Muscles

Question 1

Adductors

Answer 1

Adductors: Muscles in the inner thigh that help bring the legs together.

Question 2

Biceps Brachii

Answer 2

Biceps Brachii: Upper arm muscle responsible for bending the elbow.

Question 3

Biceps Femoris

Answer 3

Biceps Femoris: Part of the hamstring, located at the back of the thigh, helps bend the knee.

Question 4

Buccinators

Answer 4

Buccinators: Cheek muscle, helps with chewing and blowing air.

Question 5

Deltoid

Answer 5

Deltoid: Shoulder muscle, responsible for lifting the arm.

Question 6

Extensors

Answer 6

Extensors: Muscles that straighten a joint (e.g., straightening the fingers or knee).

Question 7

External Intercostals

Answer 7

External Intercostals: Muscles between the ribs that help with breathing by expanding the chest.

Question 8

External Oblique

Answer 8

External Oblique: Side abdominal muscles that help twist the torso.

Question 9

Fibularis Longus

Answer 9

Fibularis Longus: Muscle on the outside of the lower leg, helps stabilize the foot.

Question 10

Flexors

Answer 10

Flexors: Muscles that bend a joint (e.g., bending the wrist or knee).

Question 11

Frontalis

Answer 11

Frontalis: Forehead muscle that raises the eyebrows.

Question 12

Gastrocnemius

Answer 12

Gastrocnemius: Calf muscle, responsible for pointing the toes and walking.

Question 13

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 13

Gluteus Maximus: Large muscle in the buttocks, responsible for hip movement and standing up.

Question 14

Gluteus Medius

Answer 14

Gluteus Medius: Located on the outer side of the hip, helps with walking and stabilizing the pelvis.

Question 15

Internal Oblique

Answer 15

Internal Oblique: Abdominal muscles that help rotate and flex the trunk.

Question 16

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 16

Latissimus Dorsi: Large back muscle, helps with arm movement and pulling.

Question 17

Masseter

Answer 17

Masseter: Jaw muscle that helps chew.

Question 18

Orbicularis Oculi

Answer 18

Orbicularis Oculi: Muscle around the eyes, responsible for closing the eyelids.

Question 19

Orbicularis Oris

Answer 19

Orbicularis Oris: Muscle around the mouth, responsible for puckering the lips.

Question 20

Pectoralis Major

Answer 20

Pectoralis Major: Chest muscle, helps move the arms and shoulders.

Question 21

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 21

Rectus Abdominus: “Abs” or stomach muscles, help with flexing the trunk and posture.

Question 22

Rectus Femoris

Answer 22

Rectus Femoris: Part of the quadriceps, helps straighten the knee.

Question 23

Sartorius

Answer 23

Sartorius: Long muscle in the thigh that helps with hip flexion and crossing the legs.

Question 24

Semimembranosus

Answer 24

Semimembranosus: Part of the hamstring, helps bend the knee.

Question 25

Semitendinosus

Answer 25

Semitendinosus: Another part of the hamstring, assists in knee bending.

Question 26

Soleus

Answer 26

Soleus: Calf muscle beneath the gastrocnemius, helps with standing and walking.

Question 27

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 27

Sternocleidomastoid: Neck muscle that helps rotate and tilt the head.

Question 28

Temporalis

Answer 28

Temporalis: Muscle on the side of the head, helps with chewing and closing the jaw.

Question 29

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 29

Tibialis Anterior: Front shin muscle, helps lift the foot and control walking.

Question 30

Trapezius

Answer 30

Trapezius: Upper back muscle, helps move the shoulders and neck.

Question 31

Triceps Brachii

Answer 31

1. Triceps Brachii: Muscle at the back of the upper arm, straightens the elbow.

Question 32

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 32

Vastus Lateralis: Part of the quadriceps, helps extend the knee.

Question 33

Vastus Medialis

Answer 33

Vastus Medialis: Another part of the quadriceps, also helps extend the knee.

Question 34

Zygomaticus

Answer 34

Zygomaticus: Cheek muscle, helps raise the corners of the mouth (smiling).

Question 35

Quadriceps

Answer 35

Quadriceps: A group of four muscles in the front of the thigh, helps extend the knee.

Question 36

Hamstring

Answer 36

Hamstring: A group of muscles at the back of the thigh, helps bend the knee and extend the hip.