Muscle Types and Functions Quiz

What action does the triceps muscle perform?

• Flexes elbow

• Extends the elbow

• Abducts arm

• Supinates forearm

What is the direction of fibers in the transverse abdominis?

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Circular

Where does the rectus abdominis insert?

• Scapula

• Xiphoid process

• Ribs

• Pubis

Where does the erector spinae muscle insert?

• Ilium

• Lower ribs

• Ribs, vertebrae to occipital bone

• Thorax

What is an exercise sample for the iliopsoas muscle?

• Squats

• Lunges

• Kicks

• Push-ups

What is the primary action of the gluteal muscles?

• Flexes the hip

• Abducts, extends and rotates the hip

• Rotates the shoulder

• Extends the knee

What action do the adductors perform?

• Extend the hip

• Flex the knee

• Adduct and inwardly rotate hip

• Rotate the shoulder

What is the origin of the hamstrings?

• Pubis and ischium

• Femur

• Ischium

• Tibia and fibula

What is the direction of fibres for the hamstrings?

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Circular

Which joint(s) do the quadriceps cross?

• Ankle and knee

• Knee and hip

• Hip and ankle

• Elbow and wrist