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What is the primary action performed by the sternocleidomastoid muscle when working unilaterally?
What is the primary action performed by the sternocleidomastoid muscle when working unilaterally?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm?
What is the origin point of the trapezius muscle?
What is the origin point of the trapezius muscle?
Which muscle aids primarily in respiration along with ipsilateral neck flexion?
Which muscle aids primarily in respiration along with ipsilateral neck flexion?
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What is the innervation of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
What is the innervation of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
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What is the primary action of the gluteus maximus muscle?
What is the primary action of the gluteus maximus muscle?
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip adduction?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip adduction?
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What structure does the gastrocnemius muscle insert into?
What structure does the gastrocnemius muscle insert into?
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Which nerve primarily innervates the tibialis anterior muscle?
Which nerve primarily innervates the tibialis anterior muscle?
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Where does the semimembranosus muscle insert?
Where does the semimembranosus muscle insert?
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What is the main function of the quadratus femoris muscle?
What is the main function of the quadratus femoris muscle?
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Which of the following statements about the flexor hallucis longus muscle is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the flexor hallucis longus muscle is incorrect?
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The insertion of the biceps femoris includes which of the following?
The insertion of the biceps femoris includes which of the following?
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Which of these muscles is considered the deepest in the gluteal region?
Which of these muscles is considered the deepest in the gluteal region?
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What is the primary action of the soleus muscle?
What is the primary action of the soleus muscle?
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Which muscles comprise the layers of the foot as described in the content?
Which muscles comprise the layers of the foot as described in the content?
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Where does the tibialis posterior muscle insert?
Where does the tibialis posterior muscle insert?
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Which muscle does NOT contribute to knee flexion?
Which muscle does NOT contribute to knee flexion?
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What action does the Pectoralis Major perform?
What action does the Pectoralis Major perform?
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Which muscle is known as the 'boxer's muscle'?
Which muscle is known as the 'boxer's muscle'?
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What is the primary action of the Subscapularis muscle?
What is the primary action of the Subscapularis muscle?
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What does the term 'winged scapula' refer to, and which muscle is typically implicated?
What does the term 'winged scapula' refer to, and which muscle is typically implicated?
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Which of the following statements about the Deltoid muscle is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the Deltoid muscle is accurate?
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Which muscle is responsible for flexing and adducting the arm?
Which muscle is responsible for flexing and adducting the arm?
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What action is associated with the Iliocostalis muscle?
What action is associated with the Iliocostalis muscle?
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Which muscle originates from the spinous processes and is involved in lateral flexion and rotation of the head and neck?
Which muscle originates from the spinous processes and is involved in lateral flexion and rotation of the head and neck?
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What is the innervation of the Serratus Anterior?
What is the innervation of the Serratus Anterior?
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What is the primary role of the Transversus Abdominis muscle?
What is the primary role of the Transversus Abdominis muscle?
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Which statement accurately describes the action of the Rhomboid Major and Minor?
Which statement accurately describes the action of the Rhomboid Major and Minor?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of the External Oblique muscle?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the External Oblique muscle?
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What is the primary action of the Infraspinatus muscle?
What is the primary action of the Infraspinatus muscle?
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What role does the Triceps Brachii's long head play in arm movement?
What role does the Triceps Brachii's long head play in arm movement?
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Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle and primarily functions to pronate the forearm?
Which muscle originates from the medial epicondyle and primarily functions to pronate the forearm?
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What action is primarily performed by the flexor carpi radialis?
What action is primarily performed by the flexor carpi radialis?
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Which muscle is known as the 'beer drinking muscle' that flexes the forearm?
Which muscle is known as the 'beer drinking muscle' that flexes the forearm?
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Which muscle is innervated by the ulnar nerve and adducts the thumb?
Which muscle is innervated by the ulnar nerve and adducts the thumb?
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Which muscle flexes the proximal interphalangeal joints of digits 2-5?
Which muscle flexes the proximal interphalangeal joints of digits 2-5?
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Which muscle originates from the lateral epicondyle and extends the wrist?
Which muscle originates from the lateral epicondyle and extends the wrist?
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Which muscle is innervated by the median nerve and acts to flex the phalanges of the thumb?
Which muscle is innervated by the median nerve and acts to flex the phalanges of the thumb?
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Which of the following muscles does NOT originate from the common flexor origin at the medial epicondyle?
Which of the following muscles does NOT originate from the common flexor origin at the medial epicondyle?
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Which of the following actions is performed by the tensor fascia latae muscle?
Which of the following actions is performed by the tensor fascia latae muscle?
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What is the primary action of the adductor brevis muscle?
What is the primary action of the adductor brevis muscle?
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Which nerve innervates the flexor digitorum profundus for the 4th and 5th digits?
Which nerve innervates the flexor digitorum profundus for the 4th and 5th digits?
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Which of these muscles is responsible for extensor expansion of digit 2?
Which of these muscles is responsible for extensor expansion of digit 2?
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Which muscle has the action of flexing the hip and laterally rotating the thigh?
Which muscle has the action of flexing the hip and laterally rotating the thigh?
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Which of the following muscles is part of the deep anterior layer of forearm muscles?
Which of the following muscles is part of the deep anterior layer of forearm muscles?
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Study Notes
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
- Origin: Sternum and clavicle
- Insertion: Mastoid process
- Action: Unilateral: contralateral rotation; Bilateral: neck flexion
- Innervation: Spinal accessory (CN XI)
- Notes: Anterior most of three muscles; deep to SCM
Anterior Scalene Muscle
- Origin: Cervical vertebrae
- Insertion: 1st rib
- Action: Aids in respiration and ipsilateral neck flexion
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Origin moves towards insertion
Trapezius Muscle
- Origin: External occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, spinous processes of C7-T12
- Insertion: Lateral ⅓ clavicle, scapular spine, acromion
- Action: Superior: elevates scapula; Middle: retracts scapula; Inferior: depresses scapula; Superior and inferior: rotates scapula
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Three fibers function as separate muscles; involved in scapular movement
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
- Origin: Distal ⅓ of back
- Insertion: Bicipital groove of humerus
- Action: Arm extension, adduction, and medial rotation; raises body to arm
- Innervation: Thoracodorsal
- Notes: Commonly referred to as the swimmer's muscle
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- Origin: Transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae
- Insertion: Medial border of scapula, above the root of the scapular spine
- Action: Elevates scapula; inferior rotation of glenoid
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Deep muscle
Rhomboid Major and Minor Muscles
- Origin: Rhomboid Major: spinous processes T2-T5; Rhomboid Minor: spinous processes C7-T1
- Insertion: Medial border of scapula (Rhomboid Major inferior to spine; Rhomboid Minor superior to spine)
- Action: Retracts scapula
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Two separate muscles, but often considered together
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- Origin: Clavicular head: medial half of clavicle; Sternocostal head: sternum
- Insertion: Lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus
- Action: Adducts, medially rotates, and flexes the arm
- Innervation: Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
- Notes: Superficial fan-shaped muscle
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- Origin: 3rd to 5th ribs
- Insertion: Coracoid process
- Action: Draws scapula inferiorly and anteriorly to stabilize
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Deep to pectoralis major
Subclavius Muscle
- Origin: 1st rib
- Insertion: Inferior surface of clavicle
- Action: Anchors and depresses clavicle
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Very thin muscle
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- Origin: 1st-8th ribs
- Insertion: Medial border anterior aspect of scapula
- Action: Protracts and holds the scapula against thoracic wall
- Innervation: Long thoracic nerve
- Notes: Boxers muscle; responsible for winged scapula
Serratus Posterior Superior and Inferior Muscles
- Origin: Serratus Posterior Superior: spinous processes; Serratus Posterior Inferior: spinous processes
- Insertion: Ribs
- Action: Serratus Posterior Superior: elevates ribs; Serratus Posterior Inferior: depresses ribs
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Intermediate extrinsic muscles
Splenius Capitis and Cervicis Muscles
- Origin: Splenius Capitis: superior nuchal line; Splenius Cervicis: spinous processes of C7-T3
- Insertion: Run obliquely to trapezius
- Action: Unilateral: lateral flexion and rotation of head and neck; Bilateral: extension of head and neck
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Superficial intrinsic back muscles
Iliocostalis, Longissimus, and Spinalis Muscles
- Origin: Iliocostalis: pelvis, Longissimus: pelvis, Spinalis: pelvis
- Insertion: Run vertically from pelvis to trunk
- Action: Unilateral: lateral flexion; Bilateral: extension of vertebral column
- Innervation: N/A
- Notes: Intermediate intrinsic back muscles
Deep Intrinsic Back Muscles (Semispinalis, Multifidus, Rotatores)
- Action: Unilateral: contralateral rotation; Bilateral: extend vertebral column
- Notes: Vary in span (Semispinalis: 6 segments, Multifidus: 2-4 segments, Rotatores: 1 segment)
External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Transversus Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis Muscles
- General Abdominal Muscles
- Action: Exernal oblique: contralateral rotation, lateral flexion, flexion (bilateral); Internal oblique: ipsilateral rotation, lateral flexion, flexion (bilateral); Transversus abdominis: compresses abdomen; Rectus abdominis: flexes vertebral column
- Notes: Different orientations and actions based on muscle position (external oblique: slanted, internal oblique: slanted up and down, transversus abdominis: horizontal, rectus abdominis: vertical)
Deltoid, Teres Major, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis Muscles
- General Shoulder Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Triceps Brachii, Anconeus
- General Arm Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Pronator Teres, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Palmaris Longus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Flexor Pollicis Longus, Pronator Quadratus, Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Digiti Minimi, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Supinator, Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, Extensor Indicis
- General Forearm Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Opponens Pollicis, Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Flexor Pollicis Brevis, Adductor Pollicis, Opponens Digiti Minimi, Abductor Digiti Minimi, Flexor Digiti Minimi, Dorsal Interossei, Palmar Interossei, Lumbricals
- General Hand Muscles (listed by action and names)
Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Muscles, Tensor Fascia Latae
- General Anterior Hip and Thigh Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Pectineus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis
- General Medial Thigh Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Piriformis, Obturator Internus and Gemelli (superior and inferior), Quadratus Femoris, Obturator Externus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
- General Posterior Thigh and Glute Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Fibularis Longus, Fibularis Brevis, Gastrocnemius, Plantaris, Soleus, Popliteus, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus
- General Leg Muscles (listed by action and origin)
Extensor Digitorum Brevis, Extensor Hallucis Brevis, Abductor Hallucis, Flexor Digitorum Brevis, Abductor Digiti Minimi, Lumbricals (foot), Quadratus Plantae, Flexor Hallucis Brevis, Adductor Hallucis, Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis, Plantar Interossei, Dorsal Interossei
- General Foot Muscles (listed by action and origin)
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Test your knowledge of key muscles including the Sternocleidomastoid, Anterior Scalene, Trapezius, and Latissimus Dorsi. This quiz covers their origins, insertions, actions, and innervations to help you understand their anatomical significance. Perfect for anatomy students and enthusiasts!
