Muscles Of The Body

Question 1

Deltoid

Answer 1

The deltoid muscle is located on the outer part of the shoulder and is recognized by its triangular shape.

Question 2

Pectoralis major

Answer 2

The pectoralic major consists of a clavicular part and a sternal part, both converging to a flat tendon that inserts on the humerus

Question 3

Biceps

Answer 3

The bicep is a large muscle that lies on the front of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow

Question 4

Tricep

Answer 4

The tricep is a large muscle on the back of the upper limb. It is the muscle principally responsible for extension of the elbow joint (straightening of the arm)

Question 5

External oblique

Answer 5

The external oblique muscle is one of the outermost abdominal muscles, extending from the lower half of the ribs around and down to the pelvis

Question 6

Latissimus dorsi

Answer 6

It extends and internally rotates the arm

Question 7

Gluteals

Answer 7

The gluteals is located in your bum and is known as one of the strongest muscles in the human body. The gluteus muscle is responsible for movement of the hip and thigh.

Question 8

Hip flexor

Answer 8

The psoas muscle is a deep muscle that connects your spine to your leg. It runs from your lower back through your pelvis, passing to the front of your hip where it attaches to the top of your femur, which is your thigh bone.

Question 9

Quadriceps

Answer 9

The quadriceps is a group of muscles located in the front of the thigh

Question 10

Hamstring

Answer 10

A hamstring is one of the three posterior thigh muscles in between the hip and the knee. It is quite easy to get injured by pulling your hamstring.

Question 11

Tibialis anterior

Answer 11

The muscle inserts into the base of the first bone in the foot, located just behind the big toe.

Question 12

Gastrocnemius

Answer 12

The gastrocnemius muscle is a muscle located on the back portion of the lower leg, being one of the two major muscles that make up the calf.