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Name one of the muscles that make up the epicranius.
Fronalis belly, epicranial aponeurosis, or occipitalis belly
Which muscle has an origin at the clavicle, sternum, and ribs 1-6, and an insertion at the humerus?
What is the origin of the Brachialis?
Humerus
What is the origin of the gracilis?
Pubis
Strongest muscle based on its weight?
Masseter
Muscles that allows the mandible to move up, essential for chewing food?
Masseter
What muscles pull the ribs upwards for inspiration?
External intercostals
What muscle is antagonist to the biceps brachii?
triceps brachii
Is the gracilis medial or lateral?
Medial
Strongest muscle on the human body?
Gluteus Maximus
What is the origin of the Sternocleidomastoid?
Sternum and Clavicle.
What muscles pull the ribs downward for expiration?
Internal intercostals
What is the insertion of the biceps brachii?
Radius (Radial tuberosity)
What action does the soleus perform?
Plantar flexion
Can muscles push and pull?
No, only pull.
Which muscle is superficial to the sternocleidomastoid?
Platysma
What is the origin of the rectus abdominis?
Pubis
Which muscle allows for arm adduction, by its long head?
Triceps brachii
What muscle is superficial to the vastus intermedius?
Quadriceps femoris, rectus femoris
Name of the muscle that allows humans to move their lips.
Orbicularis oris
Which muscle has the action of closing the eyelids?
Orbicularis oculi
Which muscle that makes up the erector spinae is the most medial?
Spinalis
What action does the brachioradialis perform?
Flexes Forearm
Which muscle allows for dorsiflexion and inversion of foot?
Tibialis anterior
When you raise your hand to answer a question, which muscle predominantly moves the arm?
Deltoid