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Anatomy
Test your knowledge of muscle types, major skeletal muscles, muscle function, contraction, and basic muscular anatomy. Answer each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation every time.
A free 10-question multiple-choice practice test on Anatomy. Each question has one correct answer and a short explanation, and the full answer key below the player doubles as a study sheet. No account, no time limit — take it as often as you like.
This is a free, 10-question multiple-choice quiz. Answer each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation for every answer. There is no sign-up and no time limit — take it as many times as you like, and use the answer key above to revise before or after.
Correct answer: CSkeletal muscle
Skeletal muscles attach to bones and are generally controlled voluntarily, allowing movements such as walking, lifting, and running.
Correct answer: APectoralis major
The pectoralis major produces movements including flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the upper arm, making it important in pushing actions.
Correct answer: BFlexion of the forearm
The biceps brachii contributes strongly to elbow flexion and also helps supinate the forearm.
Correct answer: DQuadriceps femoris
The quadriceps femoris consists of four muscles on the anterior thigh that primarily work together to extend the knee.
Correct answer: CTendon
Tendons are strong connective tissues that transmit force generated by muscles to bones, producing movement at joints.
Correct answer: ADiaphragm
When the diaphragm contracts, it moves downward and increases the volume of the thoracic cavity, drawing air into the lungs.
Correct answer: BSarcomere
Sarcomeres contain organized actin and myosin filaments whose interactions generate the force responsible for muscle contraction.
Correct answer: DAcetylcholine
Motor neurons release acetylcholine, which binds to receptors on the muscle fiber membrane and initiates electrical events leading to contraction.
Correct answer: BLatissimus dorsi
The latissimus dorsi extends and adducts the upper arm, making it especially active during pulling and climbing movements.
Correct answer: CIt exposes binding sites on actin by initiating regulatory protein movement
Calcium binds to troponin, causing a change that moves tropomyosin away from binding sites on actin so myosin can form cross-bridges.