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Functional Anatomy of Upper Limb Muscles Quiz

Functional Anatomy Of Upper Limb Muscles Quiz

Explore the origin, insertion, and action of upper limb muscles in this focused educational content. Ideal for students and professionals in anatomy and physiology, it enhances understanding of muscle functions and limb...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 11 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

Name: Infraspinatus Origin: infraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: inferior aspect of greater tubercle of humerus Action: assists in external rotation of shoulder.

Name: Teres major Origin: inferior angle of scapula Insertion: medial lip of intertubercular groove of humorous Action: assists in extension, internal rotation, and adduction of shoulder.

Name: Deltoid Origin: clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula Insertion: deltoid tuberosity of humerus Action: primary mover of arm abduction at shoulder.

Name: Supraspinatus Origin: supraspinous fossa of scapulaInsertion: superior aspect of greater tubercle of humerusAction: helps deltoid abduct arm at shoulder

Sample Question 2
Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

Name: InfraspinatusOrigin: infraspinous fossa of scapulaInsertion: middle part of greater tubercle of humerusAction: laterally rotates arm at shoulder

Name: Subscapularis Origin: subscapular fossa of scapula Insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus Action: medially rotates arm at shoulder.

Name: Supraspinatus Origin: supraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: greater tubercle of humerus Action: abducts arm at shoulder.

Name: Teres Major Origin: inferior angle of scapula Insertion: intertubercular groove of humerus Action: extends, medially rotates, and adducts arm at shoulder.

Sample Question 3
Name: Origin: Insertion: Action:

Name: Teres major Origin: medial border of scapula Insertion: inferior angle of scapula Action: medially rotates arm at shoulder.

Name: Infraspinatus Origin: infraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: greater tubercle of humerus Action: laterally rotates arm at shoulder.

Name: Teres minor Origin: lateral border of scapulaInsertion: inferior aspect of greater tubercle of humerusAction: laterally rotates and weakly adducts arm at shoulder.

Name: Subscapularis Origin: subscapular fossa of scapula Insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus Action: adducts arm at shoulder and internally rotates.