Shoulder/Arm Which muscle is located in the supraspinous fossa, deep to the trapezius upper fibers. Belly runs underneath the acromion and attatches to the humerus's greater tubercle.
B. Supraspinatus
Shoulder|Arm Which muscle is the most superficial muscle of the shoulder and back?
C. Deltoid
Shoulder/Arm Which muscle does not attach to the Corcoid Process?
C. Triceps Brachii
Shoulder/Arm | Which deep muscle is located on the scapula's anterior surface, is sandwhiched between the subscapular fossa and serratus anterior muscle.
B. Subscapularis
Shoulder|Arm The four rotator cuff muscles encompass and stabilize which joint?
C. Glenohumeral
Shoulder/Arm | Which muscle is located along the lateral and posterior sides of the neck, inferior portion is deep to the upper trapezius, and situated between Spenius Capitis and Posterior Scalene?
A. Levator Scapula
Shoulder | Arm What muscle or muscles are located between the scapula and the vertebral column that has thin fibers deep to the trapezius.
D. Rhomboid Major and Minor
Shoulder|Arm What is the superficial muscle that is a synergist to the latissumus dorsi and is called "lat's little helper"?
B. Teres Major
Shoulder| Arm What is the attachment site for three of the four rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder and arm?
D. Greater tubercle of the humerus
Shoulder | Arm Which muscle shares an attachment with the muscle Latissimus Dorsi at the Lateral border of the scapula?
C. Teres Major
Shoulder| Arm What muscle is responsible for Abduction of the Shoulder?
A. Supraspinatus
Shoulder/Arm | Which muscle lies superficially on the anterior arm, the tendon of the long head passing through the intertubercular groove of the humerus.
D. Briceps Brachii
Shoulder|Arm Which muscle is an Antagonist to the Biceps Brachii during the movement Shoulder Flexion?
D. Pectoralis Major (Upper Fibers)
Shoulder|Arm Which movment of the body will lengthen the anterior fibers of the Deltoid?
C. Extension
Shoulder/Arm | The Rhomboid Major and Levator Scapula are Synergists during what action? A. Downward Rotation of Scapula
B. Upward Rotation of Scapula
C. Abduction of Scapula
D. Adduction of Scapula
A. Downward Rotation of Scapula
Shoulder/Arm | To contract all the fibers of the Deltoid, have your client perform what movement?
A. Abduction
Shoulder|Arm What action lengthens the fibers of the Deltoid?
B. Adduction
Shoulder/Arm What is the Insertion of the Deltoid?
A. Deltoid Tuberosity
Shoulder/Arm | What is the Origin of the Deltoid? A. Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
B. Distal Half of anterior surface of Scapula
C. Transverse processes of first through fourth vertebrae
D. Distal half of Scapula, acromion and spine of scapula
A. Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Shoulder/Arm What is the Origin of the muscle Trapezius? A. Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of the scapula B. Crest of lesser tubercle of the humurus C. External Occipital portuberance, Medial superior nuchal line of occiput D. External Occipital portuberance, Lateral superior nuchal line of occiput
C. External Occipital portuberance, Medial superior nuchal line of occiput
Shoulder|Arm Which muscles upper fibers Elevate the Scapula?
A. Trapezius
Shoulder|Arm What is the Origin of the Latissimus Dorsi?
D. Crest of the lesser tubercle of the Humerus
Shoulder|Arm What action lengthens the fibers of the muscle Latissimus Dorsi?
B. Abduction of the Shoulder
Shoulder/Arm What is the Insertion of the Teres Major?
A. Crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
Shoulder|Arm What is the Actions of the muscle Teres Major?
D. Extend the Shoulder, Adduct the Shoulder, Medially Rotate the Shoulder
Shoulder|Arm What is the Insertion of the muscle Supraspinatus?
B. Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
Shoulder/Arm What are the Origin of the muscle Superspinatus? A. Supraspinous fossa of scapula
B. Infraspinous fossa of scapula
C. Superior half of lateral border of the scapula
D. Subscapular fossa of the scapula
A. Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Shoulder|Arm What is the Action of the muscle Supraspinatus?
B. Abduct the Shoulder, stabilize the head of the humerus
Shoulder|Arm What is the Insertion of the muscle Infraspinatus?
B. Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
Shoulder/Arm What is the Origin of the Infraspinatus?
A. Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Shoulder|Arm What is the Origin of the muscle Teres Minor?
B. Superior half of lateral border of the scapula
Shoulder|Arm What is the Insertion of the muscle Teres Minor? A. Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
B. Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus
C.Subscapular Fossa of the Scapula
D. Infraspinous Fossa of the Scapula
A. Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
Shoulder/Arm | What are the Actions of the muscle Teres Minor?
C. Laterally rotate, Adduct, Extend and Horizontally Abduct the shoulder, Stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity.
Shoulder/Arm | What is the Insertion of the Rhomboid Major? A. Lateral border of scapula between spine of scapula and inferior angle
B. Medial border of scapula between spine of scapula and inferior angle
C. Anterior surface of medial border of scapula
D. Inferior, lateral aspect of clavicle
B. Medial border of scapula between spine of scapula and inferior angle
Shoulder/Arm What is the Origin of the Rhomboid Minor?
D. Spinous processes of C-7 and T-1
Shoulder|Arm What is the Origin of the muscle Serratus Anterior?
A. Surfaces of upper eight or nine ribs
Shoulder|Arm What is the Actions of the muscle Serratus Anterior?
A. Abduct the Scapula, Depress the Scapula and assist in forced inhalation
Shoulder|Arm Which muscle is devided into sections of Clavicular, Sternal and Costal?
A. Pectoralis Major
Shoulder|Arm The Pectoralis Minor is deep to which muscle?
B. Trapezius
Shoulder|Arm The Pectoralis Minor is attached to which Bony Landmark?
D. Coracoid Process of Scapula
Shoulder/Arm What is the Insertion of the muscle Pectoralis Minor? (Minor P)
C. Coracoid process of the scapula
Shoulder/Arm What is the Origin of the Short Head of the muscle Biceps Brachii? A. Coracoid process of the scapula
B. Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
C. Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
D. Posterior surface of proximal half of humerus
A. Coracoid process of the scapula
Shoulder|Arm What is the Action of the muscle Biceps Brachii?
A. Flex the Elbow, Supinate the Forearm and Flex the Shoulder
Shoulder|Arm As you follow the biceps belly proximally, it becomes deep to which muscle?
A. Deltoid
Shoulder|Arm What is the Antagonist to the muscle Biceps Brachii during the action Shoulder Flexion?
A. Latissimus Dorsi
Shoulder/Arm What is the Origin of the muscle Coracobrachialis? A. Medial surface of mid-humeral shaft
B. Olecranon process of the ulna
C. Coracoid process of the scapula
D. Aponeurosis of biceps brachii
C. Coracoid process of the scapula
Forearm/Hand What is the Action of the Brachialis? (Deep to Biceps Brachii) A. Flex the Elbow
B. Extend the Elbow
C. Rotate the Elbow
D. Abduct the Elbow
A. Flex the Elbow
Forearm| Hand What is the Origin of the muscle Brachialis?
A. Distal half of anterior surface of humerus
Forearm| Hand What is the Insertion of the muscle Brachialis?
A. Tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna
Forearm|Hand What is the movement that lengthens the fibers of the muscle Brachialis?
C. Extend the Elbow
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the Long Head of the Triceps Brachii?
D. Infraglenoid tubercle of the Scapula
Forearm | Hand What muscle is a strong elbow flexor located deep to the Biceps Brachii?
D. Brachialis
Forearm/Hand Which muscle creates a helpful line dividing line between the Flexors and the Extensors?
D. Brachioradialis and Shaft of Ulna
Forearm | Hand What is the only muscle that runs the length of the forearm but does not cross the wrist joint?
D. Brachioradialis
Forearm | Hand Which of the following muscles is a weak elbow extensor located lateral to the olecranon process.
B. Anconeus
Forearm| Hand How many muscles of the thumb are located in the Themar Emeninace?
D. 4
Forearm/Hand In the anatomical posistion where would the Extensors of the Forearm and Hand located?
B. Posterior/Lateral
Forearm/Hand What are the two Actions of the muscle Brachioradialis (Superficial)
B. Flex the Elbow and Assist in pronate and supinate of the forearm
Forearm/Hand What is the Insertion of the Superficial muscle Brachioradialis? (Stylish radialis)
C. Styloid process of radius
Forearm|Hand What is the Synergist to the Pronator Teres during Flexion of the Elbow?
D. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Forearm|Hand Which extensor muscle can be palpated along the shaft of the Ulna?
B. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Forearm | Hand What movement would shorten the fibers of the muscle Brachioradialis?
C. Passive Flexion of the Elbow
Forearm|Hand In general, the whole Extensor group can be found near which bony landmark?
C. Lateral Epicondyle
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the Superficial muscle Brachioradialis?
C. Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Forearm|Hand The Common Flexor Tendon can be found near which bony landmark?
B. Medial Epicondyle
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (Super long bone) (Superficial on lateral, posterior forearm)
B. Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Forearm|Hand Which below is the three most superficial muscles of the Flexors Group?
A. Palmaris Longus, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Forearm| Hand What is the Insertion of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis? A. Base of third metacarpal
B. Base of fifth metacarpal
C. Flexor retinaculum of palmar aponeurosis
D. Pisiform
A. Base of third metacarpal
Forearm|Hand Which movement would shorten the fibers of the muscle Flexor Carpi Radialis?
B. Abduction
Forearm/Hand What is the Antagonist to both the Biceps Brachii and the Supinator during Supination of the Forearm? A. Pronator Teres
B. Palmar Interossei and Triceps Brachii
C. Brachialis
D. Palmaris Longus
A. Pronator Teres
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (Superficial on posterior forearm)? A. Common Flexor tendon from of the medial epicondyle
B. Common Extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus
C. Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
D. Anterior and medial surfaces of proximal three-quarters of ulna
B. Common Extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus
Forearm/Hand What is the Insertion of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (superficial on posterior forearm)
B. Base of fifth metacarpal
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the Extensor Digitorum? (Superficial on posterior forearm)
B. Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus
Forearm/Hand What is the Action of the Extensor Digitorum? (Superficial on posterior forearm) A. Extend the second through fifth fingers, assist to the extend the wrist
B. Extend the first through third fingers, assist to the extend the wrist
C. Extend the third and fourth fingers, assist to the extend the wrist
D. Extend the second through third fingers, assist to the extend the wrist
A. Extend the second through fifth fingers, assist to the extend the wrist
Forearm/Hand What is the Action of the muscle Anconeus (Lateral, posterior surface of elbow) A. Flex the Elbow
B. Extend the Elbow
C. Rotate the Elbow
D. Medially Rotate the Elbow
B. Extend the Elbow
Forearm | Hand What is the Origin of the muscle Anconeus (Lateral, posterior surface of elbow) A. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
B. Posterior surface of distal shaft of ulna
C. Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle
D. Anterior and medial surfaces of proximal three-quarters ulna
A. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Forearm | Hand What is the Insertion of the muscle Anconeus (Lateral, posterior surface of elbow) A. Olecranon process and lateral edge of ulnar shaft
B. Tendon of the extensor digitorum at the level of second metacarpal
C. Tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna
D. Styloid process of radius
A. Olecranon process and lateral edge of ulnar shaft
Forearm/Hand What is the Insertion of the muscle Extensor Indicis? A. Flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
B. Posterior surface of distal shaft of ulna & interosseous membrane
C. Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle
D. Tendon of extensor digitorum at level of second metacarpal
D. Tendon of extensor digitorum at level of second metacarpal
Forearm/Hand What is the Insertion of the muscle Palmaris Longus (superficial on anterior forearm)
C. Flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
Forearm/Hand What is the Insertion of the muscle Flexor Digitorum Superficialis muscle (intermediate muscle layer on anterior forearm) A. Four tendons into side of middle phalanges of second through fifth fingers
B. Middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth fingers
C. Pisiform
D. Base of second metacarpal
A. Four tendons into side of middle phalanges of second through fifth fingers
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the muscle Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
C. Anterior & medial surfaces of proximal three-quarters of ulna
Forearm/Hand What is the Action of the muscle Flexor Digitorum Profundus? A. Flex the second through fifth fingers
B. Flex the first finger
C. Flex the wrist
D. Flex the second through fourth fingers
A. Flex the second through fifth fingers
Forearm/Hand What is the Insertion of the muscle Pronator Teres? (Distal to the bicpes brachii tendon)
B. Middle of lateral surface of the radius
Forearm |Hand What is a Synergist to the muscle Pronator Teres during Flexion of the Elbow?
B. Palmaris Longus
Forearm|Hand Which muscle is responsible for creating opposition of the thumb?
C. Opponens Pollicis
Forearm/Hand What is the action of the muscle the Supinator? A. Flex the Elbow
B. Rotate the Elbow
C. Pronate the Forearm
D. Supinate the Forearm
D. Supinate the Forearm
Forearm/Hand What is the Origin of the Flexor Carpi Radialis?
B. Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle
Forearm| Hand What is the Origin of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris at the Ulna head?
B. Posterior surface of proximal half ulnar shaft
Forearm| Hand What is the Origin of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
D. Anterior and medial surfaces of proximal three-quarters of ulna
Spine |Thorax What is part of the Insertion of the muscle Longissimus?
B. Mastoid process of temporal bone
Spine|Thorax Which is the most superficial of the Spinal muscles?
A. Erector Spinae
Spine|Thorax Which muscle is the Antagonist to the Multfidi during Extension of the Vertebral Column?
A. Iliocostalis
Spine|Thorax Which muscle is the Antagonist to the Rotatores during Rotation of the Vertical Column to the right side?
C. Internal Oblique on the Right Side
Spine|Thorax What is the order of the Erectors from the most Medial to most Lateral?
D. Multifidi, Spinalis and Longissimus
Spine|Thorax Which movement of the Vertebral Column would shorten the fibers of the Erector Spinae Muscles?
A. Lateral Flexion to the Opposite Side
Spine|Thorax What movement of the Vertebral Column would lengthen the fibers of the Multifidi on the Right Side?
D. Lateral Flexion to the Right Side
Spine|Thorax Which of the following muscles is actually an abdominal muscle on the posterior side of the Thorax?
C. Quadratus Lumborum
Spine|Thorax What edge of the Quadratus Lumborum muscle is the most accesible?
A. Lateral
Spine/Thorax What is the Origin of the muscle Spinalis?
C. Spinous processes of upper lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae
Spine/Thorax What is the Action of the Iliocostalis Branch of the Erector Spinae Group?
A. Extend the vertebral column and laterally flex vertebral column to the same side
B. Flex the vertebral column and extend vertebral column to the opposite side
C. Extend the vertebral column and rotate vertebral column to same side
D. Flex the vertebral column and rotate vertebral column to opposite side
A. Extend the vertebral column and laterally flex vertebral column to the same side
Spine/Thorax What is the Origin of the muscle Multifidi?
C. Sacrum and TVPs of lumbar through cervical vertebrae
Spine/Thorax What is the Action of the Rotatores of the Transversospinalis Group? A. Flex the Vertebral column and Neck and Extend the vertebral column
B. Rotate the Vertebral column to the opposite side and Extend the vertebral column
C. Flex the Vertebral column and Neck and Extend the vertebral column
D. Extend the Vertebral column and Shoulderand Extend the vertebral column
B. Rotate the Vertebral column to the opposite side and Extend the vertebral column
Spine|Thorax Which muscle when irritated and involuntarily contracts causes a hiccup?
D. Diaphragm
Spine/Thorax What is the muscle of the Erector Spinae Group that does not attach to the skull?
C. Longissimus
Spine/Thorax Which muscle is deep to the trapezius and rhomboids. Its fibers angle toward the Mastoid process and are superficial between Trapezius & SCM of the Neck
C. Splenius Capitis
Spine/Thorax What is part of the Origin of the muscle Splenius Capitis?
D. Ligamentum Nuchae
Spine |Thorax What is part of the Insertion of the muscle Splenius Capitis?
A. Mastoid Process
Spine/Thorax What is the Origin of the muscle Quadratus Lumborum?
D. Posterior Iliac Crest
Spine/Thorax Which muscle is the revered "washboard belly" formed by its multiple, superficial bellies?
A. Rectus Abdominis
Spine |Thorax Which muscle of the Abdominals is the deepest muscle of the group and plays a major role in forced exhalation?
B. Transverse Abdominis
Spine/Thorax What is the Origin of the muscle External Oblique? A. Lateral Inguinal Ligament
B. Posterior Iliac Crest
C. Lower Eight Ribs
D. Pubic crest, Pubic symphysis
C. Lower Eight Ribs
Spine|Thorax Which abdominal muscle runs vertically from the rib cage to the pubic crest?
D. Rectus Abdominis
Spine/Thorax What is part of the Insertion of the muscle Internal Oblique?
A. Internal surface of lower three ribs
Spine/Thorax What is part of the Origin of the muscle Diaphragm?
A. Inner surface of lower six ribs, inner part of xiphoid process
Spine| Thorax What is the Insertion of the muscle Diaphragm?
C. Central Tendon
Spine|Thorax When the diaphragm muscle fibers contract, the central tendon is pulled Inferiorly durring what action?
C. Inspiration (Inhalation)
Spine|Thorax What is the Origin of the Intercostals of the chest?
A. Inferior border of the rib above
Spine/Thorax When performing the Action of Rotation of the Spine to your right, What is the Antagonist and on what side?
C. Multifidi to Opposite Side
Head/Neck/Face Which muscle is situated between the splenius capitis and posterior scalene muscles on the lateral side of the neck?
D. Levator Scapula
Head/Neck/Face What is the muscle that assists the action of Protraction of the Mandible?
A. Lateral Pterygoid
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the Anterior Scalene? A. TVPs of 1st - 7th cervical vertebrae (anterior tubercles)
B. TVPs of 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercles)
C. TVPs of 2nd - 7th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercles)
D. TVPs of 3rd - 6th cervical vertebrae (anterior tubercles)
D. TVPs of 3rd - 6th cervical vertebrae (anterior tubercles)
Head/Neck/Face What is the Insertion of the muscle Anterior Scalene? A. First Rib
B. Second Rib
C. Third Rib
D. Clavicle
A. First Rib
Head|Neck|Face What is the Action of the Anterior Scalene and that of no other Scalene?
D. Flex the head and neck
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the Middle Scalene?
B. TVPs of 2nd - 7th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercles)
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the Posterior Scalene?
B. TVPs of 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercles)
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the Masseter? A. Zygomatic Arch
B. Temporal Fossa and Fascia
C. Top of Manubrium
D. Medial one-third of clavicle
A. Zygomatic Arch
Head|Neck|Face What is the Action that would shorten the fibers of the Masseter muscle? A. Depression
B. Elevation
C. Protracton
D. Retraction
B. Elevation
Head|Neck|Face What muscle is located on interior side of the mandible and mirrors the exterior Masseter?
A. Medial Pterygoid
Head/Neck/Face What is the Insertion of the Posterior Scalene? A. First Rib
B. Second Rib
C. Third Rib
D. Fifth Rib
B. Second Rib
Head|Neck|Face What is the Origin of the muscle Levator Scapula? A. Upper region of medial border and superior angle of scapula
B. Transverse processes of 1st - 4th cervical vertebrae
C. Spinouse processes of 1st - 4th cervical vertebrae
D. First rib and cartilage, lateral edge of clavicle
B. Transverse processes of 1st - 4th cervical vertebrae
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the muscle Sternocleidmastoid (SCM)?
B. Top of manubrium and medial one-third of the clavicle
Head|Neck|Face The first head of the Sternocleidomastoid attaches at the sternum. Where does the second head attach to?
D. Clavicle
Head|Neck|Face Which muscle is the strongest muscle in the body relative to its size?
C. Messeter
Head|Neck|Face Which muscle or muscles are located between the SCM and the anterior flap of the Trapezius?
A. Scalenes
Head|Neck|Face What is the Synergist with the Left Sternocleidomastoid during Rotation of the Cervical Spine to the Right?
B. Left Anterior Scalene
Head|Neck|Face The broad origin of which muscle attaches to the frontal, temporal and parietal bones?
C. Temporalis
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the Temporalis muscle?
B. Temporal Fossa and Fascia
Head/Neck/Face What is the Insertion of the Temporalis muscle?
B. Coronoid process of mandible
Head|Neck|Face To access the insertion of the Temporalis, you must ask your partner to perform what action?
C. Open Mouth Wide
Head|Neck|Face Which movement of the mandible would lengthen the fibers of the Temporalis muscle?
C. Retraction
Head/Neck/Face What is the Insertion of the muscle Platysma?
B. Base of mandible, skin of lower part of face
Head/Neck/Face What is the action of the Medial Pterygoid?
A. Elevate the mandible
Head|Neck|Face What is the Action of the Frontalis muscle?
B. Raise Eyebrows
Head/Neck/Face What is the Origin of the Omohyoid? A. Top of manibrium
B. Mastoid Process
C. Superior border of Scapula
D. Underside of Mandible
C. Superior border of Scapula
Head/Neck/Face What is the Insertion of the Omohyoid? A. Mastoid Process
B. Hyoid Bone
C. Inferior Border of Mandible
D. Thyroid Cartilage
B. Hyoid Bone
Head/Neck/Face What muscles form a wall of muscle along the underside of the jaw? A. Suprahyoids (geniohyoid, mylohyoid and stylohyoid)
B. Digastric and Messeter
C. Infrahyoids (sternohyoid, sternothyroid and thyrohyoid)
D. Platysma and Occipitofrontalis
A. Suprahyoids (geniohyoid, mylohyoid and stylohyoid)
Pelvis/Thigh What is the sole muscle of the lateral thigh?
A. Vastus Medialis
B. Vastus Intermedius
C. Vastus Lateralis
D. Vastus Femoris
C. Vastus Lateralis
Pelvis|Thigh What is the common attachment side for all the muscles of the Quadriceps Femoris Group?
C. Tibial Tuberosity
Pelvis|Thigh Which muscle can be located between the ischial tuberosity and the adductor tubercle?
C. Adductor Magnus
Pelvis|Thigh Which of the Quadriceps muscles is located on the anterior thigh and is the only Quadricep two cross two joints?
B. Rectus Femoris
Pelvis|Thigh Which muscle is resposible for the movement of Lateral Rotation of the Flexed Knee?
D. Biceps Femoris
Pelvis|Thigh The Semimembranosus of the Hamstrings is deep which muscle?
A. Semitendinosus
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Semimembranosus in the Hamstring Group?
C. Ischial Tuberosity
Pelvis/Thigh To follow the path of Rectus Femoris, its helpful to draw an imaginary line between which structures? A. From AIIS to the Patella
B. From ASIS to the Patella
C. From PSIS to the Patella
D. From ASIS to the Femur
A. From AIIS to the Patella
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Rectus Femoris? A. Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)
B. Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
C. Medial lip of linea aspera
D. Anterior and lateral shaft of the femur
A. Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Action of the muscle Rectus Femoris? A. Flex the hip B. Adduct the hip
C. Extend the hip
D. Abduct the hip
A. Flex the hip
Pelvis/Thigh All three Hamstrings share common Origin at the ______.
A. Superior Ramus of Pubis
B. Pubic Tubercle
C. Ischial Tuberosity
D. Tibial Tuberosity
C. Ischial Tuberosity
Pelvis|Thigh The Hamstrings are located along the posterior thigh between which two muscles of the thigh?
B. Vastus Lateralis and Adductor Magnus
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Vastus Medialis?
B. Medial lip of linea aspera
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Vastus Lateralis?
C. Lateral lip of linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity
Pelvis|Thigh How many muscles are part of the Adductor Group?
B. Five
Pelvis|Thigh The Vastus Lateralis of the Quadriceps Femoris group is deep to which muscle?
B. Iliotibial Tract
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Adductor Longus?
B. Pubic Tubercle
Pelvis/Thigh
What is the Antagonist to the Gluteus Medius during Adduction of the Hip?
A. Adductor Medius
B. Adductor Magnus
C. Adductor Pectineus
D. Gracilis
B. Adductor Magnus
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Antagonist to the Psoas Major during the movement of Flexion of the Hip?
B. Gluteus Maximus
Pelvis/Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Gluteus Maximus?
B. Coccyx, edge of sacrum, posterior iliac crest, sacrotuberous and sacroiliac ligaments
Pelvis|Thigh Which muscle or muscles are located on the posterior thigh between the Vastus Lateralis and Adductor Magnus muscles?
B. Hamstrings
Pelvis/Thigh What is the Action of the Lower fibers of the muscle Gluteus Maximus? A. Extend the hip
B. Laterally rotate the hip
C. Adduct the hip
D. Abduct the hip
C. Adduct the hip
Pelvis/Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Gluteus Minimus?
D. Gluteal surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Origin of the muscle Pectineus?
D. Superior ramus of pubis
Pelvis|Thigh What is the Insertion of the muscle Pectineus? A. Pectineal line and medial lip of linea aspera
B. Pectineal line of Femur
C. Greater Trochanter
D. Anterior border of Greater Trochanter
B. Pectineal line of Femur
Pelvis/Thigh What is the Insertion of the Gracilis? A. Pectineal line and medial lip of linea aspera
B. Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon
C. Greater Trochanter
D. Anterior border of Greater Trochanter
B. Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon
Pelvis/Thigh What is the Insertion of the Semitendinosus muscle?
A. Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon
Leg/Foot Which muscle is known as the "second heart" because of the important role its strong contractions play in returning blood from the leg to the heart?
C. Soleus
Leg/foot What is the Origin of the Gastronemius muscle? A. Proximal, posterior aspect of tibia
B. Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
C. Soleal line, posterior surfaces of tibia
D. Lateral condyle of the femur
B. Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
Leg|Foot What is the Action of the muscle Gastrocnemius?
B. Flex the knee, Plantar flex the ankle
Leg|Foot What is the Antagonist to the Gastrocnemius in the action of Plantar Flexion?
A. Soleus
Leg|Foot What movment would Shorten the fibers of the muscle Gastrocnemius? A. Plantar Flexion
B. Eversion
C. Inversion
D. Dorsiflexion
A. Plantar Flexion
Leg/Foot What is the Insertion of the Soleus muscle? A. Soleal line, posterior surface of tibia and proximal, posterior surface of fibula
B. Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
C. Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
D. Base of the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform
C. Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Leg|Foot What is the Origin of the muscle Plantaris? A. Proximal, posterior aspect of tibia
B. Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
C. Soleal line, posterior surfaces of tibia
D. Lateral condyle of the femur
D. Lateral condyle of the femur
Leg|Foot What is the Insertion of the muscle Plantaris? A. Soleal line, posterior surface of tibia and proximal, posterior surface of fibula
B. Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
C. Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
D. Base of the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform
C. Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Leg/Foot What is the Insertion of the muscle Peroneus Brevis?
D. Tuberosity of fifth metatarsal
Leg|Foot What is the Origin of the muscle Peroneus Longus? A. Medial cuneiform and base of first metatarsal
B. Proximal lateral surface of tibia and interosseous membrane
C. Middle and distal phalanges second through fifth toes
D. Middle postior surface of tibia
A. Medial cuneiform and base of first metatarsal
Leg|Foot What is the Action of the muscle Peroneus Longus? A. Evert Foot and Assist to Plantar Flex the Ankle
B. Invert Foot and Assist to Dorsiflex the Ankle
C. Flex Foot and Assist to Rotate the Ankle
D. Extend Foot and Assist to Laterally Rotate the Ankle
A. Evert Foot and Assist to Plantar Flex the Ankle
Leg/Foot What is the Action of the Tibialis Anterior?
C. Invert Foot and Dorsiflex the Ankle
Leg/Foot What is the Origin of the Tibialis Anterior?
D. Proximal lateral surface of tibia and interosseous membrane
Leg/Foot What is the Insertion of the Extensor Hallucis Longus?
D. Distal phalange of first toe
Leg/Foot What is the Insertion of the Extensor Digitorum Longus?
C. Middle and distal phalanges of 2nd-5th toes
Leg|Foot What is the Insertion of the muscle Abductor Hallucis? A. Distal phalanges of first toe and medial cuneiform
B. Proximal phalange of first toe and medial sesamoid bone
C. Middle and distal phalanges of 2nd-5th toes
D. Navicular, cuboid, and bases of metatarsals
B. Proximal phalange of first toe and medial sesamoid bone
