Upper Limb Muscles Worksheet

Upper Limb Muscles Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet assesses your understanding of the muscles of the human upper limb.

1. Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for the flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint?

2. The rotator cuff muscles are crucial for stabilizing which joint?

3. The   muscle is a large, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint and is responsible for abduction of the arm.

4. The   and   are the two primary muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm responsible for wrist flexion.

5. Describe the primary function of the triceps brachii muscle and its antagonistic relationship with the biceps brachii.

6. Name two muscles that contribute to the supination of the forearm and briefly explain what supination means.

7. The pronator teres muscle is located in the posterior compartment of the forearm.

8. The pectoralis major muscle is considered one of the primary muscles of the upper limb.

9. Identify the labeled muscles in the diagram below.

Match each muscle with its primary action.