Anatomy_ Muscle Tables_1 Flashcards
Epicranius (Occipitofrontalis): Description
Bipartite muscle consisting of frontal and occipital bellies connected by the epicranial aponeurosis. The alternate actions of these two muscles pull scalp anteriorly and posteriorly
frontal belly: description
covers forehead and dome of skull; no bony attachments
occipital belly: description
overlies posterior occiput; by pulling on the epicranial aponeuronsis, fixes origin of the frontal belly
corrugator supercilii: description
small muscle to eyebrow; acts with orbicularis oculi
orbicularis oculi: description
thin, flat sphincter muscle of eyelid; surrounds rim of the orbit
zygomaticus: description
muscle pair extending diagonally from cheekbone to corner of mouth
orbicularis oris: description
multilayered muscle of the lips with fibers that run in many different directions; most run circularly
mentalis: description
one of the muscle pair forming a V-shaped muscle mass on chin
platysma: description
unpaired, thin, sheetlike superficial neck muscle; not strictly a head muscle, but plays a role in facial expression
risorius: description
slender muscle inferior and lateral to zygomaticus
levator labii superioris: description
thin muscle between orbicularis oris and inferior eye margin
depressor labii inferioris: description
small muscle running from mandible to lower lip
depressor anguli oris: description
small muscle lateral to depressor labii inferioris
buccinator: description
thin, horizontal cheek muscle; principal muscle of cheek; deep to masseter
masseter: description
powerful muscle that covers lateral aspect of ramus of mandible
temporalis: description
fan-shaped muscle that covers parts of the temporal, frontal, and parietal bones
medial pterygoid: description
deep two-headed muscle that runs along internal surface of mandible and is largely concealed by that bone
lateral pterygoid: description
deep two-headed muscle; lies superior to medial pterygoid muscle
genioglossus: description
fan-shaped muscle; forms bult of inferior part of tongue; its attachment to mandible prevents tongue from falling backward and obstructing respiration
hyoglossus: description
flat, quadrilateral muscle
styloglossus: description
slender muscle running superiorly to and at right angles to hyoglossus
digastric: description
consists of two bellies united by an intermediate tendon, forming a V shape under the chin
stylohyoid: description
slender muscle below angle of jaw; parallels posterior belly of digastric muscle
mylohyoid: description
flat, triangular muscle just deep to digastric muscle; this muscle pair forms a sling that forms the floor of the anterior mouth
geniohyoid: description
narrow muscle in contact with its partner medially; runs from chin to hyoid bone deep to mylohyoid
sternohyoid: description
most medial muscle of the neck; thin; superficial except inferiorly, where covered by sternocleidomastoid
sternothyroid: description
lateral and deep to sternohyoid
omohyoid: description
straplike muscle with two bellies united by an intermediate tendon; lateral to sternohyoid
thyrohyoid: description
appears as a superior continuation of sternothyroid muscle
superior, middle, and inferior pharyngeal constrictors: description
composite of three pair muscles whose fibers run circularly in pharynx wall; arranged so that the superior mescle is innermost and inferior one is outermost; substantial overlap
sternocleidomastoid: description
two-headed muscle located deep to platysma on anterolateral surface of neck; delineate limits of anterior and posterior triangles of the neck
scalences: description
located more laterally than anteriorly on neck; deep to platysma and sternocleidomastoid
splenius: description
broad bipartite superficial muscle (capitis and cervicis parts) extending from upper thoracic vertebrae to skull
iliocostalis: description
most lateral muscle group of erector spinae muscles; extend from pelvis to neck
longissimus: description
intermediate tripartite muscle group of erector spinae; extend by many muscle slips from lumbar region to skull; mainly pass between transverse processes of the vertebrae
spinalis: description
most medial muscle column of erector spinae; cervicis usually rudimentary and poorly defined
semispinalis: description
composite muscle forming part of deep layer of inttrinsic back muscles; extends from thoracic region to head
quadratus lumborum: description
fleshy muscle forming part of posterior abdominal wall
external intercostals: description
11 pairs lie between ribs; fibers run obliquely (down and medial) from each rib to rib below; in lower intercostal spaces, fibers are continuous with external oblique muscle forming part of abdominal wall
internal intercostals: description
11 pairs lie between ribs; fibers run deep to and at right angles to those of external intercostals (i.e., up and medial); lower internal intercostals muscles are continuous with fibers of internal oblique muscle of abdominal wall
diaphragm: description
broad muscle pierced by the aorta, inferior vena cava, and esophagus; forms floor of thoracic cavity; in relaxed state is dome-shaped; fibers converge from margins of thoracic cage toward a boomerange-shaped central tendon
external oblique: description
largest and most superficial of the three lateral muscles; fibers run downward and medially (same direction outstretched fingers take when hands put into pants pockets); aponeurosis turns under inferiorly, forming inguinal ligament
internal oblique: description
most fibers run superiorly and medially; the muscle fans such that its inferior fibers run inferiorly and medially
transversus abdominis: description
deepest (innermost) muscle of abdominal wall; fibers run horizontally
rectus abdominis: description
medial muscle pair; extend from pubis to rib cage; ensheathed by aponeuroses of lateral muscles; segmented by three tendinous intersections
levator ani: description
“broad, thin, tripartite muscle (puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus parts); its fibers extend inferomedially, forming a muscular ““sling”” around the prostate (or vagina), urethra, and anorectal junction before meeting in the median plane”
coccygeus: description
small triangular muscle lying posterior to levator ani; forms posterior part of pelvic diaphragm
deep transverse perineal muscle: description
together the pair spans distance between ischial rami; in females, lies posterior to vagina
external urethral sphincter: description
muscle encircling urethra and vagina (female)
ischiocavernosus: description
runs from pelvis to base of penis or clitoris
bulbospongiosus: description
encloses base of penis (bulb) in males and lies deep to labia in females
superficial transverse perineal muscle: description
paired muscle bands posterior to urethral (and in females, vaginal) opening; variable; sometimes absent
pectoralis minor: description
flat, thin muscle deep to pectoralis major
serratus anterior: description
fan-shaped muscle; lies deep to scapula, deep and inferior to pectoral muscles on lateral rib cage; forms medial wall of axilla, origins have serrated, or sawtooth, apperance
subclavius: description
small cylindrical muscle extending from rib 1 to clavicle
trapezius: description
most superficial muscle of poterior thorax; flat and triangular; upper fibers run inferiorly to scapula; middle fibers run horizontally to scapula; lower fibers run superiorly to scapula
levator scapulae: description
located at back and side of neck, deep to trapezius; thick, straplike muscle
rhomboids: description
two rectangular muscles lying deep to trapezius and inferior to levator scapulae; rhomboid minor is the more superior muscle
pectoralis major: description
large, fan-shaped muscle covering upper portion of cheste; forms anterior axillary fold; divided into clavicular and sternal parts
deltoid: description
thick, multipennate muscle forming rounded shoulder muscle mass; a site commonly used for intramuscular injection, particularly in males, where it tends to be quite fleshy
latissimus dorsi: description
broad, flat, triangular muscle of lower back (lumbar region); extensive superficial origins; covered by trapezius superiorly; contributes to the posterior wall of axilla
teres major: description
thick, rounded muscle; located inferior to teres minor, helps to form posterior wall of axilla (along with latissimus dorsi and subscapularis)
subscapularis: description
a rotator cuff muscle; forms part of posterior wall of axilla; tendon of insertion passes in front of shoulder joint
supraspinatus: description
a rotator cuff muscle; named for its location on posterior aspect of scapula; deep to trapezius
infraspinatus: description
a rotator cuff muscle; partially covered by deltoid and trapezius; named for its scapular location
teres minor: description
a rotator cuff muscle; small, elongated muscle; lies inferior to infraspinatus and may be inseperable from that muscle
coracobrachialis: description
small, cylindrical muscle; located in anterior compartment of arm
triceps brachii: description
large fleshy muscle; the only muscle of posterior compartment of arm; three-headed origin; long and lateral heads lie superficial to medial head
anconeus: description
short triangular muscle; closely associated with distal end of triceps on posterior humerus
brachioradialis: description
superficial muscle of lateral forearm; forms lateral boundary of cubital fossa; extends from distal humerus to distal forearm; develops from extensor muscle group; functionally a flexor
biceps brachii: description
two-headed fusiform muscle; bellies unite as insertion point is approached; tendon of long head helps stabilize shoulder joint
brachialis: description
strong muscle that is immediately deep to biceps brachii on distal humerus
pronator teres: description
two-headed muscle; seen in superficial view between proximal margins of brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis; forms medial boundary of cubital fossa
flexor carpi radialis: description
runs diagonally across forearm; midway, its fleshy belly is replaced by a flat tendon that becomes cordlike at wrist
palmaris longus: description
small fleshy muscle with a long insertion tendon; often absent; may be used as guid to find median nerve that lies lateral to it at wrist
flexor carpi ulnaris: description
most medial muscle of this grop; two-headed; ulnar nerve lies lateral to its tendon
flexor digitorum superficialis: description
two-headed muscle; more deeply placed, overlain by superficial muscles but visible at distal end of forearm
flexor pollicis longus: description
partly covered by flexor digitorum superficialis; lies lateral and parallel to flexor digitorum profundus
flexor digitorum profundus: description
extensive origin; overlain entirely by flexor digitorum superficialis
pronator quadratus: description
deepest muscle of distal forearm; passes downward and laterally; only muscle that arises solely from ulna and inserts solely into radius
extensor carpi radialis longus: description
parallels brachioradialis on lateral forearm, and may blend with it
extensor carpi radialis brevis: description
somewhat shorter than extensor carpi radialis longus and lies deep to it
extensor digitorum: description
lies medial to extensor carpi radialis brevis; a detached portion of this muscle, called extensor digiti minimi, extends little finger
extensor carpi ulnaris: description
most medial of superficial posterior muscles; long, slender muscle
supinator: description
deep muscle at posterior aspect of elbow; largely concealed by superficial muscles
abductor pollicis longus: description
lateral and parallel to extensor pollicis longus; just distal to supinator
extensor pollicis brevis and longus: description
deep muscle pair with a common origin and action; overlain by extensor carpi ulnaris
extensor indicis: description
tiny muscle arising close to wrist
abductor pollicis brevis: description
lateral muscle of thenar group; superficial
flexor pollicis brevis: description
medial and deep muscle of thenar group
opponens pollicis: description
deep to adbuctor pollicis brevis, on metacarpal I
adductor pollicis: description
fan-shaped with horizontal fibers; distal to otehr thenar muscles; oblique and transverse heads
abductor digiti minimi: description
medial muscle of hypothenar group; superficial (hand)<br></br>most lateral of the three superficial sole muscles (foot)
flexor digiti minimi brevis: description
lateral deep muscle of hypothenar group (hand)<br></br>covers metatarsal V (foot)
opponens digiti minimi: description
deep to abductor digiti minimi
lumbricals: description
four worm-shaped muscles in palm [or sole], one to each finger /toe; unusual because they originate from the tendons of another muscle
palmar interossei: description
four long, cone-shaped muscles in the spaces between the metacarpals; lie ventral to the dorsal interossei
dorsal interossei: description
four bipennate muscles filling spaces between the metacarpals; deepest palm muscles, also visible on dorsal side of hand
iliacus: description
large fan-shaped, more lateral muscle (of iliopsoas)
psoas major: description
longer, thicker, more medial muscle of the pair (of iliopsoas). (Butchers refer to this muscle, in beef or pork, as the tenderloin)
tensor fasciae latae: description
enclosed between fascia layers of anterolateral aspect of thigh; functionally associated with medial rotators and flexors of thigh
sartorius: description
straplike superficial muscle running obliquely across anterior surface of thigh to knee; longest muscle in body; crosses both hip and knee joints
rectus femoris: description
superficial muscle of anterior thigh; runs straight down thigh; longest head and only muscle of group to cross hip joint
vastus lateralis: description
largest head of the group, forms lateral aspect of thigh; a common intramuscular injection site
vastus medialis: description
forms inferomedial aspect of thigh
vastus intermedius: description
obscured by rectus femoris; lies between vastus lateralis and vastus medialis on anterior thigh
pectineus: description
short, flat muscle; overlies adductor brevis on proximal thigh; abuts adductor longus medially
gracillis: description
long, thin, superficial muscle of medial thigh
adductor longus: description
overlies middle aspect of adductor magnus; most anterior of adductor muscles
adductor brevis: description
in contact with obturator externus muscle; largely concealed by adductor longus and pectineus
adductor magnus: description
a traingular muscle with a broad insertion; is a composite muscle that is part adductor and part hamstirng in action
gluteus maximus: description
largest and most superficial of gluteus muscles; forms bulk of buttock mass; fascicles are thick and coarse; a site of intramuscular injection (dorsal gluteal site); overlies large sciatic norve; covers ischial tuberosity only when standing; when sitting, moves superiorly, leaving ischial tuberosity exposed in the subcutaneous position
gluteus medius: description
thick muscle largely covered by gludeus maximus; important site for intramuscular injections (ventral gluteal site); considered safer than dorsal gluteal site because there is less change injuring sciatic nerve
gluteus minimus: description
smallest and deepest of gluteal muscles
biceps femoris: description
most lateral muscle of the group (hamstrings); arises from two heads
semitendinosus: description
lies medial to biceps femoris; its long, slender tendon begins about two-thirds of the way down thigh
semimembranosus: description
deep to semitendinosus
piriformis: description
pyramidal muscle located on posterior aspect of hip joint; infernal to gluteus minimus; issues from pelvis via greater sciatic notch
obturator exterus: description
flat, triangular muscle deep in upper midal aspect of thigh
obturator internus: description
surrounds obturator foramen within pelvis; leaves pelvis via lesser sciatic notch and turns acutely forward to insert on femur
gemellus: description
two small muscles with common insertions and actions; considered extrapelvic portions of obturator internus
quadratus femoris: description
short, thick muscle; most inferior of lateral rotator muscles; extends laterally from pelvis
tibialis anterior: description
superficial muscle of anterior leg; laterally parallels shaprt anterior margin of tibia
extensor digitorum longus: description
unipennate muscle on anterolateral surface of leg; lateral to tibialis anterior muscle
fibularis (peroneus) tertius: description
small muscle; usually continuous and fused with distal part of extensor digitorum longus; not always present
extensor hallucis longus: description
deep to extensor digitorum longus and tibialis anterior; narrow origin
fibularis (peroneus) longus: description
superficial lateral muscle; overlies fibula
fibularis (peroneus) brevis: description
smaller muscle; deep to fibularis langus; enclosed in a common sheath
gastrocnemius: description
superficial muscle of pair (triceps surae); two prominent bellies that form proximal curve of calf
soleus: description
broat, flat muscle, deep to gastrocnemius on posterior surface of calf
plantaris: description
generally a small, feeble muscle, but varies in size and extent; may be absent
popliteus: description
thin, triangular muscle at posterior knee; passes downward and medially to tibial surface
flexor digitorum longus: description
long, narrow muscle; runs medial to and partially ovenlies tibialis posterior
flexor hallucis longus: description
bipennate muscle; lies lateral to inferior aspect of tibialis posterior
tibialis posterior: description
thick, flat muscle dep to soleus; placed between posterior flexors
extensor digitorum brevis: description
small, four-part muscle on dorsum of foot; deep to the tendons of extensor digitorum longus; corresponds to the extensor indicis and extensor pollicis muscles of forearm
flexor digitorum brevis: description
(first layer, most superficial), bandlike muscle in middle of sole; corresponds to flexor digitorum sperficialis of forearm and inserts into digits in the same way
abductor hallucios: description
(first layer, most superficial), lies medial to flexor digitorum brevis (recall the similar thumb muscle, abductor pollicis brevis)
flexor accessorius (quadratus plantae): description
(second layer), retangular muscle just deep to flexor digitorum brevis in posterior half of sole; two heads
flexor hallucis brevis: description
(third layer), covers metatarsal I; splits into two bellies–recall flexor pollicis brevis of thumb
adductor hallucis: description
(third layer), oblique and transverse heads; deep to lumbricals (recall adductor pollicis in thumb)
plantar and dorsal interossei: description
(fourth layer), three plantar and four dorsal; similar to palmar and dorsal interossei of hand in lacations, attachments, and actions; however, the long axis of foot around which these muscles orienty is the secnd digit, not third
frontal belly: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–epicranial aponeurosis<br></br>I–skin of eyebrows and root of nose
occipital belly: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–occipital and temporal (mastoid) bones<br></br>I–epicranial aponeurosis
corrugator supercilli: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–arch of frontal bone above nasal bone<br></br>I–skin of eyebrow
orbicularis oculi: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–frontal and maxillary bones and ligaments around orbit<br></br>I–tissue of eyelid
zygomaticus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–zygomatic bone<br></br>I–skin and muscle at corner of mouth
orbicularis oris: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–arises indirectly from maxilla and mandible; fibers blended with fibers of other facial muscles asociated with the lips<br></br>I–encircles mouth; inserts into muscle and skin at angles of mouth
mentalis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–mandible below incisors<br></br>I–skin of chin
platysma: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–fascia of chest (over pectoral muscles and deltoi)<br></br>I–lower margin of mandible, and skin and muscle at corner of mouth
risorius: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–lateral fascia associated with masseter muscle<br></br>I–skin at angle of mouth
levator labii superioris: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–zygomatic bone and infraorbital margin of maxilla<br></br>I–skin and muscle of upper lip
depressor labii inferioris: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–body of mandible lateral to its midline<br></br>I–skin and muscle of lower lip
depressor anguli oris: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–body of mandible below incisors<br></br>I–skin and muscle at angle of mouth below insertion of zygomaticus
buccinator: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–molar region of maxilla and mandible<br></br>I–orbicularis oris
masseter: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–zygomatic arch and zygomatic bone<br></br>I–angle and ramus of mandible
temporalis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–temporal fossa<br></br>I–coronoid process of mandible via a tendon that passes deep to zygomatic arch
medial pterygoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone, maxilla, and palatine bone<br></br>I–medial surface of mandible near its angle
lateral pterygoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–greater wing and lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone<br></br>I–condylar process of mandible and capsule of temporomandibular joint
genioglossus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–internal surface of mandible near symphysis<br></br>I–inferior aspect of the tongue and body of hyoid bone
syoglossus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–body and greater horn of hyoid bone<br></br>I–inferolateral tongue
styloglossus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–styloid process of temporal bone<br></br>I–lateral inferior aspect of tongue
digastric: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–lower margin of mandible (anterior belly) and mastoid process of the temporal bone (posterior belly)<br></br>I–by a connective tissue loop to hyoid bone
stylohyoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–styloid process of temporal bone<br></br>I–hyoid bone
mylohyoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–medial surface of mandible<br></br>I–hyoid bone and median raphe
geniohyoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–inner surface of mandibular symphysis<br></br>I–hyoid bone
sternohyoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–manubrium and medial end of clavicle<br></br>I–lower margin of hyoid bone
sternothyroid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–posterior surface of manubrium of sternum<br></br>I–thyroid cartilage
omohyoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–superior surface of scapula<br></br>I–hyoid bone, lower border
thyrohyoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–thyroid cartilage<br></br>I–hyoid bone
superior, middle, and inferior pharyngeal constrictors: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–attached anteriorly to mandible and medial pterygoid plate (superior), hyoid bone (middle), and laryngeal cartilages (inferior)<br></br>I–posterior median raphe of pharynx
sternocleidomastoid: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–manubrium of sternum and medial portion of clavicle<br></br>I–mastoid process of temporal bone and superior nuchal line of occipital bone
scalenes: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–transverse processes of cervical vertebrae<br></br>I–anteriorlaterally on first two ribs
splenius: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–ligamentum nuchae. spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T6<br></br>I–mastoid process of temporal bone and occipital bone (capitis); transverse processes of C2-C4 vertebrae (cervicis)
iliocostalis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–iliac crests (lumborum); inferior 6 ribs (thoracis); ribs 3 to 6 (cervicis)<br></br>I–angles of ribs (lumborum and thoracis); transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C6-C4 (cervicis)
longissimus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–transverse processes of lumbar through cervical vertebrae<br></br>I–transverse processes of thoracic or cervical vertebrae and to ribs superior to origin as indicated by name; capitis inserts into mastoid process of temporal bone
spinalis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–spines of upper lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae<br></br>I–spines of upper thoracic and cervical vertebrae
semispinalis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–transverse processes of C7-T12<br></br>I–occipital bone (capitis) and spinous processes of cervical (cervicis) and thoracic vertebrae T1 to T4 (thoracis)
quadratus lumborum: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–iliac crest and lumbar fascia<br></br>I–transverse processes of upper lumbar vertebrae and lower margin of 12th rib
external intercostals: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–inferior border of rib above<br></br>I–superior border of rib below
internal intercostals: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–superior border of rib below<br></br>I–inferior border (costal groove) of rib above
diaphragm: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–inferior internal nurface of rib cage and sternum, costal cartilages of last six ribs, and lumbar vertebrae<br></br>I–central tendon
external oblique: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–by fleshy strips from outer surfaces of lower eight ribs<br></br>I–most fibers insert into linea alba via a broad aponeurosis; some insert into pubic crest and tubercle and iliac crest
internal oblique: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–lumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inguinal ligament<br></br>I–linea alba, pubic crest, last three or four ribs antd costal margin
transversus abdominis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia, cartilages of last six ribs; iliac crest<br></br>I–linea alba, pubic crest
rectus abdominis: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–pubic crest and symphysis<br></br>I–xiphoid process and costal cartilages of ribs 5-7
levator ani: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–extensive linear origin inside pelvis from pubis to ischial spine<br></br>I–inner surface of coccyx, levator any of opposite side, and (in part) into the structures that penetrate it
coccygeus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–spine of ischium<br></br>I–sacrum and coccyx
deep transverse perineal muscle: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–ischial rami<br></br>I–midline perineal body; some fibers into vaginal wall in females
external urethral sphincter: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–ischiopubic rami<br></br>I–midline raphe
ischiocavernosus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–ischial tuberosities<br></br>I–crus of corpus cavernosa of penis or clitoris
bulbospongeiousus: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–perineal body and midline raphe of penis<br></br>I–anteriorly into corpus cavernosa of penis or clitoris
superficial transverse perineal muscle: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–iscial tuberosity<br></br>I–perineal body
pectoralis minor: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–anterior surfaces of ribs 3-5 (or 2-4)<br></br>I–coracoid process of scapula
serratus anterior: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–by a series of muscle slips from ribs 1-8 (or 9)<br></br>I–entire anterior surface of vertebral border of scapula
subclavius: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–costal cartilage of rib 1<br></br>I–groove on inferior surface of clavicle
trapezius: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, and spines of C7 and all thoracic vertebrae<br></br>I–a continuous insertion along acromion and spine of scapula and lateral third of clavicle
levator scapulae: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–transverse processes of C1-C4<br></br>I–medial border of the scapula, superior to the spine
rhomboids: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–spinous processes of C7 and T1 (minor) and spinous processes of T2-T5 (major)<br></br>I–medial border of scapula
pectoralis major: origin (O) and insertion (I)
O–sternal end of clavicle, sternum, cartilage of ribs 1-6 (or 7), and aponeurosis of external oblique muscle<br></br>I–fibers converge to insert by a short tendon into greater tubercle of humerus