Appendicular Muscles Quiz

69 Questions | By Jgill4 | Last updated: Sep 27, 2018 | Total Attempts: 260

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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