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Muscular System Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The prime mover in forearm extension

a)

biceps brachii

b)

triceps brachii

c)

adductors

d)

tibialis anterior

2.

The brachioradialis is the synergist to this muscle in flexion

a)

biceps brachii

b)

triceps brachii

c)

adductors

d)

tibialis anterior

3.

The antagonists of the quadriceps, located in the posterior thigh

a)

latissimus dorsi

b)

quadriceps femoris

c)

hamstrings

d)

tibialis anterior

4.

The prime mover for inhalation

a)

diaphragm

b)

latissimus dorsi

c)

adductors

d)

erector spinae

5.

The main muscle of the scalp that allows you to raise your eyebrows and wrinkle your forehead

a)

adductors

b)

erector spinae

c)

latissimus dorsi

d)

epicranius

6.

The large triangular muscle in the lower back

a)

adductor

b)

epicranius

c)

latissimus dorsi

d)

adductor

7.

The main muscles of the inner thighs

a)

triceps brachii

b)

adductors

c)

quadriceps femoris

d)

hamstrings

8.

This group of four muscles is considered the most powerful in the human body

a)

adductors

b)

hamstrings

c)

latissimus dorsi

d)

quadriceps femoris

9.

The prime mover in dorsiflexion

a)

quadriceps femoris

b)

tibialis anterior

c)

quadriceps femoris

d)

adductors

10.

The antagonist in forearm flexion

a)

biceps brachii

b)

triceps brachii

c)

tibialis anterior

d)

adductors

11.

The prime movers in chewing (Choose 2)

a)

epicranius

b)

temporalis

c)

frontalis

d)

masseter

12.

Group of muscles that runs the length of the vertebral column and keeps the back straight

a)

latissimus dorsi

b)

erector spinae

c)

deltoid

d)

pectoralis major

13.

Which of these is NOT a tissue that comprises most muscles?

a)

connective tissue

b)

blood vessels

c)

nerve fibers

d)

epithelial tissue

14.

Select THREE answers that are an example of a common muscle function.

a)

joint stabilization

b)

maintaining body temperature

c)

generating nerve impulses

d)

posture