Origin, Insertion, And Action Of Muscles Quiz

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Origin, Insertion, And Action Of Muscles Quiz

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1.

What are the points of origin and insertion for the LATISSIMUS DORSI muscle?
- A.
  
  Thoracic Vertebrae
- B.
  
  Thoraco Lumbar Fasciae
- C.
  
  Scapula
- D.
  
  Humerus
2.

The PECTORALIS muscle originates in the sternum and inserts in the ______.
- A.
  
  Scapula
- B.
  
  Humerus
- C.
  
  Ribs
3.

The SUPRASPINATUS muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Scapula / Humerus
- B.
  
  Humerus / Scapula
- C.
  
  Sternum / Scapula
4.

The INFRASPINATUS muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Scapula / Humerus
- B.
  
  Humerus / Scapula
- C.
  
  Sternum / Scapula
5.

The RHOMBOIDEUS muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Vertebrae / Scapula
- B.
  
  Scapula / Vertebrae
- C.
  
  Vertebrae / Sternum
6.

The SERRATUS VENTRALIS muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Ribs / Scapula
- B.
  
  Scapula / Vertebrae
- C.
  
  Scapula / Ribs
7.

The TRICEPS BRACHII (LONG HEAD) muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Scapula / Ulna
- B.
  
  Scapula / Radius
- C.
  
  Scapula / Humerus
8.

The TRICEPS BRACHII (LATERAL HEAD) muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Humerus / Ulna
- B.
  
  Humerus / Radius
- C.
  
  Scapula / Humerus
9.

The TRICEPS BRACHII (MEDIAL HEAD) muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Humerus / Ulna
- B.
  
  Humerus / Radius
- C.
  
  Scapula / Humerus
10.

The BICEPS BRACHII (BOTH HEADS) muscle originates from the _____ and inserts in the _______.
- A.
  
  Humerus / Ulna
- B.
  
  Humerus / Radius
- C.
  
  Scapula / Radius
11.

The action of the LATISSIMUS DORSI muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Retract the arm.
- B.
  
  Adduct the arm.
- C.
  
  Protract the arm.
- D.
  
  Rotate the art.
12.

The action of the PECTORALIS muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Retract the arm.
- B.
  
  Adduct the arm.
- C.
  
  Protract the arm.
- D.
  
  Rotate the art.
13.

The action of the SUPRASPINATUS muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Retract the arm.
- B.
  
  Adduct the arm.
- C.
  
  Protract the arm.
- D.
  
  Rotate the art.
14.

The action of the INFRASPINATUS muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Retract the arm.
- B.
  
  Adduct the arm.
- C.
  
  Protract the arm.
- D.
  
  Rotate the art.
15.

The action of the RHOMBOIDEUS muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Hold the scapula in place.
- B.
  
  Rotates the scapulae and forms a sling by which weight is transferred to the pectoral girdle.
- C.
  
  Protract the arm.
- D.
  
  Rotate the art.
16.

The action of the SERRATUS VENTRALIS muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Hold the scapula in place.
- B.
  
  Rotates the scapulae and forms a sling by which weight is transferred to the pectoral girdle.
- C.
  
  Protract the arm.
- D.
  
  Rotate the art.
17.

The action of the TRICEPS BRACHII (LONG HEAD) muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Hold the scapula in place.
- B.
  
  Rotates the scapulae and forms a sling by which weight is transferred to the pectoral girdle.
- C.
  
  Extend the forearm.
- D.
  
  Flex the forearm.
18.

The action of the TRICEPS BRACHII (LATERAL HEAD) muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Hold the scapula in place.
- B.
  
  Rotates the scapulae and forms a sling by which weight is transferred to the pectoral girdle.
- C.
  
  Extend the forearm.
- D.
  
  Flex the forearm.
19.

The action of the TRICEPS BRACHII (MEDIAL HEAD) muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Hold the scapula in place.
- B.
  
  Rotates the scapulae and forms a sling by which weight is transferred to the pectoral girdle.
- C.
  
  Extend the forearm.
- D.
  
  Flex the forearm.
20.

The action of the BICEPS BRACHII (BOTH HEADS) muscle is to...
- A.
  
  Hold the scapula in place.
- B.
  
  Rotates the scapulae and forms a sling by which weight is transferred to the pectoral girdle.
- C.
  
  Extend the forearm.
- D.
  
  Flex the forearm.

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