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Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the hip joint?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the hip joint?
- Pectineous
- Sartorius
- Abductor digiti minimi
- Iliacus (correct)
Which of the following describes the origin of the Pectineous muscle?
Which of the following describes the origin of the Pectineous muscle?
- Last dorsal vertebra
- Iliac fossa
- Superior ramus of the pubis (correct)
- Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
What is the insertion point of the Sartorius muscle?
What is the insertion point of the Sartorius muscle?
- Distally to lesser trochanter
- Lesser trochanter of the femur
- Pectineal line
- Proximal medial anterior side of the tibia (correct)
What type of muscle is the third and fourth lumbrical muscles classified as?
What type of muscle is the third and fourth lumbrical muscles classified as?
Which muscle's function includes abducting and flexing the thigh?
Which muscle's function includes abducting and flexing the thigh?
Which muscle does not originate from the pubis?
Which muscle does not originate from the pubis?
The function of the Palmaris brevis muscle is mainly to:
The function of the Palmaris brevis muscle is mainly to:
Which muscle has its origin at the T-12 to L-1 vertebrae?
Which muscle has its origin at the T-12 to L-1 vertebrae?
What is the primary function of the gluteus minimus muscle?
What is the primary function of the gluteus minimus muscle?
Where does the piriformis muscle insert?
Where does the piriformis muscle insert?
What muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the leg and extending the hip?
What muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the leg and extending the hip?
Which muscle also acts as an abductor of the thigh alongside the piriformis?
Which muscle also acts as an abductor of the thigh alongside the piriformis?
Which of the following muscles primarily contributes to medial rotation of the knee?
Which of the following muscles primarily contributes to medial rotation of the knee?
Which muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine?
Which muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine?
Which function is associated with the vastus intermedius muscle?
Which function is associated with the vastus intermedius muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the hip joint?
Which muscle is responsible for lateral rotation of the hip joint?
What is the origin of the semitendinosus muscle?
What is the origin of the semitendinosus muscle?
What action does the gastrocnemius perform at the knee?
What action does the gastrocnemius perform at the knee?
Which muscle helps with stabilization of the femoral head in the acetabulum?
Which muscle helps with stabilization of the femoral head in the acetabulum?
Which function is specific to the tensor fasciae latae muscle?
Which function is specific to the tensor fasciae latae muscle?
What is the role of the sartorius muscle at the knee joint?
What is the role of the sartorius muscle at the knee joint?
What structures does the vastus lateralis muscle insert into?
What structures does the vastus lateralis muscle insert into?
What is the primary function of the quadriceps femoris muscle?
What is the primary function of the quadriceps femoris muscle?
Where does the rectus femoris muscle originate?
Where does the rectus femoris muscle originate?
Which muscle primarily adducts the thigh while also allowing for some flexion?
Which muscle primarily adducts the thigh while also allowing for some flexion?
What is the insertion point of the adductor brevis muscle?
What is the insertion point of the adductor brevis muscle?
The gracilis muscle contributes to which of the following movements?
The gracilis muscle contributes to which of the following movements?
Which statement correctly describes the obturator externus muscle's function?
Which statement correctly describes the obturator externus muscle's function?
What origin is associated with the gluteus maximus muscle?
What origin is associated with the gluteus maximus muscle?
Which muscle can be identified as primarily responsible for flexion of the knee and rotation of the leg when the knee is flexed?
Which muscle can be identified as primarily responsible for flexion of the knee and rotation of the leg when the knee is flexed?
The vastus lateralis has its origin at which anatomical location?
The vastus lateralis has its origin at which anatomical location?
What is the primary action associated with the adductor magnus muscle's adductor part?
What is the primary action associated with the adductor magnus muscle's adductor part?
What is the primary action of the Extensor digitorum longum?
What is the primary action of the Extensor digitorum longum?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle and extension of the hallux?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle and extension of the hallux?
What is the function of the Fibularis tertius muscle?
What is the function of the Fibularis tertius muscle?
Which muscle originates from the lateral side of the third distal part of the fibula?
Which muscle originates from the lateral side of the third distal part of the fibula?
Which compartment of the leg contains the Fibularis longus and Fibularis brevis muscles?
Which compartment of the leg contains the Fibularis longus and Fibularis brevis muscles?
What is the role of the Fibularis longus muscle in terms of foot movement?
What is the role of the Fibularis longus muscle in terms of foot movement?
The Extensor digitorum longum assists in which actions concerning the ankle?
The Extensor digitorum longum assists in which actions concerning the ankle?
What is the insertion point for the Fibularis brevis muscle?
What is the insertion point for the Fibularis brevis muscle?
How does the Fibularis tertius muscle contribute to foot movement?
How does the Fibularis tertius muscle contribute to foot movement?
What is the main function of the lateral compartment of the leg?
What is the main function of the lateral compartment of the leg?
What is one of the primary functions of the Soleus muscle?
What is one of the primary functions of the Soleus muscle?
Which muscle assists the gastrocnemius in plantarflexion of the ankle?
Which muscle assists the gastrocnemius in plantarflexion of the ankle?
Originating from the posterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle, which muscle contributes to the formation of the Achilles tendon?
Originating from the posterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle, which muscle contributes to the formation of the Achilles tendon?
What is primarily responsible for extension of the hallux?
What is primarily responsible for extension of the hallux?
Which muscle originates from the lateral posterior femoral condyle and assists in medially rotating the leg?
Which muscle originates from the lateral posterior femoral condyle and assists in medially rotating the leg?
What function is associated with the serratus posterior superior muscle?
What function is associated with the serratus posterior superior muscle?
Which of the following is a function of the Flexor digitorum longus muscle?
Which of the following is a function of the Flexor digitorum longus muscle?
Which muscle does NOT originate from the iliac crest?
Which muscle does NOT originate from the iliac crest?
Which muscle's primary function includes the extension of the cranium?
Which muscle's primary function includes the extension of the cranium?
What is the main function of the Tibialis posterior muscle?
What is the main function of the Tibialis posterior muscle?
Which muscle does the Longus rotator connect?
Which muscle does the Longus rotator connect?
The Abductor digiti minimi primarily performs which function?
The Abductor digiti minimi primarily performs which function?
From where does the Flexor hallucis longus muscle originate?
From where does the Flexor hallucis longus muscle originate?
Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the vertebral column?
Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the vertebral column?
What is the primary function of the Serratus anterior muscle?
What is the primary function of the Serratus anterior muscle?
Which muscle originates from the occipital bone and has functions related to scapular motion?
Which muscle originates from the occipital bone and has functions related to scapular motion?
What is the insertion point for the Rhomboid major muscle?
What is the insertion point for the Rhomboid major muscle?
What unique action does the Levator scapulae muscle perform?
What unique action does the Levator scapulae muscle perform?
What is the primary function of the Deltoid muscle?
What is the primary function of the Deltoid muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for the external rotation of the glenohumeral joint?
Which muscle is responsible for the external rotation of the glenohumeral joint?
What is the origin of the Teres minor muscle?
What is the origin of the Teres minor muscle?
Which muscle originates from the suprascapular fossa?
Which muscle originates from the suprascapular fossa?
What action is primarily associated with the Pectoralis minor muscle?
What action is primarily associated with the Pectoralis minor muscle?
What is the main function of the Supraspinatus muscle?
What is the main function of the Supraspinatus muscle?
Which of these muscles contributes to the downward rotation of the scapula?
Which of these muscles contributes to the downward rotation of the scapula?
What is the primary insertion point of the Teres major muscle?
What is the primary insertion point of the Teres major muscle?
What is a shared function of the upper and lower portions of the Trapezius muscle?
What is a shared function of the upper and lower portions of the Trapezius muscle?
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Serratus anterior origin
Serratus anterior origin
Anterolateral aspect of the thorax, from the first to the ninth ribs
Serratus anterior insertion
Serratus anterior insertion
Medial border of the scapula
Serratus anterior function
Serratus anterior function
Abduction and upward rotation of the scapula
Trapezius origin
Trapezius origin
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Trapezius insertion (upper)
Trapezius insertion (upper)
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Trapezius insertion (lower)
Trapezius insertion (lower)
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Rhomboid major/minor origin
Rhomboid major/minor origin
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Rhomboid major/minor insertion
Rhomboid major/minor insertion
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Pectoralis minor origin
Pectoralis minor origin
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Pectoralis minor insertion
Pectoralis minor insertion
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Pectoralis minor function
Pectoralis minor function
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Levator scapulae origin
Levator scapulae origin
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Levator scapulae insertion
Levator scapulae insertion
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Levator scapulae function
Levator scapulae function
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Pectineus muscle origin
Pectineus muscle origin
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Pectineus muscle insertion
Pectineus muscle insertion
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Pectineus muscle function
Pectineus muscle function
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Psoas major origin
Psoas major origin
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Psoas major insertion
Psoas major insertion
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Psoas major function
Psoas major function
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Sartorius muscle function
Sartorius muscle function
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Sartorius muscle insertion
Sartorius muscle insertion
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Quadriceps femoris
Quadriceps femoris
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Rectus femoris
Rectus femoris
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Vastus lateralis
Vastus lateralis
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Vastus medialis
Vastus medialis
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Vastus intermedius
Vastus intermedius
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Adductor group
Adductor group
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Adductor brevis
Adductor brevis
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Adductor longus
Adductor longus
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Adductor magnus
Adductor magnus
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Gracilis muscle
Gracilis muscle
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Gluteus medius insertion
Gluteus medius insertion
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Gluteus minimus function
Gluteus minimus function
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Tensor fasciae latae (TFL)
Tensor fasciae latae (TFL)
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Piriformis origin
Piriformis origin
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Obturator internus function
Obturator internus function
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Superior Gemelli location
Superior Gemelli location
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Inferior Gemelli function
Inferior Gemelli function
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Quadratus femoris function
Quadratus femoris function
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Semitendinosus origin
Semitendinosus origin
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Biceps femoris (short head)
Biceps femoris (short head)
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Rectus femoris function
Rectus femoris function
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Vastus lateralis function
Vastus lateralis function
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Semimembranosus insertion
Semimembranosus insertion
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Biceps femoris (long head) function
Biceps femoris (long head) function
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Gastrocnemius origin
Gastrocnemius origin
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Fibularis Longus Origin
Fibularis Longus Origin
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Fibularis Longus Insertion
Fibularis Longus Insertion
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Fibularis Longus Function
Fibularis Longus Function
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Fibularis Brevis Origin
Fibularis Brevis Origin
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Fibularis Brevis Insertion
Fibularis Brevis Insertion
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Fibularis Brevis Function
Fibularis Brevis Function
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Extensor Digitorum Longus Origin
Extensor Digitorum Longus Origin
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Extensor Digitorum Longus Insertion
Extensor Digitorum Longus Insertion
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Extensor Digitorum Longus Function
Extensor Digitorum Longus Function
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Extensor Hallucis Longus Origin
Extensor Hallucis Longus Origin
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What is the function of the Gastrocnemius?
What is the function of the Gastrocnemius?
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What muscles form the Achilles tendon?
What muscles form the Achilles tendon?
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What is the function of the Soleus?
What is the function of the Soleus?
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What is the function of the Plantaris muscle?
What is the function of the Plantaris muscle?
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Popliteus muscle function
Popliteus muscle function
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What is the function of the Flexor Hallucis Longus?
What is the function of the Flexor Hallucis Longus?
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What is the function of the Flexor Digitorum Longus?
What is the function of the Flexor Digitorum Longus?
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What is the function of the Tibialis Posterior?
What is the function of the Tibialis Posterior?
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Function of Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Function of Extensor Digitorum Brevis
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Function of Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Function of Extensor Hallucis Brevis
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What is the function of the Flexor Hallucis Brevis?
What is the function of the Flexor Hallucis Brevis?
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What is the function of the Abductor Hallucis?
What is the function of the Abductor Hallucis?
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What is the function of the Adductor Hallucis?
What is the function of the Adductor Hallucis?
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What is the function of the Flexor Digitorum Brevis?
What is the function of the Flexor Digitorum Brevis?
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What is the function of the Lumbrical muscles?
What is the function of the Lumbrical muscles?
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Upper Limb
- Serratus Anterior: Originates on the anterior aspects of ribs 1 to 9; Insertion on medial border of the scapula; Function: abduction and upward rotation of the scapula.
- Trapezius: Originates on the occipital bone and spinous processes from C7 to T12; Insertion on the 3rd part of the acromion, the clavicle, and scapular spine; Function: elevates and rotates the scapula (upper part) & downward rotation (lower part) & adduction of the scapula.
- Rhomboid major and minor: Originate on the ligamentum nuchae, and the spinous processes of the two lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae; Insertion on the medial border of the scapula; Function: downward rotation, adduction, and elevation of the scapula.
- Pectoralis Minor: Originates on the anterior surfaces of ribs 3 to 5; Insertion on the coracoid process of the scapula; Function: depression and vertical tilt of the scapula and elevation of ribs 3-5.
- Levator Scapulae: Originates from the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae; Insertion on the upper medial border of the scapula; Function: elevation and downward rotation of the scapula; lateral flexion and lateral extension of the spine.
- Deltoid: Originates from the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula; Insertion on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus; Function: Anterior and middle part flexion of the glenohumeral joint, posterior part extension and flexion of the glenohumeral joint.
Muscles of the Lower Limb
- Quadriceps Femoris: Composed of four muscles (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius). Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine (Rectus Femoris), greater trochanter, interochanteric line, and anterolateral mid-shaft of the femur (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius). Insertion: Patella. Function: Extend the leg and the knee joint.
- Adductor Muscles: (Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus). Origin: Body of the pubis and inferior to the pubic crest (Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus), Inferior ramus of the pubis and ischial tuberosity (Adductor Magnus). Insertion: Proximal medial side of the femur. Function: Adduction of the thigh.
Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Gluteus Maximus: Origin: Posterior part of the ilium. Insertion: Distal surface of the greater trochanter. Function: Extension of the hip and extension of the trunk.
- Gluteus Medius: Origin: Posterior part of iliac crest. Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur. Function: Abduction and extensor of the hip.
- Gluteus Minimus: Origin: External surface of the ilium. Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur. Function: Abduction and medial rotation of the hip joint.
- Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL): Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine. Insertion: Proximal lateral side of the tibia. Function: Abduction and medial rotation of the hip, and helps stabilize the pelvis
Muscles of the Forearm
- Pronator Teres: Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus and coronoid process. Insertion: Lateral surface of the radius between proximal and intermediate part. Function: Pronates the forearm.
- Flexor Carpi Radialis: Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus. Insertion: Proximal part of 2nd metacarpal. Function: Flexion and abduction of the wrist.
- Palmaris Longus: Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus. Insertion: Fuses with flexor retinaculum and the palmar aponeurosis. Function: Flexion of the wrist and tenses palmar aponeurosis.
Muscles of the Hand and Upper Limb (cont.)
- (THENAR):*
- Abductor pollicis brevis:
- Flexor pollicis brevis
- Opponens pollicis
- Adductor pollicis (proximal and distal)
- (HYPOTHENAR):*
- Palmaris brevis
- Abductor digiti minimi
- Flexor digiti minimi
- Opponens digiti minimi
- (LUMBRICALS):*
- Origin on the tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus.
- Insertion on the proximal phalanx.
- 1st and 2nd are unipennate; 3rd and 4th are bipinnate.
Muscles of the Foot
- (Plantar Muscles):*
- Flexor Hallucis Brevis:
- Abductor Hallucis
- Adductor Hallucis
- Flexor Digitorum Brevis
- Flexor Digiti Minimi
- Abductor Digiti Minimi
- Lumbrical Muscle
Muscles of the Knee Joint
- Extensor of the Knee: Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedius. Function: Extend the leg, and the knee joint.
- Adductor Muscles: (Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus). Function: Adduct the thigh.
Muscles of the Ankle and Leg
- (Anterior Compartment):*
- Tibialis anterior
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Fibularis (peroneus) tertius
- (Lateral Compartment):*
- Fibularis (peroneus) longus
- Fibularis (peroneus) brevis
- (Posterior Compartment):*
- Lateral head of gastrocnemius
- Medial head of gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Plantaris
Deep Muscles of the Posterior Compartment of the Leg
- Popliteus
- Flexor hallucis longus
- flexor digitorum longus
- Tibialis posterior
Dorsal Muscles of the foot
- Extensor digitorum brevis
- Extensor hallucis brevis
Muscles of the Vertebral Column
- (Superficial):*
- Trapezius
- Latissimus dorsi
- Levator scapulae
- Rhomboids
- (Intermediate):*
- Serratus posterior (superior and inferior)
- Splenius (capitis and cervicis)
- Iliocostalis
- Longissimus
- Spinalis
- Erector spinae
- (Deep):*
- Semispinalis
- Multifidus
- Rotatores
- Interspinales
- Intertransversarii
- Levatores costae
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Test your knowledge of the key muscles in the upper limb, including their origins, insertions, and functions. This quiz covers muscles such as the Serratus Anterior, Trapezius, and Pectoralis Minor. Perfect for students studying anatomy or physical therapy.
