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Axial muscle origin and insertions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What muscle inserts on the humerus and originates on the clavicle and sternum

a)

deltoid

b)

brachioradialis

c)

pectoralis major

d)

biceps brachii

2.

Which muscle inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus?

a)

latissimus dorsi

b)

brachialis

c)

brachioradialis

d)

deltoid

3.

Which muscle extends, adducts, and applies medial rotation of the arm

a)

biceps brachii

b)

deltoid

c)

latissimus dorsi

d)

brachialis

4.

Where does the deltoid originate from?

a)

end of clavicle and scapula

b)

clavicle and sternum

c)

scapula

d)

humerus

5.

This muscle is located on the upper chest and function in adduction and flexion of the arm/shoulder

a)

latissimus dorsi

b)

brachialis

c)

deltoid

d)

pectoralis major

6.

What does the latissimus dorsi insert on?

a)

radius

b)

ulna

c)

humerus

d)

scapula

7.
The origin of the sternocleidomastoid is the
a)
Temporal Bone
b)
Sternum
c)
Clavicle
d)
Sternum and Clavicle
8.
The origin of the latissimus Dorsi is the
a)
Lumbar/sacral vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, ribs
b)
Humerus, thoracic vertebrae and ribs
c)
Humerus
d)
Lumbar/Sacral Vertebrae
9.

Which muscle elevates, retracts, and rotates the scapula? We use it to shrug our shoulders.

a)

Subscapularis

b)

Latissimus Dorsi

c)

Deltois

d)

Trapezius

10.

Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus and Subscapularis are categorized as which type of muscle?

a)

Rotator Cuff muscles.

b)

Thigh muscles.

c)

Neck and back muscles.

d)

Pelvic muscles.

11.

Select the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

a)

Mastoid Process

b)

Manubrium

c)

Clavicle

d)

Ligamentum Nuchae

12.

The ORIGIN is the muscle attachment to the _______ bone.

a)

Stationary

b)

Movable

13.

The muscle attachment to the movable bone is the:

a)

Muscle belly

b)

Muscle body

c)

Insertion

d)

Fascicle

14.

When muscles contract, it pulls_____

a)

the insertion toward the origin

b)

the origin toward the insertion

c)

the less moveable end toward the more moveable end

15.
What is the action of the masseter?
a)
To raise the eyebrows
b)
To close the eyes
c)
To close the jaw
d)
To blow bubbles
16.
Which muscle allows you to bow your head?
a)
sternocleidomastoid
b)
buccinator
c)
zygomaticus
d)
frontalis
17.
What muscle allows you to wink or squint?
a)
orbicularis oris
b)
frontalis
c)
orbicularis oculi
d)
triangularis
18.

Muscle responsible for raising the eye brows

a)

Temporalis

b)

Frontalis

c)

Zygomaticus

d)

Masseter

19.
The Pectoralis Major is responsible for ____ the arm.
a)
Abduction
b)
Adduction
c)
dorsiflexion
d)
extension
20.

action of muscle group

a)

spinal rotation

b)

spinal flexion

c)

spinal extension

d)

compression of abdomen

e)

depressor scapularis