WorksheetsTorso Muscles
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
What is the location of the internal obliques?
Above the external obliques
Underneath the external obliques, running in the opposite direction
Next to the external obliques
Inside the rib cage
Fill in the blank: The function of the internal obliques is to work with the external obliques to rotate and flex the trunk and assist in _______.
lateral bending
breathing
stabilizing the spine
extending the back
What is the location of the Transverse Abdominis?
The outermost abdominal muscle, running vertically across the abdomen.
The deepest abdominal muscle, running horizontally across the abdomen.
The middle abdominal muscle, running diagonally across the abdomen.
Fill in the blank: The function of the Transverse Abdominis is to act like a corset, providing stability to the core and helping with breathing by ________ the abdomen.
compressing
expanding
relaxing
stretching
What is the main function of the Pectoralis Major?
Elbow extension
Shoulder flexion
Shoulder adduction and horizontal adduction
Hip abduction
During a push-up, which muscle is primarily responsible for pushing the body away from the ground?
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Biceps brachii
Latissimus dorsi
What is the primary function of the Serratus Anterior muscle?
To elevate the shoulder blades
To extend the knee
To flex the elbow
To protract and stabilize the scapula
Fill in the blank: The Rectus Abdominis is primarily responsible for flexing the trunk and is commonly known as the _______ muscle.
core
leg
six-pack
back
Which muscle is located underneath the Pectoralis Major and assists in stabilizing the shoulder?
Latissimus Dorsi
Pectoralis Minor
Trapezius
Deltoid
What is the main function of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?
Extension of the hip
Flexion of the elbow
Flexion of the knee
Extension, adduction, and internal rotation of the shoulder
