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Names of Muscles

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tick on the names of muscles

a)

Calf

b)

Humerus

c)

Biceps

d)

Elbow

2.

What is the name of this muscle?

a)

thigh muscle

b)

knee muscle

c)

shoulder muscle

d)

triceps

3.

What are the names of the muscles in our arms?

a)

triceps

b)

aceps

c)

biceps

d)

oceps

4.

Which of the following is the largest muscle in the human body?

a)

Biceps Brachii

b)

Gluteus Maximus

c)

Deltoid

d)

Trapezius

5.

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

a)

Flexion of the elbow

b)

Extension of the knee

c)

Rotation of the shoulder

d)

Flexion of the hip

6.

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint?

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Pectoralis Major

c)

Deltoid

d)

Latissimus Dorsi

7.

The muscle known as the 'calf muscle' is scientifically called what?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Soleus

c)

Tibialis Anterior

d)

Peroneus Longus

8.

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

a)

Hamstring

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Adductor Longus

d)

Sartorius

9.

What is the main muscle used in breathing?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Intercostal Muscles

c)

Abdominals

d)

Pectoralis Minor

10.

Which muscle is known as the 'smiling muscle'?

a)

Zygomaticus Major

b)

Orbicularis Oris

c)

Masseter

d)

Buccinator

11.

Which muscle is primarily involved in the action of chewing?

a)

Temporalis

b)

Masseter

c)

Buccinator

d)

Orbicularis Oris

12.

What is the function of the rectus abdominis muscle?

a)

Flexion of the spine

b)

Extension of the spine

c)

Rotation of the hip

d)

Flexion of the knee

13.

Which muscle is located in the upper arm and is responsible for extending the elbow?

a)

Biceps Brachii

b)

Triceps Brachii

c)

Brachialis

d)

Coracobrachialis

14.

Which muscle group is located at the back of the thigh and is responsible for flexing the knee?

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Adductors

d)

Gluteals

15.

Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Latissimus Dorsi

c)

Pectoralis Major

d)

Trapezius