Origin And Insertion Of Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Origin
A
The fixed attachment end of muscle that doesn’t move
2
Q
Insertion
A
Moves with contraction, muscle that does move
3
Q
Sternocleidomastoid origin
A
Manubrium of sternum
4
Q
Sternocleidomastoid insertion
A
Mastoid process of temporal bone
5
Q
Splenius origin
A
Ligamentum nuchae
6
Q
Splenius insertion
A
Mastoid process
7
Q
Rotator cuff muscles origin
A
Scapula
8
Q
Rotator cuff muscles insertion
A
Humerus
9
Q
Biceps branchii origin
A
Coracoid process
10
Q
Biceps branchii insertion
A
Radial tuberosity
11
Q
Triceps branchii origin
A
Inferior margin of glenoid cavity
12
Q
Triceps branchii insertion
A
Olecranon of ulna
13
Q
Quadriceps femoris group origin
A
Ilium and femur
14
Q
Quadriceps femoris group insertion
A
Tibial tuberosity and patella
15
Q
Hamstring group origin
A
Ischial tuberosity
