Muscle Origin, Insertion, and Function Quiz
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This muscle is located on the upper chest and function in adduction and flexion of the arm/shoulder
A. latissimus dorsi
B. brachialis
C. deltoid
D. pectoralis major
Which muscle elevates, retracts, and rotates the scapula? We use it to shrug our shoulders.
A. Subscapularis
B. Latissimus Dorsi
C. Deltois
D. Trapezius
The muscle attachment to the movable bone is the:
A. Muscle belly
B. Muscle body
C. Insertion
D. Fascicle
Choose the muscle that extends the thigh.
A. Vastus Medialis
B. Vastus Intermedias
C. Semimembranosus
D. Rectus Femoris
What does the latissimus dorsi insert on?
A. radius
B. ulna
C. humerus
D. scapula
Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus and Subscapularis are categorized as which type of muscle?
A. Rotator Cuff muscles.
B. Thigh muscles.
C. Neck and back muscles.
D. Pelvic muscles.
When you extend your arm to push the floor button on an elevator, the primer mover is the:
A. Triceps
B. Humerus
C. Biceps
D. Ulna
Which muscle inserts on the coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna?
A. brachialis
B. brachioradialis
C. biceps brachii
D. triceps brachii
Where does the brachialis originate from?
A. distal half of the humerus
B. proximal half of the humerus
C. scapula
D. lateral ridge of humerus
Which muscle inserts on the radial tuberosity?
A. biceps brachii
B. triceps brachii
C. brachialis
D. brachioradialis
Which muscle extends, adducts, and applies medial rotation of the arm
A. biceps brachii
B. deltoid
C. latissimus dorsi
D. brachialis
Where does the deltoid originate from?
A. end of clavicle and scapula
B. clavicle and sternum
C. scapula
D. humerus
Select the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
A. Mastoid Process
B. Manubrium
C. Clavicle
D. Ligamentum Nuchae
The biceps is attached to the scapula and the radius. The radius would be considered the:
A. Synergist
B. Insertion
C. Origin
D. Antagonis
Which elbow muscle provides extension of the elbow and originates on the humerus?
A. biceps brachii
B. triceps brachii
C. brachialis
D. brachioradialis