Muscles- Origins And Insertions

Question 1

What is the origin of the Sternocleidomastoid?

Answer 1

Manubrium of sternum and medial clavicle

Question 2

What is the insertion of the Sternocleidomastoid?

Answer 2

Mastoid process of the temporal bone

Question 3

What is the insertion of the Pectoralis minor?

Answer 3

Coracoid process of the scapula

Question 4

What is the action of the Rectus abdominis?

Answer 4

Flexes vertebral column, compresses abdominal contents

Question 5

What is the insertion of the deltoid?

Answer 5

Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

Question 6

What is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi?

Answer 6

Intertubercular groove of the humerus

Question 7

What is the insertion of the Pectoralis major?

Answer 7

Intertubercular groove of the humerus

Question 8

What is the origin of the biceps brachii long head?

Answer 8

Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

Question 9

What is the origin of the biceps brachii short head?

Answer 9

Coracoid process of the scapula

Question 10

What is the insertion of the biceps brachii?

Answer 10

Radial tuberosity of the radius

Question 11

What is the origin of the Pronator Teres?

Answer 11

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 12

What is the origin of the flexor carpi radialis?

Answer 12

Medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 13

What is the origin of the palmaris longus?

Answer 13

Medial epicondyle of the humerus