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Origin of Obliquus Capitis Cranialis?

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Ventral wing of Atlas (C1)

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Insertion of the Obliquus Capitis Cranialis?

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Base of skull

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Nerve supply of Obliquus Capitis Cranialis?

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Dorsal branch of C2

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Action of Obliquus Capitis Cranialis?

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Rotates C1-C2

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Origin of Obliquus Capitis Caudalis?

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Dorsal wing of Atlas (C1)

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Insertion of Obliquus Capitis Caudalis?

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Dorsal with spine of Axis (C2)

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Nerve supply of Obliquus Capitis Caudalis?

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Dorsal branch of C2

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Action of Obliquus Capitis Caudalis?

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Rotates C1-C2

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Origin of Rectus Capitis Dorsalis?

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Spinous process of C2 and arch of C1

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Insertion of Rectus Capitis Dorsalis?

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Occiput

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Nerve supply of Rectus Capitis Dorsalis?

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Dorsal branch of C1

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Action of Rectus Capitis Dorsalis?

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Extends C1-skull

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Origin of Rectus Capitis Lateralis?

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Wings of C1

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Insertion of Rectus Capitis Lateralis?

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Jugular process

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Nerve supply of Rectus Capitis Lateralis?

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Dorsal branch of C1

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Action of Rectus Capitis Lateralis?

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Latero-flex C1-skull

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Origin of Rectus Capitis Ventralis?

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Ventral C2

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Insertion of Rectus Capitis Ventralis?

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Basioccipital bone

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Nerve supply of Rectus Capitis Ventralis?

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Dorsal branch of C1

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Action of Rectus Capitis Ventralis?

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Ventro-flex C1-skull

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Origins of Splenius (2)?

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Spinous processes T3-5 via thoracolumbar fascia

Nuchal ligament

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Insertions of Splenius (3)?

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Nuchal crest

Mastoid process

Transverse processes C2-5

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Nerve supply of Splenius?

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Dorsal branches of C3-C8

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Action of Splenius?

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Elevates, extends and laterally flexes the neck

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Origins of Brachiocephalicus (3)?
Wings of Atlas (C1) Mastoid process Nuchal Crest
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Insertions of Brachiocephalicus (2)?
Deltoid tuberosity Lateral antebrachial fascia
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Nerve supply of Brachiocephalicus (3)?
Accessory nerve Cervical spinal nerve Axillary nerve
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Action of Brachiocephalicus?
Forelimb protraction
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Origin of Sternomandibularis?
Manubrium
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Insertion of Sternomandibularis?
Caudal border of mandible
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Nerve supply of Sternomandibularis?
Branch of accessory nerve
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Action of Sternomandibularis?
Lower the head
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What are the two parts of Serratus Ventralis?
Cervicis Thoracis
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Origin of Cervicis Serratus Ventralis?
Transverse process C4-7
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Origin of Thoracis Serratus Ventralis?
First 8-9 ribs
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Insertions of both Cervicis and Thoracis Serratus Ventralis (2)?
Scapula cartilage Medial surface of scapula
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Nerve supplies of both Cervicis and Thoracis Serratus Ventralis (2)?
Branches of C5-8 Long Thoracic nerve
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Action of both Cervicis and Thoracis Serratus Ventralis?
Thoracic sling
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Origin of Latissimus Dorsi?
Supraspinous ligament from T3 caudally
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Insertion of Latissimus Dorsi?
Teres Major tuberosity
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Nerve supply of Latissimus Dorsi?
Thoracodorsal nerve
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Action of Latissimus Dorsi?
Forelimb retractor
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What are the two parts of Rhomboideus?
Cervicis Thoracis
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Origin of Cervicis Rhomboideus?
Nuchal ligament from C2-T2
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Origin of Thoracis Rhomboideus?
Dorsal spines of T2-8
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Insertion of both Cervicis and Thoracis Rhomboideus?
Medial surface of scapular cartilage
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Nerve supply of both Cervicisand Thoracis Rhomboideus (2)?
C6-7 Dorsal branch of thoracic spinal nerve
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Action of both Cervicis and Thoracis Rhomboideus?
Controls scapula
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What are the two parts of Trapezius?
Cervicis Thoracis
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Origin of Cervicis Trapezius?
Nuchal & Supraspinous ligaments C2-T3
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Insertion of Cervicis Trapezius?
Spine of scapula
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Origin of Thoracis Trapezius?
Unchallenged & Supraspinous ligaments T3-10
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Insertion of Thoracis Trapezius?
Dorsal 1/3 of spine of scapula
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Nerve supply of both Cervicis & Thoracis Trapezius?
Accessory nerve Dorsal branch of Thoracic spinal nerve
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Action of both Cervicis and Thoracis Trapezius?
Controls scapula
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Origin of Supraspinatus?
Supraspinatus fossa
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Insertions of Supraspinatus (2)?
Greater & lesser tubercles of humerus
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Nerve supply of Supraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
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Action of Supraspinatus?
Extends shoulder
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Origin of Infraspinatus?
Infraspinatus fossa
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Insertion of Infraspinatus?
Greater tubercle of humerus
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Nerve supply of Infraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
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Action of Infraspinatus?
Stabilises shoulder joint
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Origin of Subscapularis?
Subscapular fossa
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Insertion of Subscapularis?
Lesser tubercle of humerus
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Nerve supplies of Subscapularis (3)?
Subscapular nerve Pectoral nerve Axillary nerve
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Action of Subscapularis?
Stabilises shoulder joint
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Origin of Teres Major?
Caudal angle of scapula
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Insertion of Teres Major?
Teres Major tuberosity
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Nerve supply of Teres Major?
Axillary nerve
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Action of Teres Major?
Shoulder flexor
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Origins or Deltoideus (2)?
Caudal border of scapula Spine of scapula
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Insertion of Deltoideus?
Deltoid tuberosity
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Nerve supply of Deltoideus?
Axillary nerve
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Action of Deltoideus?
Shoulder flexor
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What are the 3 heads of Triceps Brachii?
Long head Lateral head Medial head
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Origin of the Long Head of Triceps Brachii?
Caudal border of scapula
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Origin of the Lateral Head of Triceps Brachii?
Deltoid tuberosity
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Origin of the Medial Head of Triceps Brachii?
Medially, middle 1/3 humerus
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Insertion of the Long, Lateral & Medial Triceps Brachii?
Olecranon
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Nerve supply of the Long, Lateral & Medial heads of Triceps Brachii?
Radial nerve
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Action of the Long, Lateral & Medial heads of Triceps Brachii?
Elbow extensor
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What are the two parts of Pectoralis Superficialis?
Descendens Transversus
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What is the origin of Descendens Pectoralis Superficialis?
Manubrium
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What is the insertion of Descendens Pectoralis Superficialis?
Deltoid tuberosity & fascia
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Origin of Transversus Pectoralis Superficialis?
Ventral edge of sternum
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Insertion of Transversus Pectoralis Superficialis?
Fascia of proximal third of antebrachium
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Nerve supply of Descendens & Transversus Pectoralis Superficialis, and Prescapular and Ascendens Pectoralis Profundus (3)?
Cranial & caudal pectoral nerve Intercostal nerve Musculocutaneous nerve
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Action of Pectoralis Superficialis?
Elbow extensor
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Two parts of Pectoralis Profundus?
Prescapular part Ascendens
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Origins of Prescapular part of Pectoralis Profundus (2)?
Cranial sternum Ribs 1-4
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Insertions of Prescapular part of Pectoralis Profundus (2)?
Aponeurosis or supraspinatus Scapular fascia
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Origins of Ascendens Pectoralis Profundus (3)?
Abdominal fascia Ventral sternum Ribs 4-9
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Insertions of Ascendens Pectoralis Profundus (2)?
Lesser tubercle of humerus Tendon of Coracobrachialis
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Action of both Prescapular and Ascendens Pectoralis Profundus?
Addict the limb
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Origin of Coraobrachialis?
Coracoid process of scapula
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Insertions of Coracobrachialis (2)?
Teres major tuberosity Middle third of humerus
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Nerve supply of Coracobrachialis?
Musculocutaneous nerve
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Actions for Coracobrachialis?
Shoulder flexor
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Origin of Biceps Brachii?
Supraglenoid tubercle
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Insertions of Biceps Brachii (3)?
Radial tuberosity Medial collateral ligament Tendon to extensor carpi radialis (lacertus fibrosus)
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Nerve supply of Biceps Brachii?
Musculocutaneous nerve
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Action of Biceps Brachii?
Elbow flexor
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Origin or Brachialis?
Musculo-spiral groove of humerus
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Insertion of Brachialis?
Proximo-medial surface of radius
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Nerve supply of Brachialis (2)?
Musculocutaneous nerve Radial nerve
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Action of Brachialis?
Elbow flexor
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Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis?
Lateral humeral epicondyle & fascia
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Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis?
Proximal dorsal metacarpal 3
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Nerve supply of Extensor Carpi Radialis?
Radial nerve
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Action of Extensor Carpi Radialis?
Carpal extensor
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3 heads of Extensor Digitorum Communis?
Radial head Humeral head Ulnar head
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Origin of Radial head of Extensor Digitorum Communis?
Lateral tuber of proximal radius
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Origin of Humeral head of Extensor Digitorum Communis?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
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Origin of Ulnar head of Extensor Digitorum Communis?
Lateral surface of ulna
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Insertions of Radial, Humeral & Ulnar heads of Extensor Digitorum Communis (2)?
Extensor processor distal phalanx (P3) Proximo-dorsal aspects of P1 & P2
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Nerve supply of Radial, Humeral & Ulnar heads of Extensor Digitorum Communis?
Radial nerve
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Action of radial, Humeral, and ulnar heads of Extensor Digitorum Communis?
Extend carpus
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Origin of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis?
Proximal radius & ulna
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Insertion of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis?
Proximo-dorsal aspect of proximal phalanx (P1)
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Nerve supply of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis?
Radial nerve
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Action of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis?
Carpal extensor
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Origin of Ulnaris Lateralis?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
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Insertions of Ulnaris Lateralis (2)?
Accessory carpal bone Proximal head of metacarpal 4
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Nerve supply of Ulnaris Lateralis?
Radial nerve
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Action of Ulnaris Lateralis?
Carpal flexor
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Origin of Flexor Carpi Radialis?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
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Insertion of Flexor Carpi Radialis?
Proximal metacarpal 2
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Nerve supply of Flexor Carpi Radialis?
Median nerve
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Action of Flexor Carpi Radialis?
Carpal flexor
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2 heads of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Humeral head Ulnar head
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Origin of Humeral head of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
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Origin of ulnar head of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Medial olecranon
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Insertion of both Humeral and ulnar head of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Accessory carpal bone
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Nerve supply of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Ulnar nerve
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Action of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Carpal flexor
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3 heads of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Humeral head Ulnar head Radial head
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Origin of Humeral head of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
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Origin of Ulnar head of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Medial olecranon
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Origin of Radial head of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Caudo-medial surface of radius
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Insertion of Humeral, Ulnar & Radial heads of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Flexor surface of distal phalanx (P3), including the distal sesamoid (navicular) bone
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Nerve supplies of Humeral, ulnar and radial heads of Flexor Digitorum Profundus (2)?
Median nerve Ulnar nerve
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Action of Humeral, ulnar and radial heads of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Carpal flexor
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Origin of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
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Insertions of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (2)?
Proximal phalanx (P1) Middle phalanx (P2)
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Nerve supply of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis?
Ulnar nerve
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Action of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis?
Carpal flexor
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Origin of Interosseus (suspensory ligament)?
Palmaro-proximal third of metacarpal 3
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Insertion of Interosseus (suspensory ligament)?
Via proximal sesamoid bones: crucial element, oblique and straight distal sesamoidean ligaments
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Action of Interosseus (suspensory ligament)?
Prevent over extension of metacarpophalangeal joint
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Origins of Gluteus Superficialis (2)?
Tuber coaxae Lumbar fascia
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Insertions of Gluteus Superficialis (2)?
Third trochanter Fascia lata
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Nerve supply of Gluteus Superficialis?
Cranial and caudal gluteal nerves
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Action of Gluteus Superficialis?
Hip flexor
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Origins of Gluteus Medius (4)?
Longissimus lumborum Ilium Sacrum Sacroiliac and sacrosciatic ligaments
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Insertion of Gluteus Medius?
Greater trochanter
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Nerve supply of Gluteus Medius?
Cranial and caudal gluteal nerves
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Action of Gluteus Medius?
Hip extensor
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Origins of Gluteus Profundus (2)?
Ischiatic spine Ilium
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Insertion of Gluteus Profundus?
Greater trochanter
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Nerve supply of Gluteus Profundus?
Cranial gluteal nerve
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Action of Gluteus Profundus?
Hip extensor
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Origin of Tensir Fascia Latae (TFL)?
Tumblr coxae
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Insertions of TFL?
Via fascia lata: patella, lateral patellar tendon, cranial border of tibia & third trochanter
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Nerve supply of TFL?
Cranial gluteal nerve
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Action of TFL?
Hip flexor
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2 parts of Iliopsoas?
Psoas Major Iliacus
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Origins of Psoas Major (Iliopsoas) (2)?
Ventral surfaces of lumbar transverse processes Last 2 ribs
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Origins of Iliacus (Iliopsoas) (4)?
Sacropelvic surface of ilium Ventral sacroiliac ligaments Sacrum Tendon of Psoas minor
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Insertion of Psoas Major and Iliacus (Iliopsoas)?
Lesser trochanter of femur
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Nerve supply of both Psoas Major and Iliacus (Iliopsoas)?
Lumbar and femoral nerves
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Action of both Psoas Major and Iliacus (Ilipsoas)?
Hip flexor
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Origins of Sartorius (2)?
Iliac fascia Tendon of Psoas Minor
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Insertions of Sartorius (2)?
Medial patellar tendon Tibial tuberosity
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Nerve supply of Sartorius?
Saphenous nerve (branch of femoral nerve)
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Action of Sartorius?
Hip flexor
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4 parts of Quadriceps?
Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Intermedialis Vastus Medialis
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Origin of Rectus Femoris (Quadriceps)?
Ventral border of ilium
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Origin of Vastus Lateralis, Intermedialis & Medialis (Quadriceps)?
Proximal femur according to their position
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Insertion of Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis & Vastus Medialis (Quadriceps)?
Via patella tendons to tibial tuberosity
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Nerve supply to Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis & Vasus Medialis (Quadriceps)?
Femoral nerve
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Action of Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis & Vastus Medialis (Quadriceps)?
Stifle extensor
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2 heads of Biceps Femoris?
Long (vertebral) head Short (ischiatic) head
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Origins of the Long Head of Biceps Femoris (3)?
Spinous & transverse process S2-5 Sacrosciatic ligament Tuber Ischii
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Origins of Short Head of Biceps Femoris (2)?
Ventral spine if Tuber Ischii & Semitendinosus
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Insertions of the Long and Short heads of Biceps Femoris (4)?
Caudal femur near third trochanter Lateral patella Cranial border of tibia Blends with crural fascia
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Nerve supplies of long and short heads of Biceps Femoris (3)?
Caudal gluteal nerve Tibial nerve Fibulae nerve
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Action of long and short heads of Biceps Femoris?
Hip extensor
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2 heads of Semitendinosus?
Long (vertebral) head Short (ischiatic) head
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Origins of Long Head of Semitendinosus (3)?
S5 Co1-2 Sacrosciatic ligament
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Origin of Short Head of Semitendinosus?
Ventral border of tuber ischii
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Insertion of Long Head of Semitendinosus?
Cranial border of tibia
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Insertion of Short Head of Semitendinosus?
Crural fascia to tarsal tendon onto calcaneus
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Nerve supply of both Long and Short heads of Semitendinosus (3)?
Caudal gluteal nerve Tibial nerve Fibulae nerve
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Action of Long and Short heads of Semitendinosus?
Hip extensor
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Origins of Semimembranosus (2)?
Caudal border of sacrotuberal ligament Ventral border of tuber Ischii
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Insertion of semimembranosus?
Medial femoral epicondyle caudal to medial collateral ligament
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Nerve supply of semimembranosus (2)?
Tibial and Fibular nerves
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Action of Semimembranosus?
Hip extensor
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Origins of Gracilis (2)?
Pubic symphysis & pubis
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Insertions of Gracilis (3)?
Medial patellar tendon Proximal tibia Crural fascia
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Nerve supply of Gracilis?
Obturator nerve
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Action of Gracilis?
Hip extensor
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Origins of Addutor (2)?
Ventral Pubis & Ischium Gracilis
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Insertion of Adductor?
Caudal mid femur
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Nerve supply of Adductor?
Obturator nerve
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Action of Adductor?
Hip extensor
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Origins of Pectineus (2)?
Prepubic tendon Accessory ligament of femoral head
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Insertion of Pectineus?
Middle of medial border of femur
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Nerve supply of Pectineus?
Obturator nerve
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Action of Pectineus?
Hip flexor
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2 heads of Gastrocnemius?
Lateral head Medial head
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Origins of Gastrocnemius (2)?
Lateral and medial supracondylar tuberosities of femur
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Insertion of Gastrocnemius?
Gastrocnemius tendon (major part of common calcanean tendon) onto calcanean tuber
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Nerve supply of Gastrocnemius?
Tibial nerve
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Action of gastrocnemius?
Hock extensor
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Origin of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis?
Supracondylar fossa of femur
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Insertions of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (2)?
Proximal and middle phalanx (P1 and P2) plantar surface
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Nerve supply of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis?
Tibial nerve
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Action of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis?
Part of reciprocal apparatus
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How many heads of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
3
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Origins of Flexor Digitorum Profundus (2)?
Caudal surface of tibia Lateral tibial condyle
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Insertion of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Distal phalanx (P3) plantar surface, contains distal sesamoid bone
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Nerve supply of Flexor Digitorum Profundus?
Tibial nerve
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Origins of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis (3)?
Lateral collateral ligament Tibia Fibula
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Insertion of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis?
Joins with Extensor Digitorum Longus to insert onto distal phalanx (P3)
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Nerve supply of Extensor Digitorum Lateralis?
Fibular nerve
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Origin of Extensor Digitorum Longus?
Lateral condyle of femur
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Insertions of Extensor Digitorum Longus (3)?
P3, P1, P2
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Nerve supply of Extensor Digitorum Longus?
Fibular nerve
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Origin of Peroneus (Fibularis) Tertius?
Lateral condyle of femur
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Insertions of Peroneus (Fibularis) Tertius?
Proximal end MT III & T3 T4 and Fibular tarsal
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Action of Peroneus (Fibularis) Tertius?
Part of reciprocal apparatus
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Origin of Tibialis Cranialis?
Proximo-lateral tibial crest
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Insertion of Tibialis Cranialis?
Proximal end MT III T1
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Nerve supply of Tibialis Cranialis?
Fibular nerve
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Origin of Common Calcanean Tendon?
Many muscles
238
Insertion of Common Calcanean Tendon?
Calcanean tuber (Fibular tarsal)
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Origin of Soleus?
Proximal end of fibula
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Insertion of Soleus?
Gastrocnemius tendon
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Nerve supply of Soleus?
Tibial nerve
242
Origin of Extensor Digitorum Brevis?
Distal part of Peroneus Tertius and lateral collateral ligament of tarsus
243
Insertion of Extensor Digitorum Brevis?
Tendons of extensor Digitorum Longus and Lateralis
244
Origin of Interosseus (suspensory ligament)
Palmaro-proximal third of MT III
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Insertion of Interosseus (suspensory ligament)?
Via proximal sesamoid bones: cruciate, oblique, and straight distal sesamoidean ligaments

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