Exit Exam: Muscle System

Front

What are the four muscles that make up the Quadriceps?

Back

Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedius.

Front

What anatomical body plan divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Back

Frontal (or Coronal) plane.

Front

Name the muscle located at the back of the upper arm responsible for extension of the elbow.

Back

Triceps brachii.

Front

What does the term 'posterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Back

It refers to the back or behind.

Front

Which term describes the action of decreasing the angle between two bones?

Back

Flexion.

Front

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

Back

To flex the elbow and supinate the forearm.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Back

Anterior.

Front

What is the difference between flexion and extension?

Back

Flexion decreases the angle between body parts, while extension increases it.

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint?

Back

Deltoid.

Front

What does 'plantar flexion' refer to?

Back

The movement that decreases the angle between the foot and the leg, pointing the toes downward.