Appendicular Musculature

Front

What is the primary function of the semimembranosus muscle?

Back

The semimembranosus muscle primarily functions to flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Back

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body, responsible for the movement of the hip and thigh.

Front

What role does the tensor fascia latae play in the body?

Back

The tensor fascia latae helps stabilize the hip and knee by tensing the iliotibial band.

Front

What is the primary action of the biceps brachii?

Back

The biceps brachii primarily functions to flex the elbow and supinate the forearm.

Front

What is the function of the supinator muscle?

Back

The supinator muscle is responsible for supinating the forearm, turning the palm upward.

Front

Which muscle is responsible for hip abduction?

Back

The gluteus medius is primarily responsible for hip abduction.

Front

What is the role of the quadriceps group?

Back

The quadriceps group is responsible for extending the knee.

Front

What is the primary action of the hamstring group?

Back

The primary action of the hamstring group is to flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

Which muscle is involved in shoulder flexion?

Back

The anterior deltoid is involved in shoulder flexion.

Front

What is the function of the pectoralis major?

Back

The pectoralis major is responsible for shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.