Muscles name/ origin and insertion

Front

Which muscle elevates, retracts, and rotates the scapula?

Back

Trapezius - This muscle is responsible for shrugging the shoulders and stabilizing the shoulder girdle.

Front

Which elbow muscle provides extension of the elbow and originates on the humerus?

Back

Triceps Brachii - This muscle is located at the back of the arm and is primarily responsible for elbow extension.

Front

What is the muscle in the neck?

Back

Sternocleidomastoideus - This muscle helps in rotating and flexing the neck.

Front

The origin of the sternocleidomastoid is the:

Back

Sternum and Clavicle - This muscle originates from these two bones and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Front

What muscle is responsible for flexing the hip?

Back

Iliopsoas - This muscle group is crucial for hip flexion and consists of the psoas major and iliacus.

Front

What is the primary function of the deltoid muscle?

Back

Shoulder Abduction - The deltoid muscle is responsible for lifting the arm away from the body.

Front

Which muscle is known as the 'calf muscle'?

Back

Gastrocnemius - This muscle is located in the back of the lower leg and is involved in plantar flexion.

Front

What is the insertion point of the pectoralis major?

Back

Humerus - The pectoralis major inserts at the greater tubercle of the humerus.

Front

Which muscle is involved in the movement of the jaw?

Back

Masseter - This muscle is one of the primary muscles used for chewing.

Front

What is the origin of the biceps brachii?

Back

Scapula - The biceps brachii originates from the scapula and is involved in elbow flexion.