WorksheetsMuscles and Muscle Groups
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Identify the muscles that make up the quadriceps femoris group
Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris
Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, rectus femoris
Pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior, rectus femoris
Deltoid, trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rectus femoris
Which of the following exercises would best strengthen the pectoral muscles: Lunges, Bicep curls, Crunches, Chest press?
Lunges
Bicep curls
Crunches
Chest press
As the athlete lowers the weights, his biceps undergo-
isotonic concentric contraction
isometric contraction
isotonic eccentric contraction
static contraction
When a muscle undergoes atrophy in response to disuse,
It increases in size and strength.
It remains unchanged in size.
It becomes more flexible and elastic.
All of the above
What is the primary function of the deltoid muscles?
Raising the arm
Flexing the elbow
Rotating the wrist
Extending the shoulder
This muscle group bends the torso in a forward direction (think crunches), balance
abdominals
quadriceps
hamstrings
pectorals
The type of muscle contraction where the muscle tenses but does not shorten.
Isotonic
Isometric
Eccentric
Concentric
This is showing the major muscle group on your back, called what?
latissimus dorsi
trapezius
rhomboid
erector spinae
The increase in muscle size.
Atrophy
Hypertrophy
Dystrophy
Sarcopenia
What is the opposing muscle group for the biceps?
Triceps
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Pectorals
When a muscle shortens under tension, it is called_______
isometric contraction
isotonic eccentric contraction
isotonic concentric contraction
static contraction
This muscle group elevates, depresses, and retracts the scapula
Trapezius
Deltoid
Pectoralis Major
Latissimus Dorsi
What is the name of the muscle located on the side of the abdomen?
internal oblique
transverse abdominis
rectus abdominis
external oblique
What is the term that refers to the gluteal region?
Glutueal
Cervical
Lumbar
Thoracic
Planks work which muscle(s)?
abdominals
glutes
shoulders
all of the above
This muscle group flexes the elbow
triceps
biceps
deltoids
pectorals
What muscle is the arrow pointing toward?
triceps
biceps
deltoid
pectoralis
What is the name of the muscle that is commonly referred to as the trapezius?
Deltoid
Pectoralis Major
Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
What is the name of the muscle that is commonly referred to as the gastrocnemius?
Gastrocenmius
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Deltoid
These muscles that make up someone's "six pack" are really called what?
rectus abdominus
transversus abdominis
obliques
latissimus dorsi
