Functional Anatomy Biomechanics

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• femur

• tibia

• humerus

• radius

Which muscle is part of the 'quadriceps' group?

• Rectus femoris

• Latissimus dorsi

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• frontal plane

• transverse plane

• sagittal plane

• oblique plane

What movement occurs when you bend your elbow?

• Rotation

• Abduction

• Extension

• Flexion

Which muscle is the prime mover in a bicep curl?

• deltoid

• triceps brachii

• biceps brachii

• pectoralis major

Explain the roles of agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscle groups.

• Agonist muscles assist the antagonist, antagonist muscles perform the main action, synergist muscles oppose the agonist

• Agonist muscles perform the main action, antagonist muscles oppose the agonist, and synergist muscles assist the agonist.

• Agonist muscles oppose the antagonist, antagonist muscles assist the agonist, synergist muscles perform the main action

• Agonist muscles are responsible for relaxing, antagonist muscles perform the main action, synergist muscles oppose the agonist

How many bones are in the human body?

• 205

• 210

• 206

• 220

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee?

• Adductors

• Quadriceps

• Gluteus maximus

• Hamstrings

Name a synovial joint found in the hip.

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Gliding joint

What are the anatomical movements of flexion and extension?

• Flexion decreases the angle, extension increases the angle.

• Flexion and extension are the same movement.

• Flexion and extension have no effect on the angle.

• Flexion increases the angle, extension decreases the angle.