Skeletal Muscle Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Originates at the sacrum and ilium and inserts at the proximal femur to extend the thigh at the hip
  2. 5. Originates on the temporal bone and inserts on the mandible (coronoid process) to close the jaw
  3. 8. Originates at the lateral margin of the scapula and inserts at the humerus (lesser tubercle) to adduct the arm
  4. 11. Originates at ribs 1-8 and inserts at the medial margin of the scapula to pull the scapula anteriorly and down
  5. 13. Originates in the connective tissue of the superior chest and inserts at the mandible and mouth to pull the corners of the mouth inferiorly during sadness or fright
  6. 16. Originates at the ischial tuberosity and inserts at the medial condyle of the tibia to flex the leg
  7. 17. Originates at the proximal tibia and fibula and inserts at the calcaneus to plantar flex the foot
  8. 18. Often called the "smile muscle," it originates on the zygomatic bone and inserts into the tissue around the mouth to raise the corners of the mouth
  9. 19. Originates at the lateral tibia and fibula and inserts at the tarsals and metatarsals for plantar flexion and eversion of the foot
  10. 20. Originates at the scapula and proximal posterior humerus and inserts at the olecranon process of the ulna to extend the elbow
  11. 22. Originates on the inferior surface of ribs 1-11 and inserts on the superior surface of ribs 2-12 to lift the ribs and increase the thoracic cavity during inhaling
  12. 24. A muscle group originating at the iliac crest, sacrum, and vertebrae and inserting at the ribs, vertebrae, and skull to extend the vertebral column.
  13. 26. Originates at the inter-trochanteric line of the femur and inserts at the patella/tibial tuberosity to extend the lower leg
  14. 28. Originates at the infraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserts at the greater tubercle of the humerus for external rotation
  15. 29. Originates at the scapular spine, acromion, and clavicle and inserts at the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus to abduct the arm
  16. 32. Originates at the pubic crest and symphysis and inserts at the costal cartilages of ribs 5-7 and xiphoid processes to flex the vertebral column
  17. 36. Originates at the scapula and inserts at the radial tuberosity to flex the elbow and supinate the forearm
  18. 37. The "whistling muscle" that originates on the maxilla and mandible near the molars and inserts into the tissue around the mouth to compress the cheek
  19. 39. Originates on the zygomatic bone and inserts at the skin and muscle of the upper lip to elevate it
  20. 40. Originates at ribs 5-12 and inserts at the anterior iliac crest and abdominal aponeurosis to rotate and flex the vertebral column
  21. 43. Originates at the iliac crest, inguinal ligament, and lumbar fascia and inserts at the xiphoid process and linea alba to compress the abdomen
  22. 44. Originates at the distal posterior femur and inserts at the calcaneus to plantar flex the foot and flex the knee
  23. 45. Originates from T7-T12, lumbar vertebrae, and the iliac crest and inserts at the proximal humerus to adduct, extend, and medially rotate the arm
  24. 46. Originates at the iliac crest and inserts at the costal cartilages of ribs 7-10 and abdominal aponeurosis to compress the abdomen and rotate the vertebral column
  25. 47. Originates at the spinous process of C7 and T1 and inserts at the medial border of the scapula to retract the scapula
Down
  1. 1. Originates at the sternum, clavicle, and ribs 1-6 and inserts at the proximal humerus to medially rotate and adduct the arm
  2. 3. Originates at the spinous process of T2-T5 and inserts at the medial border of the scapula to retract the scapula
  3. 4. Originates at the ischial tuberosity and inserts at the medial tibia to flex the leg
  4. 6. Originates at the cranial aponeurosis and inserts into the skin of the eyebrows to raise them
  5. 7. Originates at the ilium and inserts at the patella and tibial tuberosity to extend the lower leg
  6. 9. The "frown muscle" that originates at the anterolateral base of the mandible and inserts into the tissue around the mouth to pull down the corners of the mouth
  7. 10. Originates at the ischial tuberosity and femur and inserts at the fibula and lateral condyle of the tibia to flex the leg
  8. 12. Originates at the distal humerus and inserts at the proximal ulna to flex the elbow
  9. 14. Originates at the greater trochanter of the femur and inserts at the patella and tibial tuberosity to extend the lower leg
  10. 15. Originates on the superior surface of ribs 2-12 and inserts on the inferior surface of ribs 1-11 to depress the ribs and decrease the thoracic cavity during exhaling
  11. 21. Originates at the ilium and inserts at the greater trochanter of the femur to abduct the thigh
  12. 23. Originates at the occipital bone and all cervical/thoracic vertebrae and inserts at the scapular spine and clavicle to elevate and upwardly rotate the scapula
  13. 25. Originates at the sternum and clavicle and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone to flex the neck and rotate the head
  14. 27. A chewing muscle that originates on the zygomatic bone and inserts on the mandible to close the jaw
  15. 30. Originates at the distal lateral humerus and inserts at the styloid process of the radius to flex the elbow
  16. 31. Originates at the transverse processes of C1-C4 and inserts at the medial border of the scapula to elevate the scapula as in shrugging
  17. 33. Originates at ribs 2-5 and inserts at the coracoid process of the scapula to depress and downwardly rotate the scapula
  18. 34. Originates at the ilium and inserts at the proximal femur to abduct the thigh
  19. 35. This muscle originates at the frontal bone and maxilla and inserts into the tissue around the eyes to blink and close the eye
  20. 38. Originates at the proximal tibia and inserts at the first tarsal and metatarsal to dorsiflex and invert the foot
  21. 41. Known as the "kissing muscle," it originates at the mandible and maxilla and inserts into the skin around the mouth to close and protrude the lips
  22. 42. Originates at the anterior superior iliac spine and inserts at the proximal tibia below the medial condyle to flex the thigh