Painting Anatomy

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What is the primary function of the trapezius muscle?

  1. Shoulder flexion

  2. Shoulder extension

  3. Shoulder abduction

  4. Shoulder adduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The trapezius muscle is primarily responsible for extending the shoulder joint.

Which of the following muscles is responsible for supination of the forearm?

  1. Biceps brachii

  2. Triceps brachii

  3. Brachioradialis

  4. Supinator


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supinator muscle is responsible for supinating the forearm, which is rotating it so that the palm faces upward.

The iliopsoas muscle is primarily involved in which movement?

  1. Hip flexion

  2. Hip extension

  3. Hip abduction

  4. Hip adduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The iliopsoas muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the hip joint.

What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus muscle?

  1. Hip extension

  2. Hip flexion

  3. Hip abduction

  4. Hip adduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gluteus maximus muscle is primarily responsible for extending the hip joint.

Which of the following muscles is responsible for pronation of the forearm?

  1. Biceps brachii

  2. Triceps brachii

  3. Brachioradialis

  4. Pronator teres


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pronator teres muscle is responsible for pronating the forearm, which is rotating it so that the palm faces downward.

The quadriceps muscle group is primarily involved in which movement?

  1. Knee flexion

  2. Knee extension

  3. Knee abduction

  4. Knee adduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The quadriceps muscle group is primarily responsible for extending the knee joint.

What is the primary function of the hamstring muscle group?

  1. Knee flexion

  2. Knee extension

  3. Knee abduction

  4. Knee adduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hamstring muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the knee joint.

Which of the following muscles is responsible for eversion of the foot?

  1. Tibialis anterior

  2. Tibialis posterior

  3. Peroneus longus

  4. Peroneus brevis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The peroneus longus muscle is responsible for everting the foot, which is rotating it so that the sole faces outward.

The deltoid muscle is primarily involved in which movement?

  1. Shoulder flexion

  2. Shoulder extension

  3. Shoulder abduction

  4. Shoulder adduction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The deltoid muscle is primarily responsible for abducting the shoulder joint.

What is the primary function of the pectoralis major muscle?

  1. Shoulder flexion

  2. Shoulder extension

  3. Shoulder abduction

  4. Shoulder adduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pectoralis major muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the shoulder joint.

Which of the following muscles is responsible for inversion of the foot?

  1. Tibialis anterior

  2. Tibialis posterior

  3. Peroneus longus

  4. Peroneus brevis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tibialis posterior muscle is responsible for inverting the foot, which is rotating it so that the sole faces inward.

The latissimus dorsi muscle is primarily involved in which movement?

  1. Shoulder flexion

  2. Shoulder extension

  3. Shoulder abduction

  4. Shoulder adduction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The latissimus dorsi muscle is primarily responsible for adducting the shoulder joint.

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle?

  1. Elbow flexion

  2. Elbow extension

  3. Elbow abduction

  4. Elbow adduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The biceps brachii muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow joint.

Which of the following muscles is responsible for supination of the hand?

  1. Biceps brachii

  2. Triceps brachii

  3. Brachioradialis

  4. Supinator


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The supinator muscle is responsible for supinating the hand, which is rotating it so that the palm faces upward.

The triceps brachii muscle is primarily involved in which movement?

  1. Elbow flexion

  2. Elbow extension

  3. Elbow abduction

  4. Elbow adduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The triceps brachii muscle is primarily responsible for extending the elbow joint.

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