Anatomy_ Muscle Tables_2

Question 1

external intercostals

Answer 1

deep muscles of the thorax, breathing<br></br>(external=toward the outside, inter=between, cost=rib)

Question 2

external intercostals: nerve supply

Answer 2

intercostal nerves

Question 3

internal intercostals

Answer 3

deep muscles of the thorax, breathing<br></br>(internal=toward the inside, deep)

Question 4

internal intercostals: nerve supply

Answer 4

intercostal nerves

Question 5

diaphragm

Answer 5

deep muscles of the thorax, breathing<br></br>(dia=across, phragm=partition)

Question 6

diaphragm: nerve supply

Answer 6

phrenic nerves

Question 7

muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall

Answer 7

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera<br></br>four paired flat muscles; function in support and protection of abdominal viscera; flexion and lateral flexion of vertebral column

Question 8

external oblique

Answer 8

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera<br></br>muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall<br></br>(external=toward outside, oblique=running at an angle)

Question 9

external oblique: nerve supply

Answer 9

intercostal nerves (T7-T12)

Question 10

internal oblique

Answer 10

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera<br></br>muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall<br></br>(internal=toward the inside, deep)

Question 11

internal oblique: nerve supply

Answer 11

intercostal nerves (T7-T12) and L1

Question 12

transversus abdominis: nerve supply

Answer 12

intercostal nerves (T7-T12) and L1

Question 13

transversus abdominis

Answer 13

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera<br></br>muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall<br></br>(transverse=running straight across or transversely)

Question 14

rectus abdominis

Answer 14

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera<br></br>muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall<br></br>(rectus=straight, abdom=abdomen)

Question 15

rectus abdominis: nerve supply

Answer 15

intercostal nerves (T6 or T7-T12)

Question 16

levator ani: nerve supply

Answer 16

S3, S4, and inferior rectal nerve (branch of pudendal nerve)

Question 17

coccygeus: nerve supply

Answer 17

S4 and S5

Question 18

deep transverse perineal muscle: nerve supply

Answer 18

pudendal nerve

Question 19

external urethral sphincter: nerve supply

Answer 19

pudendal nerve

Question 20

ischiocavernosus: nerve supply

Answer 20

pudendal nerve

Question 21

bulbospongiousus: nerve supply

Answer 21

pudendal nerve

Question 22

superficial transverse perineal muscle: nerve supply

Answer 22

pudendal nerve

Question 23

pectoralis minor: nerve supply

Answer 23

medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C6-C8)

Question 24

serratus anterior: nerve supply

Answer 24

long thoracic nerve (C5-C7)

Question 25

subclavius: nerve supply

Answer 25

nerve to subclavius (C5 and C6)

Question 26

trapezius: nerve supply

Answer 26

accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI); C3 and C4

Question 27

levator scapulae: nerve supply

Answer 27

cervical spinal nerves and dorsal scapular nerve (C3-C5)

Question 28

rhomboids: nerve supply

Answer 28

dorsal scapular nerve (C4 and especially C5)

Question 29

pectoralis major: nerve supply

Answer 29

lateral and medial pectoral nerves (C5-C8, and T1)

Question 30

deltoid: nerve supply

Answer 30

axillary nerve (C5 and C6)

Question 31

latissimus dorsi: nerve supply

Answer 31

thoracodorsal nerve (C6-C8)

Question 32

teres major: nerve supply

Answer 32

lower subscapular nerve (C5-C7)

Question 33

subscapularis: nerve supply

Answer 33

subscapular nerves (C5 and C6)

Question 34

supraspinatus: nerve supply

Answer 34

suprascapular nerve (C5 and C6)

Question 35

infraspinatus: nerve supply

Answer 35

suprascapular nerve

Question 36

teres minor: nerve supply

Answer 36

axillary nerve (C5 and C6)

Question 37

coracobrachialis: nerve supply

Answer 37

musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7)

Question 38

triceps brachii: nerve supply

Answer 38

radial nerve (C6-C8)

Question 39

anconeus: nerve supply

Answer 39

radial nerve

Question 40

brachioradialis: nerve supply

Answer 40

radial nerve (C5 and C6)

Question 41

biceps brachii: nerve supply

Answer 41

musculocutaneous nerve (C5 and C6)

Question 42

brachialis: nerve supply

Answer 42

musculocutaneous nerve

Question 43

pronator teres: nerve supply

Answer 43

median nerve (C6 and C7)

Question 44

flexor carpi radialis: nerve supply

Answer 44

median nerve (C6 and C7)

Question 45

palmaris longus: nerve supply

Answer 45

median nerve (C7 and C8)

Question 46

flexor carpi ulnaris: nerve supply

Answer 46

ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)

Question 47

flexor digitorum superficialis: nerve supply

Answer 47

median nerve (C7, C8, and T1)

Question 48

flexor pollicis longus: nerve supply

Answer 48

branch of median nerve (C7 and C8)

Question 49

flexor digitorum profundus: nerve supply

Answer 49

medial half by ulnar nerve; lateral half by median nerve (C7 and C8)

Question 50

pronator quadratus: nerve supply

Answer 50

median nerve (C7 and C8)

Question 51

extensor carpi radialis longus: nerve supply

Answer 51

radial nerve (C5 and C6)

Question 52

extensor carpi radialis brevis: nerve supply

Answer 52

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, branch of radial nerve, C7 and C8)

Question 53

extensor digitorum: nerve supply

Answer 53

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Question 54

extensor carpi ulnaris: nerve supply

Answer 54

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Question 55

supinator: nerve supply

Answer 55

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C6 and C7)

Question 56

abductor pollicis longus: nerve supply

Answer 56

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Question 57

extensor pollicis brevis and longus: nerve supply

Answer 57

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Question 58

extensor indicis: nerve supply

Answer 58

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Question 59

abductor pollicis brevis: nerve supply

Answer 59

median nerve (C8 and T1)

Question 60

flexor pollicis brevis: nerve supply

Answer 60

median (or occasionally ulnar) nerve (C8 and T1)

Question 61

opponens pollicis: nerve supply

Answer 61

median (or occasionally ulnar) nerve

Question 62

adductor pollicis: nerve supply

Answer 62

ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)

Question 63

abductor digiti minimi: nerve supply

Answer 63

ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)
tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, a branch of tibial nerve, S2, and S3)

Question 64

flexor digiti minimi brevis: nerve supply

Answer 64

ulnar nerve
tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Question 65

opponens digiti minimi: nerve supply

Answer 65

ulnar nerve

Question 66

lumbricals: nerve supply

Answer 66

median nerve (lateral two) and ulnar nerve (medial two) (C8 and T1)
tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve to first lumbrical and lateral plantar nerve to second through fourth lumbricals, L5-S2)

Question 67

palmar interossei: nerve supply

Answer 67

ulnar nerve

Question 68

dorsal interossei: nerve supply

Answer 68

ulnar nerve

Question 69

iliacus: nerve supply

Answer 69

femoral nerve (L2 and L3)

Question 70

psoas major: nerve supply

Answer 70

ventral rami L1-L3

Question 71

tensor fasciae latae: nerve supply

Answer 71

superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Question 72

sartorius: nerve supply

Answer 72

femoral nerve (L2 and L3)

Question 73

rectus femoris: nerve supply

Answer 73

femoral nerve (L2-L4)

Question 74

vastus lateralis: nerve supply

Answer 74

femoral nerve

Question 75

vastus medialis: nerve supply

Answer 75

femoral nerve

Question 76

vastus intermedius: nerve supply

Answer 76

femoral nerve

Question 77

pectineus: nerve supply

Answer 77

femoral and sometimes obturator nerve (L2 and L3)

Question 78

gracilis: nerve supply

Answer 78

obturator nerve (L2 and L3)

Question 79

adductor longus: nerve supply

Answer 79

obturator nerve (L2-L4)

Question 80

adductor brevis: nerve supply

Answer 80

obturator nerve (L2 and L3)

Question 81

adductor magnus: nerve supply

Answer 81

obturator nerve and sciatic nerve (L2-L4)

Question 82

gluteus maximus: nerve supply

Answer 82

inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2)

Question 83

gludeus medius: nerve supply

Answer 83

superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Question 84

gluteus minimus: nerve supply

Answer 84

superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Question 85

biceps femoris: nerve supply

Answer 85

sciatic nerve--tibial nerve to long head, common fibular nerve to short head (L5-S2)

Question 86

semitendinosus: nerve supply

Answer 86

sciatic nerve--tibial nerve portion (L5-S2)

Question 87

semimembranosus: nerve supply

Answer 87

sciatic nerve--tibial nerve portion (L5-S2)

Question 88

piriformis: nerve supply

Answer 88

L4-S1

Question 89

obturator externus: nerve supply

Answer 89

obturator nerve (L3 and L4)

Question 90

obturator internus: nerve supply

Answer 90

L5 and S1

Question 91

gemellus: nerve supply

Answer 91

L5 and S1

Question 92

quadratus femoris: nerve supply

Answer 92

L5 and S1

Question 93

tibialis anterior: nerve supply

Answer 93

deep fibular nerve (L4 and L5)

Question 94

extensor digitorum longus: nerve supply

Answer 94

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Question 95

fibularis (peroneus) tertius: nerve supply

Answer 95

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Question 96

extensor hallucis longus: nerve supply

Answer 96

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Question 97

fibularis (peronius) longus: nerve supply

Answer 97

superficial fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Question 98

fibularis (peroneus) brevis: nerve supply

Answer 98

superficial fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Question 99

gastrocnemius: nerve supply

Answer 99

tibial nerve (S1 and S2)

Question 100

solius: nerve supply

Answer 100

tibial nerve (S1 and S2)

Question 101

plantaris: nerve supply

Answer 101

tibial nerve (S1 and S2)

Question 102

popliteus: nerve supply

Answer 102

tibial nerve (L4-S1)

Question 103

flexor digitorum longus: nerve supply

Answer 103

tibial nerve (L5-S2)

Question 104

flexor hallucis longus: nerve supply

Answer 104

tibial nerve (L5-S2)

Question 105

tibialis posterior: nerve supply

Answer 105

tibial nerve (L4 and L5)

Question 106

extensor digitorum brevis: nerve supply

Answer 106

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Question 107

flexor digitorum brevis: nerve supply

Answer 107

tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve, a branch of tibial nerve, S1 and S2)

Question 108

abductor hallucis: nerve supply

Answer 108

tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve, S1 and S2)

Question 109

flexor accessorius (quadratus plantae): nerve supply

Answer 109

tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Question 110

flexor hallucis brevis: nerve supply

Answer 110

tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve, S1 and S2)

Question 111

adductor hallucis: nerve supply

Answer 111

tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Question 112

plantar and dorsal interossei: nerve supply

Answer 112

tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Question 113

levator ani

Answer 113

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the pelvic diaphragm
(levator=raises, ani=anus)

Question 114

coccygeus

Answer 114

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the pelvic diaphragm
(coccy=coccyx)

Question 115

deep transverse perineal muscle

Answer 115

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the urogenital diaphragm
(deep=far from surface, transverse=across, perine=near anus)

Question 116

external urethral sphincter

Answer 116

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the urogenital diaphragm
(sphin=squeeze)

Question 117

ischocavernosus

Answer 117

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the superficial perineal space
(ischi=hip, caverna=hollow chamber)

Question 118

bulbospongiosus

Answer 118

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the superficial perineal space
(bulbon=bulb, spongio=sponge

Question 119

superficial transverse perineal muscle

Answer 119

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the superficial perineal space
(superficial=closer to surface)

Question 120

pectoralis minor

Answer 120

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the anterior thorax
(pectus=chest, breast, minor=lesser)

Question 121

serratus anterior

Answer 121

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the anterior thorax
(serratus=saw)

Question 122

subclavius

Answer 122

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the anterior thorax
(sub=under, beneath, clav=clavicle)

Question 123

trapezius

Answer 123

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the posterior thorax
(trapezion=irregular four-sided figure)

Question 124

levator scapulae

Answer 124

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the posterior thorax
(levator=raises)

Question 125

rhomboids

Answer 125

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the posterior thorax
major and minor
(rhomboid=diamond-shaped

Question 126

pectoralis major

Answer 126

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(pect=breast, chest, major=larger)

Question 127

deltoid

Answer 127

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(delta=triangular)

Question 128

latissimus dorsi

Answer 128

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(latissimus=widest, dorsi=back)

Question 129

teres major

Answer 129

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(teres=round, major=larger)

Question 130

subscapularis

Answer 130

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(sub=under, scapular=scapula)

Question 131

supraspinatus

Answer 131

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(supra=above, over, spin=spine)

Question 132

infraspinatus

Answer 132

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(infro=below)

Question 133

teres minor

Answer 133

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(teres=round, minor=lesser)

Question 134

coracobrachialis

Answer 134

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(coraco=coracoid, brachi=arm)

Question 135

triceps brachii

Answer 135

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
posterior muscles
(triceps=three heads, brachi=arm)

Question 136

anconeus

Answer 136

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
posterior muscles
(ancon=elbow)

Question 137

brachioradialis

Answer 137

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
posterior muscles
muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
superficial muscles of posterior compartment
(radi=radius, ray)

Question 138

biceps brachii

Answer 138

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
anterior muscles
(biceps=two heads)

Question 139

brachialis

Answer 139

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
anterior muscles

Question 140

pronator teres

Answer 140

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(pronation=turning plam posteriorly, or down, teres=round)

Question 141

flexor carpi radialis

Answer 141

muscles of the forearm, movements of the rist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(flex=decrease angle between two bones, carpi=wrist, radi=radius)

Question 142

palmaris longus

Answer 142

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(palma=palm, longus=long)

Question 143

flexor carpi ulnaris

Answer 143

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(ulnar=ulna)

Question 144

flexor digitorum superficialis

Answer 144

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(digit=finger, toe, superficial=close to surface)

Question 145

anterior muscles (forearm)

Answer 145

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
of these eight muscles of the anterior fascial compartment, most arise from a common flexor tendon attached to the medial epicondyle of the humerus and have additional origins as well.  most of the tendons of insertion of these flexors are held in place at the wrist by a thickening of deep fascia called the flexor retinaculum

Question 146

flexor pollicis longus

Answer 146

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
deep muscles of anterior compartment
(pollex=thumb)

Question 147

flexor digitorum profundus

Answer 147

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
deep muscles of anterior compartment
(profund=deep)

Question 148

pronator quadratus

Answer 148

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
deep muscles of anterior compartment
(quad=square, four-sided

Question 149

posterior muscles (forearm)

Answer 149

"muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
these muscles of the posterior fascial compartment are all innervated by the radial nerve or its branches.  more than half of the posterior compartment muscles aris from a common extensor origin tendon attached to the posterior surface of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and adjacent fascia.  the extensor tendons are held in place at the posterior aspect of the wrist by the extensor retinaculum, which prevents ""bowstringing"" of these tendons when the wrist is hyperextended.  the extensor muscles of the fingers end in a broad hood over the dorsal side of the digits, the extensor expansion"

Question 150

extensor carpi radialis longus

Answer 150

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of posterior compartment
(extend=increase angle between two bones)

Question 151

extensor carpi radialis brevis

Answer 151

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of posterior compartment
(brevis=short)

Question 152

extensor digitorum

Answer 152

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of posterior compartment

Question 153

extensor carpi ulnaris

Answer 153

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment

Question 154

supinator

Answer 154

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of posterior compartment
(supination=turning palm anteriorly or upward)

Question 155

abductor pollicis longus

Answer 155

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of the posterior compartment
(abduct=movement away from median plane)

Question 156

extensor pollicis brevis and longus

Answer 156

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of posterior compartment

Question 157

extensor indicis

Answer 157

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of posterior compartment
(indicis=index finger)

Question 158

abductor pollicis brevis

Answer 158

intrinsic muscles of the mand, fine movements of the fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb
(pollex=thumb)

Question 159

flexor pollicis brevis

Answer 159

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb

Question 160

opponens pollicis

Answer 160

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb
(opponens=opposition)

Question 161

adductor pollicis

Answer 161

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb

Question 162

abductor digiti minimi

Answer 162

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
hypothenar muscles in ball of little finger
(digiti minimi=little finger)

Question 163

flexor digiti minimi brevis

Answer 163

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
hypothenar muscles in ball of little finger
intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
third layer

Question 164

opponens digiti minimi

Answer 164

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
hypothenar muscles in ball of little finger

Question 165

lumbricals

Answer 165

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
midpalmar muscles
intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
second layer
(lumbric=earthworm)

Question 166

palmar interossei

Answer 166

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
midpalmar muscles
(interossei=between bones)

Question 167

dorsal interossei

Answer 167

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
midpalmar muscles

Question 168

muscles of the anterior compartment of leg

Answer 168

"muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
all muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg are dorsiflexors of the ankle and have a common innervation, the deep fibular nerve.  paralysis of the anterior muscle group causes foot drop, which requires that one lift the leg unusually high during walking to prevent tripping over one's toes.  ""shin splints"" is a painful inflammatory condition of the muscles of the anterior compartment"

Question 169

tibialis anterior

Answer 169

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(tibial=tibia, anterior=toward the front)

Question 170

extensor digitorum longus

Answer 170

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(extensor=increases angle at a joint, digit=finger or toe, longus=long)

Question 171

fibularis (peroneus) tertius

Answer 171

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(perone=fibula, tertius=third)

Question 172

extensor hallucis longus

Answer 172

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(hallux=great toe)

Question 173

muscles of the lateral compartment of leg

Answer 173

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
these muscles have a common innervation, the superficial fibular nerve.  besides plantar flexion and foot eversion, these muscles stabilize the lateral ankle and lateral logitudinal arch of the foot

Question 174

fibularis (peroneus) longus

Answer 174

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the lateral compartment of leg

Question 175

fibularis (peroneus) brevis

Answer 175

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the lateral compartment of leg
(brevis=short)

Question 176

muscles of the posterior compartment of leg

Answer 176

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg have a common innervation, the tibial nerve.  they act as synergists to plantar flex the ankle

Question 177

triceps surae

Answer 177

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
refers to muscle pair (gastrocnemius and soleus) that shapes the posterior calf and inserts via a common tendon into the calcaneus of the heel; this calcaneal tendon (Achilles tendon) is the largest tendon in the body; prime movers of plantar flexion

Question 178

gastrocnemius

Answer 178

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
triceps surae
(gaster=belly, kneme=leg)

Question 179

soleus

Answer 179

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartmetn of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
triceps surae
(soleus=fish)

Question 180

plantaris

Answer 180

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(planta=sole of foot)

Question 181

popliteus

Answer 181

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(poplit=back of knee)

Question 182

flexor digitorum longus

Answer 182

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posteior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(flexor=decrease angle at a joint)

Question 183

flexor hallucis longus

Answer 183

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posteior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg

Question 184

tibialis posterior

Answer 184

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posteior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(posterior=toward the back)

Question 185

extensor digitorum brevis

Answer 185

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscle on dorsum of foot

Question 186

flexor digitorum brevis

Answer 186

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
first layer (most superficial)

Question 187

abductor hallucis

Answer 187

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
first layer (most superficial)
(hallux=the big toe)

Question 188

obductor digiti minimi

Answer 188

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
first layer (most superficial)

Question 189

flexor accessorius

Answer 189

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
second layer

Question 190

flexor hallucis brevis

Answer 190

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
third layer

Question 191

adductor hallucis

Answer 191

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
third layer

Question 192

plantar and dorsal interossei

Answer 192

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
fourth layer (deepest)

Question 193

iliopsoas

Answer 193

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
iliopsoas is a composite of two closely related muscles (iliacus and psoas major) whose fibers pass under the inguinal ligament to insert via a common tendon on the femur

Question 194

iliacus

Answer 194

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
(iliac=ilium)

Question 195

psoas major

Answer 195

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
(psoa=loin muscle, major=larger)

Question 196

tensor fasciae latae

Answer 196

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
(tensor=to make tense, fascia=band, lata=wide)

Question 197

sartorius

Answer 197

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(sartor=tailor)

Question 198

quadriceps femoris

Answer 198

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
hos four separate heads (quadriceps=four heads) that form the flest of front and sides of thigh.  these heads (rectus femoris, and lateral, medial, and intermediate vastus muscles) have a common insertion tendon, the quadriceps tendon, which inserts into the patella and then via the patellar ligament into tebial tuberosity.  the quadriceps is a powerful leg extensor used in climbing, jumping, running, and rising from seated position.  the group is innervated by femoral nerve.  the tone of quadriceps is important in strengthening the knee joint

Question 199

rectus femoris

Answer 199

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(rectus=straight, femoris=femur)

Question 200

vastus lateralis

Answer 200

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartmetn of thigh
(vastus=large, lateralis=lateral)

Question 201

vastus medialis

Answer 201

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(medialis=medial)

Question 202

vastus intermedius

Answer 202

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(intermedius=intermediate)

Question 203

pectineus

Answer 203

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(pecten=comb)

Question 204

gracilis

Answer 204

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(gracilis=slender)

Question 205

adductors

Answer 205

"muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
this large muscle mass consists of three muscles (longus, brevis, and magnus) forming medial aspect of thigh.  they arise from inferior part of pelvis and insert at various levels on femur.  all are used in movements taht press thights together, as when astride a horse; important in pelvic tilting movements that occur during walking and in fixing the hip when the knee is flexed and the feet is off the ground.  the entire group is innervated by obturate nerve.  strain or stretching of a muscle in this group is called a ""pulled groin"""

Question 206

adductor longus

Answer 206

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(longus=long)

Question 207

adductor brevis

Answer 207

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(brevis=short)

Question 208

adductor magnus

Answer 208

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(adduct=move toward midline, magnus=large)

Question 209

gluteus maximus

Answer 209

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
gluteal muscles--origin on pelvis or sacrum
(glutos=buttock, maximus=largest)

Question 210

gluteus medius

Answer 210

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
gluteal mmuscles--origin on pelvis or sacrum
(medius=middle)

Question 211

gluteus minimus

Answer 211

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
gluteal muscles--origin on pelvis or sacrum
(minimus=smallest)

Question 212

hamstrings

Answer 212

"muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
the hamstrings are fleshy muscles of the posterior thigh (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus).  they cross both the hip and knee joints and are prime movers of thigh extension and leg flexion.  the group has a common origin from the ischial tuberosity and is innervated by sciatic nerve (which is composed of two nerves, the tibila nad common fibular nerves, wrapped by a connective tissue sheath).  the name fof this muscle group comes from old butchers' practice of using the tendons to hang hams for smoking"

Question 213

biceps femoris

Answer 213

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
(biceps=two heads)

Question 214

semitendinosus

Answer 214

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
(semi=half, tendinosus=tendon)

Question 215

semimembranosus

Answer 215

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
(membranosus=membrane)

Question 216

piriformis

Answer 216

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(piri=pear, forma=shape)

Question 217

obturator externus

Answer 217

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(obturator=obturator foramen, externus=outside)

Question 218

obturator inturnus

Answer 218

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(internus=inside)

Question 219

gemellus

Answer 219

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(gemin=twin, double, superior=above, inferior=below)

Question 220

quadratus femoris

Answer 220

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(quad=four-sided square)

Question 221

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): flexion

Answer 221

pectoralis major (prime mover)
deltoid (prime mover) (anterior fibers)
coracobrachialis
biceps brachii

Question 222

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): extension

Answer 222

latissimus dorsi (prime mover)
teres major
deltoid (prime mover) (posterior fibers)

Question 223

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): abduction

Answer 223

deltoid (prime mover)
suprospinatus

Question 224

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): adduction

Answer 224

pectoralis major (prime mover)
latissimus dorse (prime mover)
teres major
teres minor (weak)
coracobrachialis
triceps brachii

Question 225

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): medial rotation

Answer 225

pectoralis major
latissimus dorsi
teres major
deltoid (anterior fibers)
subscapularis (prime mover)

Question 226

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): lateral rotation

Answer 226

deltoid (posterior fibers)
infraspinatus (prime mover)
teres minor (prime mover)

Question 227

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): elbow flexion

Answer 227

biceps brachii (prime mover)
brachialis (prime mover)
pronator teres (weak)
brachioradialis

Question 228

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): elbow extension

Answer 228

triceps brachii (prime mover)
aconeus

Question 229

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): pronation

Answer 229

pronator teres
pronator quadratus (prime mover)

Question 230

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): supination

Answer 230

biceps brachii
supinator

Question 231

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): flexion

Answer 231

anterior compartment:
flexor carpi radialis (prime mover)
palmaris longus (weak)
flexor corpi ulnaris (prime mover)
flexor digitorum superficialis (prime mover)
flexor digitorum profundus

Question 232

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): extension

Answer 232

posterior compartment:
extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
extensor digitorum (prime mover)
extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 233

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): abduction

Answer 233

anterior compartment:
flexor carpi radialis
posterior compartment:
extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
abductor pollicis longus

Question 234

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): adduction

Answer 234

anterior compartment:
flexor carpi ulnaris
posterior compartment:
extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 235

actions on the fingers (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): flexion

Answer 235

anterior compartment:
flexor digitorum superficialis
flexor pollicis longus (thumb)
plexor digitorum profundus
posterior compartment:
(abductor pollicis longus) (abducts thumb)

Question 236

actions on the fingers (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): extension

Answer 236

posterior compartment:
extensor digitorum (and abducts)
(abductor pollicis longus) (abducts thumb)
extensor pollicis longus and brevis (thumb)
extensor indicis (index finger)

Question 237

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): flexion

Answer 237

anterior and medial muscles:
iliopsoas (prime mover)
tensor fasciae latae
sartorius
rectus femoris
adductor magnus
adductor longus
pectineus

Question 238

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): extension

Answer 238

posterior muscles:
gluteus maximus (prime mover)
biceps femoris (prime mover)
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
anterior and medial muscles:
adductor magnus

Question 239

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): abduction

Answer 239

posterior muscles:
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius (prime mover)
gluteus minimus
piriformis
anterior and medial muscles:
tensor fasciae latae
sartorius

Question 240

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): adduction

Answer 240

anterior and medial muscles:
adductor magnus
adductor longus
adductor brevis
gracilis
pectineus

Question 241

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): medial rotation

Answer 241

posterior muscles:
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
anterior and medial muscles:
tensor fasciae latae
adductor magnus
adductor longus
adductor brevis
gracilis
pectineus

Question 242

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): lateral rotation

Answer 242

posterior muscles:
gluteus maximus
piriformis
obturator internu
obturator externus
gemelli
quadratus femoris
anterior and medial muscles:
sartorius

Question 243

actions at the knee (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): flexion

Answer 243

posterior muscles:
biceps femoris (prime mover)
semitendinosus (prime mover)
semimembranosus (prime mover)
gastrocnemius
plantaris
popliteus (and rotates leg medially)
anterior and medial muscles:
sartorius
gracilis

Question 244

actions at the knee (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): extension

Answer 244

anterior and medial muscles:
tensor fascae latae
rectus femoris (prime mover)
vastus muscles (prime mover)

Question 245

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): plantar flexion

Answer 245

posterior compartment:
gastrocnemius (prime mover)
soleus (prime mover)
plantaris
flexor digitorum longus
flexor halucis longus
tibialis posterior
lateral compartment:
fibularis longus and brevis

Question 246

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): dorsiflexion

Answer 246

anterior compartment:
tibialis anterior (prime mover)
extensor digitorum longus
fibularis tertius
extensor hallucis longus

Question 247

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): inversion

Answer 247

posterior compartment:
flexor digitorumlongus
flexor hallucis longus
tibialis posterior (prime mover)
anterior compartment:
tibialis anterior
extensor hallucis longus (weak)

Question 248

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): eversion

Answer 248

anterior compartment:
fibularis tertius
lateral compartment:
fibularis longus and brevis

Question 249

actions on the toes (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): flexion

Answer 249

posterior compartment:
flexor digitorum longus (prime mover)
flexor hallucis longus (great toe)

Question 250

actions on the toes (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): extension

Answer 250

anterior compartment:
extensor digitorum longus (prime mover)
extensor hallucis longus (great toe)

Question 251

deep muscles of the thorax, breathing
(external=toward the outside, inter=between, cost=rib)

Answer 251

external intercostals

Question 252

intercostal nerves

Answer 252

external intercostals: nerve supply

Question 253

deep muscles of the thorax, breathing
(internal=toward the inside, deep)

Answer 253

internal intercostals

Question 254

intercostal nerves

Answer 254

internal intercostals: nerve supply

Question 255

deep muscles of the thorax, breathing
(dia=across, phragm=partition)

Answer 255

diaphragm

Question 256

phrenic nerves

Answer 256

diaphragm: nerve supply

Question 257

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera
four paired flat muscles; function in support and protection of abdominal viscera; flexion and lateral flexion of vertebral column

Answer 257

muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall

Question 258

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera
muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall
(external=toward outside, oblique=running at an angle)

Answer 258

external oblique

Question 259

intercostal nerves (T7-T12)

Answer 259

external oblique: nerve supply

Question 260

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera
muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall
(internal=toward the inside, deep)

Answer 260

internal oblique

Question 261

intercostal nerves (T7-T12) and L1

Answer 261

internal oblique: nerve supply

Question 262

intercostal nerves (T7-T12) and L1

Answer 262

transversus abdominis: nerve supply

Question 263

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera
muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall
(transverse=running straight across or transversely)

Answer 263

transversus abdominis

Question 264

muscles of the abdominal wall, trunk movements and compression of abdominal viscera
muscles of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall
(rectus=straight, abdom=abdomen)

Answer 264

rectus abdominis

Question 265

intercostal nerves (T6 or T7-T12)

Answer 265

rectus abdominis: nerve supply

Question 266

S3, S4, and inferior rectal nerve (branch of pudendal nerve)

Answer 266

levator ani: nerve supply

Question 267

S4 and S5

Answer 267

coccygeus: nerve supply

Question 268

pudendal nerve

Answer 268

deep transverse perineal muscle: nerve supply

Question 269

pudendal nerve

Answer 269

external urethral sphincter: nerve supply

Question 270

pudendal nerve

Answer 270

ischiocavernosus: nerve supply

Question 271

pudendal nerve

Answer 271

bulbospongiousus: nerve supply

Question 272

pudendal nerve

Answer 272

superficial transverse perineal muscle: nerve supply

Question 273

medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C6-C8)

Answer 273

pectoralis minor: nerve supply

Question 274

long thoracic nerve (C5-C7)

Answer 274

serratus anterior: nerve supply

Question 275

nerve to subclavius (C5 and C6)

Answer 275

subclavius: nerve supply

Question 276

accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI); C3 and C4

Answer 276

trapezius: nerve supply

Question 277

cervical spinal nerves and dorsal scapular nerve (C3-C5)

Answer 277

levator scapulae: nerve supply

Question 278

dorsal scapular nerve (C4 and especially C5)

Answer 278

rhomboids: nerve supply

Question 279

lateral and medial pectoral nerves (C5-C8, and T1)

Answer 279

pectoralis major: nerve supply

Question 280

axillary nerve (C5 and C6)

Answer 280

deltoid: nerve supply

Question 281

thoracodorsal nerve (C6-C8)

Answer 281

latissimus dorsi: nerve supply

Question 282

lower subscapular nerve (C5-C7)

Answer 282

teres major: nerve supply

Question 283

subscapular nerves (C5 and C6)

Answer 283

subscapularis: nerve supply

Question 284

suprascapular nerve (C5 and C6)

Answer 284

supraspinatus: nerve supply

Question 285

suprascapular nerve

Answer 285

infraspinatus: nerve supply

Question 286

axillary nerve (C5 and C6)

Answer 286

teres minor: nerve supply

Question 287

musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7)

Answer 287

coracobrachialis: nerve supply

Question 288

radial nerve (C6-C8)

Answer 288

triceps brachii: nerve supply

Question 289

radial nerve

Answer 289

anconeus: nerve supply

Question 290

radial nerve (C5 and C6)

Answer 290

brachioradialis: nerve supply

Question 291

musculocutaneous nerve (C5 and C6)

Answer 291

biceps brachii: nerve supply

Question 292

musculocutaneous nerve

Answer 292

brachialis: nerve supply

Question 293

median nerve (C6 and C7)

Answer 293

pronator teres: nerve supply

Question 294

median nerve (C6 and C7)

Answer 294

flexor carpi radialis: nerve supply

Question 295

median nerve (C7 and C8)

Answer 295

palmaris longus: nerve supply

Question 296

ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)

Answer 296

flexor carpi ulnaris: nerve supply

Question 297

median nerve (C7, C8, and T1)

Answer 297

flexor digitorum superficialis: nerve supply

Question 298

branch of median nerve (C7 and C8)

Answer 298

flexor pollicis longus: nerve supply

Question 299

medial half by ulnar nerve; lateral half by median nerve (C7 and C8)

Answer 299

flexor digitorum profundus: nerve supply

Question 300

median nerve (C7 and C8)

Answer 300

pronator quadratus: nerve supply

Question 301

radial nerve (C5 and C6)

Answer 301

extensor carpi radialis longus: nerve supply

Question 302

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, branch of radial nerve, C7 and C8)

Answer 302

extensor carpi radialis brevis: nerve supply

Question 303

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Answer 303

extensor digitorum: nerve supply

Question 304

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Answer 304

extensor carpi ulnaris: nerve supply

Question 305

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C6 and C7)

Answer 305

supinator: nerve supply

Question 306

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Answer 306

abductor pollicis longus: nerve supply

Question 307

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Answer 307

extensor pollicis brevis and longus: nerve supply

Question 308

radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve, C7 and C8)

Answer 308

extensor indicis: nerve supply

Question 309

median nerve (C8 and T1)

Answer 309

abductor pollicis brevis: nerve supply

Question 310

median (or occasionally ulnar) nerve (C8 and T1)

Answer 310

flexor pollicis brevis: nerve supply

Question 311

median (or occasionally ulnar) nerve

Answer 311

opponens pollicis: nerve supply

Question 312

ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)

Answer 312

adductor pollicis: nerve supply

Question 313

ulnar nerve (C8 and T1)
tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, a branch of tibial nerve, S2, and S3)

Answer 313

abductor digiti minimi: nerve supply

Question 314

ulnar nerve
tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Answer 314

flexor digiti minimi brevis: nerve supply

Question 315

ulnar nerve

Answer 315

opponens digiti minimi: nerve supply

Question 316

median nerve (lateral two) and ulnar nerve (medial two) (C8 and T1)
tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve to first lumbrical and lateral plantar nerve to second through fourth lumbricals, L5-S2)

Answer 316

lumbricals: nerve supply

Question 317

ulnar nerve

Answer 317

palmar interossei: nerve supply

Question 318

ulnar nerve

Answer 318

dorsal interossei: nerve supply

Question 319

femoral nerve (L2 and L3)

Answer 319

iliacus: nerve supply

Question 320

ventral rami L1-L3

Answer 320

psoas major: nerve supply

Question 321

superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Answer 321

tensor fasciae latae: nerve supply

Question 322

femoral nerve (L2 and L3)

Answer 322

sartorius: nerve supply

Question 323

femoral nerve (L2-L4)

Answer 323

rectus femoris: nerve supply

Question 324

femoral nerve

Answer 324

vastus lateralis: nerve supply

Question 325

femoral nerve

Answer 325

vastus medialis: nerve supply

Question 326

femoral nerve

Answer 326

vastus intermedius: nerve supply

Question 327

femoral and sometimes obturator nerve (L2 and L3)

Answer 327

pectineus: nerve supply

Question 328

obturator nerve (L2 and L3)

Answer 328

gracilis: nerve supply

Question 329

obturator nerve (L2-L4)

Answer 329

adductor longus: nerve supply

Question 330

obturator nerve (L2 and L3)

Answer 330

adductor brevis: nerve supply

Question 331

obturator nerve and sciatic nerve (L2-L4)

Answer 331

adductor magnus: nerve supply

Question 332

inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2)

Answer 332

gluteus maximus: nerve supply

Question 333

superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Answer 333

gludeus medius: nerve supply

Question 334

superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)

Answer 334

gluteus minimus: nerve supply

Question 335

sciatic nerve--tibial nerve to long head, common fibular nerve to short head (L5-S2)

Answer 335

biceps femoris: nerve supply

Question 336

sciatic nerve--tibial nerve portion (L5-S2)

Answer 336

semitendinosus: nerve supply

Question 337

sciatic nerve--tibial nerve portion (L5-S2)

Answer 337

semimembranosus: nerve supply

Question 338

L4-S1

Answer 338

piriformis: nerve supply

Question 339

obturator nerve (L3 and L4)

Answer 339

obturator externus: nerve supply

Question 340

L5 and S1

Answer 340

obturator internus: nerve supply

Question 341

L5 and S1

Answer 341

gemellus: nerve supply

Question 342

L5 and S1

Answer 342

quadratus femoris: nerve supply

Question 343

deep fibular nerve (L4 and L5)

Answer 343

tibialis anterior: nerve supply

Question 344

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Answer 344

extensor digitorum longus: nerve supply

Question 345

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Answer 345

fibularis (peroneus) tertius: nerve supply

Question 346

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Answer 346

extensor hallucis longus: nerve supply

Question 347

superficial fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Answer 347

fibularis (peronius) longus: nerve supply

Question 348

superficial fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Answer 348

fibularis (peroneus) brevis: nerve supply

Question 349

tibial nerve (S1 and S2)

Answer 349

gastrocnemius: nerve supply

Question 350

tibial nerve (S1 and S2)

Answer 350

solius: nerve supply

Question 351

tibial nerve (S1 and S2)

Answer 351

plantaris: nerve supply

Question 352

tibial nerve (L4-S1)

Answer 352

popliteus: nerve supply

Question 353

tibial nerve (L5-S2)

Answer 353

flexor digitorum longus: nerve supply

Question 354

tibial nerve (L5-S2)

Answer 354

flexor hallucis longus: nerve supply

Question 355

tibial nerve (L4 and L5)

Answer 355

tibialis posterior: nerve supply

Question 356

deep fibular nerve (L5 and S1)

Answer 356

extensor digitorum brevis: nerve supply

Question 357

tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve, a branch of tibial nerve, S1 and S2)

Answer 357

flexor digitorum brevis: nerve supply

Question 358

tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve, S1 and S2)

Answer 358

abductor hallucis: nerve supply

Question 359

tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Answer 359

flexor accessorius (quadratus plantae): nerve supply

Question 360

tibial nerve (medial plantar nerve, S1 and S2)

Answer 360

flexor hallucis brevis: nerve supply

Question 361

tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Answer 361

adductor hallucis: nerve supply

Question 362

tibial nerve (lateral plantar nerve, S2 and S3)

Answer 362

plantar and dorsal interossei: nerve supply

Question 363

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the pelvic diaphragm
(levator=raises, ani=anus)

Answer 363

levator ani

Question 364

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the pelvic diaphragm
(coccy=coccyx)

Answer 364

coccygeus

Question 365

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the urogenital diaphragm
(deep=far from surface, transverse=across, perine=near anus)

Answer 365

deep transverse perineal muscle

Question 366

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the urogenital diaphragm
(sphin=squeeze)

Answer 366

external urethral sphincter

Question 367

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the superficial perineal space
(ischi=hip, caverna=hollow chamber)

Answer 367

ischocavernosus

Question 368

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the superficial perineal space
(bulbon=bulb, spongio=sponge

Answer 368

bulbospongiosus

Question 369

muscles of the pelvic floor and perieum, support of abdominopelvic organs
muscles of the superficial perineal space
(superficial=closer to surface)

Answer 369

superficial transverse perineal muscle

Question 370

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the anterior thorax
(pectus=chest, breast, minor=lesser)

Answer 370

pectoralis minor

Question 371

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the anterior thorax
(serratus=saw)

Answer 371

serratus anterior

Question 372

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the anterior thorax
(sub=under, beneath, clav=clavicle)

Answer 372

subclavius

Question 373

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the posterior thorax
(trapezion=irregular four-sided figure)

Answer 373

trapezius

Question 374

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the posterior thorax
(levator=raises)

Answer 374

levator scapulae

Question 375

superficial muscles of the anterior and posterior thorax, movements of the scapula
muscles of the posterior thorax
major and minor
(rhomboid=diamond-shaped

Answer 375

rhomboids

Question 376

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(pect=breast, chest, major=larger)

Answer 376

pectoralis major

Question 377

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(delta=triangular)

Answer 377

deltoid

Question 378

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(latissimus=widest, dorsi=back)

Answer 378

latissimus dorsi

Question 379

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(teres=round, major=larger)

Answer 379

teres major

Question 380

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(sub=under, scapular=scapula)

Answer 380

subscapularis

Question 381

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(supra=above, over, spin=spine)

Answer 381

supraspinatus

Question 382

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(infro=below)

Answer 382

infraspinatus

Question 383

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(teres=round, minor=lesser)

Answer 383

teres minor

Question 384

muscles crossing the shoulder joint, movements of the arm (humerous)
(coraco=coracoid, brachi=arm)

Answer 384

coracobrachialis

Question 385

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
posterior muscles
(triceps=three heads, brachi=arm)

Answer 385

triceps brachii

Question 386

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
posterior muscles
(ancon=elbow)

Answer 386

anconeus

Question 387

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
posterior muscles
muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
superficial muscles of posterior compartment
(radi=radius, ray)

Answer 387

brachioradialis

Question 388

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
anterior muscles
(biceps=two heads)

Answer 388

biceps brachii

Question 389

muscles crossing the elbow joint, flexion and extension of the forearm
anterior muscles

Answer 389

brachialis

Question 390

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(pronation=turning plam posteriorly, or down, teres=round)

Answer 390

pronator teres

Question 391

muscles of the forearm, movements of the rist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(flex=decrease angle between two bones, carpi=wrist, radi=radius)

Answer 391

flexor carpi radialis

Question 392

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(palma=palm, longus=long)

Answer 392

palmaris longus

Question 393

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(ulnar=ulna)

Answer 393

flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 394

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
superficial muscles of anterior compartment
(digit=finger, toe, superficial=close to surface)

Answer 394

flexor digitorum superficialis

Question 395

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
of these eight muscles of the anterior fascial compartment, most arise from a common flexor tendon attached to the medial epicondyle of the humerus and have additional origins as well.  most of the tendons of insertion of these flexors are held in place at the wrist by a thickening of deep fascia called the flexor retinaculum

Answer 395

anterior muscles (forearm)

Question 396

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
deep muscles of anterior compartment
(pollex=thumb)

Answer 396

flexor pollicis longus

Question 397

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
deep muscles of anterior compartment
(profund=deep)

Answer 397

flexor digitorum profundus

Question 398

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
anterior muscles
deep muscles of anterior compartment
(quad=square, four-sided

Answer 398

pronator quadratus

Question 399

"muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
these muscles of the posterior fascial compartment are all innervated by the radial nerve or its branches.  more than half of the posterior compartment muscles aris from a common extensor origin tendon attached to the posterior surface of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and adjacent fascia.  the extensor tendons are held in place at the posterior aspect of the wrist by the extensor retinaculum, which prevents ""bowstringing"" of these tendons when the wrist is hyperextended.  the extensor muscles of the fingers end in a broad hood over the dorsal side of the digits, the extensor expansion"

Answer 399

posterior muscles (forearm)

Question 400

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of posterior compartment
(extend=increase angle between two bones)

Answer 400

extensor carpi radialis longus

Question 401

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of posterior compartment
(brevis=short)

Answer 401

extensor carpi radialis brevis

Question 402

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of posterior compartment

Answer 402

extensor digitorum

Question 403

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment

Answer 403

extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 404

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of posterior compartment
(supination=turning palm anteriorly or upward)

Answer 404

supinator

Question 405

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of the posterior compartment
(abduct=movement away from median plane)

Answer 405

abductor pollicis longus

Question 406

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of posterior compartment

Answer 406

extensor pollicis brevis and longus

Question 407

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
posterior muscles
deep muscles of posterior compartment
(indicis=index finger)

Answer 407

extensor indicis

Question 408

intrinsic muscles of the mand, fine movements of the fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb
(pollex=thumb)

Answer 408

abductor pollicis brevis

Question 409

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb

Answer 409

flexor pollicis brevis

Question 410

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb
(opponens=opposition)

Answer 410

opponens pollicis

Question 411

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
thenar muscles in ball of thumb

Answer 411

adductor pollicis

Question 412

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
hypothenar muscles in ball of little finger
(digiti minimi=little finger)

Answer 412

abductor digiti minimi

Question 413

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
hypothenar muscles in ball of little finger
intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
third layer

Answer 413

flexor digiti minimi brevis

Question 414

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
hypothenar muscles in ball of little finger

Answer 414

opponens digiti minimi

Question 415

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
midpalmar muscles
intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
second layer
(lumbric=earthworm)

Answer 415

lumbricals

Question 416

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
midpalmar muscles
(interossei=between bones)

Answer 416

palmar interossei

Question 417

muscles of the forearm, movements of the wrist, hand, and fingers
midpalmar muscles

Answer 417

dorsal interossei

Question 418

"muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
all muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg are dorsiflexors of the ankle and have a common innervation, the deep fibular nerve.  paralysis of the anterior muscle group causes foot drop, which requires that one lift the leg unusually high during walking to prevent tripping over one's toes.  ""shin splints"" is a painful inflammatory condition of the muscles of the anterior compartment"

Answer 418

muscles of the anterior compartment of leg

Question 419

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(tibial=tibia, anterior=toward the front)

Answer 419

tibialis anterior

Question 420

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(extensor=increases angle at a joint, digit=finger or toe, longus=long)

Answer 420

extensor digitorum longus

Question 421

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(perone=fibula, tertius=third)

Answer 421

fibularis (peroneus) tertius

Question 422

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the anterior compartment of leg
(hallux=great toe)

Answer 422

extensor hallucis longus

Question 423

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
these muscles have a common innervation, the superficial fibular nerve.  besides plantar flexion and foot eversion, these muscles stabilize the lateral ankle and lateral logitudinal arch of the foot

Answer 423

muscles of the lateral compartment of leg

Question 424

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the lateral compartment of leg

Answer 424

fibularis (peroneus) longus

Question 425

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the lateral compartment of leg
(brevis=short)

Answer 425

fibularis (peroneus) brevis

Question 426

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg have a common innervation, the tibial nerve.  they act as synergists to plantar flex the ankle

Answer 426

muscles of the posterior compartment of leg

Question 427

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
refers to muscle pair (gastrocnemius and soleus) that shapes the posterior calf and inserts via a common tendon into the calcaneus of the heel; this calcaneal tendon (Achilles tendon) is the largest tendon in the body; prime movers of plantar flexion

Answer 427

triceps surae

Question 428

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
triceps surae
(gaster=belly, kneme=leg)

Answer 428

gastrocnemius

Question 429

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartmetn of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
triceps surae
(soleus=fish)

Answer 429

soleus

Question 430

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(planta=sole of foot)

Answer 430

plantaris

Question 431

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(poplit=back of knee)

Answer 431

popliteus

Question 432

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posteior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(flexor=decrease angle at a joint)

Answer 432

flexor digitorum longus

Question 433

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posteior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg

Answer 433

flexor hallucis longus

Question 434

muscles of the leg, movements of the ankle and toes
muscles of the posteior compartment of leg
deep muscles of the posterior compartment of leg
(posterior=toward the back)

Answer 434

tibialis posterior

Question 435

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscle on dorsum of foot

Answer 435

extensor digitorum brevis

Question 436

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
first layer (most superficial)

Answer 436

flexor digitorum brevis

Question 437

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
first layer (most superficial)
(hallux=the big toe)

Answer 437

abductor hallucis

Question 438

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
first layer (most superficial)

Answer 438

obductor digiti minimi

Question 439

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
second layer

Answer 439

flexor accessorius

Question 440

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
third layer

Answer 440

flexor hallucis brevis

Question 441

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
third layer

Answer 441

adductor hallucis

Question 442

intrinsic muscles of the foot, toe movement and foot support
muscles on sole of foot
fourth layer (deepest)

Answer 442

plantar and dorsal interossei

Question 443

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
iliopsoas is a composite of two closely related muscles (iliacus and psoas major) whose fibers pass under the inguinal ligament to insert via a common tendon on the femur

Answer 443

iliopsoas

Question 444

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
(iliac=ilium)

Answer 444

iliacus

Question 445

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
(psoa=loin muscle, major=larger)

Answer 445

psoas major

Question 446

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
origin on the pelvis or vertebrae
(tensor=to make tense, fascia=band, lata=wide)

Answer 446

tensor fasciae latae

Question 447

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(sartor=tailor)

Answer 447

sartorius

Question 448

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
hos four separate heads (quadriceps=four heads) that form the flest of front and sides of thigh.  these heads (rectus femoris, and lateral, medial, and intermediate vastus muscles) have a common insertion tendon, the quadriceps tendon, which inserts into the patella and then via the patellar ligament into tebial tuberosity.  the quadriceps is a powerful leg extensor used in climbing, jumping, running, and rising from seated position.  the group is innervated by femoral nerve.  the tone of quadriceps is important in strengthening the knee joint

Answer 448

quadriceps femoris

Question 449

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(rectus=straight, femoris=femur)

Answer 449

rectus femoris

Question 450

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartmetn of thigh
(vastus=large, lateralis=lateral)

Answer 450

vastus lateralis

Question 451

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(medialis=medial)

Answer 451

vastus medialis

Question 452

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
(intermedius=intermediate)

Answer 452

vastus intermedius

Question 453

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(pecten=comb)

Answer 453

pectineus

Question 454

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(gracilis=slender)

Answer 454

gracilis

Question 455

"muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
this large muscle mass consists of three muscles (longus, brevis, and magnus) forming medial aspect of thigh.  they arise from inferior part of pelvis and insert at various levels on femur.  all are used in movements taht press thights together, as when astride a horse; important in pelvic tilting movements that occur during walking and in fixing the hip when the knee is flexed and the feet is off the ground.  the entire group is innervated by obturate nerve.  strain or stretching of a muscle in this group is called a ""pulled groin"""

Answer 455

adductors

Question 456

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(longus=long)

Answer 456

adductor longus

Question 457

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(brevis=short)

Answer 457

adductor brevis

Question 458

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
anterior and medial muscles
muscles of the medial compartment of thigh
(adduct=move toward midline, magnus=large)

Answer 458

adductor magnus

Question 459

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
gluteal muscles--origin on pelvis or sacrum
(glutos=buttock, maximus=largest)

Answer 459

gluteus maximus

Question 460

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
gluteal mmuscles--origin on pelvis or sacrum
(medius=middle)

Answer 460

gluteus medius

Question 461

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
gluteal muscles--origin on pelvis or sacrum
(minimus=smallest)

Answer 461

gluteus minimus

Question 462

"muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
the hamstrings are fleshy muscles of the posterior thigh (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus).  they cross both the hip and knee joints and are prime movers of thigh extension and leg flexion.  the group has a common origin from the ischial tuberosity and is innervated by sciatic nerve (which is composed of two nerves, the tibila nad common fibular nerves, wrapped by a connective tissue sheath).  the name fof this muscle group comes from old butchers' practice of using the tendons to hang hams for smoking"

Answer 462

hamstrings

Question 463

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
(biceps=two heads)

Answer 463

biceps femoris

Question 464

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
(semi=half, tendinosus=tendon)

Answer 464

semitendinosus

Question 465

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
muscles of the posterior compartment of thigh
(membranosus=membrane)

Answer 465

semimembranosus

Question 466

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(piri=pear, forma=shape)

Answer 466

piriformis

Question 467

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(obturator=obturator foramen, externus=outside)

Answer 467

obturator externus

Question 468

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(internus=inside)

Answer 468

obturator inturnus

Question 469

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(gemin=twin, double, superior=above, inferior=below)

Answer 469

gemellus

Question 470

muscles crossing the hip and knee joints, movements of the thigh and leg
posterior muscles
lateral rotators
(quad=four-sided square)

Answer 470

quadratus femoris

Question 471

pectoralis major (prime mover)
deltoid (prime mover) (anterior fibers)
coracobrachialis
biceps brachii

Answer 471

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): flexion

Question 472

latissimus dorsi (prime mover)
teres major
deltoid (prime mover) (posterior fibers)

Answer 472

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): extension

Question 473

deltoid (prime mover)
suprospinatus

Answer 473

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): abduction

Question 474

pectoralis major (prime mover)
latissimus dorse (prime mover)
teres major
teres minor (weak)
coracobrachialis
triceps brachii

Answer 474

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): adduction

Question 475

pectoralis major
latissimus dorsi
teres major
deltoid (anterior fibers)
subscapularis (prime mover)

Answer 475

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): medial rotation

Question 476

deltoid (posterior fibers)
infraspinatus (prime mover)
teres minor (prime mover)

Answer 476

actions at the shoulder (muscles acting on the arm (humerus)): lateral rotation

Question 477

biceps brachii (prime mover)
brachialis (prime mover)
pronator teres (weak)
brachioradialis

Answer 477

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): elbow flexion

Question 478

triceps brachii (prime mover)
aconeus

Answer 478

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): elbow extension

Question 479

pronator teres
pronator quadratus (prime mover)

Answer 479

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): pronation

Question 480

biceps brachii
supinator

Answer 480

actions on the forearm (muscles acting on the forearm): supination

Question 481

anterior compartment:
flexor carpi radialis (prime mover)
palmaris longus (weak)
flexor corpi ulnaris (prime mover)
flexor digitorum superficialis (prime mover)
flexor digitorum profundus

Answer 481

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): flexion

Question 482

posterior compartment:
extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
extensor digitorum (prime mover)
extensor carpi ulnaris

Answer 482

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): extension

Question 483

anterior compartment:
flexor carpi radialis
posterior compartment:
extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
abductor pollicis longus

Answer 483

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): abduction

Question 484

anterior compartment:
flexor carpi ulnaris
posterior compartment:
extensor carpi ulnaris

Answer 484

actions at the wrist (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): adduction

Question 485

anterior compartment:
flexor digitorum superficialis
flexor pollicis longus (thumb)
plexor digitorum profundus
posterior compartment:
(abductor pollicis longus) (abducts thumb)

Answer 485

actions on the fingers (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): flexion

Question 486

posterior compartment:
extensor digitorum (and abducts)
(abductor pollicis longus) (abducts thumb)
extensor pollicis longus and brevis (thumb)
extensor indicis (index finger)

Answer 486

actions on the fingers (muscles acting on the wrist and fingers): extension

Question 487

anterior and medial muscles:
iliopsoas (prime mover)
tensor fasciae latae
sartorius
rectus femoris
adductor magnus
adductor longus
pectineus

Answer 487

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): flexion

Question 488

posterior muscles:
gluteus maximus (prime mover)
biceps femoris (prime mover)
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
anterior and medial muscles:
adductor magnus

Answer 488

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): extension

Question 489

posterior muscles:
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius (prime mover)
gluteus minimus
piriformis
anterior and medial muscles:
tensor fasciae latae
sartorius

Answer 489

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): abduction

Question 490

anterior and medial muscles:
adductor magnus
adductor longus
adductor brevis
gracilis
pectineus

Answer 490

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): adduction

Question 491

posterior muscles:
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
anterior and medial muscles:
tensor fasciae latae
adductor magnus
adductor longus
adductor brevis
gracilis
pectineus

Answer 491

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): medial rotation

Question 492

posterior muscles:
gluteus maximus
piriformis
obturator internu
obturator externus
gemelli
quadratus femoris
anterior and medial muscles:
sartorius

Answer 492

actions at the hip joint (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): lateral rotation

Question 493

posterior muscles:
biceps femoris (prime mover)
semitendinosus (prime mover)
semimembranosus (prime mover)
gastrocnemius
plantaris
popliteus (and rotates leg medially)
anterior and medial muscles:
sartorius
gracilis

Answer 493

actions at the knee (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): flexion

Question 494

anterior and medial muscles:
tensor fascae latae
rectus femoris (prime mover)
vastus muscles (prime mover)

Answer 494

actions at the knee (muscles acting on the thigh and leg): extension

Question 495

posterior compartment:
gastrocnemius (prime mover)
soleus (prime mover)
plantaris
flexor digitorum longus
flexor halucis longus
tibialis posterior
lateral compartment:
fibularis longus and brevis

Answer 495

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): plantar flexion

Question 496

anterior compartment:
tibialis anterior (prime mover)
extensor digitorum longus
fibularis tertius
extensor hallucis longus

Answer 496

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): dorsiflexion

Question 497

posterior compartment:
flexor digitorumlongus
flexor hallucis longus
tibialis posterior (prime mover)
anterior compartment:
tibialis anterior
extensor hallucis longus (weak)

Answer 497

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): inversion

Question 498

anterior compartment:
fibularis tertius
lateral compartment:
fibularis longus and brevis

Answer 498

actions at the ankle (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): eversion

Question 499

posterior compartment:
flexor digitorum longus (prime mover)
flexor hallucis longus (great toe)

Answer 499

actions on the toes (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): flexion

Question 500

anterior compartment:
extensor digitorum longus (prime mover)
extensor hallucis longus (great toe)

Answer 500

actions on the toes (muscles acting on the ankle and toes): extension