Neck/Head

Question 1

origin: C1-4
insertion: upper vertebral border of scapula
action: elevates scapula

Answer 1

levator scapulae

Question 2

origin: transverse process of cervical vertebrae
insertion: ribs 1 & 2
action: elevates ribs 1 & 2

Answer 2

scalenes (anterior,middle,posterior)

Question 3

origin: sternum
insertion: mastoid process of temporal
action: rotates head

Answer 3

sternocleidomastoid

Question 4

origin: manubrium of sternum
insertion: hyoid
action: depresses hyoid

Answer 4

sternohyoid

Question 5

origin: manubrium of sternum
insertion: thyroid cartilage of larynx
action: depresses thyroid cartilage

Answer 5

sternothyroid

Question 6

origin: superior surface of scapula
insertion: hyoid
action: depresses hyoid

Answer 6

omohyoid

Question 7

origin: fascia covering deltoid
insertion: mandible
action: depresses lower lip

Answer 7

platysma

Question 8

origin: mastoid notch of temporal (posterior belly)
insertion: hyoid
action: elevates hyoid

Answer 8

digastric

Question 9

origin: inner, inferior margin of mandible
insertion: body of hyoid
action: elevates hyoid

Answer 9

mylohyoid

Question 10

origin: galea aponeurotica
insertion: skin superior to orbit
action: raises eyebrows

Answer 10

frontalis

Question 11

origin: occipital bone
insertion: galea aponeurotica
action: draws scalp posteriorly

Answer 11

occipitalis

Question 12

origin: temporal fossa
insertion: coronoid process of mandible
action: closes mandible

Answer 12

temporalis

Question 13

origin: zygomatic arch
insertion: angle of mandible
action: closes mandible

Answer 13

masseter

Question 14

origin: pterygoid processes of sphenoid bone
insertion: medial ramus of mandible
action: medical gliding of mandible (for chewing)

Answer 14

pterygoids (medial,lateral)

Question 15

origin: frontal bone
insertion: skin of eyelid
action: closes eyelid

Answer 15

orbicularis oculi

Question 16

origin: fascia of facial muscles near mouth
insertion: skin of lips
action: closes lips

Answer 16

orbicularis oris

Question 17

origin: medial portion of frontal bone
insertion: skin of eyebrows
action: adducts eyebrows

Answer 17

corrugator supercilii

Question 18

origin: fascia of masseter
insertion: skin at angle of mouth
action: abducts corner of mouth

Answer 18

risorius

Question 19

origin: anterior mandible
insertion: skin of chin below lower lip
action: protrudes lower lip

Answer 19

mentalis

Question 20

origin: maxilla
insertion: orbicularis oris
action: compresses cheek

Answer 20

buccinator

Question 21

origin: zygomatic bone
insertion: muscle and skin at angle of mouth
action: elevates corners of mouth

Answer 21

zygomaticus (major, minor)

Question 22

origin: lateral mandible
insertion: muscles and skin of lower lip
action: depresses lower lip

Answer 22

depressor labii inferioris

Question 23

origin: zygomatic bones
insertion: muscle and skin of lips
action: elevates upper lip

Answer 23

levator labii superioris