Muscle of the Neck and Trunk (Origin)

Question 1

Upper eight ribs

Answer 1

Serratus Anterior

Question 2

Clavicle, sternum, & upper 6 costal cartilages

Answer 2

Pectoralis Major

Question 3

1st costal cartilages

Answer 3

Subclavius

Question 4

3rd, 4th, and 5th ribs

Answer 4

Pectoralis Minor

Question 5

Deep fascia over pectoralis minor and deltoid

Answer 5

Platysma

Question 6

Manubrium sterni and medial 3rd of the clavicle

Answer 6

Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

Question 7

Occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, spine of 7th cervical vertebra, spines of all thoracic vertebra

Answer 7

Trapezius

Question 8

Iliac crest, lumbar fascia, spines of lower 6 thoracic vertebrae, lower 3 or 4 ribs, and inferior angle of scapula

Answer 8

Latissimus Dorsi

Question 9

Transverse processes of first four cervical vertebrae

Answer 9

Levator Scapulae

Question 10

Ligamentum nuchae and spines of 7th cervical vertebra and 1st thoracic vertebra

Answer 10

Rhomboid Minor

Question 11

2nd to 5th thoracic spines

Answer 11

Rhomboid Major

Question 12

Xiphoid process, lower six costal cartilages, L1–L3
vertebrae

Answer 12

Respiratory Diaphragm

Question 13

Lower border of ribs

Answer 13

Internal & External intercostal

Question 14

Symphysis pubis and pubic crest

Answer 14

Rectus Abdominis

Question 15

Lower 6 costal cartilages, lumbar fascia, iliac crest, lateral third of inguinal ligament

Answer 15

Transversus Abdominis

Question 16

Lumbar fascia, iliac crest, lateral two thirds of inguinal ligament

Answer 16

Internal Oblique

Question 17

Lower eight ribs

Answer 17

External Oblique

Question 18

Iliolumbar ligament, iliac crest, tips of transverse processes of lower lumbar vertebrae

Answer 18

Quadratus Lumborum