Kinesiology

Question 1

Muscle of the face.. located in cheek area… Originates on the Alveolar Processes of the Mandible and Maxilla, & inserts onto the angle of the mouth and the Orbicularis Oris… Assists in chewing

Answer 1

Buccinator

Question 2

Primary action of mastication… muscle of the face that attaches to the mandible.. originates on the zygomatic arch and maxilla and inserts onto the coronoid process and ramps of the mandible.. Primarily involved in TMJ along with Temporalis and Pterygoid

Answer 2

Masseter

Question 3

Muscle of the cranium.. inserts onto the coronoid process of the Mandible. “Coronoid” means “resembling the crown”… inserting onto the Mandible allows the Temporalis to assist in mastication along with Master… TMJ associated.

Answer 3

Temporalis

Question 4

Muscle posterior of the neck, named after its action and insertion. . Originates on the Transverse Process of C1-C4 and inserts onto the Superior Angle of the Scapula… one of the prime movers of scapular elevation… may slightly downwardly rotate the scapula.

Answer 4

Levator Scapulae

Question 5

Muscles of the anterior neck.. Splits into 3 parts and all 3 are different sizes… Originates on the Transverse Process of C1-C7 and inserts onto Ribs 1 and 2.. Unilaterally, laterally flex the cervical vertebrae, bringing ear to the shoulder.. Also elevate the ribs. Bring the neck into flexion. Associated conditions Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Answer 5

Scalenes

Question 6

Muscle of the posterior neck, originates on the Spinous Processes of C7-T3.. Inserts onto the Mastoid Process of the Temporal bone, & occipital bone, flexes the neck & rotates the cervical vertebrae to the same side.. assists in extension of the head/neck

Answer 6

Splenius Capitis

Question 7

Muscle of the anterior neck… has numerous actions, unilaterally rotates the cervical vertebrae to the opposite side of the contraction muscle.. laterally flexes the cervical vertebrae to the same side of the contracting muscle.. It flexes the cervicle vertebrae

Answer 7

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 8

Muscle of the back, & a member of the rotator cuff muscle group, along with supraspinatus, Teres Minor, & subscapularis… Originates on the infraspinous fossa located on the posterior surface of the scapula. Inserts onto the Greater tubercle of the Humerus.. Primarily responsible for lateral rotation, extension, & horizontal abduction of the shoulder.

Answer 8

Infraspinatus

RC muscles: supraspinatus,Teres Minor, subscap, & infraspinatus

Question 9

Muscle of the back, widest muscle in the body… originates on the Iliac crest, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, & the spinous processes of T7-T12, inserts onto the Medial lip of the intertubercular groove. Primarily responsible for performing adduction of the shoulder… rotates and extends the shoulder. May also elevate the hip. Often referred to as “Swimmers Muscle”

Answer 9

Latissimus Dorsi

LATS

Question 10

a group of 3 muscles, part of the erector spine group, originates on the Transverse processes of L1-L5, the iliac crest and the sacrum. Originates on the TP of T1-T5…. Laterally flexes the trunk & longissimus extends the trunk

Answer 10

Longissimus

Question 11

Muscle of the back… originates on the Posterior surface of the sacrum, posterior superior iliac spine, Mamillary Process of L1-L5, the transverse process of T1-T12, & the articular process of C4-C7, insert on the TP of C2-L5, essentially the entire vertebral column, Unilaterally, will laterally flex the trunk, rotate the trunk.. Bilaterally, extends the trunk

Answer 11

Multifidus

Question 12

A muscle of the lower back named after its shape, originates from the Iliac crest and inserts on the 12th rib & transverse processes of L1-L4… Unilaterally will assist in lateral flexion of the trunk, Bilaterally extends the trunk

Answer 12

QL

Question 13

A major and minor that are named after the shape(Rhombus), Major originates on the Spinous processes of T3-T5, Minor originates on the Spinous Processes of C7-T2. They insert onto the medial/vertebral border of the scapula… When they contract they pull the scapula towards the vertebrae. This action is known as retraction/adduction.

Answer 13

Rhomboids

Question 14

Group of muscles that span the entire vertebral column. Named after their action, originate on the Transverse process of C1-L5, insert onto the Spinous Processes of the vertebrae. Unilaterally, rotators will rotate the trunk to the opposite side, bilaterally the rotators assist in extension of the trunk

Answer 14

Rotatores

Question 15

Two muscles, located on the back. Each muscle is named after its location. Spinalis Thoracis, Spinalis Cervicis. Thoracis orginates on the Spinous Processes of T11-L2, Spinalis Cervicis originates on the Nuchal Ligament and Spinous Process of C7, Spinalis Thoracis inserts onto the Spinous Processes of T3-T8, Spinalis cervicis inserts onto the spinous processes of C2.

Answer 15

Spinalis

Question 16

Muscle of the back named after its location. Originates on the Subscapular Fossa, located on the anterior surface of the scapula. Inserts onto the lesser tubercle. Is part of the rotator cuff muscle group along with Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Supraspinatus. A synergist to LATS performing the same action. Adduction, extension, and medial rotation

Answer 16

Subscapularis

Question 17

Muscle of the back named afters its location. Originates on the Supra-spinous fossa. Inserts onto the greater tubercle. Part of the rotator cuff muscle group. One primary action: Abduction to the shoulder. Synergist to the deltoid. If a person suffers from a torn rotator cuff it likely involves this muscle more than the others.

Answer 17

Supraspinatus

Question 18

A muscle of the back. Originates on the inferior angle of the scapula and inserts onto the medial lip of the inter tubercular groove. Shares insertion with LATS. Both muscles perform the same actions, medial rotation, extension, and adduction of the shoulder. “Teres”-“round and long”

Answer 18

Teres Major

Question 19

Muscle of the back, originates on the lateral axillary border of the scapula. Located next to the axillary. Inserts onto the greater tubercle, teres minor is a member of the rotator cuff muscle group along with infraspinatus, subscap, supraspinatus. This muscle and infraspinatus located immediately next to one another. Sometimes fuse together. Performs: lateral rotation, extension, and horizontal abduction

Answer 19

Teres Minor

Question 20

Large muscle of the back, named after its share. Most superficial muscle of the back. Originates on the external occipital protuberance of the occipital bone, & the spinous processes of T1-T12. Inserts on the acromion process the spine of the scapula and lateral 1/3 of clavicle. Divided into 3 sections. when contracting, upper trapezius assists in elevation of the scapula, when contracting middle trapezius assists in retraction/adduction of the scapula. when contraction lower traps depresses the scapula.

Answer 20

Trapezius

Question 21

Largest of the chest. Pector/o means breast or chest. Originates on the Medial half of the clavicle, the anterior surface of the sternum, the costal cartilage of ribs 1-6. Inserts onto the lateral lip of the intertubercular groove. Contracting the pectoralis major has multiple actions. Flexion, medial rotation, and horizontal adduction of the shoulder.

Answer 21

Pectoralis Major

Question 22

Muscle of the chest, originates from the anterior surface of ribs 3-5. Inserts onto the coracoid process,

Answer 22

Pectoralis Minor

Question 23

Muscle of the chest, named after its appearance. “Serratus” means “finely notched edge”, originates from the anterior surface of ribs 1-8. Inserts onto the anterior surface of medial vertebral border of the scapula. Contracts moves the scapula anteriorly, producing protraction/abduction. May assist in depression of the scapula.

Answer 23

Serratus Anterior

Question 24

A muscle of the abdomen named after one of its actions.. Located between the abdomen and thorax, separating the two body cavities. Originates on the sternum, Xiphoid process, inferior 6 ribs and L1-L3. Responsible for inhalation.

Answer 24

Diaphragm

Question 25

A muscle of the abdomen. Most superficial muscle of the abdomen. Originates on the pubic symphysis and the pubic crest. Inserts onto the Xiphoid process of the sternum and the costal cartilage of ribs 5-7. Allows trunk to flex

Answer 25

Rectus Abdominis

Question 26

A muscle of the arm. The term Biceps means “two heads” The short head originates on the coracoid process. The long head originates on the supraglenoid tubercle. Together inserts onto the radial tuberosity. Contracts it helps produce flexion of the shoulder, flexion of the elbow, and supination of the forearm. The prime mover of supination

Answer 26

Biceps Brachii

Question 27

A muscle of the arm. Originates on the anterior distal shaft of the humerus and inserts onto both the coronoid process of the ulna. Powerful muscle. Prime mover of elbow flexion. Located deep to the Biceps Brachii.

Answer 27

Brachialis

Question 28

Muscle of the arm named after its origin and location. Originates on the Coronoid process and inserts onto the Medial proximal shaft of the humerus. Primarily a synergist to Pectoralis major.

Answer 28

Coracobrachialis

Question 29

Muscle of the arm/shoulder. Shaped like an equilateral triangle. 3 different portions that make up the muscle. Anterior, Middle, Posterior. Anterior originates on the lateral 3rd of the clavicle. Middle originates on the acromion process. Posterior originates on the Spine of the Scapula. Distally and insert onto the deltoid tuberosity.

Answer 29

Deltoid

Question 30

Muscle of the posterior arm. Have 3 heads. Long head originates on the infraglenoid tubercle of the humerus. Medial originates on the posterior shaft. Lateral originates on the posterior shaft of the humerus on the lateral side. All 3 heads join together and insert on the Olecranon Process.. Contracts, extends the shoulder and extends the elbow.

Answer 30

Triceps Brachii