Muscles of arm, shoulder, hand, and leg

Question 1

Location and function of deltoid

Answer 1

Caps the shoulder joint. Lifts, extends and rotates the arm.

Question 2

Location and function of biceps

Answer 2

Front of the upper arm, flexes the forearm and turns palm upwards.

Question 3

Location and function of triceps

Answer 3

Back of the upper arm. Extends the forearm.

Question 4

Location and function of brachialis

Answer 4

Front of the lower part of the upper arm crossing elbow Flexes the forearm.

Question 5

Location and function of radialis

Answer 5

On radial side of forearm, flexes the forearm

Question 6

Location and function of Quadriceps

Answer 6

Front of the thigh, flexes the hip and extends the knee.

Question 7

Location and function of adductors

Answer 7

Inner side of the thigh, adducts the hip and rotates the hip

Question 8

Location and function of abductor

Answer 8

Lateral side of the thigh flexes and abducts the thigh

Question 9

Location and function of tibialis anterior

Answer 9

Down the shin on the lateral side of the tibia. Flexion and inversion of the foot (drawing sole inwards).

Question 10

Location and function of Gluteals

Answer 10

Buttocks connecting the pelvis to the femur. Abducts and rotates femur, extends the knee.

Question 11

Location and function of piriformis

Answer 11

A deep muscle crossing below the buttocks to the hip joint. Rotates the thigh laterally and abducts the thigh.

Question 12

Location and function of hamstrings

Answer 12

Back of thigh. Extension of the hip and flexion of the knee.

Question 13

Location and function of gastrocnemius

Answer 13

Back of the calf. Flexion of the knee and foot, used for propelling the body when walking.

Question 14

Location and function of soleus

Answer 14

Deep in the back of the calf, below gastrocnemius. Flexion of the knee