Insertions / attachments/ origins kinesology

Question 1

Origin of muscle

Answer 1

Where the end of a muscle is anchored to a bone and does not move. Located more proximal

Question 2

Insertion of muscle

Answer 2

The more mobile attachment of the muscle that connects it to the bone. Located more distal

Question 3

Prime Mover

Answer 3

the primary muscle responsible for a specific movement

Question 4

Agonist

Answer 4

Another name for prime mover

Question 5

Antagonist

Answer 5

The muscle that performs the opposite movement of the agonist

Question 6

Synergists

Answer 6

Muscles that share the same action the agonist

Question 7

Fixator

Answer 7

Muscles that act to stabilize a body part so that another muscle can act on an adjacent body part.

Question 8

Ligament that wraps around head and neck of radius to stabilize it against the ulna during pronation and supination

Answer 8

Annular Ligament

Question 9

Rounded eminence on the lateral distal portion of the humerus that articulates with the radius.

Answer 9

Capitulum/Lateral condyle of the humerus

Question 10

Tunnel formed by the retinacula and the carpal bones of the wrist through which the nine flexor tendons and the median nerve pass.

Answer 10

Carpal tunnel

Question 11

These joints allow flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and opposition and circumduction at the thumb. 5 of them

Answer 11

carpometacarpal joint

Question 12

Depression in the distal anterior portion of the humerus that receives the coronoid process of the ulna

Answer 12

Coronoid fossa

Question 13

A triangular eminence projecting from the anterior proximal portion of the ulna that serves as an attachment site for ligaments and tendons of the forearm and wrist.

Answer 13

Coronoid process- ulna

Question 14

A synovial pivot joint formed by the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius that allows pronation and supination.

Answer 14

distal radioulnar joint

Question 15

Muscle of the forearm with four long tendons that extends the second through fifth fingers and assists in extension of the wrist.

Answer 15

Extensor digitorium

Question 16

Thick, stabilizing fascial tissue on the dorsal surface of the wrist.

Answer 16

Extensor retinaculum

Question 17

Largest carpal bone distal to the lunate on the dorsal surface of the wrist.

Answer 17

Capitate

Question 18

Carpal bone located distal and lateral to the pisiform; palpable on the palmar surface of the hand.

Answer 18

Hamate

Question 19

A synovial hinge joint formed between the radial head and the capitulum of the humerus that allows flexion and extension. This joint sits side by side with the humeroulnar joint.

Answer 19

Humeroradial joint

Question 20

A synovial hinge joint formed between the trochlear notch of the ulna and the trochlea of the humerus that allows flexion and extension. This joint sits side by side with the humeroradial joint.

Answer 20

Humeroulnar joint

Question 21

Synovial gliding joints formed between individual carpal bones of the wrist.

Answer 21

Intercarpal joints

Question 22

Connective tissue membrane between the radius and ulna.

Answer 22

interosseous membrane in the forearm

Question 23

A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges
each finger has two, the thumb only has 1

Answer 23

A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges

Question 24

Bony prominence of the humerus located lateral to the olecranon process that serves as an attachment site for tendons of the wrist and hand extensors.

Answer 24

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Question 25

Carpal bone on the dorsal surface of the wrist between the scaphoid and triquetrum

Answer 25

Lunate

Question 26

Rounded eminence on the medial distal portion of the humerus that articulates with the ulna.

Answer 26

Medial Condyle of the humerus / trochlea

Question 27

A bony prominence on the distal medial humerus.

Answer 27

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 28

How many metacarpals are there

Answer 28

5

Question 29

A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges

Answer 29

Metacarpophalangeal joint

Question 30

the olecranon process is the attached site for which muscle

Answer 30

The triceps

Question 31

attachment site for the palmaris longus tendon

Answer 31

Palmar aponeurosis

Question 32

Muscle of the forearm that tenses the palmar fascia and flexes the wrist and elbow; it crosses the wrist, but not the hand and finger joints.

Answer 32

Palmar longus

Question 33

Carpal bone on the ulnar aspect of the wrist that serves as the insertion point for the flexor carpi ulnaris.

Answer 33

Piriformis

Question 34

Depression on the lateral side of the coronoid process of the ulna that articulates with the radius.

Answer 34

Radial notch

Question 35

A prominence on the anterior proximal radius that serves as the distal attachment site for the biceps brachii.

Answer 35

Radial tuberosity

Question 36

A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

Answer 36

radiocarpal joint

Question 37

This joint resides in the upper part of the neck between the first and second cervical vertebrae, also known as the atlas and axis.

Answer 37

The atlanto-axial joint

Question 38

classified as a condyloid/ellipsoid synovial joint. It is formed by the articulations of the superior facets of the atlas (C1) and the occipital condyles,

Answer 38

Atlanto-occipital joint

Question 39

One of five synovial joints formed by the articulations of the distal row of carpal bones and the metacarpal bones.

Answer 39

Carpometacarpal joint

Question 40

coxofemoral joint aka

Answer 40

hip joint

Question 41

A synovial hinge joint formed between the proximal, medial, and distal phalanges that allows flexion and extension of the toes.

Answer 41

Interphalangeal joint

Question 42

A synovial gliding joint formed between the cuneiforms, navicular, and cuboid bones that contributes to foot stability and mobility.

Answer 42

Intertarsal joint

Question 43

joint that are located between adjacent vertebrae in the spine.

Answer 43

Intervertebral disc joint

Question 44

A synovial gliding joint formed between the lateral end of the clavicle and the medial edge of the acromion process of the scapula.

Answer 44

acromioclavicular joint

Question 45

A synovial gliding joint formed between the lateral end of the clavicle and the medial edge of the acromion process of the scapula.

Answer 45

acrimoclaivaular joint

Question 46

A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges

Answer 46

Metacarpophalangeal joint

Question 47

A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the metacarpals and the proximal phalange

Answer 47

Metatarsophalangeal joint

Question 48

A synovial joint formed between the posterior surface of the patella and the intercondylar groove of the femur

Answer 48

patellofemoral joint

Question 49

Tibiofemoral joint also known as the

Answer 49

Knee

Question 50

____ are generally called spinal joints when in combination with intervertebral disc joints

Answer 50

Vertebrel facet joint

Question 51

The gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae latae, and sartorius are muscles ___ the hip

Answer 51

abduct

Question 52

The pectineus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, and gracilis ___ the hip.

Answer 52

adduct

Question 53

Which head of the hamstrings does not originate at the ischium, but rather from the posterior femur?

Answer 53

short head of the bicep femoris

Question 54

The main flexor of the lumbar spine is the:

Answer 54

Rectus abdominus

Question 55

What is the muscle located on the proximal elbow that does not cross the wrist joint and assists in elbow flexion?

Answer 55

Pronator teres

Question 56

The groove formed by the spinous and transverse processes in the thoracic and lumbar region of the spine is called:

Answer 56

lamina groove

Question 57

The hip flexor that fills the iliac fossa and sits deep to the abdominal organs is the:

Answer 57

iliacus

Question 58

The muscle of the anterior compartment that runs to digits 2–5 is the:

Answer 58

Extensor digitorum longus