Skeletal muscle

Question 1

Sternocleidomastoid is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 1

Flexion or rotation of the head

Question 2

What is the origin(s) of the Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 2

Sternum (manubrium) and clavicle

Question 3

Trapezius is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 3

Elevation, depression, rotation or retraction of scapula

Question 4

What is the origin(s) of the Latissimus dorsi

Answer 4

Thoracolumbar fascia, T7-L5 vertebrae and iliac crest

Question 5

Latissimus dorsi is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 5

Extension of shoulder joint

Question 6

What is the origin(s) of the Trapezius

Answer 6

Occipital bone, thoracic vertebrae

Question 7

Deltoid is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 7

Abduction of shoulder joint

Question 8

Origin: Thoracolumbar fascia, T7-L5 vertebrae and iliac crest ?

Answer 8

Latissimus dorsi

Question 9

What is the origin(s) of the Deltoid

Answer 9

Clavicle and scapula

Question 10

Origin: Occipital bone, thoracic vertebrae

Answer 10

Trapezius

Question 11

Origin: Clavicle and scapula

Answer 11

Deltoid

Question 12

Action: Extension of shoulder joint

Answer 12

Latissimus dorsi

Question 13

Origin: Clavicle (medial), costal cartilage of true ribs and external oblique

Answer 13

Pectoralis major

Question 14

Action: Flexion and supination at elbow joint

Answer 14

Biceps brachii

Question 15

Action: Flexion of shoulder joint

Answer 15

Pectoralis major

Question 16

Origin: Clavicle (medial), costal cartilage of true ribs and external oblique

Answer 16

Pectoralis major

Question 17

Pectoralis major is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 17

Flexion of shoulder joint

Question 18

Origin: Scapula: (coracoid process and glenoid cavity margin).

Answer 18

Biceps brachii

Question 19

What is the origin(s) of the Pectoralis major

Answer 19

Clavicle (medial), costal cartilage of true ribs and external oblique

Question 20

Biceps brachii is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 20

Flexion and supination at elbow joint

Question 21

Action: Extension of elbow joint

Answer 21

Triceps brachii

Question 22

Origin: Scapula and humerus

Answer 22

Triceps brachii

Question 23

Triceps brachii is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 23

Extension of elbow joint

Question 24

What is the origin(s) of the Biceps brachii

Answer 24

Scapula: (coracoid process and glenoid cavity margin).

Question 25

What is the origin(s) of the Triceps brachii

Answer 25

Scapula and humerus

Question 26

Origin: Sternum (xiphoid process) and ribs 7-12

Answer 26

Thoracic diaphragm

Question 27

Origin: Sternum (manubrium) and clavicle

Answer 27

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 28

Action: Elevation, depression, rotation or retraction of scapula

Answer 28

Trapezius

Question 29

Action: Abduction of shoulder joint

Answer 29

Deltoid

Question 30

Action: Inspiration

Answer 30

Thoracic diaphragm

Question 31

What is the origin(s) of the Thoracic diaphragm

Answer 31

Sternum (xiphoid process) and ribs 7-12

Question 32

Thoracic diaphragm is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 32

Inspiration

Question 33

Action: Flexion of vertebral column

Answer 33

Rectus abdominis

Question 34

Rectus abdominis is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 34

Flexion of vertebral column

Question 35

What is the origin(s) of the Rectus abdominis

Answer 35

Pubic crest and symphysis

Question 36

Origin: Pubic crest and symphysis

Answer 36

Rectus abdominis

Question 37

Action: Extension of hip joint

Answer 37

Gluteus maximus

Question 38

Gluteus maximus | is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 38

Extension of hip joint

Question 39

What is the origin(s) of the Gluteus maximus

Answer 39

Ilium, sacrum and coccyx

Question 40

Origin: Ilium, sacrum and coccyx

Answer 40

Gluteus maximus

Question 41

Rectus femoris is a prime mover of what action(s)?

Answer 41

Extension of knee joint

Question 42

What is the origin(s) of the Rectus femoris

Answer 42

Anterior inferior iliac spine

Question 43

Action: Extension of knee joint

Answer 43

Rectus femoris

Question 44

Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine

Answer 44

Rectus femoris

Question 45

Action: Flexion or rotation of the head

Answer 45

Sternocleidomastoid