Statistics for Muscles - Actions, Origin and Insertion Points

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Origin	Insertion	Action	Muscle	% Correct
Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula	Radial Tuberosity	Flexes elbow joint	Biceps Brachii	88%
4 heads: 3 humerus, 1 scapula	Olecranon of Ulna	Extends elbow joint	Triceps Brachii	63%
Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae	Humerus	Retracts forelimb	Latissimus Dorsi	50%
Pelvis	Calcaneus of hock	Extends hip, flexes stifle, extends hock	Bicep Femoris	38%
Humerus	Radius and Ulna	Flexes elbow	Brachialis	38%
Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae	Spine of scapula	Draws leg forward, protracts limb	Trapezius	38%
Cranial Tibia	Plantar base of metatarsals	Flexes the hock, rotates the paw medially	Cranial Tibial	25%
Caudal Aspect of Femur	Calcaneus of hock	Extends hock, flexes the stifle	Gastrocnemius	25%
Wings of ileum (Pelvis)	Femur	Extends hip, abducts thigh	Gluteals	25%
3 heads: 2 femur, 1 pelvis	Tibial Crest/Tuberosity	Extends stifle	Quadriceps Femoris	25%
Sternum and Ribs	Humerus	Adducts limb, holds forelimb against body wall	Pectorals	13%