Muscles To Remember 2

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1. Where does the extensor digitorum muscle originate?

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The extensor digitorum muscle originates from the common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle of the humorous. The incorrect options do not represent the correct origin of this muscle.

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Explore the intricacies of human muscles in 'Muscles To Remember 2'. This quiz enhances your understanding of muscle anatomy, crucial for students in medical fields and professionals in... see morehealthcare, offering insights into muscle functions and locations, essential for academic and practical applications. see less

2. Where is the insertion point of extensor digitorum muscle?

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The extensor digitorum muscle inserts at the base of middle and distal phalanges of the second through fifth fingers, allowing for extension of these digits.

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3. What is the extensor carpi ulnari organi?

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The extensor carpi ulnari organi is actually the common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of the humorous, responsible for extension of the wrist.

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4. Where is the insertion point of the extensor carpi ulnaris located?

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The extensor carpi ulnaris inserts at the base of the fifth metacarpal bone in the hand, allowing for extension of the wrist and hand.

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5. Where is the extensor indicus muscle origin located?

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The extensor indicus muscle originates from the posterior surface of the distal shaft of ulna and the interosseous membrane. The other options do not correspond to the correct origin of this muscle.

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6. Where is the extensor indicus insertion located?

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The extensor indicus insertion is actually the tendon of extensor digitorum at the level of the second metacarpal bone.

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7. Where is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus muscle?

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The correct answer is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus muscle is from the posterior surface of the ulna and the interosseous membrane. The incorrect options refer to different locations which are not the origin of this specific muscle.

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8. Where is the insertion point of the extensor pollicis longus?

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The extensor pollicis longus inserts at the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb, allowing for extension of the thumb.

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9. Where does the extensor pollicis brevis originate from?

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The extensor pollicis brevis originates from the posterior surface of the radius and the interosseous membrane, allowing it to extend the thumb.

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10. Where is the insertion point of the extensor pollicis brevis muscle?

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The extensor pollicis brevis muscle inserts at the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, allowing for extension of the thumb.

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11. Where is the origin of abductor pollicis longus muscle?

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The abductor pollicis longus muscle originates from the posterior surface of radius and ulna and interosseous membrane, allowing for the abduction of the thumb.

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12. Where is the insertion point of abductor pollicis longus muscle?

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The abductor pollicis longus muscle inserts at the base of first metacarpal, allowing it to abduct the thumb.

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13. What structures make up the abductor pollicis brevis origin?

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The abductor pollicis brevis originates from the flexor retinaculum, trapezium, and scaphoid tubercles. The incorrect answers given do not make up the origin of this muscle.

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14. Where is the insertion of the abductor pollicis brevis muscle located?

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The abductor pollicis brevis muscle inserts into the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, enabling abduction of the thumb away from the palm.

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15. Where is pronator quadratus muscle located?

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The pronator quadratus muscle is a muscle in the forearm that acts to pronate (turn so the palm faces downward) the hand. It is located on the medial anterior surface of the distal ulna.

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16. Where is the insertion point of the pronator quadratus muscle?

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The pronator quadratus muscle inserts on the lateral anterior surface of the distal radius, allowing for the pronation of the forearm. The other options do not correspond to the correct insertion point of this muscle.

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17. What structures make up the flexor pollicis brevis muscle?

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The flexor pollicis brevis muscle is composed of the superficial head flexor retinaculum, deep head trapezium, trapezoid, and capitate. The incorrect answers provided are muscles that are not part of the flexor pollicis brevis.

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18. Where is the insertion point of flexor pollicis brevis?

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Flexor pollicis brevis is a muscle in the hand that is responsible for flexing the thumb. Its insertion point is specifically at the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb, allowing for movement of the thumb.

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Where does the extensor digitorum muscle originate?
Where is the insertion point of extensor digitorum muscle?
What is the extensor carpi ulnari organi?
Where is the insertion point of the extensor carpi ulnaris located?
Where is the extensor indicus muscle origin located?
Where is the extensor indicus insertion located?
Where is the origin of the extensor pollicis longus muscle?
Where is the insertion point of the extensor pollicis longus?
Where does the extensor pollicis brevis originate from?
Where is the insertion point of the extensor pollicis brevis muscle?
Where is the origin of abductor pollicis longus muscle?
Where is the insertion point of abductor pollicis longus muscle?
What structures make up the abductor pollicis brevis origin?
Where is the insertion of the abductor pollicis brevis muscle located?
Where is pronator quadratus muscle located?
Where is the insertion point of the pronator quadratus muscle?
What structures make up the flexor pollicis brevis muscle?
Where is the insertion point of flexor pollicis brevis?
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