8 Muscles In Your Body Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
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What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

A

The deltoid muscle primarily functions to abduct the arm.

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True or False: The pectoralis major is responsible for shoulder flexion.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The latissimus dorsi is also known as the ________ muscle.

A

swimming

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4
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for elbow flexion?

A

Biceps

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5
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What is the main role of the triceps muscle?

A

The triceps muscle is responsible for elbow extension.

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle group includes the external obliques? A) Chest B) Abdomen C) Back D) Legs

A

B) Abdomen

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7
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What movement do the gluteal muscles primarily facilitate?

A

Hip extension, abduction, and external rotation.

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8
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True or False: Hip flexors primarily assist in hip extension.

A

False

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9
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Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is located on the front of the upper arm.

A

biceps

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10
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Which muscle is also known as the ‘lats’?

A

Latissimus dorsi

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11
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What is the primary action of the external obliques?

A

Trunk rotation and lateral flexion.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the shoulder girdle? A) Deltoid B) Pectoralis Major C) Latissimus Dorsi D) Triceps

A

D) Triceps

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13
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What is the origin of the pectoralis major?

A

Clavicle, sternum, and ribs.

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14
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True or False: The biceps brachii has two heads.

A

True

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15
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Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is crucial for activities like running and kicking.

A

hip flexors

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16
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What is the primary function of the gluteals?

A

To stabilize the hip and pelvis during movement.

17
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle assists in shoulder adduction? A) Biceps B) Latissimus Dorsi C) Triceps D) Gluteals

A

B) Latissimus Dorsi

18
Q

What is the insertion point of the triceps muscle?

A

Olecranon of the ulna.

19
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True or False: The external obliques are located on the posterior side of the body.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle aids in lateral trunk flexion.

A

external obliques

21
Q

What type of muscle contraction do the hip flexors perform during running?

A

Concentric contraction

22
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder flexion? A) Latissimus Dorsi B) Pectoralis Major C) Triceps D) Gluteals

A

B) Pectoralis Major

23
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What is the primary role of the deltoid’s posterior fibers?

A

Shoulder extension and external rotation.

24
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True or False: The biceps brachii is involved in forearm supination.

25
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle group includes the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus.
gluteal
26
What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi during a pull-up?
Shoulder adduction and extension.
27
Multiple Choice: Which of the following muscles is involved in elbow flexion? A) Biceps B) Triceps C) Deltoid D) External Obliques
A) Biceps
28
What is the common function of the hip flexors?
To flex the hip joint.
29
True or False: The pectoralis major is involved in shoulder internal rotation.
True
30
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is primarily responsible for extending the arm at the shoulder.
latissimus dorsi
31
What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus?
Hip extension and external rotation.
32
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the body? A) Latissimus Dorsi B) Gluteus Maximus C) Pectoralis Major D) Triceps
C) Pectoralis Major
33
What is the role of the external obliques in core stability?
They help stabilize the trunk during movement.
34
True or False: The hip flexors are primarily composed of the iliopsoas and rectus femoris muscles.
True