Muscles of the body
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- Q1Which muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows?Orbicularis OculiMasseterZygomaticusFrontal belly30s
- Q2Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyes?TemporalisZygomaticusMasseterOrbicularis Oculi30s
- Q3Which muscle is responsible for closing the mouth and puckering the lips?Orbicularis OrisPlatysmaMasseterTemporalis30s
- Q4Which muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during chewing?SternocleidomastoidOccipitalisTemporalisMasseter30s
- Q5Which muscle is responsible for rotating the head?SternocleidomastoidTemporalisMasseterOccipitalis30s
- Q6Which muscle is responsible for flexing and rotating the trunk, and is often referred to as the 'six-pack'?Gluteus maximusTrapeziusRectus abdominisBiceps brachii30s
- Q7Which muscle is responsible for extending the spine and maintaining an upright posture?GastrocnemiusErector spinaeTrapeziusBiceps brachii30s
- Q8Which muscle is responsible for rotating and bending the trunk, and is commonly known as the 'oblique muscle'?Gluteus mediusInternal obliquesTriceps brachiiPectoralis minor30s
- Q9What is the main function of the external intercostal muscles?To rotate the neckTo extend the knee jointsTo elevate the rib cage during inhalationTo flex the spine laterally30s
- Q10What is the primary function of the serratus anterior muscle?Rotating the thigh.Extending the knee joint.Flexing the elbow joint.Aiding in protraction and stabilization of the scapula.30s
- Q11Which of the following actions is NOT a function of the serratus anterior muscle?Stabilizing the scapula during arm movements.Assisting in forced inspiration.Protracting the scapula.Extending the hip joint.30s
- Q12Where is the deltoid muscle located?ShoulderAnkleElbowHip30s
- Q13What is the main function of the latissimus dorsi?Aiding in hip abduction and flexionAiding in elbow abduction and adductionPrime mover aiding in shoulder extension and adductionAiding in knee flexion and extension30s
- Q14Which muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm?BrachioradialisBiceps brachiiSupinatorPronator teres30s
- Q15Which muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm?Triceps brachiiBrachialisBiceps brachiiPronator teres30s