Levator Scapula and Upper Trapezius Anatomy Quiz

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Where does the Levator Scapula muscle insert?

  • Lateral border of scapula
  • Inferior angle of scapula
  • Distal end of the clavicle
  • Medial border of scapula (correct)

What is the origin of the Upper Trapezius muscle?

  • Sternal head
  • Superior nuchal line on the occiput (correct)
  • Lateral 1/3 of clavicle
  • Nuchal ligament

Which muscle forms the upper border of the posterior triangle of the neck?

  • Splenius capitis
  • Scalenes
  • Levator Scapula (correct)
  • Splenius cervicis

What is the insertion point of the Scalenes muscles?

<p>Upper surfaces of ribs 1 and 2, posterior to the clavicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Through which triangle in the neck does the Splenius capitis muscle travel?

<p>Posterior triangle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the SCM muscle?

<p>Manubrium of the sternum and lateral 1/3 of clavicle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the lower fibres of the middle trapezius travel?

<p>Horizontally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle has a triangular shape belly that tapers into the coracoid process?

<p>Pectoralis Minor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the brachial plexus pass in relation to the pectoralis minor muscle?

<p>Deep to the muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the serratus anterior muscle?

<p>Individual finger-like origins from ribs 1-9 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the rhomboids insert?

<p>Medial border of scapula (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle lies deep to the middle trapezius?

<p>Rhomboids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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