Anatomy Upper Body Test

Question 1

Pectoralis Major

Answer 1

Origin: Sternum/Clavical
Insertions: Proximal Humorous
Actions: Adduction & Forward Flexion

Question 2

Pectoralis Minor

Answer 2

Origin: Rib 3,4,5
Insertion: Coracoid Process
Actions: Accessory Muscle of Inspiration

Question 3

Serratus Anterior

Answer 3

Origins: Medial Border of Scapula
Insertions: Ribs 3-9
Actions: Push/ Boxers Muscle

Question 4

Subscapularis

Answer 4

Origin: Subscapular Fossa
Insertion: Lesser Tubercle
Action: Internal Rotation of Arm

Question 5

Coracobrachialis

Answer 5

Origin; Coracoid Process
Insertion; Upper half of Medial Humerous
Action: Adduction and Flexion of Shoulder

Question 6

Biceps Brachii: Long Head

Answer 6

Origin: Supraglenoid
Insertion: Radial Tuberosity
Action: Flexion of Elbow, Supination of forearm

Question 7

Biceps Brachii: Short Head

Answer 7

Origin: Coracoid Process
Insertion: Radial Tuberosity
Action Flexion of Elbow, Supination of Forearm

Question 8

Brachialis

Answer 8

Origin; Lower Half of Humerous, Anterior Surface
Insertion: Ulnar, Coronoid Process
Action; Flexion of Elbow

Question 9

Trapezius

Answer 9

Origin: Thoracic Spine/ Spinous Process
Insertion; Spine of Scapula
Action; Shoulder Shrug

Question 10

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 10

Origin; Lumber Spine, Spinous Process (Through lumbar Fascia)
Insertions; Proximal Humerus
Action; Rowing

Question 11

Teres Major

Answer 11

Origin; Infraspinous Foss
Insertion; Deltoid Tuberosity
Action; Abduction of Arm

Question 12

Rhomboid Minor

Answer 12

Origin; Spinous Process(Thoracic Vertebrae)
Insertion: Medial Border of Scapula
Action; Stabilize Scapula

Question 13

Rhomboid Major

Answer 13

Origin; Spinous Process (Thoracic Vertebrae)
Insertion; Medial Border of Scapula
Action; Stabilize Scapula

Question 14

Levator Scapulae

Answer 14

Origin; Cervicle Spine
Insertion; Medial Border of Scapula
Action; Stabilize Scapula

Question 15

Supraspinatus

Answer 15

Origin; Supraspinous Fossa
Insertion; Greater Tubercle
Action; Abduction, Forward Flexion (First 150 Degrees)

Question 16

Infraspinatus

Answer 16

Origin; Infraspinous Fossa
Insertion; Greater Tubercle
Action; External Rotation of Arm

Question 17

Teres Minor

Answer 17

Origin; Infraspinous Fossa
Insertion; Greater Tubercle
Action; External Rotation of Arm

Question 18

Triceps, Long Head

Answer 18

Origin; Infraglenoid Tubercle
Insertion;Olecranon
Action; Extend the Elbow

Question 19

Triceps, Lateral Head

Answer 19

Origin; Posterior Humerus
Insertion; Olecranon
Action; Extend the Elbow

Question 20

Triceps, Medial Head

Answer 20

Origin; Posterior Humerus
Insertion; Olecranon
Action; Extend the Elbow

Question 21

Pronator Teres

Answer 21

Origin; Medial Epicondyle
Insertion; Common Tendon into Lateral Radius, Midshaft
Action; Pronates Forearm, Weak Flexor of Forearm

Question 22

Flexor Carpi Radialis

Answer 22

Origin; Medial Epicondyle
Insertion; base of second and third metacarpals
Action; Powerful flexor of hand; Abducts Hand

Question 23

Palmaris Longus

Answer 23

Origin; Medial Epicondyle
Insertion; Fascia of Palm
Action; Tenses skin and fascia of palm during hand movements

Question 24

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 24

Origin; Medial Epicondyle
Insertion; Pisiform and Hamate bones and base of 5th metacarpal
Action; Flexes and Adducts Hand

Question 25

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Answer 25

Origin; Medial Epicondyle
Insertion; Four Tendons into middle phalanges of fingers 2-5
Action; Flexes hand and middle phalanges of fingers 2-5

Question 26

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Answer 26

Origin; Anteromedial surface of ulna and interosseous membrane
Insertion; 4 Tendons into distal phalanges of finger 2-5
Action; Flexes distal interphalangeal joints

Question 27

Flexor Pollicis Longus

Answer 27

Origin; Anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane
Insertion; Distal Phalanx of Thumb
Action; Flexes Distal Phalanx of Thumb

Question 28

Pronator Quadratus

Answer 28

Origin; Distal Portion of Anterior Ulnar Shaft
Insertion; Distal Surface of Anterior Radius
Action; Prime Mover of Forearm Pronation

Question 29

Extensor Carpi Radalis Longus

Answer 29

Origin; Lateral Supracondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion; Base of Second Metacarpal
Action; Extends Hand, Abducts hand

Question 30

Extensor Carpi Tadialis Brevis

Answer 30

Origin; Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
Insertion; Base of third Metacarpal
Action; Extends and Abducts Hand

Question 31

Extensor Digitorum

Answer 31

Origin; Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
Insertion; 4 Tendons into extensor expansions and distal phalanges phalanges of fingers 2-5
Action; Prime mover of finger extension

Question 32

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Answer 32

Origin; : Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
Insertion; Base of 5 Metacarpal
Action; Extends hand, Adducts Hand

Question 33

Abductor Pollicis Longus

Answer 33

Origin; Posterior Surface of Radius and Ulna, Interosseous Membrane
Insertion; Base of First Metacarpal and Trapezium
Action; Abducts and Extends Thumb

Question 34

Extensor Pollicis Bevis and Longus

Answer 34

Origin; Dorsal Shaft of Radius and Ulna, Interosseous Membrane
Insertion; Base of Proximal (Brevis) and Distal (Longus) phalanx of thumb
Action; Extends Thumb

Question 35

Extensor Indicus

Answer 35

Origin; Posterior surface of distal ulna, Interosseous Membrane
Insertion; Extensor Expansion of Index Finger, Joins Tendon of Extensor Digitorum
Action; Extends Index Finger

Question 36

Extensor Digiti Minimi

Answer 36

Origin; Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
Insertion; Extensor expansion of digit 5
Action; Extend the 5th digit (little finger) at the metacarpophalangeal joint.