Predict the location and function of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle based only on its name.

Mark the following statements as true or false. If the statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

d. The deltoid muscle is a main abductor of the forearm.

Match the muscle with its main action:      

______Biceps brachii muscle     

______Pronator teres muscle     

______Extensor digitorum muscle     

______Brachialis muscle     

______Triceps brachii muscle     

______Flexor carpi radialis musclea.

a. Extends fingers and hand

b. Supinates forearm

c. Flexes hand

d. Extends forearm

e. Pronates forearm

f. Flexes forearm

Match the muscle with its main action:      

_____Sternocleidomastoid muscle     

_____Transversus abdominis muscle     

_____Internal oblique muscle     

_____Rectus abdominis muscle     

_____Splenius capitis muscle     

_____Quadratus lumborum musclea.

a. Laterally flexes the trunk

b. Flexes the trunk

c. Compresses the abdominal cavity

d. Extends the vertebral column

e. Flexes the head

f. Extends the head

Mark the following statements as true or false. If the statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. The pectoralis major and coracobrachialis muscles are antagonists.

Why do the three parts of the trapezius muscle have three different actions?

Explain why strengthening the levator ani muscle may help improve bladder and bowel continence (voluntary control over urination and defecation).

Mr. Bell presents with the inability to move certain muscles on one side of his face. You ask him to make various facial expressions and find that on his right side he is unable to purse his lips, pull in his cheeks, elevate his upper lip, and smirk. What muscles is Mr. Bell unable to contract?

Mr. Bell presents with the inability to move certain muscles on one side of his face. You ask him to make various facial expressions and find that on his right side he is unable to purse his lips, pull in his cheeks, elevate his upper lip, and smirk. What muscles is Mr. Bell unable to contract?