Muscle Naming Quiz

Based on the naming of the muscle, what can you infer about the "Extensor carpi radialis brevis"?

• It is a muscle that flexes the fingers.

• It is a short muscle that extends the wrist and is located near the radius.

• It is a long muscle that flexes the elbow.

• It is a muscle that extends the knee.

What can you deduce about the "Flexor digitorum superficialis" from its name?

• It is a deep muscle that extends the toes.

• It is a superficial muscle that flexes the fingers.

• It is a muscle that extends the wrist.

• It is a muscle that flexes the knee.

Based on the naming of the muscle, give any pertinent information that you could derive from its name. Be specific.... Muscle: Abductor Hallucis Longus

• It is a muscle that flexes the thumb.

• It is a muscle that extends the fingers.

• It is a muscle that abducts the big toe.

• It is a muscle that rotates the wrist.

Which descriptor is associated with a muscle that is more away from the surface?

• Profundus

• Superficialis

• Quadratus

• Indicis

• Pollicis

Moving the palms downward from a palms up position would be accomplished by the......

• Supinator

• Pronator Teres

• Adductor pollicis

• Flexor carpi radialis

• Deltoid

Moving the palms upward from a palms down position would be accomplished by the......

• Supinator

• Pronator Teres

• Adductor pollicis

• Flexor carpi radialis

• Deltoid

The word, indicis, would most likely refer to a connection or movement at the......

• index finger

• thumb

• ulna

• radius

• wrist

The word, *carpi*, would most likely refer to a connection or movement at the......

• index finger

• thumb

• ulna

• radius

• wrist

The word, *pollicis*, would most likely refer to a connection or movement at the......

• index finger

• thumb

• ulna

• radius

• wrist

The word, carpi, would most likely refer to a connection or movement at the......

• index finger

• thumb

• ulna

• radius

• wrist