25. Location of Skeletal Muscles

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow joint?

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Latissimus dorsi

Where are the deltoid muscles located?

• Upper arm

• Abdomen

• Lower leg

• Shoulder

Which muscle group is found at the front of the thigh and is responsible for extending the knee?

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Gluteals

• Gastrocnemius

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the hamstrings group?

• Biceps femoris

• Semitendinosus

• Vastus lateralis

• Semimembranosus

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in which part of the body?

• Chest

• Neck

• Lower back

• Forearm

Which muscle is responsible for supinating the forearm?

• Forearm pronators

• Trapezius

• Wrist flexors

• Forearm supinators

Which muscle is located at the front of the lower leg and is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

• Tibialis anterior

• Gluteus maximus

The pectoralis major muscle is found in which region?

• Back

• Chest

• Abdomen

• Thigh

Which muscle group is responsible for extending the wrist?

• Wrist flexors

• Obliques

• Forearm pronators

• Wrist extensors

Which of the following is NOT a part of the gluteal muscles?

• Gluteus maximus

• Gluteus medius

• Gluteus minimus

• Iliopsoas