Muscles (MBLEX) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Insertions of the Trapezius correct answer: Lateral 1/3 of clavicle, acromion process, and scapular spine Downwardly rotate scapula correct answer: Common action of levator scapulae, rhomboids, and pectorals minor Transverse processes of C1-C4 correct answer: Origin of elevator scapulae Pectoralis Minor correct answer: Known as the neurovascular entrapper Serrates Anterior correct answer: Originates on ribs 1-8 (9) Anterior medial border of the scapulae correct answer: Insertion of Serrates Anterior Rhomboids, middle Trapezius correct answer: Retracts the scapula Coracoid process of scapula correct answer: Insertion of Pectorals Minor Levator Scapulae correct answer: Muscle that is named for its action Trapezius correct answer: Coat hanger muscle Infraspinous fossa correct answer: Origin of infraspinatus Teres Minor correct answer: Attaches from the inferior 1/3 of the lateral border of the scapula to the inter tubercular groove of the humerus Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor correct answer: Inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus Pectoralis Major correct answer: Attaches from the medial half of the clavicle, edge of the sterna body, & ribs 1-7 to the inter tubercular groove of the humerus Coracobrachialis correct answer: Inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula Latissimus Dorsi correct answer: Swimmers