Appendicular Muscles Quiz

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When you first saw the title of this quiz, you probably though of the appendix, but in actual fact the appendicular muscles control a lot of important movements in our bodies, including that of the upper and lower limbs. What else are they known for? Take the appendicular muscles quiz to find out.

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1.

Biceps brachii origin
- A.
  
  Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula (long head), posterior lateral surface of humerus (lateral head), posterior medial surface of humerus (medial head)
- B.
  
  Coracoid process of scapula (short head) supraglenoid tubercle of scapula (long head)
- C.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus
2.

Biceps brachii insertion
- A.
  
  Radial tuberosity of radius & bicipital aponeurosis
- B.
  
  Olecranon process of ulna
- C.
  
  Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal
3.

Biceps brachii action
- A.
  
  Extension of forearm (entire muscle) extension of humerus (long head) adduction of humerus (long head)
- B.
  
  Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- C.
  
  Flexion of humerus (short head) flexion of forearm (entire muscle) supination of forearm (entire muscle)
4.

Biceps brachii innervation
- A.
  
  Musculocutaneous nerve
- B.
  
  Radial nerve
- C.
  
  Ulnar nerve
- D.
  
  Median nerve
5.

Triceps brachii insertion
- A.
  
  Radial tuberosity of radius & bicipital aponeurosis
- B.
  
  Olecranon process of ulna
- C.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- D.
  
  Mastoid process of temporal bone
6.

Triceps brachii action
- A.
  
  Flex hand, adduction of hand
- B.
  
  Flexion of humerus (short head) flexion of forearm (entire muscle) supination of forearm (entire muscle)
- C.
  
  Extension of forearm (entire muscle) extension of humerus (long head) adduction of humerus (long head)
- D.
  
  Adduction and medial rotation of thigh (entire muscle) flexion of thigh (anterior fibers only) extension of thigh (posterior fibers only)
7.

Triceps brachii innervation
- A.
  
  Radial nerve
- B.
  
  Ulnar nerve
- C.
  
  musculocutaneous nerve
8.

Flexor carpi radialis insertion
- A.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- B.
  
  Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal
- C.
  
  Middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- D.
  
  Lateral distal end of radius
9.

Flexor carpi radialis action
- A.
  
  Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- B.
  
  Flex forearm
- C.
  
  Flex hand, adduction of hand
- D.
  
  Flex hand, abduction of hand
10.

Flexor carpi radialis innervation
- A.
  
  Ulnar nerve
- B.
  
  Median nerve
- C.
  
  Musculocutaneous nerve
11.

What is this muscle?
12.

Flexor carpi ulnaris origin
- A.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus, olecranon process of ulna
- B.
  
  Coronoid process of ulna, superior half of radius
- C.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus
- D.
  
  Ridge above lateral epicondyle of humerus
13.

Flexor carpi ulnaris insertion
- A.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- B.
  
  Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal
- C.
  
  Olecranon process of ulna
14.

What muscle is this?
15.

Flexor carpi ulnaris action
- A.
  
  Flex hand, adduction of hand
- B.
  
  Flex hand, abduction of hand
- C.
  
  Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
16.

Flexor carpi ulnaris innervation
- A.
  
  Radial nerve
- B.
  
  Median nerve
- C.
  
  Ulnar nerve
17.

Flexor digitorum superficialis origin
- A.
  
  Ridge above lateral epicondyle of humerus
- B.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, superior half of radius
- C.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus
18.

Flexor digitorum superficialis insertion
- A.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- B.
  
  Lateral distal end of radius
- C.
  
  Middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- D.
  
  Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal
19.

Flexor digitorum superficialis action
- A.
  
  Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- B.
  
  Flex forearm
- C.
  
  Flex hand, abduction of hand
20.

Flexor digitorum superficialis innervation
- A.
  
  Median nerve
- B.
  
  Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- C.
  
  Radial nerve
- D.
  
  Ulnar nerve
21.

Brachioradialis origin
- A.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus
- B.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, superior half of radius
- C.
  
  ridge above lateral epicondyle of humerus
22.

Brachioradialis insertion
- A.
  
  Lateral distal end of radius
- B.
  
  Middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- C.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
23.

Brachioradialis action
- A.
  
  flex hand, abduction of hand
- B.
  
  Flex hand, adduction of hand
- C.
  
  Flex forearm
- D.
  
  Adduction and flexion of thigh
24.

Brachioradialis innervation
- A.
  
  Median nerve
- B.
  
  Radial nerve
- C.
  
  Radial nerve
25.

Extensor carpi radialis longus origin
- A.
  
  Ridge above lateral epicondyle of humerus
- B.
  
  Lateral epicondyle of humerus
- C.
  
  Pubic tubercle of pubis
- D.
  
  Ridge above lateral epicondyle of humerus
26.

Extensor carpi radialis longus insertion
- A.
  
  Base of first metacarpal
- B.
  
  Base of fifth metacarpal
- C.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- D.
  
  Base of third metacarpal
27.

Extensor carpi radialis longus action
- A.
  
  Extend hand,adduct hand
- B.
  
  Extend hand,abduct hand
- C.
  
  Adduction and medial rotation of thigh (entire muscle)
28.

Extensor carpi radialis longus innervation
- A.
  
  Axillary nerve
- B.
  
  Median nerve
- C.
  
  Radial nerve
29.

Extensor carpi ulnaris origin
- A.
  
  Ridge above lateral epicondyle of humerus
- B.
  
  Pubic tubercle of pubis
- C.
  
  Lateral epicondyle of humerus
- D.
  
  Intertubuclar groove of humerus
30.

What muscle is this?
31.

Extensor carpi ulnaris insertion
- A.
  
  Base of fourth metacarpal
- B.
  
  Base of fifth metacarpal
- C.
  
  Base of first metacarpal
- D.
  
  Base of third metacarpal
32.

Extensor carpi ulnaris action
- A.
  
  Extend hand,adduct hand
- B.
  
  Flexes hand, adduct hand
- C.
  
  Extend hand,abduct hand
33.

Extensor carpi ulnaris innervation
- A.
  
  Radial nerve
- B.
  
  Median nerve
- C.
  
  Tibial nerve
- D.
  
  Obturator nerve
34.

Adductor longus origin
- A.
  
  Anterior superior spine of ilium (ASIS)
- B.
  
  Inferior ramus of pubis (anterior), ischial tuberosity (posterior)
- C.
  
  Pubic tubercle of pubis
- D.
  
  Inferior ramus of pubis
35.

Adductor longus insertion
- A.
  
  Linea aspera of femur
- B.
  
  Linea alba
- C.
  
  Upper medial surface of tibia
36.

Adductor longus action
- A.
  
  Adduction and extension of thigh
- B.
  
  Abduction and extension of thigh
- C.
  
  Adduction and flexion of thigh
- D.
  
  Reduction and bends the thigh
37.

Adductor longus innervation
- A.
  
  Obturator nerve
- B.
  
  Radial nerve
- C.
  
  Leg nerve
- D.
  
  Thigh nerve
38.

Adductor magnus origin
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  Lateral epicondyle of femur
- C.
  
  Pubic tubercle of pubis
- D.
  
  Inferior ramus of pubis (anterior), ischial tuberosity (posterior)
39.

Adductor magnus insertion
- A.
  
  Below medial epicondyle of femur (posterior)
- B.
  
  Linea aspera of femur (anterior) above medial epicondyle of femur (posterior)
- C.
  
  Base of fifth metacarpal
- D.
  
  Base of eighth metacarpal
40.

Adductor magnus action
- A.
  
  It runs
- B.
  
  Extend butt,abduct thigh
- C.
  
  Flexes hand,adduct hand
- D.
  
  Adduction and medial rotation of thigh (entire muscle) flexion of thigh (anterior fibers only) extension of thigh (posterior fibers only)
41.

Adductor magnus innervation
- A.
  
  Medial nerve
- B.
  
  A nerve
- C.
  
  Radial nerve
- D.
  
  Obturator nerve
42.

Sartorius origin
- A.
  
  Pubic tubercle of pubis
- B.
  
  Inferior ramus of pubis
- C.
  
  Anterior superior spine of ilium (ASIS)
- D.
  
  Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
43.

Sartorius insertion
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Upper lateral surface of tibia
- C.
  
  Upper medial surface of fibula
- D.
  
  Upper medial surface of tibia
44.

Sartorius action
- A.
  
  Extension of the leg
- B.
  
  Abduction, flexion, lateral rotation of thigh; and flexion of leg
- C.
  
  Adduction and medial rotation of the thigh
45.

Sartorius innervation
- A.
  
  Radial nerve
- B.
  
  Obturator nerve
- C.
  
  femoral nerve
46.

What is this muscle?
47.

Gracilis origin
- A.
  
  Anterior superior spine of ilium (ASIS)
- B.
  
  Nferior ramus of pubis
- C.
  
  Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
48.

Gracilis insertion
- A.
  
  Upper medial surface of tibia
- B.
  
  Upper medial surface of fibula
- C.
  
  Upper lateral surface of tibia
49.

Rectus femoris origin:
- A.
  
  Upper medial surface of tibia
- B.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- C.
  
  Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
50.

Rectus femoris insertion:
- A.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- B.
  
  Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
- C.
  
  Upper medial surface of tibia
51.

Vastus lateralis origin:
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- C.
  
  Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
52.

Vastus lateralis insertion:
- A.
  
  Head of fibula
- B.
  
  Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
- C.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
53.

Vastus intermedius origin
- A.
  
  Anterior surface of femur
- B.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- C.
  
  Interior surface of tibia
54.

Vastus intermedius insertion
- A.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- B.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- C.
  
  Anterior surface of femur
- D.
  
  Posterior surface of femur
55.

Vastus medialis origin
- A.
  
  Posterior surface of femur
- B.
  
  Base of second metacarpal
- C.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- D.
  
  Linea aspera of femur
56.

Vastus medialis insertion
- A.
  
  Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons
- B.
  
  Interior surface of tibia
- C.
  
  Posterior surface of femur
57.

Biceps femoris origins:
- A.
  
  Linea aspera of femur
- B.
  
  Posterior surface of femur
- C.
  
  Ischial tuberosity (long head) linea aspera of femur (short head)
58.

Biceps femoris insertion:
- A.
  
  Head of fibula
- B.
  
  Tail of fibula
- C.
  
  Head of tibia
- D.
  
  Greater trochanter
59.

Semimembranosusorigin:
- A.
  
  Ischial tuberosity
- B.
  
  Medial condyle of tibia
- C.
  
  Lateral condyle of fibula
60.

Semimembranosus insertion:
- A.
  
  Lateral epicondyle
- B.
  
  Medial condyle of tibia
- C.
  
  Medial condyle of fibula
61.

Semimembranosus actions:
- A.
  
  Extension of thigh;flexion of leg and medial rotation of flexed leg
- B.
  
  Flex of thigh
- C.
  
  Lateral condyle
62.

Semimembranosus innervation:
- A.
  
  Tibial nerve
- B.
  
  Median nerve
- C.
  
  Cranial nerve
- D.
  
  Axillary nerve
63.

Gastrocnemiusorigin:
- A.
  
  Medial condyle of fibula
- B.
  
  Lateral condye of tibia
- C.
  
  Medial & lateral epicondyles of femur
64.

Gastrocnemius insertion:
- A.
  
  Medial condyle of tibia
- B.
  
  Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
- C.
  
  Lateral condyle of fibula
65.

Soleusorigin:
- A.
  
  Upper mandrium of sternum
- B.
  
  Lower 2/3 of tibia and fibula
- C.
  
  Upper 1/3 of tibia and fibula
66.

Soleus insertion:
- A.
  
  Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
- B.
  
  Condyle of femur
- C.
  
  Upper 1/3 of fibula
67.

Tibialis anterior origin:
- A.
  
  Plantar-medial aspect of tarsal bone
- B.
  
  Lateral condyle, and superior lateral surface of tibia
- C.
  
  Medial condyle of tibia
68.

Tibialis anterior insertion:
- A.
  
  Metatarsal
- B.
  
  Plantar lateral of tarsal bone
- C.
  
  Plantar-medial aspect of tarsal bone(1st cuneiform) and base of 1st metatarsal
69.

Tibialis anterior innervation:
- A.
  
  Deep fibular nerve
- B.
  
  Tibia nerve
- C.
  
  Medial nerve

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