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Naming Muscles

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This muscle (A) allows you to raise your eyebrows and to wrinkle your forehead.

a)

Cranial aponeurosis

b)

Temporalis

c)

Frontalis

d)

Occipitalis

2.

This muscle (B) allows you to close your eyes, squint, blink, and wink.

a)

Orbicularis oris

b)

Orbicularis oculi

c)

Zygomaticus

d)

Platysma

3.

This muscle (C) is called the "smiling" muscle because it raises the corners of the mouth upward.

a)

Orbicularis oris

b)

Buccinator

c)

Zygomaticus

d)

Masseter

4.

This muscle (D) flattens the cheek (as in whistling or blowing a trumpet).

a)

Orbicularis oris

b)

Buccinator

c)

Zygomaticus

d)

Masseter

5.

This muscle (E) closes the mouth and protrudes the lips. It is often called the "kissing" muscle.

a)

Orbicularis oris

b)

Buccinator

c)

Zygomaticus

d)

Orbicularis oculi

6.

This muscle (F) pulls the corners of the mouth inferiorly, producing a downward sag of the mouth (the "sad clown" face).

a)

Sternocleidomastoid

b)

Platysma

c)

Masseter

d)

Temporalis

7.

This muscle (H) lies over the temporal bone and helps the masseter close the jaw.

a)

Trapezius

b)

Platysma

c)

Sternocleidomastoid

d)

Temporalis

8.

This muscle (I) covers the posterior aspect of the skull and pulls the scalp posteriorly.

a)

Occipitalis

b)

Frontalis

c)

Cranial aponeurosis

d)

Temporalis

9.

This chewing muscle (J) closes the jaw by elevating the mandible.

a)

Occipitalis

b)

Trapezius

c)

Masseter

d)

Temporalis

10.

This muscle (K) flexes your neck. Some people call this the "prayer" muscle. It can also rotate the head toward the shoulder and tilt the head to the side.

a)

Platysma

b)

Sternocleidomastoid

c)

Occipitalis

d)

Trapezius

11.

This triangle-shaped muscle (A) forms the rounded shape of your shoulders, abducts the arm, and is a favorite injection site.

a)

Trapezius

b)

Deltoid

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Biceps brachii

12.

This large fan-shaped muscle (B) covers the upper part of the chest. It adducts and flexes the arm.

a)

Trapezius

b)

Deltoid

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Biceps brachii

13.

This two-headed muscle (C) bulges when the elbow is flexed.

a)

Brachioradialis

b)

Brachialis

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Biceps brachii

14.

This muscle (D) flexes the elbow and lifts the ulna.

a)

Brachioradialis

b)

Brachialis

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Biceps brachii

15.

This fairly weak muscle (E) resides mainly in the forearm.

a)

Brachioradialis

b)

Brachialis

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Biceps brachii

16.

These paired straplike muscles (A) are the most superficial muscles of the abdomen. They flex the vertebral column and compress the abdomen during defecation, childbirth, and forced breathing.

a)

External oblique

b)

Internal oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Transversus abdominis

17.

The deepest muscles (B) of the abdomen run horizontally across the abdomen.

a)

External oblique

b)

Internal oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Transversus abdominis

18.

These muscles (C) flex the vertebral column, rotate the trunk and bend it laterally.

a)

External oblique

b)

Internal oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Transversus abdominis

19.

These muscles (D) flex the vertebral column, rotate the trunk and bend it laterally.

a)

External oblique

b)

Internal oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

Transversus abdominis

20.

These diamond-shaped muscles (A) extend the head, elevate, depress, adduct, and stabilize the scapula.

a)

Deltoid

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Trapezius

d)

Latissimus dorsi

21.

These muscles (C) on the posterior humerus extend the elbow. Called the "boxer's" muscle because it can deliver a straight-arm knockout punch.

a)

Deltoid

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Trapezius

d)

Latissimus dorsi

22.

The two large, flat muscles (D) that cover the lower back, extend and adduct the humerus.

a)

Deltoid

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Trapezius

d)

Latissimus dorsi

23.
The muscle of your upper arm is called the
a)
Pectorals
b)
Abdominals
c)
Deltoids
d)
Biceps
24.
Name this muscle.
a)
Tricep
b)
Trapezius
c)
Biceps Brachii
d)
Tres Major
25.
What muscle is being shown?
a)
pectoralis major
b)
deltoid
c)
pectoralis minor
d)
trapezius
26.
What is being shown?
a)
biceps brachii
b)
brachioradialis
c)
triceps brachii
d)
flexor longus
27.
What is the red muscle?
a)
biceps brachii
b)
triceps brachii
c)
posterior deltoid
d)
extonsor indicis
28.
What is the red arrow indicating?
a)
brachioradialus
b)
triceps brachii
c)
bicep brachii
d)
anterior deltoid
29.
What is at "C"?
a)
extensor digiti minimi
b)
extensor carpi ulnaris
c)
extensor digitorum
d)
brachioradialis
30.
What is at "D"?
a)
extensor digiti minimi
b)
extensor carpi ulnaris
c)
extensor digitorum
d)
brachioradialis
31.
Identify the muscle.
a)
Bicep
b)
Tricep
c)
Deltoid
d)
Trapezius
32.
Identify the muscle.
a)
Pectorals
b)
Tricep
c)
Bicep
d)
Quadriceps
33.

What muscle is highlighted in the picture?

a)

Triceps

b)

Biceps

c)

Quads

d)

Deltoids

34.
a)

Brachioradialis

b)

Biceps Brachii

c)

Pronator Teres

d)

Brachialis

35.
What muscle is this?
a)
Deltoid
b)
Masseter
c)
Brachialis
d)
Brachioradialis
36.

Name the highlighted muscle

a)

brachialis

b)

extensor digitorium

c)

brachioradialis

d)

sartorius

37.
a)

extensor carpi radialis

b)

flexor carpi radialis

c)

extensor carpi ulnaris

d)

flexor carpi ulnaris

38.
Based on the line of pull, which motions does this muscle allow for? 
a)
wrist extension and wrist flexion
b)
wrist flexion and radial deviation
c)
wrist extension and ulnar deviation
39.

What is the action of the triceps brachii muscle?

a)

Flexes elbow and supinates forearm

b)

Extends elbow

c)

Adducts thigh

d)

Flexes hip and extends knee

40.

What muscle is this?

a)

palmaris longus

b)

flexor carpi ulnaris

c)

pronator teres

d)

extensor carpi ulnaris

e)

extensor digitorum

41.

What muscle is this?

a)

palmaris longus

b)

flexor carpi ulnaris

c)

pronator teres

d)

extensor carpi ulnaris

e)

extensor digitorum

42.

Which letter is identifying the tibialis anterior muscle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

43.

Which letter identifies the gastrocnemius muscle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

Which letter identifies the soleus muscle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.
a)
Hamstrin
b)
Quadricep
c)
Tibialis Anterior
d)
Gastrocenmius
46.
a)
Hamstring
b)
Quadriceps
c)
Gastronecmius
d)
Satorius
47.
a)
Hamstring
b)
Quadriceps
c)
Bicep
d)
Satorius
48.

Identify the muscle

a)

flexor carpi radialis

b)

sartorius

c)

rectus femoris

d)

peroneus longus

49.

Identify the muscle

a)

peroneus longus

b)

tibialis anterior

c)

rectus femoris

d)

vastus muscles

50.

Identify the muscle

a)

gastrocnemius

b)

semitendinosis

c)

biceps femoris

d)

semimembranosis

51.

Identify the muscle

a)

gastrocnemius

b)

semitendinosis

c)

biceps femoris

d)

semimembranosis

52.

The ___ can be found attached to the femur & fibula/tibia. When it contracts, it flexes & rotates the thigh laterally. It can also extend the thigh if the lower leg is held rigid.

a)

Rectus femoris

b)

Biceps femoris

c)

Soleus

d)

Gastrocnemius

53.

The ___ can be found attached to the pelvis (acetabulum) & patella. When it contracts, it extends the leg at the knee.

a)

Rectus femoris

b)

Biceps femoris

c)

Soleus

d)

Gastrocnemius

54.

The ___ can be found attached to the femur & calcaneus. When it contracts, it plantar flexes the foot.

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Soleus

c)

Sacrospinalis

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

55.

The ___ can be found attached to the anterior side of proximal tibia & Calcaneus. When it contracts, it plantar flexes.

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Soleus

c)

Sacrospinalis

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

56.

Identify the muscle

a)

gastrocnemius

b)

semitendinosus

c)

biceps femoris

d)

semimembranosus

57.

Identify the muscle

a)

gluteus medius

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

adductors

d)

hamstring group

58.

Identify the muscle

a)

gluteus medius

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

adductors

d)

hamstring group

59.

name the muscle

a)

Vastus Medialis

b)

Vastus Intermedius

c)

Rectus Femoris

d)

Vastus Lateralis

60.

name the muscle

a)

Vastus Medialis

b)

Vastus Intermedius

c)

Rectus Femoris

d)

Vastus Lateralis

61.

What muscle is this?

a)

Gluteus maximus

b)

Gluteus medius

c)

Adductor magnus

d)

Gracilis

62.

What muscle is this?

a)

Soleus

b)

gastrocnemius

c)

Semimembranosus

d)

Semitendinosus

63.

What muscle is this?

a)

Soleus

b)

gastrocnemius

c)

Semimembranosus

d)

Semitendinosus

64.
a)
Trapezius
b)
Latissimus dorsi
c)
deltoid
d)
sternocleidomastoid
65.
What muscle is this?
a)
Trapezius
b)
External Obliques
c)
Latissimus dorsi
d)
Rectus abdominus
66.
a)
Abdominal
b)
External Oblique
c)
Erectors
d)
Satorius
67.
a)
Pectoralis major
b)
Triceps brachii
c)
trapezius
d)
Deltoid
68.
a)
rectus abdominus
b)
internal obliques
c)
external obliques
d)
pectoralis major
69.
The dome shaped muscle below the lungs
a)
intercostal
b)
diaphragm
c)
cardiac muscle
d)
orbicularis oris
70.
a)
internal obliques
b)
external obliques
c)
rectus abdominus
d)
tranverse obliques
71.
This muscle has its origin on the lower part of the spine and inserts on the humerus. It is important in swimming or throwing a punch.
a)
Deltoid
b)
Erector Spinae
c)
Latissimus Dorsi
d)
Trapezius
72.
This muscle has fibers that runs parallel to the midline over the abdominal girdle. It is known as the "six pack" muscle
a)
External Oblique
b)
Transverse Abdominis
c)
Rectus Abdominis
d)
Quadratus Lumborum
73.
This muscle functions to flex and medially rotate the shoulder, abduct the arm, and extend and laterally rotate the arm.
a)
Deltoid
b)
Latissimus Dorsi
c)
Trapezius
d)
Pectoralis Major
74.
These muscles are in between each rib and aid in moving the ribcage to force breathing.
a)
Trapezius
b)
Erector spinae
c)
External obliques
d)
Intercostal muscles
75.

Muscle A?

a)

rectus abdominus

b)

external obliques

c)

internal obliques

d)

transverse abdominus

76.

Muscle B?

a)

rectus abdominus

b)

external obliques

c)

internal obliques

d)

transverse abdominus

77.

Identify the muscle in the picture

a)

Trapezius

b)

Erector Spinae

c)

Rectus Femoris

d)

Obliques

78.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Teres minor

b)

Teres major

c)

Infraspinatus

d)

Supraspinatus

79.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Supraspinatus

b)

Levator Scapulae

c)

Rhomboids

d)

Coracobrachialis

80.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Latissimus Dorsi

b)

Subscapularis

c)

Rhomboids

d)

Teres major

81.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Subscapularis

b)

Subclavius

c)

Pectoralis minor

d)

Infraspinatus

82.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Teres Major

b)

Teres Minor

c)

Subscapularis

d)

Levator Scapulae

83.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Infraspinatus

b)

Supraspinatus

c)

Teres minor

d)

Subclavius

84.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

Levator scapulae

b)

Teres minor

c)

Subclavius

d)

Latissimus dorsi

85.
Name the muscle
a)
external oblique
b)
biceps
c)
tricep
d)
serratus anterior

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