muscle Label review

Name this muscle.

• pectorals

• biceps

• abdominals

• quadriceps

Answer explanation

The pectorals, or pectoralis muscles, are located in the chest area and are responsible for movements such as pushing and lifting. The other options refer to muscles in different body regions.

Name this muscle.

• deltoids

• latissimus dorsi

• gluteus maximus

• gastrocnemius

Answer explanation

The gastrocnemius is the large calf muscle located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot. The other options refer to muscles in different areas: deltoids (shoulder), latissimus dorsi (back), and gluteus maximus (buttocks).

Name this muscle.

• deltoids

• latissimus dorsi

• gluteus maximus

• gastrocnemius

Answer explanation

The deltoids are the shoulder muscles responsible for arm movement. They are distinct from the latissimus dorsi (back), gluteus maximus (buttocks), and gastrocnemius (calf), making 'deltoids' the correct answer.

Name this muscle.

• deltoids

• latissimus dorsi

• gluteus maximus

• gastrocnemius

Answer explanation

The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle located in the back, responsible for arm movement and extension. It is distinct from the deltoids (shoulder), gluteus maximus (buttocks), and gastrocnemius (calf).

Name this muscle.

• deltoids

• latissimus dorsi

• gluteus maximus

• gastrocnemius

Answer explanation

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the buttocks, responsible for hip extension and outward rotation. It is distinct from the deltoids (shoulder), latissimus dorsi (back), and gastrocnemius (calf) muscles.

Name this muscle.

• triceps

• trapezius

• hamstrings

Answer explanation

The trapezius is a large muscle located in the upper back and neck, responsible for moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade. The triceps are located in the upper arm, and the hamstrings are in the back of the thigh.

• Rectus Abdominis

• External Oblique

• Pectorals

• Trapezius

These 4 muscle make up what?

• Biceps

• Adductors

• Soleus

• Quadriceps

Answer explanation

The quadriceps is a group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for knee extension. The other options, like biceps and soleus, refer to different muscle groups.

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Identify the muscle.

• Obliques

• Triceps

• Deltoids

• Gluteus Maximus

Answer explanation

The obliques are the muscles located on the sides of the abdomen, responsible for trunk rotation and lateral flexion. They are distinct from the triceps, deltoids, and gluteus maximus, which are located in different body areas.