Neck/Back/Pelvic Muscles Origin + Insertion

Question 1

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 1

Sternum and Clavicle –> Mastoid process

Question 2

Stylohyoid

Answer 2

Styloid process –> Hyoid bone

Question 3

Digastric

Answer 3

Mandible –> Hyoid –> Mastoid

Question 4

Mylohyoid

Answer 4

Mandible –> Mylohyoid raphae and body of hyoid

Question 5

Geniohyoid

Answer 5

Mandible –> Hyoid

Question 6

Omohyoid

Answer 6

Superior border of scapula –> Hyoid

Question 7

Sternohyoid

Answer 7

Manubriumand Medial Clavicle –> Hyoid bone

Question 8

Thyrohyoid

Answer 8

Oblique line of thyroid cartilage –> Hyoid bone

Question 9

Sternothyroid

Answer 9

Posterior manubrium –> Oblique line of thyroid cartilage

Question 10

Longus Colli

Answer 10

Cervical vertebrae –> Upper thoracic vertebrae

Question 11

Longus Capitis

Answer 11

Transverse processes of C3-C6 –> Occipital bone

Question 12

Rectus Capitis Anterior

Answer 12

Base of cranium –> C1

Question 13

Anterior Scalene

Answer 13

Transverse processes of C3-C6 –> 1st rib

Question 14

Rectus Capitis Lateralis

Answer 14

Occipital Bone –> Transverse process of C1

Question 15

Middle Scalene

Answer 15

Transverse process of C2-C7 –> 1st rib

Question 16

Posterior Scalene

Answer 16

Transverse processes of C5-C7 –> 2nd rib

Question 17

Splenius Capitis

Answer 17

Inferior nuchal ligaments and spinous processes of T1-T6 –> Mastoid process and lateral nuchal line

Question 18

Levator Scapulae

Answer 18

Transverse processes of C2-C6 –> Superior part of medial border of scapula

Question 19

Platysma

Answer 19

Subcutaneous tissue over pec major and deltoid –> Lower border of the mandible and muscles around the mouth

Question 20

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Answer 20

Spine of axis–> 1/2 of lateral inferior nuchal line

Question 21

Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

Answer 21

Posterior Tubercle of C1–>Medial 1/2 of inferior nuchal line

Question 22

Obliqus Capitus Superior

Answer 22

Transverse process of C1 –> Superior and inferior nuchal line

Question 23

Obliqus Capitus Inferior

Answer 23

Spine of C2 –> Transverse process of C1

Question 24

Serratus Posterior Superior

Answer 24

Spinous Processes of C7-T3 –> Ribs 2-5 superior borders

Question 25

Serratus Posterior Inferior

Answer 25

Spinous Processes of T11-L2 --> Ribs 9-12 inferior borders

Question 26

Splenius Cervicis

Answer 26

Spine of T3-T6 --> C1-C3

Question 27

Splenius Capitis

Answer 27

Lower half of nuchal ligament and spine of C7-T3 --> Lateral occipital bone and mastoid process

Question 28

Iliocostalis

Answer 28

Sacrum, Iliac Crest, ribs, and TP of C4-C6 --> ICCL, ICT, ICC

Question 29

Longissimus

Answer 29

Sacrum, Iliac Crest, TP of L1-T5 --> Ribs, Mastoid process, LT, LC, SS Capitis

Question 30

Spinalis

Answer 30

Spinous processes of lower to higher and nuchal line --> ST, SC, S Capitis

Question 31

Semispinalis

Answer 31

TP --> SP and Occipital bone

Question 32

Multifundus

Answer 32

Sacrum and TP --> Higher SP

Question 33

Rotatores

Answer 33

TP --> Lamina 1-2 superiorly

Question 34

Rectus Abdominis

Answer 34

Crest of pubis --> Costal cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs

Question 35

External Oblique

Answer 35

Lower 8 ribs --> Iliac crest and linea alba

Question 36

Interal Oblique

Answer 36

Inguinal ligament, Iliac crest --> 10, 11, 12th ribs abdominal aponeurosis

Question 37

Transverse Abdominis

Answer 37

Inguinal ligament, Last 6 ribs --> Abdominal aponeurosis

Question 38

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 38

Iliac crest --> 12th rib, transverse processes of L2-L5

Question 39

Iliacus

Answer 39

Upper 2/3 of iliac fossa, interal lip of iliac crest, lateral sacrum, ventral sacroiliac ligament, lower portion of iliolumbar ligament --> Lesser trochanter

Question 40

Psoas Major and Minor

Answer 40

Anterior surfaces and lower borders of transverse processes of L1-L5 and bodies and discs of T12-L5 --> Lesser trochanter

Question 41

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 41

Iliac crest posterior inner lip --> Upper 4 lumbar vertebrae TP and 12th rib lower border

Question 42

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 42

Posterior dorsal ilium posterior to gluteal line, posterior inferior sacrum and coccyx, Sacrotuberus ligament --> Fascia lata at iliotibial band, gluteal tuberosity on posterior femoral surface

Question 43

Gluteus Medius

Answer 43

Dorsal ilium inferior to crest --> Lateral and superior surfaces of greater trochanter

Question 44

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 44

Dorsal ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal line, also from edge of greater sciatic notch --> anterior surface of greater trochanter

Question 45

Piriformis

Answer 45

Anterior surface of lateral process of sacrum and gluteal surface of ilium at the margin of the greater sciatic notch --> Superior border of greater trochanter

Question 46

Superior Gemellus

Answer 46

Ischial spine --> Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

Question 47

Inferior Gemellus

Answer 47

Posterior portions of ischial tuberosity and lateral obturator ring --> Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

Question 48

Obturator Internus

Answer 48

Internal surface of obturator membrane and posterior bony margins of obturator foramen--> Medial surface of greater trochanter

Question 49

Quadratus Femoris

Answer 49

Lateral Margin of obturator ring above ischial tuberosity --> Quadrate tubercle and adjacent bone of intertrochanteris crest of proximal posterior femur

Question 50

Obturator Externus

Answer 50

External surface of obturator membrance and anterior bony margins of obturator foramen --> Posteriomedial surface of greater trochanter