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WorksheetsMuscle Insertion, Action, and Origin
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name the muscle that causes the formation of fish lips or kissing.
Orbicularis oculi
Orbicularis oris
Sternocleidomastoid
Pectoralis major
This muscle originates on the temporal bone, inserts on mandible and closes the jaw.
Gracilis
Soleus
Masseter
Orbicularis oris
This muscle originates on the sternum and clavicle. It inserts on the mastoid process of the temporal bone. It causes the neck to flex and rotates head laterally.
Sternocleidomastoid
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Biceps brachii
This muscle originates on the occipital bone and all the cervical and thoracic vertebrae. It inserts on the spine of the scapula and clavicle. it causes the scapula to raise, retract, and rotate.
Gluteus maximus
Pectoralis major
Deltoid
Trapezius
This muscle originates on the lower eight ribs and inserts on the iliac crest of the hip bone. It causes the vertebral column to flex and rotate.
External obliques
Latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
Orbicularis oculi
This muscle originates on the shoulder girdle and the proximal part of the humerus. It inserts on the olecranon process of the ulna. It extends the elbow.
Triceps
Biceps brachii
Internal obilque
Piriformis
This muscle originates on the internal surface of the sacrum. It inserts on the trochanter of the femur. It helps with the lateral rotation of the hip joint while stabilizing the head of the femur in the acetabulum.
Gluteus medius
Vastus lateralis
Piriformis
External obliques
This muscle originates on the ilium and inserts on the proximal tibia. This muscle is responsible for flexing the thigh on the hip.
Piriformis
Vastus lateralis
Sartorius
Soleus
This muscle originates on the femur. It inserts on the tibial tuberosity by the patellar ligament. It extends the knee.
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
Vastus medialis
Soleus
This muscle originates on the distal portion of the femur and inserts on the calcaneus. It flexes the foot and the knee.
Deltoid
Soleus
Gracilis
Gastrocnemius
This muscle originates on the fibula and inserts on the metatarsals of the foot. It flexes the plantar and causes lateral movement of the ankle
Orbicularis oris
Fibularis
Biceps brachii
Soleus
This muscle originates on the scapular spine and clavicle. It inserts on the deltoid tuboristy of the humerus. It causes abduction (moving away from the body) of the humerus.
Pectoralis major
Trapezius
Deltoid
External obliques
This muscle originates on the scapula of the shoulder girdle and inserts on the proximal radius. It causes the humerus to adduct or move toward the body.
Biceps brachi
Deltoid
Triceps
Masseter
This muscle originates on ribs 1-11 and inserts on ribs 2-12. It forces inhalation of your breath.
External intercostals
Internal intercostals
External obliques
Sternocleidomastoid
This muscle originates on the ilium and inserts on the proximal femur. It moves the thigh away from the midline (abducts) and steadies the pelvis during walking.
Gluteus medius
Rectus femoris
Semitendonosis
Fibularis
Name the muscle colored with yellow.
External Intercostals
Internal intercostals
Diaphragm
Latissimus dorsi
Moving the head back and forth is an example of what type of skeletal movement.
Flexion and extension
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
Inversion and eversion
Protraction and retraction
The picture shows what type of skeletal muscle movement?
Inversion and eversion
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
Pronation and supination
Abduction and adduction
The picture demonstrates what type of skeletal muscle movement?
Flexion and extension
Elevation and depression
Inversion and Eversion
Pronation and supination
What muscle is found in red?
Rectus abdominis
Transverse abdominal
Internal abdominal oblique
External abdominal oblique
What is the action of the Levator ani?
adduction and rotation of the arm
flexion and supination of the forearm
lifting the pelvic floor and compressing the anal canal
compression of the abdomen and flexion and rotation of the vertebral column
What muscle is found in green?
Rectus abdominis
External abdominal oblique
Internal abdominal oblique
Transverse abdominal
What is the origin of the muscle depicted in green?
Ribs 5-9
Ilium
Ribs 10-12
Pubis
Where is the insertion for this muscle?
Scapula
Clavicle
Radius
Ulna
What muscle is receiving the vaccination?
Biceps femoris
Gluteus maximus
Semitendinosus
Gluteus medius
