Appendicular Muscles

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1. What muscle is known as the 'rhomboid major'?

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The correct answer refers to the muscle by its common name, 'rhomboid major muscle.' The incorrect answers are other muscles in the human body.

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2. What is the name of the muscle known as RHOMBOIDEUS MINOR?

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The Rhomboideus minor is a muscle in the upper back responsible for retracting and elevating the scapula.

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3. What is the primary function of the levator scapulae muscle?

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The levator scapulae muscle is responsible for elevating the scapula, assisting in movements like shrugging the shoulders.

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4. What is the name of the large muscle located on the upper back that resembles a trapezoid?

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The trapezius is a large muscle in the upper back that helps move and stabilize the shoulder blade and support the arms.

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5. Where does the PECTORALIS MINOR originate and insert?

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The PECTORALIS MINOR muscle originates from Ribs 3-5 and inserts into the Coracoid process of the scapula, allowing for movement in the shoulder area.

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6. What is the origin and insertion of the coracobrachialis muscle?

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The coracobrachialis muscle originates from the coracoid process of the scapula and inserts at the medial mid-humerus. This muscle is responsible for flexing and adducting the arm at the shoulder joint.

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7. Where does the brachialis muscle originate and insert?

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The brachialis muscle originates from the humerus and inserts into the coracoid process and ulna. It is important for elbow flexion and stability.

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8. What are the origin and insertion points of the biceps brachii muscle?

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The biceps brachii muscle originates from the scapula and inserts into the radius. This muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow and rotating the forearm.

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9. What are the origin and insertion points of the triceps brachii muscle?

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The triceps brachii muscle originates from the humerus and scapula, and inserts into the Olecranon process of the ulna. This muscle is responsible for extending the forearm at the elbow joint.

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10. What muscle is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm?

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The supraspinatus muscle plays a key role in initiating abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint.

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11. What muscle is responsible for external rotation of the shoulder joint?

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The infraspinatus muscle is one of the four muscles of the rotator cuff in the shoulder and is primarily responsible for external rotation of the shoulder joint.

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12. What is the function of the teres minor muscle?

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The teres minor muscle is responsible for the lateral rotation of the arm at the shoulder joint. It works together with other muscles to help stabilize and move the shoulder joint.

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13. What muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder joint?

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The subscapularis is one of the four muscles of the rotator cuff and is the primary internal rotator of the shoulder joint. The deltoid, trapezius, and latissimus dorsi are shoulder muscles that have different functions such as shoulder abduction (deltoid), shoulder elevation and retraction (trapezius), and shoulder adduction and extension (latissimus dorsi).

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14. Where does the deltoid muscle originate and insert?

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The deltoid muscle originates from the clavicle and scapula, and it inserts at the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus. The muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction and flexion.

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15. What is the primary muscle responsible for chest movements?

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The pectoralis major is the large muscle in the chest area responsible for movements like flexion, adduction, and rotation of the arm.

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16. What muscle is commonly known as the 'lat' muscle in the human body?

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The latissimus dorsi, often simply referred to as the 'lat' muscle, is the broadest muscle in the human body and is responsible for a wide range of arm and shoulder movements.

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17. What muscle is also known as the latissimus dorsi's little helper?

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The Teres Major muscle is situated adjacent to the latissimus dorsi and assists in similar movements, hence it being referred to as its 'little helper'. The other muscle options mentioned are not directly related to the latissimus dorsi or its actions.

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18. What muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm and assists in flexion of the elbow?

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The pronator teres muscle is located in the forearm and is responsible for pronation of the forearm and assists in flexion of the elbow. Flexor carpi radialis is responsible for flexion and abduction of the wrist, Extensor digitorum is responsible for extension of the fingers, and Deltoid is responsible for abduction of the shoulder.

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19. What is the muscle responsible for wrist flexion and abduction?

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The flexor carpi radialis is a muscle located in the forearm that is responsible for both flexing the wrist and abducting it, while the other options listed are not directly involved in these actions.

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20. What is the name of the muscle located in the palm of the hand?

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The Palmaris longus is a slender, superficial muscle located in the palm of the hand. It is not to be confused with other muscles such as the Brachioradialis, Adductor pollicis, or Flexor digitorum profundus, which have different locations and functions in the hand and forearm.

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21. What is the anatomical term for a muscle that bends the wrist towards the ulna bone?

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The flexor carpi ulnaris is located on the inner side of the forearm and is responsible for flexing the wrist towards the ulna bone, hence the name.

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22. What is the muscle responsible for flexing the fingers called?

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Flexor digitorum superficialis is a muscle responsible for flexing the fingers, while the other options mentioned are muscles with different functions in the hand and forearm.

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23. What muscle is responsible for flexing the fingers?

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The correct answer is Flexor digitorum profundus, as it is the muscle located in the forearm that flexes the fingers.

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24. What muscle is responsible for flexing the thumb?

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The correct answer is the flexor pollicis longus, which is a muscle located in the forearm responsible for flexing the thumb. The incorrect options are other muscles with different functions in the hand and forearm.

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25. What is the primary function of the brachioradialis muscle?

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The brachioradialis muscle is located in the forearm and primarily functions to flex the forearm at the elbow. This action helps to bring the hand closer to the shoulder.

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26. What is the muscle responsible for extending and abducting the wrist known as?

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The Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus is a muscle responsible for wrist extension and abduction. Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Pronator Teres, and Adductor Pollicis are not associated with wrist extension and abduction.

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27. What is the muscle responsible for extending the wrist known as?

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The extensor carpi radialis brevis is located on the forearm and is responsible for extending the wrist.

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28. What is the main function of the extensor digitorum muscle?

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The extensor digitorum muscle is responsible for extending the fingers and the wrist, enabling movements like opening the hand and straightening the fingers. This muscle plays a crucial role in various hand and wrist movements.

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29. What is the function of the EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS?

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The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris is a muscle located in the forearm responsible for extending and adducting the wrist, allowing for movement in those directions.

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30. What is a SUPINATOR?

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A SUPINATOR is a specific muscle in the forearm that plays a key role in rotating the palm of the hand upward. It is essential for tasks such as turning a doorknob or holding a cup upright.

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What muscle is known as the 'rhomboid major'?
What is the name of the muscle known as RHOMBOIDEUS MINOR?
What is the primary function of the levator scapulae muscle?
What is the name of the large muscle located on the upper back that...
Where does the PECTORALIS MINOR originate and insert?
What is the origin and insertion of the coracobrachialis muscle?
Where does the brachialis muscle originate and insert?
What are the origin and insertion points of the biceps brachii muscle?
What are the origin and insertion points of the triceps brachii...
What muscle is responsible for initiating abduction of the arm?
What muscle is responsible for external rotation of the shoulder...
What is the function of the teres minor muscle?
What muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder...
Where does the deltoid muscle originate and insert?
What is the primary muscle responsible for chest movements?
What muscle is commonly known as the 'lat' muscle in the human body?
What muscle is also known as the latissimus dorsi's little helper?
What muscle is responsible for pronation of the forearm and assists in...
What is the muscle responsible for wrist flexion and abduction?
What is the name of the muscle located in the palm of the hand?
What is the anatomical term for a muscle that bends the wrist towards...
What is the muscle responsible for flexing the fingers called?
What muscle is responsible for flexing the fingers?
What muscle is responsible for flexing the thumb?
What is the primary function of the brachioradialis muscle?
What is the muscle responsible for extending and abducting the wrist...
What is the muscle responsible for extending the wrist known as?
What is the main function of the extensor digitorum muscle?
What is the function of the EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS?
What is a SUPINATOR?
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