Joints, movements and muscles quiz

Which muscle group is involved in the action of the hip during a high jump?

• Quadriceps femoris group

• Biceps brachii group

• Trapezius group

• Latissimus dorsi group

What is the main agonist muscle during the action of the trunk in a high jump?

• Upper fibers of trapezius

• Lower fibers of trapezius

• Deltoid

• Latissimus dorsi

Which muscle assists in the action of the hip during a high jump?

• Gluteus maximus

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Pectoralis major

What is the main agonist muscle for elbow extension in an over arm throw?

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Latissimus dorsi

What is the movement produced at the radio-ulnar joint during an over arm throw?

• Flexion to extension

• Supination to pronation

• Abduction to adduction

• Rotation

Which muscle is involved in upward rotation of the shoulder girdle during an over arm throw?

• Serratus anterior

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Pectoralis major

What is the type of muscular contraction at the hip during a squat?

• Eccentric

• Concentric

• Isometric

• Isokinetic

What type of joint is the knee?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

Which muscle group is the agonist during knee extension?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps femoris group

• Gastrocnemius

• Tibialis anterior

What movement is produced at the ankle during plantarflexion?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Plantarflexion

• Dorsiflexion