10. Muscles

The temporalis muscle ______ the mandible.

Which two muscle groups work as antagonistic pairs in the leg?

Which muscle is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle?

Which action is primarily performed by the infraspinatus muscle at the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint?

In the context of muscle actions, what best describes a prime mover (agonist) muscle?

Which muscle is the primary extensor of the forearm at the elbow joint?

Which term refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort?

What is the primary function of the masseter muscle?

Where would you expect to find muscles that cause dorsiflexion of the foot?

What is the point of insertion of the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

Which of the following are two substances that muscles help to circulate throughout the body?

In facial expression, which muscle primarily raises the corner of the mouth during smiling?

What is one example of an antagonist pair of muscles?

Which muscle relaxes when the arm flexes?

Which muscle relaxes to allow the elbow to extend?