomen