What are the two main portions of the pectoralis major muscle?
082 The Origin, Insertion, and Action of Pectoralis Major

Interactive Video
•
Biology, Health Sciences
•
University
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Read more
7 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Clavicular and Sternocostal
Sternocostal and Biceps
Sternal and Trapezius
Clavicular and Deltoid
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does the clavicular head of the pectoralis major originate?
Lateral half of the clavicle
Medial half of the clavicle
Entire clavicle
Sternum
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the body does the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major attach to?
Medial half of the clavicle
Lower 6 ribs
Upper 6 costal cartilages
Entire sternum
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does the pectoralis major muscle insert?
Lesser tubercle of the humerus
Greater tubercle of the humerus
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Olecranon of the ulna
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What action is performed by the clavicular head of the pectoralis major?
Flexion of the humerus
Abduction of the humerus
Lateral rotation of the humerus
Extension of the humerus
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary action of the entire pectoralis major muscle?
Extension of the humerus
Lateral rotation of the humerus
Adduction of the humerus
Abduction of the humerus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which action is NOT performed by the pectoralis major?
Medial rotation of the humerus
Flexion of the humerus
Extension of the humerus
Pronation of the forearm
Similar Resources on Quizizz
6 questions
083 The Origin, Insertion, and Action of Pectoralis Minor

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
Superficial blood vessels of the head

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
Schultermuskeln

Interactive video
•
University
2 questions
Identifying Structures in the Axilla [Part 1]

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
Intertubercular groove muscles

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
Subscapularis muscle

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
086 Pectoral Muscles Review

Interactive video
•
University
5 questions
Pectoralis Major: Structure, Origins, Insertions, and More (+ 3D models)

Interactive video
•
University
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade