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Muscle Insertion, Action, and Origin

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the muscle that causes the formation of fish lips or kissing.

a)

Orbicularis oculi

b)

Orbicularis oris

c)

Sternocleidomastoid

d)

Pectoralis major

2.

This muscle originates on the temporal bone, inserts on mandible and closes the jaw.

a)

Gracilis

b)

Soleus

c)

Masseter

d)

Orbicularis oris

3.

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.

a)

Sternocleidomastoid

b)

Latissimus dorsi

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Biceps brachii

4.

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.

a)

Gluteus maximus

b)

Pectoralis major

c)

Deltoid

d)

Trapezius

5.

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.

a)

External obliques

b)

Latissimus dorsi

c)

Trapezius

d)

Orbicularis oculi

6.

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.

a)

Triceps

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Internal obilque

d)

Piriformis

7.

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.

a)

Gluteus medius

b)

Vastus lateralis

c)

Piriformis

d)

External obliques

8.

This muscle originates on the ilium and inserts on the proximal tibia. This muscle is responsible for flexing the thigh on the hip.

a)

Piriformis

b)

Vastus lateralis

c)

Sartorius

d)

Soleus

9.

This muscle originates on the femur. It inserts on the tibial tuberosity by the patellar ligament. It extends the knee.

a)

Rectus femoris

b)

Sartorius

c)

Vastus medialis

d)

Soleus

10.

This muscle originates on the distal portion of the femur and inserts on the calcaneus. It flexes the foot and the knee.

a)

Deltoid

b)

Soleus

c)

Gracilis

d)

Gastrocnemius

11.

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

a)

Orbicularis oris

b)

Fibularis

c)

Biceps brachii

d)

Soleus

12.

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.

a)

Pectoralis major

b)

Trapezius

c)

Deltoid

d)

External obliques

13.

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.

a)

Biceps brachi

b)

Deltoid

c)

Triceps

d)

Masseter

14.

This muscle originates on ribs 1-11 and inserts on ribs 2-12. It forces inhalation of your breath.

a)

External intercostals

b)

Internal intercostals

c)

External obliques

d)

Sternocleidomastoid

15.

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.

a)

Gluteus medius

b)

Rectus femoris

c)

Semitendonosis

d)

Fibularis

16.

Name the muscle colored with yellow.

a)

External Intercostals

b)

Internal intercostals

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Latissimus dorsi

17.

Moving the head back and forth is an example of what type of skeletal movement.

a)

Flexion and extension

b)

Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion

c)

Inversion and eversion

d)

Protraction and retraction

18.

The picture shows what type of skeletal muscle movement?

a)

Inversion and eversion

b)

Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion

c)

Pronation and supination

d)

Abduction and adduction

19.

The picture demonstrates what type of skeletal muscle movement?

a)

Flexion and extension

b)

Elevation and depression

c)

Inversion and Eversion

d)

Pronation and supination

20.

What muscle is found in red?

a)

Rectus abdominis

b)

Transverse abdominal

c)

Internal abdominal oblique

d)

External abdominal oblique

21.

What is the action of the Levator ani?

a)

adduction and rotation of the arm

b)

flexion and supination of the forearm

c)

lifting the pelvic floor and compressing the anal canal

d)

compression of the abdomen and flexion and rotation of the vertebral column

22.

What muscle is found in green?

a)

Rectus abdominis

b)

External abdominal oblique

c)

Internal abdominal oblique

d)

Transverse abdominal

23.

What is the origin of the muscle depicted in green?

a)

Ribs 5-9

b)

Ilium

c)

Ribs 10-12

d)

Pubis

24.

Where is the insertion for this muscle?

a)

Scapula

b)

Clavicle

c)

Radius

d)

Ulna

25.

What muscle is receiving the vaccination?

a)

Biceps femoris

b)

Gluteus maximus

c)

Semitendinosus

d)

Gluteus medius