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Axial Flashcards

1
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Temporalis: Origin

A

Temporal fossa

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Temporalis: Insertion

A

Coronoid process

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Temporalis: Action

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  1. Elevation of the mandible
  2. Retraction of the mandible
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Sternocleidomastoid (SCM): Origin

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  • Top of manubrium
  • Medial 1/3 of the clavicle
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Sternocleidomastoid (SCM): Insertion

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  • Mastoid process
  • Lateral portion of superior nuchal line
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Sternocleidomastoid (SCM): Action

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  • Lateral flexion of head & neck to the same side
  • Rotation of head & neck to the opposite side
  • BL: flexion of the neck
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Trapezius: Origin

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  • External occipital protuberance
  • Medial portion of superior nuchal line
  • Ligamentum nuchae
  • SPs C7-T12
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Trapezius: Insertion

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  • Lateral 1/3 of clavicle
  • Acromion
  • Spine of scapula
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Trapezius: Action

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Upper:
- Elevate scapula

Middle:
- Retract scapula

Lower:
- Depress scapula

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Posterior Scalene: Origin

A

TVPs C6-7

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Posterior Scalene: Insertion

A

Second rib

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Posterior Scalene: Action

A

- Elevates ribs during forced inhalation
- Rotate neck to the same side
- Laterally flex neck to the same side

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Erector Spinae Group (ESG): Origin

A

Thoracolumbar aponeurosis

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Erector Spinae Group (ESG): Insertion

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  • SPs and TVPs of throracic & cervical vertebrae
  • Various posterior ribs
  • Mastoid process
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Erector Spinae Group (ESG): Action

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  • Lateral flexion to the same side
  • BL: extend vertebral column
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Rectus Abdominis: Origin

A
  • Pubic crest
  • Pubic symphysis
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Rectus Abdominis: Insertion

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  • Cartilage of ribs 5, 6, 7
  • Xiphoid process
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Rectus Abdominis: Action

A
  • Flex trunk
  • Tilt pelvis posteriorly
19
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Masseter: Origin

A

Zygomatic arch

20
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Masseter: Insertion

A

Angle and ramus of the mandible

21
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Masseter: Action

A
  • Elevation of the mandible
  • Protraction of the mandible
22
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Suboccipitals: Origin

A
  • SP C2
  • TVP C1
23
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Suboccipitals: Insertion

A

Inferior nuchal line

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Suboccipitals: Action

A
  • Rock & tilt head into extension
  • Rotation to the same side
  • Lateral flexion to the same side
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Anterior Scalene: Action

A

- Elevates ribs during forced inhalation
- Rotate neck to the opposite side
- Laterally flex neck to the same side

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Anterior Scalene: Origin

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Anterior Scalene: Insertion

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Middle Scalene: Action

A

- Elevates ribs during forced inhalation
- Rotate neck to the opposite side
- Laterally flex neck to the same side

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Middle Scalene: Origin

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Middle Scalene: Insertion

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Quadratus Lumborum (QL): Origin

A

Posterior iliac crest

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Quadratus Lumborum (QL): Insertion

A
  • Last/12th rib
  • TVPs L1-4
33
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Quadratus Lumborum (QL): Action

A
  • Laterally tilt (elevate) pelvis
  • Lateral flexion of the trunk to the same side
34
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Splenius Capitis: Origin

A
  • Inferior 1/2 of ligamentum nuchae
  • SPs C7-T4
35
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Splenius Capitis: Insertion

A
  • Mastoid process
  • Lateral portion of superior nuchal line
36
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Splenius Capitis: Action

A
  • Lateral flexion of head & neck to the same side
  • Rotation of head & neck to the same side
  • BL: extension of head & neck
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Levator Scapula: Origin

38
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Levator Scapula: Insertion

A

Medial border of scapula between the superior angle and spine

39
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Levator Scapula: Action

A
  • Elevate scapula
  • Laterally flex head & neck to the same side
40
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External Oblique: Origin

A

External surfaces of ribs 5-12

41
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External Oblique: Insertion

A
  • Anterior iliac crest
  • Abdominal aponeurosis (rectus sheath) to linea alba
42
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External Oblique: Action

A
  • Lateral flexion of the trunk to the same side
  • Rotation of the trunk to the opposite side

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