Insertions and Origins of muscles Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the origin of the biceps brachii?
The biceps brachii originates from the supraglenoid tubercle and coracoid process of the scapula.
True or False: The insertion of the triceps brachii is at the olecranon process of the ulna.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the muscle that originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
extensor carpi radialis brevis
What muscle has its origin on the anterior surface of the scapula?
Subscapularis
Multiple Choice: Which muscle inserts at the greater tubercle of the humerus? A) Deltoid B) Pectoralis Major C) Teres Minor
C) Teres Minor
What is the primary origin of the rectus femoris muscle?
The anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and the superior margin of the acetabulum.
True or False: The insertion of the latissimus dorsi is at the intertubercular groove of the humerus.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle originates from the pubis and inserts on the linea aspera of the femur.
adductor longus
What is the insertion point of the gastrocnemius muscle?
The calcaneus via the Achilles tendon.
Multiple Choice: Where does the pectoralis major muscle insert? A) Clavicle B) Humerus C) Scapula
B) Humerus
What muscle originates from the iliac fossa?
Iliacus
True or False: The insertion of the serratus anterior is at the medial border of the scapula.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle originates from the spinous processes of T7-L5 vertebrae.
latissimus dorsi
What is the origin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
The manubrium of the sternum and the clavicle.
Multiple Choice: Which muscle has its origin on the ischial tuberosity? A) Semimembranosus B) Rectus Femoris C) Sartorius
A) Semimembranosus
What is the insertion of the psoas major muscle?
The lesser trochanter of the femur.
True or False: The insertion of the gluteus maximus is on the iliotibial tract and the gluteal tuberosity of the femur.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle inserts into the base of the fifth metatarsal.
fibularis brevis
What is the origin of the deltoid muscle?
The lateral third of the clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following muscles inserts at the radial tuberosity? A) Biceps Brachii B) Triceps Brachii C) Brachialis
A) Biceps Brachii
What muscle originates from the anterior surface of the fibula?
Tibialis anterior
True or False: The insertion of the vastus lateralis is on the patellar tendon.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
flexor carpi radialis
What is the insertion of the supraspinatus muscle?
The greater tubercle of the humerus.
