Appendicular Muscles Quiz
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.
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Coracoid process of scapula (short head) supraglenoid tubercle of scapula (long head) -
- 2.
Biceps brachii insertion
- A.
Radial tuberosity of radius & bicipital aponeurosis
- B.
Olecranon process of ulna
- C.
Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal
Correct Answer
A. Radial tuberosity of radius & bicipital aponeurosis -
- 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)
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
A. Musculocutaneous 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
Correct Answer
B. Olecranon process of ulna -
- 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)
Correct Answer
C. Extension of forearm (entire muscle) extension of humerus (long head) adduction of humerus (long head) -
- 7.
Triceps brachii innervation
- A.
Radial nerve
- B.
Ulnar nerve
- C.
musculocutaneous nerve
Correct Answer
A. Radial 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
Correct Answer
A. Base of second metacarpal -
- 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
Correct Answer
D. Flex hand, abduction of hand -
- 10.
Flexor carpi radialis innervation
- A.
Ulnar nerve
- B.
Median nerve
- C.
Musculocutaneous nerve
Correct Answer
B. Median nerve -
- 11.
What is this muscle?
Correct Answer
flexor carpi radialis - 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
Correct Answer
A. Medial epicondyle of humerus, olecranon process of ulna -
- 13.
Flexor carpi ulnaris insertion
- A.
Base of second metacarpal
- B.
Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal
- C.
Olecranon process of ulna
Correct Answer
B. Medial carpal bones, fifth metacarpal -
- 14.
What muscle is this?
Correct Answer
flexor carpi ulnaris - 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
Correct Answer
A. Flex hand, adduction of hand -
- 16.
Flexor carpi ulnaris innervation
- A.
Radial nerve
- B.
Median nerve
- C.
Ulnar nerve
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, superior half of radius -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Middle phalanges of digits 2-5 -
- 19.
Flexor digitorum superficialis action
- A.
Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- B.
Flex forearm
- C.
Flex hand, abduction of hand
Correct Answer
A. Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5 -
- 20.
Flexor digitorum superficialis innervation
- A.
Median nerve
- B.
Flex middle phalanges of digits 2-5
- C.
Radial nerve
- D.
Ulnar nerve
Correct Answer
A. Median 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
A. Lateral distal end of radius -
- 23.
Brachioradialis action
- A.
flex hand, abduction of hand
- B.
Flex hand, adduction of hand
- C.
Flex forearm
- D.
Adduction and flexion of thigh
Correct Answer
C. Flex forearm -
- 24.
Brachioradialis innervation
- A.
Median nerve
- B.
Radial nerve
- C.
Radial nerve
Correct Answer
B. 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
Correct Answer
A. 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
Correct Answer
C. Base of second 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)
Correct Answer
B. Extend hand,abduct hand -
- 28.
Extensor carpi radialis longus innervation
- A.
Axillary nerve
- B.
Median nerve
- C.
Radial nerve
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. Lateral epicondyle of humerus -
- 30.
What muscle is this?
Correct Answer
extensor carpi radialis longus - 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
Correct Answer
B. Base of fifth metacarpal -
- 32.
Extensor carpi ulnaris action
- A.
Extend hand,adduct hand
- B.
Flexes hand, adduct hand
- C.
Extend hand,abduct hand
Correct Answer
A. Extend hand,adduct hand -
- 33.
Extensor carpi ulnaris innervation
- A.
Radial nerve
- B.
Median nerve
- C.
Tibial nerve
- D.
Obturator nerve
Correct Answer
A. Radial 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
Correct Answer
C. Pubic tubercle of pubis -
- 35.
Adductor longus insertion
- A.
Linea aspera of femur
- B.
Linea alba
- C.
Upper medial surface of tibia
Correct Answer
A. Linea aspera of femur -
- 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
Correct Answer
C. Adduction and flexion of thigh -
- 37.
Adductor longus innervation
- A.
Obturator nerve
- B.
Radial nerve
- C.
Leg nerve
- D.
Thigh nerve
Correct Answer
A. Obturator 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)
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. Linea aspera of femur (anterior) above medial epicondyle of femur (posterior) -
- 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)
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. Anterior superior spine of ilium (ASIS) -
- 43.
Sartorius insertion
- A.
Femur
- B.
Upper lateral surface of tibia
- C.
Upper medial surface of fibula
- D.
Upper medial surface of tibia
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. Abduction, flexion, lateral rotation of thigh; and flexion of leg -
- 45.
Sartorius innervation
- A.
Radial nerve
- B.
Obturator nerve
- C.
femoral nerve
Correct Answer
C. femoral nerve -
- 46.
What is this muscle?
Correct Answer
gracilis - 47.
Gracilis origin
- A.
Anterior superior spine of ilium (ASIS)
- B.
Nferior ramus of pubis
- C.
Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
Correct Answer
B. Nferior ramus of pubis -
- 48.
Gracilis insertion
- A.
Upper medial surface of tibia
- B.
Upper medial surface of fibula
- C.
Upper lateral surface of tibia
Correct Answer
A. Upper medial 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)
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
A. Tibial tuberosity via quadriceps & patellar tendons -
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