Muscles of the Upper Limb
Explore the anatomy and functions of the major muscles in the human upper limb with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Muscles of the Upper Limb
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use the provided spaces for your responses.
1. Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow?
Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
2. The deltoid muscle is located in which part of the upper limb?
Forearm
Hand
Shoulder
Upper arm (distal part)
1. The triceps brachii muscle is located on the anterior side of the upper arm.
True
False
1. The primary action of the biceps brachii is to the elbow and supinate the forearm.
2. The large muscle that forms the rounded contour of the shoulder is the .
1. Briefly describe the main function of the triceps brachii muscle.
Match each muscle with its primary location.
1. Biceps brachii
a. Forearm (anterior)
2. Deltoid
b. Shoulder
3. Brachialis
c. Upper arm (anterior)
4. Triceps brachii
d. Upper arm (posterior)