Anatomy - Test 2 - Muscle Actions
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Actions of (upper) muscles Anatomy
- 1.Rotation of head
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 2.Elevation of scapula "shrugs the shoulders"
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 3.Compression of cheecks
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 4.Elevation of eyebrows (not eyelids) and creases skin of the forehead
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 5.Elevates and creases skin of the neck. depression of the lower lip or angle of mouth
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 6.Flares nostrils
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 7."shrugs the shoulders". lateral flexion of neck
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 8.Extension of head or unilateral rotation
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 9.Protrudes and closes lips "pucker"
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 10.Moves the scap backward and forward
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 11.Anterior part does flexion and medial rotation of the arm. lateral part does abduction of the arm. posterior part does extension and lateral rotion of arm
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 12.Adduction of arm, extension of arm and medial rotation of arm
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 13.Adduction, medial rotation, and flexion of the arm
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 14.
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 15.Protaction of the scapula. holds the scapula against the thoracic wall
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 16.Primary muscle of respiration. when it contracts it decrease intrathoracic pressure and increases the intraabdominal pressure
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 17.Increases transverse dimensions of the ribs during inhalation
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
- 18.Decreases transverse dimensions of the ribs during exhalation
- A.
Sternocleidomastoid
- B.
Trapezius Muscle
- C.
Buccinator Muscle
- D.
Frontalis Muscle
- E.
Platysma Muscle
- F.
Nasalis Muscle
- G.
Levator Scapulae Muscle
- H.
Semispinalis Capitis Muscle
- I.
Orbicularis Oris Muscle
- J.
Occiptalis Muscle
- K.
Deltoid Muscle
- L.
Latissimus Doris Muscle
- M.
Pectoralis Major Muscle
- N.
Pectoralis Minor Muscle
- O.
Serratus Anterior Muscle
- P.
Diaphragm
- Q.
External Intercostal Muscle and Membrane
- R.
Internal Intercostal Muscle
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