In the name of love
Muscle originating on the anterior surface of the lumbar vertebra:
psoas major
Contraction of the superior fibers of the trapezius results in:
extend the head
The four rotator cuff muscles are:
supraspinatus, subscapularis, infraspinatus, teres minor
The origin of the pectoralis major is:
clavicle, sternum & cartilage 2-6 ribs
The insertion of the triceps brachii is:
olecranon process of ulna
The action of the soleus is to:
plantar flex the foot
Muscle originating on the spinous processes of T7-L5, iliac crest, and lumbar fascia:
latissimus dorsi
Psoas major inserts on:
lesser trochanter
Most medial muscle of the erector spinae:
spinalis
The linea alba separates the two sides of which muscle:
rectus abdominis
The greater tubercle of the humerus is the insertion site of which 3 muscles:
infraspinatus, teres minor, supraspinatus
Muscle inserting onto the lesser trochanter of the femur, responsible for flexion of the hip:
iliacus
The greater bulk of the calf of the leg is formed by:
gastrocnemius
Which muscles are connected to the galea aponeurotica:
frontalis & occipitalis
Primary muscle a massage therapist palpates on the lateral edge of the leg: (lower leg)
peroneus longus
Chronic contraction of which hip muscle can put pressure on the sciatic nerve:
piriformis
Sternocleidomastoid is named for its:
attachment sites
The origin of this muscle is the sternum & clavicle and insertion is the mastoid process of temporal bone is:
sternocleidomastoid
The pes anserinus is an insertion site for three muscles. They are:
gracilis, semitendinosus, sartorius
Which part of the quadriceps originates above the hip joint & can flex the thigh:
rectus femoris
The tibialis anterior does what to the foot?
dorsiflex, invert
Muscle inserting into the fascia of the upper chest:
platysma
The function of the occipitalis muscle is:
draw scalp backward
Lateral rotation of the humerus is performed by which 2 rotator cuff muscles:
teres minor, infraspinatus
Muscles that stabilize the bony origin of a prime mover are:
fixators