Anatomy - Test 2 - Muscle Actions
The muscles in our body have different uses and it is important as an anatomy student to know them by names and how they lead to movement in the body. Take up the quiz below and see if you know which muscles are responsible for the actions. All the best!
- 1.Rotation of head
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 2.Elevation of scapula "shrugs the shoulders"
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 3.Compression of cheecks
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 4.Elevation of eyebrows (not eyelids) and creases skin of the forehead
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 5.Elevates and creases skin of the neck. depression of the lower lip or angle of mouth
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 6.Flares nostrils
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 7."shrugs the shoulders". lateral flexion of neck
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 8.Extension of head or unilateral rotation
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 9.Protrudes and closes lips "pucker"
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 10.Moves the scap backward and forward
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 11.Anterior part does flexion and medial rotation of the arm. lateral part does abduction of the arm. posterior part does extension and lateral rotion of arm
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 12.Adduction of arm, extension of arm and medial rotation of arm
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 13.Adduction, medial rotation, and flexion of the arm
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 14.Holds scapula against thoracic wall
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 15.Protaction of the scapula. holds the scapula against the thoracic wall
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 16.Primary muscle of respiration. when it contracts it decrease intrathoracic pressure and increases the intraabdominal pressure
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 17.Increases transverse dimensions of the ribs during inhalation
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 18.Decreases transverse dimensions of the ribs during exhalation
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
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