18 Questions
Which muscles originate on the humerus and insert on the radius/ulna or carpal bones?
Almost all of the muscles that move the forearm and wrist
How do the muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand function together?
Many muscles of the forearm affect the actions of the wrist because the position of the wrist impacts the functioning of the hand.
What are the 3 groups of pelvic muscles?
Muscles that move the thigh, muscles that move the leg, muscles that move the feet and toes
What is the key relationship that helps predict the movement of the leg muscles?
The relationship of action lines and the axis of the knee joint
What is the key function of the muscles that move the thigh?
To move the thigh by originating on the ilium and inserting onto the femur
Which muscles are the exceptions to the rule that almost all forearm and wrist muscles originate on the humerus?
The long heads of the Biceps and Triceps Brachii
Which group of muscles assists in moving the pectoral girdle and ribs during respiration?
Muscles of the vertebral column - Layer 2
Which group of muscles is responsible for moving the hand and fingers?
Forearm and hand muscles
Which muscles extend from the sacrum and coccyx to the ischium and pubis?
Muscles of the perineal region and pelvic diaphragm
What is the primary function of the pelvic girdle muscles?
Stabilizing the pelvic girdle and moving the legs
Which muscles are responsible for flexing the vertebral column?
Rectus muscles of the vertebral column
Which group of muscles is responsible for rotating the vertebral column?
Oblique muscles of the vertebral column
Which group of appendicular muscles focuses on strength rather than mobility?
Muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limb
What is the function of the muscles that move the hand and fingers?
Move the hand and fingers
Which muscles originate from the axial skeleton and insert onto bones of either the arm or pectoral girdle?
Muscles that position the pectoral girdle
What is the role of thigh muscles in relation to the pelvic girdle?
Transfer weight from the axial skeleton to the lower limbs
Which group of muscles focuses on a large range of motion due to muscular connections with the axial skeleton?
Muscles that position the pectoral girdle
What is a key characteristic of the muscles that move the hand and fingers?
Responsible for movement of hand and fingers
Test your knowledge on the muscles that move the shoulder, forearm, hand, and fingers. Explore how these muscles affect the range of motion and functioning of the upper limb.
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