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Scalenes

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O - C2 - C7
I - 1st 2 Ribs
A - BiLateral - Flexion of the neck
raises 1st 2 ribs during forced inspiration.
Unilateral - Lateral Flexion of the cervical spine

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Gastrocnemius

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O- medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur
I- Calcaneus via the Achilles’ tendon
A- Plantarflexion or Flexion of the knee, it cannot do both at the same time

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Supraspinatus

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O- supraspinous fossa on the scapula
I- greater tubercle of the humerus
A- abduction of the first 5°

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Tensor Facis Latae (TFL)

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O - Iliac Crest just posterior to the anterior superior Iliac Spine
I - Tibia condyle via the iliotibial band
A - abduction
stabilizes the knee
flexion of hip
medial rotation of the femur

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Adductor Magnus

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O - pubic bone and ishial tuberosity
I - Linea Aspera and adductor tuberosity 
A - adduction of the femur 
forceful extension of the hip 
lateral rotation of the hip and femur
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Semi tendinosis and semi menbranosus

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O - Ishial tuberosity
I - tibia
A - Flexion of knee 
extension of the hip 
medial rotation of the hip and femur
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Rhomboids

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O - C7 - T5
I - Medial/Vertebral border of the Scapula
A - Retraction
Downward rotation
Slight elevation
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Erector Spinae or Paraspinals or Erectors

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Superior attachment - Occiput
inferior attachment - sacrum /ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis
A - bilaterally - extension of the spine
unilaterally - lateral flexion

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Pectoralis major

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O - sternum and clavicle
I - lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
A - adduction
Horizontal adduction
Medial rotation of the humerus
Extension of the flexed shoulder
Flexion of the extended shoulder
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Splenuis Capitus

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O - about C3-T3
I - Mastoid Process
A - bilaterally - extension of the neck
Unilaterally - rotate the head to the same side
lateral flexion of the cervical spine
Thin bandage like muscle covering the neck muscles except the trapezius

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Pectoralis Minor

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Superior Attachment - Coracoid Process (Part of Scapula)
Inferior Attachment - Ribs 3-5
A - Protraction
Depression
Elevate the ribs during breathing
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Teres Minor

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O - Lateral Border of the Scapula
I - Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
A - Lateral rotation & Extension

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Soleus

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O - Soleal Line of the Tibia
I - Calcaneus via the Achilles Tendon
A - Plantarflexion
(Strongest plantarflexor and 2nd layer deep)

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Peroneus Longus

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O - Head of Fibula (smaller leg bone)
Lateral shaft of fibula
I - Base of the first metatarsal
A - Eversion of the foot & Plantarflexion

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Serratus Anterior

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O - First 8 ribs posterior lateral side
I - Medial border of the scapula (anterior side)
A - Protraction of the scapula
(Strongest protracting muscle)

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Ligaments

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connect bone to bone

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Sciatic Nerve

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Largest nerve in the body

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Peronis Muscles

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Peronis Longus
Peronis Brevis
Peronis Terius (3rd)
(been renamed to the fibularis muscles)

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Upper Trapezius

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O - Occiput - C7
I - Lateral 1/3 of ClavicleAcromium
A - Elevation & Upward Rotation

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Plantaris

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3rd muscle that makes up the Achilles Tendon

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Middle Trapezius

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O - T1 - T5
I - Spine of the Scapula
A - Retraction

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Lower Trapezius

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O - T6 - T12
I - Root of the Spine of the Scapula
A - Depression & Upward Rotation

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Teres Major

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O - Lateral Border of the Scapula
I - Medial Lip of the Bicepital groove of the Humerus
A - Adduction
Extension of the shoulder
Medial rotation of the humerus
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Latissimus Dorsi

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O - ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis via the Sacrum
I - Medial Lip of the Bicepital groove of the Humerus
A - Adduction
Extension of the shoulder
Medial rotation of the humerus

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Levator Scapula

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O - C1 - C4 Traverse Processes
I - superior angle of the scapula
A - Elevation & Downward Rotation

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Gluteus Maximus

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O - Lateral Sacrum & Iliac Crest
I - Iliotibial Band & Gluteal Tuberosity
A - Forceful Extension of the hip
Lateral Rotation of the femur
(Strongest muscle of the body/top layer)
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Infraspinatus

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O - Infraspinous Fossa
I - Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
A - Lateral Rotation & Extension

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Tendons

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Connects muscle to bone

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Subscapularis

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O - Subscapular fossa
I - Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus
A - Medial Rotation

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Gluteus Medius & Minimus

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O - Posterior Ilium
I - Greater Trochanter
A - Abduction of the femur
Extension of the HipMedial
Rotation of the hip
(2nd layer deep)
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Brachial Plexus

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bundle of nerves in the neck that go down the arm

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SternoCleidoMastiod (SCM)

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O - Sternum & Clavicle
I - Mastoid Process (bump behind the ear)
A - Bilaterally - Flexion of the neck (tilt head fwd)
Unilaterally - Rotate head to opposite side
Lateral flexion of the cervical spine

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Biceps Femoris

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O - Long Head - Ishial Tuberosity (sits bone)
Short Head - Linea Aspera
I - Fibula (smaller leg bone)
A - Flexion of the knee
extension of the hip
lateral rotation of the femur
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Piriformis

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O - Anterior Sacrum
I - Greater Trochanter
A - Lateral Rotation of the femur
Largest and strongest deep lateral rotators of the femur

35
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6 deep lateral rotators of the hip

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Superior to Inferior
Piriformis
Gemellus Superior
Obturator Internus
Gemellus Inferior
Obturator Externus
Quadratus Femoris
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Adductor Group

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Adductor Magnus
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Longus
Pectineus
Gracilis
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SITS Muscles

A 
Supraspinatus 
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularus
A - Stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa
(Rotator cuff muscles)
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Masseter

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O – Zygomatic Arch
I – Ramus(flat) of the mandible
A – Mastication (closes the jaw, chewing)
Protraction of the jaw

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Pterygoids

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deep to the Masseter Muscle

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Temporalis

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O – Temporal Fossa
I – Coranoid Process of the Mandible
A – Mastication (closes the jaw, chewing)
Retraction of the jaw

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Frontalis

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O – Epicranial Aponeurosis, aka, Galea Aponeurosis
I – Eyebrows
A – Raises the Eyebrows

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Deltoid

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I - Deltoid Tuberosity
O - Anterior – Clavical
A - Flexion & Horizontal ADduction & Medial Rotation

O - Middle – Acromium
A - Abduction 5-90 degrees

O - Posterior –Spine of Scapula
A - Extension& Horizontal ABduction & Lateral Rotation

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Biceps Brachii (Arm)

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O – Long: SupraGleinod Tubercle of the Scapula via Bicipital Groove        
Short: Coracoid Process of the Scapula
I – Tuberosity of Radius
A – Flexion of the Elbow
Flexion of the Shoulder
Supination
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Brachioradialis

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O- Supracondylar ridge of the humerus
I- Styloid Process of the radius (bone above the thumb)
A- Flexion of the elbow with hand in Neutral position (drinking position)

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Forearm Extensors

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O - Lateral Epicondyle of the humerus
I - Hand & Fingers on the back of the hand
A - Extension of the wrist and fingers

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Forearm Flexors

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O - Medial Epicondyle of the humerus
I - Hand & Fingers on the palm of the hand
A - Flexion of the wrist and fingers

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Triceps Brachii

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O – Long: InfraGleinod Tubercle of the Scapula
Medial: Below the Spinal Grooves of the Humorous
Lateral: Above the Spinal Grooves
I – Olecranon Process of Ulna
A – Extension of the Elbow
Long Head- Extension of the Shoulder

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Rectus Abdominus

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Superior Attachment - Xiphoid Process (bottom part of Sternum)
Inferior Attachment - Pubic Bone
A - Flexion of the spine (brings shoulders off groun or hips off ground slight movement)
Top layer

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External Oblique

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O - Lower Ribs and ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis
I -Linea Alba via the external oblique aponeurosis
A - Rotation of the trunk to the opposite Side
Lateral Flexion
2nd Layer

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Internal Oblique

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O - ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis and Iliac Crest
I -Linea Alba via the internal oblique aponeurosis
A - Rotation of the trunk to the same Side
Lateral Flexion
3rd Layer

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Transverse Abdominus

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O - ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis
I -Linea Alba via the transverse aponeurosis
A - Expels content out of respective openings (all abdominal muscles assist with this.

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Rectus Femoris

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O - Anterior Inferior Illiac Spine (AIIS)
I - Tibia Condyle via the patella tendon/ligament
A - Extension of the Knee
Flexion of the Hip

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Vastus Lateralis/Vastus Medialis

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O - Linea Aspera
I - Tibia Condyle via the patella tendon/ligament
A - Extension of the Knee

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Vastus Intermedius

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O - Anterior Shaft of the Femur
I - Tibia Condyle via the patella tendon/ligament
A - Extension of the Knee

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Sartorius

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O - Anterior Superios Illiac Spine (ASIS)
I - Tibia (Pes Anserinus)
A - Flexion of the Hip
Flexion of the knee
Lateral Rotation of the Femur
-Longest muscle in the body
-Tailor’s Muscle - Actions to go into cross-leg position

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Tibialis Anterior

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O - Lateral Shaft of the Tibia
I - Base of 1st Metatarsal
A - Dorsiflexion
Inversion
Antagonist to Peronis Longus
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Eunice Ingham

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Founder of Reflexology

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Psoas

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O - L1 - L5
I - Lessor Trochanter of Femor (back of femur)
A - Flexion of the hip (strongest/initiates walking)
Lateral Rotation
One being tight, that leg will appear longer
Both Tight cause pelvis to tilt forward (anterior pelvic tilt)

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Iliacus

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O - Iliac Fossa - Anterior
I - Lessor Trochanter
A - Flexion of the Hip (2nd Strongest)
Lateral rotation

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Quadratus Lumborum

A 
Superior Attachment - 12th Rib
Inferior Attachment - Iliac Crest
A - Elevation of the hip (hip hiker)
Lateral flexion of the Lumbar spine
Deepest low back muscle
Tight will make that leg shorter
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Posterior Suboccipitals

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Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor
Rectus Capitus Posterior Major
Obliquus Capitis Inferior
Obliquus Capitis Superior

O-occipital Ridge
I-C1 & C2
A-Extension & Rotation to same side

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Platysma

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O - Subcutaneous tissue surrounding clavicle
I -Base of mandible, skin of cheeks, orbicularis oris m.
A - Frowning and depression of mandible

Top most layer

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Anterior Pelvic Tilt - Possible Causes

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Tight muscles - Psoas, Illiacus, Rectus Femoris, TFL, Satorius
Weak muscles - Gluteus Muscles, Hamstrings

Seated posture has the most to do with anterior pelvic tilt

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Peroneus Longus

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O - Head of Fibula (smaller leg bone)
Lateral shaft of fibula
I - Base of the first metatarsal
A - Eversion of the foot & Plantarflexion

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