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Muscles in the Human Body Trivia Quiz

I give you the insertions of a muscle in the human body, and you tell me which one it is. All positions relate to the 'anatomical position' which is standing with your arms by your sides and palms facing forwards. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by chickenkev. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
chickenkev

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,077

Updated
Feb 08 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
8 / 20

Plays
4036

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Question 1 of 20

1. Arises in two slips from the anterior femur inferior to vastus intermedius and inserts in the apex of the suprapatellar bursa. Hint

Popliteus

Biceps Femoris

Articularis Genu

Gracilis

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Question 2 of 20

2. Arises on the outer surface of the ilium between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines and inserts on the posterolateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur. Hint

Piriformis

Gluteus Maximus

Gluteus Medius

Gluteus Minimus

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Question 3 of 20

3. Arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C3-6 and inserts into the anterior basilar occipital bone. Hint

Longus Capitis

Scalenus Anterior

Longus Colli

Scalenus Minimus

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Question 4 of 20

4. Arises from the flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis and inserts into the dermis of the palm. Hint

Palmaris Longus

Palmaris Brevis

Ventral Interossei

Abductor Pollicis Brevis

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Question 5 of 20

5. Arises from the nasal bone and nasal cartilages and inserts into the skin of the medial forehead. Hint

Platysma

Procerus

Zygomaticus Major

Nasalis

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Question 6 of 20

6. Arises from the transverse processes of L1-5, the bodies of T12-L5 and the intervertebral discs below T12. Inserts on the middle surface of the lesser trochanter of the femur. Hint

Gluteus Maximus

Psoas Minor

Psoas Major

Iliacus

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Question 7 of 20

7. Arises on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th costotransverse bars of the sacrum between the sacral foramina. Inserts on the anterior part of the medial aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur. Hint

Piriformis

Gluteus Maximus

Gluteus Medius

Gluteus Minimus

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Question 8 of 20

8. Arises from the anterior tubercle of the transverse process of C7 and inserts into the suprapleural membrane. Hint

Scalenus Medius

Scalenus Posterior

Scalenus Minimus

Scalenus Anterior

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Question 9 of 20

9. Arises from the lateral supracondylar ridge of the femur and inserts into the calcaneal tendon (medially, and deep to gastrocnemius). Hint

Soleus

Plantaris

Tibialis Posterior

Gracilis

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Question 10 of 20

10. Arises from the body of the sphenoid bone superomedial to the tendinous ring, and inserts into the posterior superior lateral quadrant of sclera. Hint

Lateral Rectus

Levator Palpebrae Superioris

Superior Rectus

Superior Oblique

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Question 11 of 20

11. Arises from the anterior inferior half of the humerus and the medial and lateral intermuscular septa. It inserts into the coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna. Hint

Brachialis

Brachioradialis

Biceps Brachii

Corocobrachialis

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Question 12 of 20

12. Arises from immediately inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, and inserts into the upper medial surface of the shaft of the tibia. Hint

Gracilis

Sartorius

Adductor Magnus

Adductor Longus

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Question 13 of 20

13. Arises from the anterior surface and the apex of the styloid process and the superior quarter of the stylohyoid ligament. It inserts into the superolateral sides of the tongue. Hint

Mylohyoid

Stylohyoid

Styloglossus

Stylopharyngeus

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Question 14 of 20

14. Arises from the cartilaginous and bony margins of the auditory tube and inserts into the handle of the malleus. Hint

Stapedius

Tensor Tympani

Tensor Veli Palatini

Auricularis

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Question 15 of 20

15. Arises from the inferior third of the lateral inferior angle of the scapula and inserts into the medial lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus. Hint

Teres Major

Infraspinatus

Teres Minor

Deltoid

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Question 16 of 20

16. Arises from the common flexor origin of the medial epicondyle of the humerus and inserts into the bases of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpels. Hint

Pronator Teres

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Flexor Carpi Radialis

17. Arises from all the thoracic spines and supraspinous ligaments from T7 inferiorly, the lumbar and sacral spines via the lumbar fascia, the posterior third of the iliac crest, the inferior angle of the scapula and the last four ribs. It inserts into the floor of the bicipital groove of the humerus. Hint

Trapezius

External Oblique Abdominis

Latissimus Dorsi

Serratus Anterior

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Question 18 of 20

18. Arises from the anterior two-thirds of the zygomatic arch and the zygomatic process of the maxilla, and inserts into the lateral surface of the angle and lower ramus of the mandible. Hint

Lateral Ptygoid

Zygomaticus Minor

Zygomaticus Major

Masseter

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Question 19 of 20

19. Arises from the upper inner quadrant of posterior of the ischial tuberosity and inserts into the upper medial shaft of the tibia. Hint

Semitendinosus

Gracilis

Semimembranosus

Biceps Femoris

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Question 20 of 20

20. Arises in the anterior and superior manubrium and the superomedial third of the clavicle, and inserts into the lateral aspect of the mastoid process and the anterior half of the superior nuchal line. Hint

Digastric

Occipitofrontalis

Trapezius

Sternocleidomastoid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Arises in two slips from the anterior femur inferior to vastus intermedius and inserts in the apex of the suprapatellar bursa.

Answer: Articularis Genu

Articularis genu is a small muscle that retracts the suprapatellar bursa as the knee extends, it is supplied by the posterior division of the femoral nerve.

2. Arises on the outer surface of the ilium between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines and inserts on the posterolateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.

Answer: Gluteus Medius

It abducts and medially rotates the hip, used to tilt the pelvis during walking. Supplied by the superior gluteal nerve.

3. Arises from the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of C3-6 and inserts into the anterior basilar occipital bone.

Answer: Longus Capitis

Longus capitis flexes the cervical spine and the atlanto-occipital joint. It is supplied by the anterior primary rami of C1 to C3.

4. Arises from the flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis and inserts into the dermis of the palm.

Answer: Palmaris Brevis

Steadies the skin of the palm to aid grip, it is the only muscle supplied by the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve.

5. Arises from the nasal bone and nasal cartilages and inserts into the skin of the medial forehead.

Answer: Procerus

Wrinkles the forehead, used in frowning. It is supplied by the temporal branch of the facial nerve (CN VII).

6. Arises from the transverse processes of L1-5, the bodies of T12-L5 and the intervertebral discs below T12. Inserts on the middle surface of the lesser trochanter of the femur.

Answer: Psoas Major

Psoas major flexes the hip, and it is supplied by the anterior primary rami of L1 and L2.

7. Arises on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th costotransverse bars of the sacrum between the sacral foramina. Inserts on the anterior part of the medial aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur.

Answer: Piriformis

Piriformis laterally rotates and stabalises the hip, it is supplied by the anterior primary rami of S1 and S2.

8. Arises from the anterior tubercle of the transverse process of C7 and inserts into the suprapleural membrane.

Answer: Scalenus Minimus

Scalenus minimus supports the suprapleural membrane (Sibson's fascia), and is supplied by the anterior primary rami of C7. All the other scalenes are accessory muscles of respiration.

9. Arises from the lateral supracondylar ridge of the femur and inserts into the calcaneal tendon (medially, and deep to gastrocnemius).

Answer: Plantaris

Plantaris is mainly tendon and therefore thought to be evolving out of the species, it weakly planterflexes the foot and flexes the knee. It is supplied by the tibial nerve.

10. Arises from the body of the sphenoid bone superomedial to the tendinous ring, and inserts into the posterior superior lateral quadrant of sclera.

Answer: Superior Oblique

Superior oblique runs through a pulley (trochlea), it depresses the eye in adduction, and intorts the eye in abduction, it is supplied by the trochlear nerve (CN IV).

11. Arises from the anterior inferior half of the humerus and the medial and lateral intermuscular septa. It inserts into the coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna.

Answer: Brachialis

Brachialis flexes the elbow, it is supplied mainly by the musculocutaneous nerve, with some input from the radial nerve.

12. Arises from immediately inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, and inserts into the upper medial surface of the shaft of the tibia.

Answer: Sartorius

Sartorius is the longest muscle in the body, it flexes, abducts and laterally rotates the thigh at the hip, and flexes and medially rotates the leg at the knee, so it helps you sit cross-legged (like a tailor, which is where it gets it's name from). It is supplied by the anterior division of the femoral nerve.

13. Arises from the anterior surface and the apex of the styloid process and the superior quarter of the stylohyoid ligament. It inserts into the superolateral sides of the tongue.

Answer: Styloglossus

Retracts and elevates tongue, so aids the initiation of swallowing. Supplied by the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII).

14. Arises from the cartilaginous and bony margins of the auditory tube and inserts into the handle of the malleus.

Answer: Tensor Tympani

Tensor tympani (and stapedius) clamp the ossicular chain to prevent excessive vibration. It is supplied by the nerve to medial pterygoid, a branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V).

15. Arises from the inferior third of the lateral inferior angle of the scapula and inserts into the medial lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus.

Answer: Teres Major

Teres major medially rotates and adducts the arm, and supports the shoulder joint, it is functionally part of subscapularis. It is supplied by the lower subscapular nerve.

16. Arises from the common flexor origin of the medial epicondyle of the humerus and inserts into the bases of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpels.

Answer: Flexor Carpi Radialis

It flexes the wrist with a medial deviation, supplied by the median nerve.

Answer: Latissimus Dorsi

Latissimus dorsi extends, adducts and medially rotates the arm, and it also acts as an accessory muscle of respiration. It is supplied by the thoracodorsal nerve from the brachial plexus.

18. Arises from the anterior two-thirds of the zygomatic arch and the zygomatic process of the maxilla, and inserts into the lateral surface of the angle and lower ramus of the mandible.

Answer: Masseter

Masseter elevates the mandible (closes the mouth) and so is involved in chewing. It is supplied by the anterior division of the mandibular nerve.

19. Arises from the upper inner quadrant of posterior of the ischial tuberosity and inserts into the upper medial shaft of the tibia.

Answer: Semitendinosus

Semitendinosus flexes and medially rotates the knee and extendds the hip.

Answer: Sternocleidomastoid

Each acts to flex the cervical spine and rotates the head to bring the ear close to the shoulder on the ipsilateral side. Both acting together protrude the head and aid respiration.

Source: Author chickenkev

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