Muscular System Exam Review

Front

Where does the fibularis brevis tendon attach?

Back

5th metatarsal

Front

What is the primary action of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Back

Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot

Front

Which muscle forms the base of the popliteal fossa, behind the knee joint?

Back

Popliteus

Front

What is the function of the pectoralis minor muscle?

Back

Stabilises the scapula by drawing it anteroinferiorly

Front

From which tendons do the lumbricals originate?

Back

Flexor digitorum longus

Front

What is the main function of the quadriceps muscle group?

Back

Extends the knee.

Front

What is the role of the hamstrings?

Back

Flexes the knee and extends the hip.

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

Back

Deltoid.

Front

What is the primary action of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

Plantarflexion of the foot.

Front

Which muscle is known as the 'boxer's muscle'?

Back

Serratus anterior.