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WorksheetsMuscle or Dinosaur Challenge
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a muscle found in the human body?
Trapezius
Triceratops
Velociraptor
Stegosaurus
Which of the following is a dinosaur?
Brachialis
Biceps
Allosaurus
Sartorius
Identify the muscle from the following list.
Deltoid
Diplodocus
Ankylosaurus
Iguanodon
Which of the following names refers to a dinosaur?
Gastrocnemius
Pectoralis
Spinosaurus
Masseter
Which of the following is a muscle named for its location?
Rectus abdominis
Tyrannosaurus
Parasaurolophus
Oviraptor
Which of the following is a dinosaur, not a muscle?
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Extensor digitorum
Stegosaurus
Soleus
Which of the following is a muscle named for its action?
Flexor digitorum
Diplodocus
Velociraptor
Triceratops
Based on the name, which is most likely a dinosaur?
Vastus lateralis
Brachiosaurus
Gluteus maximus
Temporalis
Which of the following is a muscle named for its size?
Maximus
Minimus
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following is a dinosaur, based on the suffix "-saurus"?
Sartorius
Latissimus
Allosaurus
Gracilis
Which of the following is a muscle named for its shape?
Trapezius
Tyrannosaurus
Iguanodon
Brachiosaurus
Which of the following is a dinosaur, not a muscle, based on its name?
Pectoralis major
Oviraptor
Rectus femoris
Tibialis anterior
Given the name "Extensor pollicis longus," determine if it is a muscle or a dinosaur and justify your answer.
Muscle, because it describes an action and a body part
Dinosaur, because of the Latin ending
Dinosaur, because it sounds scientific
Muscle, because it ends in "-saurus"
Analyze the name "Parasaurolophus" and decide if it is a muscle or a dinosaur, providing reasoning.
Muscle, because it refers to a body part
Dinosaur, because of the "-saurus" and "-lophus" suffixes
Muscle, because it describes an action
Muscle, because it describes size
If you encounter the name "Serratus anterior," what clues help you determine if it is a muscle or a dinosaur?
Muscle, because "anterior" refers to location in the body
Dinosaur, because "serratus" sounds like a dinosaur
Dinosaur, because "anterior" is a Latin word
Muscle, because "serratus" means saw-like, describing shape
Evaluate the name "Iguanodon" and determine if it is a muscle or a dinosaur, explaining your reasoning.
Muscle, because it ends in "-don"
Dinosaur, because "don" means tooth and is used in dinosaur names
Muscle, because it describes an action
Muscle, because it refers to a location
Given the name "Gluteus medius," use your knowledge of muscle naming conventions to classify it.
Dinosaur, because "medius" means middle
Muscle, because "gluteus" refers to the buttocks and "medius" to its position
Dinosaur, because it sounds scientific
Muscle, because "medius" means large
Analyze the name "Therizinosaurus" and determine if it is a muscle or a dinosaur, providing evidence for your answer.
Muscle, because it describes an action
Dinosaur, because of the "-saurus" suffix and unique name structure
Muscle, because it refers to a location
Muscle, because it describes size
If you see the name "Pectoralis minor," what features of the name help you decide if it is a muscle or a dinosaur?
Muscle, because "pectoralis" refers to the chest and "minor" to size
Dinosaur, because "minor" means small
Dinosaur, because "pectoralis" is Latin
Muscle, because "minor" means large
Given the name "Corythosaurus," use your understanding of naming conventions to classify it and explain your reasoning.
Muscle, because "corytho" refers to a body part
Dinosaur, because of the "-saurus" suffix and the lack of anatomical terms
Muscle, because it describes an action
Muscle, because it refers to size
