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Origin, Insertion, Action for Required Muscles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MASSETER | <b>Origin:</b> Zygomatic Arch <b>Insertion:</b> Mandible <b>Action:</b> Elevates the mandible |
| STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID | <b>Origin:</b> Sternum <b>Insertion:</b> Mastoid process of temporal bone <b>Action:</b> Flexes the neck |
| LEVATOR SCAPULAE | <b>Origin:</b> C1-C4 <b>Insertion:</b> Scapula <b>Action:</b> Elevates the scapula |
| TRAPEZIUS | <b>Origin:</b> Occipital bone <b>Insertion:</b> Clavicle <b>Action:</b> Elevates clavicle & scapula |
| LATISSIMUS DORSI | <b>Origin:</b> Sacrum <b>Insertion:</b> Humerus <b>Action:</b> Extends the arm |
| PECTORALIS MAJOR | <b>Origin:</b> Sternum <b>Insertion:</b> Humerus <b>Action:</b> Flexes the arm |
| DELTOID | <b>Origin:</b> Scapula <b>Insertion:</b> Humerus <b>Action</b> Flexes the arm |
| BICEPS BRACHII | <b>Origin:</b> Scapula <b>Insertion:</b> Radius <b>Action:</b> Flexes the forearm |
| TRICEPS BRACHII | <b>Origin:</b> Scapula <b>Insertion:</b> Ulna <b>Action:</b> Extends the forearm |
| RECTUS FEMORIS | <b>Origin:</b> Ilium <b>Insertion:</b> Patella <b>Action:</b> Extends the leg |
| BICEPS FEMORIS | <b>Origin:</b> Femur <b>Insertion:</b> Tibia <b>Action:</b> Flexes the leg |
| GASTROCNEMIUS | <b>Origin:</b> Femur <b>Insertion:</b> Calcaneus <b>Action:</b> Flexes the leg |