Muscles Are Our Movers And Shakers

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which hormone is associated with the increase in muscle size during weight training? Testosterone Estrogen Adrenaline Progesterone

2. Muscles are connected to bones by: Ligaments Tendons Bursae Meniscus

3. Which one of these muscles is not part of the rotator cuff? Supraspinatus Subscapularis Infraspinatus Teres major

4. Which muscle of the leg allows a person to sit in a cross-legged position? Tensor fascia lata Gracilis Sartorius Pectineus

5. Which muscle looks like a flat fish and is found in the lower leg? Plantaris Soleus Peroneus longus Tibialis anterior

6. Sciatica is a very painful condition. The pain usually starts in the lower back and runs all the way down the leg. Which muscle is associated with this condition? Gluteus maximus Piriformis Gluteus minimus Iliopsoas

7. What are the causes of muscle cramp? Chronic kidney disease All of these Alcoholism Diabetes

8. Which muscle is often referred to as the chewing muscle? Masseter Orbicularis oculi Sternocleidomastoid Orbicularis oris

9. In sport, muscle weakness can be caused by: Low potassium levels High calcium levels High potassium levels Not enough alcohol

10. Which muscle is not one of the hamstring group? Semimembranosus Biceps femoris Biceps Brachii Semitendinosus