Bony Landmarks
Agonist/Antagonist
Upper Body
Lower Body
Misc.
100

A hole in a bone

Foramen

100

Name the agonists in plantarflexion of the ankle

Gastrocnemius & soleus

100

Which rotator cuff muscles insert at the greater tubercle of the humerus?

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, & teres minor

100

This muscle originates at the anterior inferior iliac spine and inserts at the tibial tuberosity via the patella and patellar ligament. What actions does it perform?

Hip flexion and knee extension 

(Muscle name: Rectus femoris)

100

This is the classification of joints that allow for little to no movement

Fibrous joint

200

An abrupt or pointed projection

Spine

200

Name the antagonists in depression of the scapulothoracic joint

Upper fibers of the trapezius, rhomboids, & levator scapula

200

Which scalenes insert at the first rib?

Anterior and middle scalenes.

200

This two-headed muscle originates at the ischial tuberosity and lateral lip of the linea aspera. It performs the following actions: Hip extension, hip lateral rotation (assists), posterior pelvic tilt, knee flexion, lateral rotation of the flexed knee (assists). What muscle is this?

Biceps femoris (one of the hamstrings muscles)

200

Grant's boyfriend asks him a question, and he responds with a noncommittal shrug. What action is occurring at his scapulothoracic joints as he begins to shrug?

Elevation

300

A basin-like depression

Fossa

300

Name the agonists in medial (internal) rotation of the glenohumeral joint

Pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major, subscapularis, & anterior fibers of the deltoid

300

The latissimus dorsi originates at the inferior angle of the scapula, the spinous processes of the last 6 thoracic vertebrae, the last 3-4 ribs, the thoracolumbar fascia, and the posterior iliac crest. Where does it insert?

Intertubercular groove of the humerus

300

Which muscle originates at the soleal line, the posterior surface of the tibia, and the posterior surface of the head of the fibula?

Soleus

300

Name the three typical characteristics of a muscle's origin

Proximal, Medial, & Stable

400

A broad designation for a bump on a bone

Process

400

Name the antagonists in extension of the knee

Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, & semimembranosus

400

This muscle originates at the transverse processes of the first through fourth cervical vertebrae and inserts at the medial border of the scapula between the superior angle and superior portion of the spine of the scapula. What actions does it perform?

Unilaterally: Elevation of the scapulothoracic joint, downward rotation of the scapulothoracic joint, lateral flexion of the head and neck to the same side, rotation of the head and neck to the same side

Bilaterally: Extend the head and neck

(Muscle name: Levator scapula)

400

Which of the quadriceps muscles originates at the anterior and lateral shaft of the femur?

Vastus intermedius

400

The patella is the largest _______ bone in the body

Sesamoid

500

A prominent ridge

Crest

500

Name the agonists in flexion of the neck

Anterior scalenes & sternocleidomastoid

500

This muscle originates at the third, fourth, and fifth ribs and inserts at the medial surface of the coracoid process of the scapula

Pectoralis minor

500

This muscle originates on the posterior surfaces of the condyles of the femur and performs knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion

Gastrocnemius

500

The glenohumeral joint is this type of synovial joint

Ball-and-socket joint