Match each muscle with its corresponding description or location.
-muscle on the front of the upper arm responsible for flexion of the elbow
A)triceps brachii
B)pectoralis major
C)masseter
D)sternocleidomastoid
E)zygomaticus
F)deltoid
G)biceps brachii
H)latissimus dorsi

Question

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The biceps brachii is the muscle on the front of the upper arm responsible for flexion of the elbow.

Answer: A
 The triceps brachii is not responsible for elbow flexion and is located on the back of the upper arm.

Answer: B
 The pectoralis major is located on the chest and is responsible for adduction of the arm.

Answer: C
 The masseter is a muscle of mastication located on the face.

Answer: D
 The sternocleidomastoid is located in the neck and is responsible for rotation and flexion of the head.

Answer: E
 The zygomaticus is located on the face and is responsible for smiling.

Answer: F
 The deltoid is located on the shoulder and is responsible for abduction of the arm.

Answer: H
 The latissimus dorsi is located on the back and is responsible for extension, adduction, and internal rotation of the arm.

Match Each Muscle with Its Corresponding Description or Location