Muscles Of The Upper Limb

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1. Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The correct answer provided is for the supraspinatus muscle. The incorrect answers provided include the infraspinatus, teres major, and deltoid muscles, each with their respective origins, insertions, and actions related to movement at the shoulder joint.

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Muscles Of The Upper Limb - Quiz

Explore the origin, insertion, and action of upper limb muscles in this focused educational content. Ideal for students and professionals in anatomy and physiology, it enhances understanding of... see moremuscle functions and limb mechanics, critical for medical and sports science education. see less

2. Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The correct answer provided details the muscle Infraspinatus, its origin, insertion, and action. The incorrect answers describe other muscles of the shoulder region along with their respective origins, insertions, and actions to provide a variety of choices for the multiple-choice question.

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3. Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The correct answer is Teres minor, known for its specific origin, insertion, and action. The incorrect answers provided focus on other muscles of the shoulder that have different origins, insertions, and actions, helping to distinguish them from the Teres minor.

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4. Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The correct answer provides information on the subscapularis muscle, including its name, origin, insertion, and action. The incorrect answers provide details on other muscles, such as the infraspinatus, teres major, and deltoid, along with their respective origins, insertions, and actions. This multiple-choice question tests knowledge of different muscles in the shoulder region and their functions.

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5. Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The correct answer describes the Teres major muscle, its origin, insertion, and actions. The incorrect answers provide information about different muscles, their origins, insertions, and actions, highlighting the importance of accurate identification in anatomy and physiology.

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6. Name: Deltoid Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The deltoid muscle is responsible for flexing & medially rotating, as well as abducting the arm at the shoulder. It originates from the acromion process and spine of the scapula, and inserts at the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.

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7. Name:Origin:Insertion:Action:

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The correct answer provides the specific name of the muscle, its origin and insertion points, as well as its corresponding action. The three incorrect answers offer details of other muscles in the upper arm region along with their origins, insertions, and actions. This format allows for a multiple-choice question scenario where test takers can select the most accurate answer based on their knowledge of the various muscles in the human body.

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8. Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

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The correct answer describes the Pectoralis major muscle, focusing on its origin, insertion, and actions. The incorrect answers provide information on other muscles such as Biceps brachii, Deltoid, and Trapezius, highlighting their respective origins, insertions, and actions, thus testing the knowledge of different muscles in the body.

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9. Name:Origin:Insertion:Action:

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The correct answer provides information on the biceps brachii muscle including its name, origin, insertion, and action. The incorrect answers provide details on other muscles in the body along with their respective origins, insertions, and actions, highlighting the differences between the muscles mentioned.

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10. Name:Origin:Insertion:Action:

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The correct answer is to correctly identify the muscle, its origin, insertion, and action. Incorrect answers provide information on other muscles with different origins, insertions, and actions, leading to confusion in identifying the specific muscle referenced in the question.

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