Muscle Origin, Insertion, and Function Quiz
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Which muscle elevates, retracts, and rotates the scapula? We use it to shrug our shoulders.
A. Subscapularis
B. Latissimus Dorsi
C. Deltois
D. Trapezius
Where does the deltoid originate from?
A. end of clavicle and scapula
B. clavicle and sternum
C. scapula
D. humerus
Which muscle does dorsiflexion on the foot?
A. Tibialis Anterior
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Soleus
D. Subscapularis
What is the origin of the brachioradialis?
A. scapula
B. distal half of humerus
C. lateral ridge of humerus
D. head of scapula
Which elbow muscle provides flexion and assists in supination?
A. triceps brachii
B. biceps brachii
C. brachialis
D. brachioradialis
What is an action of the gluteus maximus?
A. Flex the thigh.
B. Rotate the lumbar column.
C. Extend the thigh.
D. Abduct and adduct the humerus.
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
Which elbow muscle provides extension of the elbow and originates on the humerus?
A. biceps brachii
B. triceps brachii
C. brachialis
D. brachioradialis
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 extends, adducts, and applies medial rotation of the arm
A. biceps brachii
B. deltoid
C. latissimus dorsi
D. brachialis
Which muscle inserts on the radial tuberosity?
A. biceps brachii
B. triceps brachii
C. brachialis
D. brachioradialis
Which muscle inserts on the coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna?
A. brachialis
B. brachioradialis
C. biceps brachii
D. triceps brachii
Select the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
A. Mastoid Process
B. Manubrium
C. Clavicle
D. Ligamentum Nuchae
This muscle wraps around the front of the lower leg, pulling the knee upward and outward.
A. Sartorius
B. Gracilis
C. Iliacus
D. Popliteus
