by alex
The forearm is a complex and fascinating part of the human anatomy, comprising numerous muscles that facilitate a wide range of movements. From flexion and extension to pronation and supination, these muscles play crucial roles in our daily activities. How well do you know the forearm muscles? Let’s find out!
Forearm Muscles Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?
Brachialis
Triceps brachii
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
2. What is the main function of the pronator teres muscle?
Flexion of the wrist
Extension of the wrist
Pronation of the forearm
Supination of the forearm
3. Which muscle is known as the ‘workhorse’ of elbow flexion?
Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Anconeus
4. Which muscle is located on the lateral side of the forearm and assists in flexion of the elbow?
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Flexor carpi radialis
Extensor carpi ulnaris
5. Which muscle extends the fingers and the wrist?
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Extensor digitorum
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Pronator quadratus
6. What is the primary action of the flexor carpi radialis muscle?
Flexion of the wrist
Extension of the wrist
Pronation of the forearm
Supination of the forearm
7. Which muscle is responsible for supinating the forearm?
Pronator teres
Flexor digitorum profundus
Supinator
Palmaris longus
8. Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the forearm and extends the wrist?
Flexor carpi radialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Pronator quadratus
9. Which muscle is involved in both flexion of the wrist and adduction of the hand?
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Brachialis
10. Which muscle assists in flexing the fingers and is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm?
Extensor digitorum
Flexor digitorum superficialis
Pronator teres
Supinator
