Action Packed Trivia - Muscle Movements

Synergists

100

2 synergists that flex and laterally flex/rotate the neck

scalenes, sternocleidomastoid

200

2 synergists that elevate the ribs

Any 2 - Pectoralis minor, Serratus anterior, External intercostals, Scalenes

300

2 synergists that adduct at the hip

Any 2: Adductor longus, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis

400

2 synergists that extend and laterally flex the spine.

longissimus thoracis & iliocostalis thoracis (both part of the erector spinae group)

500

2 synergists that medially rotate at the shoulder 

What is (Any 2) : Pectoralis major, Teres Major, Subscapularis, Latissimus Dorsi

Antagonists

100

2 antagonists that flex and extend the elbow (and specify the actions)

FLEX - biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis

EXTEND - triceps brachii

200

2 rotator cuff antagonists medially and laterally rotate the shoulder (and specify the actions)

medial rotation - subscapularis

lateral rotation - infraspinatus, teres minor

300

2 antagonists that dorsiflex and plantarflex the foot (and specify the actions)

Dorsiflex: Tibialis anterior

Plantarflex: fibularis longus, gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris

400

2 antagonists that rotate the hip (and specify the actions)

gluteus medius + piriformis (or sartorius)

500

2 antagonists that elevate and depress the ribs (and specify the actions)

Elevate the ribs: Pectoralis minor, Serratus anterior, External intercostals, Scalenes

Depress ribs: internal intercostals, rectus abdominals, diaphragm indirectly

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100

Which muscle dorsiflexes the foot?

Tibialis anterior

200

Which muscle only functions to compress the abdomen?

Transversus abdominus

300

Which muscle extends at the elbow?

Triceps brachii

400

Which 3 muscles only extend at the knee?

Your vasti's: Vastus lateralis, medialis, and intermedius

500

Which muscle is a prime mover in depressing the mandible (to open your mouth)? Hint--I am a thin muscle with 2 distinct bellies.

Digastric

I am unique!

100

I flex the hip and extend the knee.

Rectus femoris

200

I elevate the mandible to help you bite into your food and chew.

Masseter

300

I flex the hip, flex the knee, and laterally rotate at the hip.

Sartorius

400

I elevate, depress, and adduct the scapula, and I also extend the neck.

Trapezius

500

I look like a thin scarf lying over the neck muscles, and I depress the mandible and pull lips down and back.

Platysma

Misc.

100

2 synergists that ABduct at the hip.

tensor fasciae latae & gluteus medius

200

2 synergists that ABduct at the shoulder

Deltoid (middle) & Supraspinatus

300

2 antagonists that invert and evert the foot (and specify the actions)

invert - tibialis anterior

evert - fibularis longus/ peroneus 

400

These two muscles have exactly the same actions, that include: Extend and medially rotate at shoulders, adduct arms.

Latissimus dorsi & teres major

500

Which muscle flexes and ABducts at the wrist?

flexor carpi radialis