Match each muscle with its corresponding description or location.
-muscle on the back of the upper arm that is responsible for elbow extension
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 muscle on the back of the upper arm that is responsible for elbow extension is the triceps brachii.

Answer: H
 The latissimus dorsi is located in the back and is responsible for movement of the shoulder joint.

Answer: G
 The biceps brachii is located in the front of the upper arm and is responsible for elbow flexion.

Answer: F
 The deltoid is located in the shoulder and is responsible for shoulder abduction.

Answer: B, E
 Pectoralis major is a muscle located in the chest and is responsible for arm adduction. The zygomaticus muscle is located in the face and is responsible for smiling.

Answer: C, D
 The masseter muscle is located in the jaw and is responsible for chewing, while the sternocleidomastoid muscle is located in the neck and is responsible for movement of the head and neck.

Match Each Muscle with Its Corresponding Description or Location