by alex
The human neck is a complex and fascinating structure, home to numerous muscles that play crucial roles in movement, support, and function. Whether you’re an anatomy enthusiast or a student preparing for exams, this quiz will put your knowledge to the test. Let’s see how well you know the muscles that help you nod, turn, and stabilize your head!
Neck Muscles Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the neck?
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
Splenius capitis
2. Which muscle extends from the back of the skull to the upper thoracic vertebrae and helps in extending the neck?
Trapezius
Sternocleidomastoid
Splenius capitis
Levator scapulae
3. Which small muscle group is located deep in the neck and assists in stabilizing the cervical spine?
Scalene muscles
Longus colli
Levator scapulae
Sternocleidomastoid
4. Which muscle elevates the scapula and is located at the side of the neck?
Levator scapulae
Trapezius
Sternocleidomastoid
Splenius capitis
5. Which muscle group is involved in forced inspiration and is located on the sides of the neck?
Scalene muscles
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
6. Which muscle is responsible for the rotation and lateral flexion of the head to the same side?
Splenius capitis
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
7. Which muscle is located at the front of the neck and helps in swallowing by elevating the hyoid bone?
Mylohyoid
Sternohyoid
Omohyoid
Thyrohyoid
8. Which muscle group is located at the back of the neck and helps in extending and rotating the head?
Erector spinae
Semispinalis capitis
Splenius capitis
Levator scapulae
9. Which muscle is involved in depressing the hyoid bone and is located in the anterior neck?
Sternohyoid
Mylohyoid
Omohyoid
Thyrohyoid
10. Which muscle assists in turning the head to the opposite side and is located at the front of the neck?
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius
Levator scapulae
Splenius capitis
