Muscle Anatomy Quiz for Students

Which muscle is primarily responsible for closing the eyelids?

• Zygomaticus Major

• Orbicularis Oculi

• Orbicularis Oris

• Temporalis

Which muscle is involved in elevating the corners of the mouth, as in smiling?

• Zygomaticus Minor

• Masseter

• Zygomaticus Major

• Sternocleidomastoid

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

• Triceps Brachii

• Brachialis

• Brachioradialis

• Pronator Teres

Which muscle is the primary extensor of the knee?

• Quadriceps Femoris

• Biceps Femoris

• Sartorius

• Adductor Longus

Which muscle is responsible for the abduction of the arm at the shoulder?

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis Major

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Trapezius

Which muscle is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

• Tibialis Anterior

• Soleus

• Gastrocnemius

• Tensor Fasciae Latae

Which muscle is involved in the flexion of the fingers?

• Extensor Digitorum

• Flexor Digitorum Profundus

• Pronator Teres

• Brachioradialis

Which muscle is responsible for the elevation of the scapula?

• Rhomboid Major & Minor

• Levator Scapulae

• Trapezius

• Deltoid

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the extension of the thigh at the hip?

• Gluteus Maximus

• Gluteus Medius

• Gluteus Minimus

• Tensor Fasciae Latae

Which muscle is involved in the rotation of the head to the opposite side?

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Temporalis

• Masseter

• Orbicularis Oris