multiple choice

Which of the following muscles does not insert on the humerus?

Deltoid
b. Pectoralis major
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Trapezius
e. Infraspinatus

trapezius

The biceps muscle inserts on the _____bone?
a. Radius
b. Ulna
c. Carpals
d. Humerus
e. Scapula

radius

Name of the muscle which originates on the vertebrae and inserts on the humerus to
adduct or extends arm at Shoulder?
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Serratus anterior
c. Pectoralis major
d. Trapezius
e. Deltoid

latissimus dorsi

Name of the muscle which originates on the sternum and inserts on the humerus to
adduct or flex arm at shoulder?
a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Serratus anterior
c. Pectoralis major
d. Trapezius
e. Deltoid

pectoralis major

Which muscle(s) would close the jaw tightly as in chewing?
a. Temporalis and masseter
b. Buccinator
c. Orbicularis oris
d. Zygomaticus
e. Sternocleidomastoid

temporalis and masseter

In jumping for a hoop shot, the calf muscle which is important is the ?
a. Rectus femoris
b. Sartorius
c. Biceps femoris
d. Gastrocnemius
e. Tibialis anterior

gastroc

In dorsiflexing the foot, the muscle which is important is the?
a. Rectus femoris
b. Sartorius
c. Biceps femoris
d. Gastrocnemius
e. Tibialis anterior

tibialis anterior

Name of muscle which assists the hamstrings to extend the leg at the thigh (hip)?
a. Gracilis
b. Gluteus maximus
c. Adductor magnus
d. Rectus femoris
e. Iliacus and psoas

gluteus maximus

Name a muscle of the group which enables us to flex the leg at the knee?
a. Rectus femoris
b. Gracilis
c. Biceps femoris
d. Vastus lateralis
e. Tibialis anterior

biceps femoris

Name of muscle which abducts the leg from the hip?
a. Gracilis
b. Biceps femoris
c. Rectus femoris
d. Gluteus medius
e. Iliacus and psoas

gluteus medius

Name of muscle which is used to flex thigh at hip
a. Gracilis
b. Biceps femoris
c. Gluetues maximus
d. Iliacus and psoas
e. Rectus femoris

rectus femoris

Name of muscle which is used to rotate the trunk
a. Serratus anterior
b. External oblique
c. Pectoralis major
d. Latissimus dorsi
e. Gluteus maximus

external oblique

As in the iron cross, the abduction of the arms at the shoulder is due to contraction of
the?
a. Serratus anterior
b. Triceps brachii
c. Biceps brachii
d. Deltoid
e. Latissimus dorsi

deltoid

In the boxer’s punch, the muscle which originates on the ribs and inserts on the
scapula to protract the scapula is the?
a. Triceps brachii
b. Latissimus dorsi
c. Biceps brachii
d. Deltoid
e. Serratus anterior

serratus anterior

In a rowing motion, all of the following muscles contribute to the extension of the arm
from the shoulder except?
a. Trapezius
b. Latissimus dorsi
c. Rhomboideus major and minor
d. Serratus anterior
e. Posterior fibers of the deltoid

trapezius

In doing a push-up, the muscle which flexes and adducts the arm and inserts on the
humerus is the?
a. Deltoid
b. Triceps brachii
c. Latissimus dorsi
d. Serratus anterior
e. PECTORALIS MAJOR

pectoralis major

In doing a sit-up, the muscle which compresses the abdomen is the
a. Trapezius
b. Rectus abdominis
c. Sartorius
d. Rectus femoris
e. Pectoralis major

rectus abdominis

In crossing one’s legs, the muscle which flexes the hip and helps to flex and rotate the
knee is the?
a. Rectus femoris
b. Sartorius
c. Biceps femoris
d. Gastrocnemius
e. Tibialis anterior

sartorius

In doing the squat, the muscles which help to extend the leg at the knee are the (identify
one group)?
a. Rectus femoris
b. Sartorius
c. Biceps femoris

d. Gastrocnemius
e. Tibialis anterior

rectus femoris