Head
Neck
Shoulder Girdle
Shoulder Joint
Elbow Joint
Wrist and Hand
Anterior Torso
Hip
Lower extremity
100

This muscle allows for opening and closing the eyelid.

What is the Orbicularis Occuli

100

This muscle originates on the manubrium and medial clavicle and inserts on the Mastoid process.

What is the sternocleidomastoid.

100

All shoulder girdle muscles must insert on these bones to be considered shoulder girdle muscles.

What is the scapula and/or clavicle.  

100

The shoulder joint is the articulation between these two bony landmarks.

What is the glenoid cavity and the head of the humerus.

100

This muscle is the prime mover of elbow flexion in the anatomical position.

What is the Brachialis.

100

This muscle is the only muscle to perform opposition of the thumb.  

What is the Opponens Pollicis.

100

This muscle separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

What is the diaphragm.

100

Prime mover of hip flexion

What is the Iliopsoas

100

This muscle is deep to the ITB

What is the vastus lateralis

200

This muscle is nicknamed the "kissing muscle".

What is the Orbicularis Oris

200

These muscle originate of the transverse cervical vertebrae and insert on the first and second ribs, and are accessory muscles in forceful inhalation.  

What are the Scalenes.

200

This muscle originates on the external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, and inserts on the lateral clavicle and acromion.

What is the upper trapezius.

200

This rotator cuff muscle is the only one to insert on the lesser tubercle of the Humerus and performs medial rotation.  

What is the subscapularis.

200

This elbow flexor also performs shoulder flexion and is the prime mover in Supination.

What is the Biceps Brachii.

200

This muscle originates on the medial epicondyle of the Humerus and inserts on the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals.  

What is the Flexor Carpi Radialis.  

200

Costal muscles that elevate the ribs during inspiration.

What are the external and internal intercostal muscles.

200

Deep six muscle that may compress the sciatic nerve

What is the piriformis

200

The only two muscles that perform inversion of the foot

What is the anterior and posterior tibialis.

300

This group of muscles allows for deglutition (swallowing).

What are the Suprahyoids and Infrahyoids.

300

These muscles bilaterally extend the head and neck. 

What are the Splenii.

300

This muscle originates on anterolateral ribs 1-8, and inserts on the anterior vertebral border of the scapula.

What is the Serratus Anterior.

300

This rotator cuff muscle initiates abduction of the Humerus.

What is the Supraspinatus.

300

This muscle is the prime mover in extension of the elbow.

What is the Triceps Brachii.

300

This muscle originates on the lateral epicondyle of the Humerus and inserts on the 5th metacarpal. 

What is the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris.

300

The abdominal muscles superficial to deep.

What is the rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis.

300

These hip extensors originate on the ischial tuberosity

What are the Hamstrings

300

These muscles perform eversion of the foot.

What is the peroneals.

400

When this muscle contracts, it creates a smile.

What is the zygomaticus. 

400

Tension headaches are often brought on by tightness in these  posterior muscles.  

What are the Suboccipitals.  

400

This muscle originates on the spinous processes of C7-T5, and inserts on the vertebral border of the scapula. 

What are the Rhomboids.

400

This muscle originates on the medial clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula, and performs all actions except adduction of the Humerus.

What is the Deltoid.

400

This muscle is a synergist in elbow extension.

What is the Anconeus.

400

These 2 muscles rotate the forearm into a palm down position. 

What is the Pronator Teres and Pronator Quadratus.

400

This muscle originates on the lower eight ribs (5-12), and inserts on the linea alba and pubis.  

What is the external oblique.

400

The origin for the the longest muscle in the body

What is the ASIS

400

The strongest evertor of the foot

What is the peroneus brevis

500

These are the two major muscles of mastication.

What is the Temporalis and Masseter.

500

Rotation of the head primarily occurs between these two vertebrae.

What is C1 and C2.

500

This muscle originates on transverse processes of C1-C4, and inserts on the superior angle of the scapula.

What is the Levator Scapula.

500

This muscle has two origins; the supraglenoid tubercle and the coracoid process of the scapula.

What is the biceps brachii.

500

This muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar ridge and inserts on the radial styloid process.  

What is the Brachioradialis.

500

This muscle rotates the forearm into the palm up position.  

What is the Supinator.

500

Nicknamed the hip-hiker.

What is the quadratus lumborum.

500

Hip abduction and medial rotation are the main actions of these two muscles

What is the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus

500

This muscle assists in lateral rotation of the tibia in a non-weight bearing flexed knee.

What is the biceps femoris

600

This muscle is critical for trumpet players.

What is the Buccinator. 

600

This muscle forms the boundary in the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck.  

 What is the SCM.

600

This muscle is a synergist to the Serratus Anterior in protraction of the scapula.

What is the Pectoralis Minor.

600

This muscle originates on the Coracoid process and performs shoulder flexion and adduction of the Humerus.

What is the Coracobrachialis.

600

This muscle performs shoulder flexion, medial rotation, and horizontal adduction of the Humerus.   

What is the Anterior Deltoid. 

600

This muscle extends fingers 2-5.

What is the extensor digitorum.

600

When this muscle contracts, it flattens and descends.

What is the diaphragm.

600

This muscle is a hip flexor and knee extensor.

What is the rectus femoris

600

This muscle inserts on the proximal fibula

What is the biceps femoris.

700

Elevating your eyebrows is an action of this muscle.

What is the frontalis.

700

This muscle depresses the mandible.

What is the Digastric.

700

Doing a shoulder shrug contracts these two muscles.

What is the upper trapezius and the levator scapulae.

700

These two rotator cuff muscles produce lateral rotation of the humerus.

What are the infraspinatus and teres minor.

700

This muscle is deep to the biceps brachii.

What is the brachialis.

700

When performing petrissage, this muscle has a powerful grasp. 

What is the adductor pollicis.

700

This muscle originates on the anterior transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae and inserts into the lesser trochanter.

What is the Iliopsoas.

700

This small muscle performs medial rotation and flexion of the hip and stabilizes the knee joint.

What is the TFL

700

This muscle performs knee flexion or plantarflexion of the ankle.

What is the gastrocnemius.

800

Rotation of the head to the left is performed by this muscle.

What is the right SCM.

800

Bilateral flexion of the neck is performed by this muscle

What is the SCM.

800

This muscle originates on ribs 3,4,and 5 and inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula.

What is the pectoralis minor.

800

This muscle performs extension, lateral rotation and horizontal abduction of the humerus.

What is the posterior deltoid.

800

This nerve passes through the cubital tunnel.

What is the ulnar nerve.

800

Bringing the thumb towards the pinkie is performed by this muscle.

What is the pollicis opponens.

800

This muscle lays anterior to the psoas major.

What is the psoas minor.

800

The most medial muscle of the thigh that crosses the knee joint.

What is the gracilis.

800

These three muscles make up the pes anserinus (goose-foot)

What is the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus.