Muscles: Actions, Origins & Insertions Practice Test

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• Which muscle extends and laterally rotates the thigh and inserts into the gluteal tuberosity and IT band?
• Insertion of Gluteus Medius is on which landmark?
• Describe the origin, insertion, and main action of the diaphragm.
• Which muscle protracts the scapula and originates from ribs 1-8?
• Which muscle inserts on the calcaneus and originates from the femoral condyles?
• Which muscle's middle fibers primarily abduct the arm?
• Which muscle flexes the elbow and originates from the ridge above the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, inserting at the styloid process of the radius?
• Which muscle abducts the shoulder and inserts at the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?
• Where does latissimus dorsi insert?
• Biceps Femoris origin?
• Which muscle protracts the scapula and inserts at the vertebral border of the scapula?
• Which muscle flexes the wrist and inserts on the palmar aponeurosis?
• What is the action of the pectoralis minor?
• Which muscle prevents pelvic drop during gait by abducting and medially rotating the thigh?
• Which muscle originates from the iliac fossa and blends its tendon with the psoas to insert on the lesser trochanter?
• Where does the trapezius originate?
• Where does the iliopsoas insert?
• Insertion of the short head of the biceps femoris?
• Where do the middle fibers of the deltoid originate?
• Which muscle originates from the anterior or lateral surface of the femur?
• Where does serratus anterior insert?
• Which muscle inserts on the mandibular ramus?
• The Temporalis muscle originates from which bone?
• Origin of the tibialis posterior?
• Iliopsoas (Psoas Major) origin?
• From which fossa does the supraspinatus originate?
• Insertion of vastus lateralis?
• Where do rhomboid minor insert?
• Which muscle originates from the head of the fibula and shaft of the tibia and inserts on the calcaneus?
• What is the action of the supraspinatus?
• Which muscle originates from the spinous processes of the inferior thoracic and all lumbar vertebrae and inserts into the intertubercular groove of the humerus?
• Sternocleidomastoid: where does it insert?
• Origin of Sartorius?
• The origin of the triceps brachii lateral head is from which region?
• Which muscle elevates the mandible (closes the jaw)?
• Which muscle medially rotates the shoulder?
• What is the action of rhomboid minor?
• Describe the origins of the three heads of the triceps brachii, their insertion, and their actions.
• Semitendinosus insertion?
• What is the action of latissimus dorsi?
• Which is the insertion of the Zygomaticus muscle?
• Which action is performed by the Frontalis muscle?
• Which muscle extends the knee and is part of the quadriceps group?
• The deltoid muscle inserts on which specific feature of the humerus?
• Which muscle originates from ribs 1-8?
• Identify the origin and insertion of tensor fasciae latae and its action.
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and primary action of the biceps femoris long head?
• Which muscle is primarily involved in inspiration?
• Which muscle originates from the coracoid process of the scapula?
• Gracilis insertion site?
• Which muscle originates from spinous processes C7-T5?
• Which muscle originates from the anterior iliac crest at the ASIS?
• The iliacus inserts into which structure?
• Which muscle originates from pubis near the pubic symphysis and inserts on the middle third of the linea aspera?
• What are the origin, insertion, and action of the extensor carpi ulnaris?
• The supraspinatus inserts onto the greater tubercle of the humerus on which facet?
• Which origin describes the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major?
• Identify the origin, insertion, and actions of teres major.
• The origin of the Gluteus Medius is on which structure?
• Which muscle adducts the scapula and inserts at the vertebral border of the scapula?
• Which muscle is located in the lateral compartment and contributes to eversion of the foot?
• Origin of the gastrocnemius?
• Which muscle depresses the ribs and originates from the superior border of each rib?
• Give the origin and insertion of gluteus medius and its main actions.
• Which muscle inserts on the anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula?
• What is the origin of latissimus dorsi?
• Orbicularis Oculi performs which action?
• Which muscle originates from ribs 3-5?
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and action of the rectus femoris?
• Psoas major originates from the transverse processes and bodies of which vertebrae?
• Which muscle originates from the spinous processes of T7-L5?
• Which muscle elevates ribs?
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and primary actions of the adductor magnus?
• Which muscle inserts on the medial border of the scapula?
• Which muscle flexes, adducts, and medially rotates the shoulder?
• Describe the origin, insertion, and action of the temporalis muscle.
• Where does the trapezius insert?
• Describe the origin, insertion, and main action of the subscapularis.
• Origin of the fibularis longus?
• Which muscle inserts on the calcaneus and originates from the head of the fibula and tibia?
• From which vertebral levels do rhomboid major and minor originate?
• The iliopsoas inserts at which site?
• The psoas major originates from the transverse processes and bodies of which vertebral levels?
• What is the action of serratus anterior?
• Rectus Femoris origin?
• What is the teres minor primary action?
• Origin of vastus lateralis?
• What is the origin of the pectoralis minor?
• Which muscle abducts the shoulder?
• Sartorius action?
• Which action is performed by the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
• Insertion of semitendinosus?
• What are the origin, insertion, and primary action of the flexor carpi radialis?
• Which muscle inserts at the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
• Origin of the soleus?
• The origin of the triceps brachii long head is from which landmark?
• State the origin and insertion of rhomboid minor and its primary action.
• Which muscle inserts into the intertubercular groove of the humerus?
• Which muscle flexes and abducts the wrist, originating from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and inserting on the bases of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals?
• What are the origin regions and insertion of the trapezius, and how do its fibers contribute to scapular movement?
• Which muscle has origin on the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus and inserts on the base of the 2nd metacarpal, extending the wrist?
• Which muscle extends the elbow, with origins from the scapula and posterior humerus, inserting at the olecranon?
• Which muscle pronates the forearm, originating from the medial condyle of the humerus and the coronoid process of the ulna?
• What is the action of the Masseter muscle?
• Which muscle extends the neck and elevates or retracts the scapula?
• Biceps Femoris action?
• Rectus Femoris actions?
• Which muscle originates from the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the head of the fibula?
• Which muscle originates from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula?
• Which muscle inserts at the crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus?
• Describe the origin and insertion of serratus anterior and its primary actions on the scapula.
• Which muscle primarily externally rotates the humerus and inserts on the greater tubercle?
• Where does the biceps brachii insert?
• Which muscle originates from spinous processes C7-T1?
• The long head of the triceps brachii originates from which scapular landmark?
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and primary action of the adductor longus?
• Describe the origins (psoas major and iliacus) and insertion of the iliopsoas, and its main action.
• Which muscle inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?
• The origin of the biceps brachii short head is from which structure?
• Gluteus Maximus inserts at the iliotibial tract and which other structure?
• Describe the origin, insertion, and main action of the external intercostals.
• Where does the teres minor insert?
• Insertion at the base of the second metacarpal is a characteristic of which muscle?
• Which muscle dorsiflexes and inverts the foot and inserts on the base of the first metatarsal?
• What is the primary action of the triceps brachii?
• Which muscle extends the joints of the toes 2-5?
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus originates from which location?
• Which muscle is the primary elevator of the jaw and has origins at the zygomatic arch with insertion at the angle and ramus of the mandible?
• Actions of the fibularis longus?
• What is the action of the trapezius?
• Semimembranosus insertion?
• Origin: lateral condyle of tibia and anterior surface of fibula; insertion: toes 2-5. Which muscle is this?
• Which muscle inserts on the intertubercular groove (sulcus) of the humerus?
• Provide the origin and insertion of the levator scapulae and its primary action.
• Origin of the Zygomaticus muscle?
• The infraspinatus inserts on which bone feature?
• Which muscle inserts on the olecranon of the ulna?
• What are the origin, insertion, and actions of the extensor carpi radial is longus?
• What is the primary action of the infraspinatus?
• Which muscle has the action of extending the knee and originates from the linea aspera of the femur?
• Describe the origins of the deltoid’s clavicular, acromial, and spinal portions, its insertion, and the actions of each portion.
• What are the origin, insertion, and primary action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?
• Which muscle flexes the elbow and originates on the anterior distal humerus, inserting at the tuberosity of the ulna?
• Identify the origins of the latissimus dorsi and its insertion; describe its main actions.
• Which muscle abducts the shoulder?
• Which muscle action is extension at finger joints and the wrist?
• Iliacus originates from which location?
• What is the action of the rhomboids?
• Where does teres major insert?
• Internal Oblique originates from which anatomical feature?
• What are the origin, insertion, and action of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
• Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
• Iliacus originates from which structure?
• The anterior fibers of the deltoid originate from which portion of the clavicle?
• In addition to the radial tuberosity, what structure does the biceps brachii insert into?
• Identify the origin, insertion, and primary action of the infraspinatus.
• Where do rhomboid major and minor insert?
• Where does serratus anterior originate?
• Actions of semitendinosus?
• Origin of the extensor digitorum longus?
• Which muscle flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm, originating from the coracoid process and the tubercle above the glenoid cavity?
• Which muscle inserts on the base of the 2nd metacarpal and extends and abducts the wrist?
• Which muscle originates from ribs 3-5 and protracts the scapula?
• Which muscle protracts the scapula and holds it against the thoracic wall, and upwardly rotates the scapula?
• Which muscle originates at the medial epicondyle of the humerus?
• Identify the origin, insertion, and primary actions of the sternocleidomastoid.
• Where does the biceps brachii originate (both heads), where does it insert, and what is its primary action?
• Which muscle depresses the ribs, flexes the vertebral column, and compresses the abdomen?
• The anterior fibers of the deltoid originate from where?
• What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle overall?
• Where does the pectoralis major insert?
• Where do the deltoid fibers insert?
• State the origin and insertion of rhomboid major and its main action on the scapula.
• Which muscle retracts the scapula and downwardly rotates it, with origin on spinous processes T2-T5?
• Iliopsoas (Iliacus) origin?
• What is the primary action of the biceps brachii?
• Describe the origin, insertion, and primary action of the masseter.
• Adductor Magnus/Longus/Brevis actions?
• The supraspinatus inserts onto which structure?
• Origin of the fibularis brevis?
• Give the origin and insertion of gluteus minimus and its primary action.
• Which muscle originates from the lateral condyle of the tibia and anterior surface of the fibula?
• Which muscle eversion of the foot and plantar flexion, inserting at the first metatarsal?
• Which muscle extends, adducts, and medially rotates the shoulder?
• Which statement accurately describes teres minor?
• What are the two heads of the pectoralis major and their origins?
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and action of the sartorius?
• Which muscle originates from the supraspinous fossa of the scapula?
• Which muscle originates from ribs 2-6, sternum, and clavicle?
• What is the insertion of the triceps brachii?
• Which muscle originates from the lateral supracondylar ridge and inserts on the base of the 2nd metacarpal with the action of extending and abducting the wrist?
• Which muscle rotates the head and flexes the head?
• Which statement about vastus lateralis is true?
• Which muscle originates from the greater trochanter of the femur?
• Which muscle inserts on the medial border of the scapula at the level of the spine?
• State the origins, insertion, and primary actions of the gluteus maximus.
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and action of the vastus lateralis?
• Origin of rectus femoris?
• Which muscle originates from the intertrochanteric line and linea aspera of the femur?
• The insertion of Transversus Abdominis is at the linea alba and pubis.
• Which muscle inserts at the greater tubercle of the humerus and has actions including flexion, adduction, and medial rotation at the shoulder?
• Primary action of the short head of the biceps femoris?
• Transversus Abdominis originates from cartilage of ribs 6-12 and which structure?
• Which of the following correctly matches the origin, insertion, and primary action of the supraspinatus?
• Where does the psoas major insert?
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and main actions of the adductor brevis?
• Origin of the tibialis anterior?
• Which muscle primarily abducts and medially rotates the thigh at the hip?
• From which scapular feature do the posterior fibers of the deltoid originate?
• Rectus femoris inserts at which location?
• The origin of the biceps brachii long head is from which anatomical landmark?
• Where do rhomboid minor originate?
• Which muscle plantar flexes the ankle and originates from the head of the fibula and tibia?
• Origin of the short head of the biceps femoris?
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and main actions of the gracilis?
• Sternohyoid muscle action is to?
• Which muscle elevates the ribs during breathing and originates from the inferior border of each rib?
• Origin of semimembranosus?
• Which muscle inserts at the intertubercular groove of the humerus?
• External Intercostals: which statement is true?
• Which muscle action is extension and abduction at the wrist?
• From which vertebral levels originate rhomboid major and minor?
• Which two muscles form the iliopsoas?
• External Oblique originates from which ribs?
• Insertion at the base of the fifth metacarpal is a characteristic of which muscle?
• Which muscle inserts at the coronoid process of the mandible?
• Orbicularis Oris muscle action is?
• The Occipitalis muscle has which primary action?
• Which muscle inserts at the base of the first metatarsal?
• State the origins of the clavicular and sternocostal heads of the pectoralis major, its insertion, and its primary actions.
• Which statement correctly describes the origin, insertion, and action of the vastus intermedius?
• The clavicular head of which muscle originates from the medial half of the clavicle?
• From which scapular feature do the deltoid's posterior fibers originate?
• Which statement best describes Gracilis' actions?
• Insertion of the fibularis longus?