Torso Muscles

What is the location of the Pectoralis Major?

• The large, fan-shaped muscle that covers most of the upper chest.

• A small muscle located in the lower back.

• A muscle found in the lower leg.

• A muscle located in the forearm.

What is the function of the Pectoralis Major?

• Responsible for moving the shoulder and arm.

• Responsible for digestion.

• Responsible for breathing.

• Responsible for walking.

What is the location of the Pectoralis Minor?

• Chest

• Arm

• Leg

• Back

What is the function of the Pectoralis Minor?

• Stabilizes the scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall

• Extends the forearm at the elbow

• Flexes the thigh at the hip

• Rotates the head to the opposite side

Where is the Serratus Anterior located? Fill in the blank: The Serratus Anterior is found on the upper sides of the ribcage, near the _______.

• shoulder blades

• elbows

• knees

• ankles

What is the function of the Serratus Anterior? Fill in the blank: The Serratus Anterior helps move and stabilize the scapula, allowing for movements of the shoulder like _______ and lifting.

What is the common name for the Rectus Abdominis muscle?

• Six-pack muscle

• Bicep

• Quadriceps

• Trapezius

The Rectus Abdominis muscle helps flex the trunk and stabilizes the pelvis during _______.

• movement

• rest

• sleep

• eating

Fill in the blank: The external obliques are found on the sides of the abdomen, running diagonally from the lower ribs to the ____.

• pelvis

• shoulder

• knee

• elbow

Fill in the blank: The external obliques help rotate and flex the trunk, and assist in lateral flexion (bending ____).

• sideways

• backwards

• forwards

• upwards