Quiz on Muscles of Head and Neck

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• Anatomy and physiology
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

A

Moves bones and other structures

B

Changes shape of organs

C

Contracts the heart to pump blood

D

Facilitates bodily functions

Which muscle tissue is involuntary?

A

Cardiac muscle

B

Smooth muscle

C

Striated muscle

D

Skeletal muscle

What does the orbicularis oculi muscle do?

A

Supports shoulder elevation

B

Aids in chewing

C

Facilitates eye closure

D

Enables head rotation

Which muscle is responsible for chewing?

A

Orbicularis oris

B

Zygomaticus major

C

Sternocleidomastoid

D

Masseter

What is the role of the sternocleidomastoid?

A

Allows head rotation and flexion

B

Enables chewing

C

Supports heart contraction

D

Facilitates facial expressions

Which type of muscle is striated?

A

Cardiac muscle

B

Smooth muscle

C

Involuntary muscle

D

Skeletal muscle

What do smooth muscles do?

A

Facilitate involuntary movements

B

Aid in facial expressions

C

Move bones

D

Pump blood

Which muscle aids in facial expressions?

A

Zygomaticus major

B

Masseter

C

Pterygoids

D

Trapezius

What muscle is involved in sadness expression?

A

Depressor labii inferioris

B

Masseter

C

Temporalis

D

Orbicularis oculi

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

A

Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth

B

Facial, Mastication, Neck

C

Striated, Cardiac, Spindle-shaped

D

Voluntary, Involuntary, Skeletal

What is a function of the muscular system?

A

Supports blood circulation

B

Transports nutrients

C

Protects organs from injury

D

Facilitates speaking and eating

Which muscle supports shoulder elevation?

A

Trapezius

B

Masseter

C

Temporalis

D

Orbicularis labii

What is the main role of facial muscles?

A

Express emotions

B

Aid in balance

C

Support blood flow

D

Facilitate digestion

Which muscle helps with grinding food?

A

Sternocleidomastoid

B

Zygomaticus major

C

Levator labii superioris

D

Pterygoids

What type of muscle is found in the heart?

A

Striated muscle

B

Cardiac muscle

C

Smooth muscle

D

Skeletal muscle