Every Muscle Flashcards
External Abdominal Oblique
Origin: By interdigitating slips from the external surfaces of the lower 8 ribs
Insertion: abdominal aponeurosis, anterior aspect of the outer lip of the iliac crest
Nerve: Intercostal nerves 7-12
Function: Bilateral action: Flexion of the vertebral column
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion and rotation of the vertebral column toward the opposite side
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Origin: Thoracolumbar fascia, anterior 2/3 of the middle lip of the iliac crest, the lateral half of the inguinal ligament
Insertion: Inferior aspect of the costal cartilages of the last 3-4 ribs, via aponeurosis into the rectus sheath, pectineal line of the pubic bone
Nerve: Intercostal nerves 8-12, Iliohypogastric nerve, Ilioinguinal nerve
Function: Bilateral action: Flexion of the vertebral column
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion and rotation of the vertebral column toward the same side
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Origin: Pisiform bone and Tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris
Insertion: Ulnar side of the base of the proximal phalanx of 5th digit and Aponeurosis of the extensor digiti minimi
Peripheral Nerve: Ulnar Nerve
Nerve Root: C8-T1
Function: Abduction and Flexion of the 5th MCP joint
Abductor Digiti Minimi (Foot)
Origin: Medial and lateral tubercles of tuberosity of calcaneus, Flexor retinaculum, and Plantar aponeurosis
Insertion: Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th digit
Peripheral Nerve: Lateral plantar nerve
Nerve Root: S1-S2
Function: Abducts and flexes 5th digit
Abductor Hallucis
Origin: Medial tubercle of tuberosity of calcaneus, Flexor retinaculum, and Plantar aponeurosis
Insertion: Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit
Peripheral Nerve: Medial plantar nerve
Nerve Root: L4-L5
Function: Abducts and flexes 1st digit
Brachialis
Origin: Distal half of the anterior aspect of the humeral shaft and Medial and Lateral intermuscular septa
Insertion: Tuberosity and Coronoid process of the ulna
Peripheral Nerve: Musculocutaneous Nerve
Nerve Root: C5-C6
Function: Flexion of the elbow (palm down)
Brachioradialis
Origin: Upper two-thirds of the lateral Supercondylar ridge of the humerus and Lateral intermuscular septa
Insertion: Styloid process of the radius
Peripheral Nerve: Radial Nerve
Nerve Root: C5-C6
Function: Flexion of the elbow (forearm neutral)
Adductor Brevis
Origin: Inferior ramus of the pubis
Insertion: A line from the lesser trochanter to the linea aspera, Upper portion of the linea aspera
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Adduction, Flexion, and Medial rotation of the hip
Adductor Hallucis
Origin: Oblique head- Bases of 2nd through 4th metatarsals
Transverse head- Ligaments of metatarsophalangeal joints of digits 3-5
Insertion: Tendons of both heads lateral to side of base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit
Peripheral Nerve: Deep branch of lateral plantar nerve
Nerve Root: S1-S2
Function: Adducts 1st digit, Maintains transverse arch of foot
Adductor Longus
Origin: Anterior aspect of the pubis
Insertion: Linea aspera along the middle third of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Adduction and Flexion of the hip
Adductor Magnus
Origin: Inferior rami of the pubis and ischium, Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: A line from the greater trochanter to the linea aspera of the femur, Linea aspera of the femur, Adductor tubercle, Medial supracondylar line of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator and sciatic nerves
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Adduction of the hip; Upper portion of the muscle assists in hip flexion, Lower portion assists in hip extension
Depressor Labii Inferioris
Origin: Oblique line of the mandible
Insertion: Skin of the lower lip
Nerve: Facial nerve (CN VII)
Function: Depresses the angle of the mouth
Anconeus
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion: Lateral surface of the olecranon and Superior one-fourth of the posterior aspect of the ulna
Peripheral Nerve: Radial Nerve
Nerve Root: C7-C8
Function: Assists in Extending the elbow
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Origin: Lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus and the common extensor tendon
Insertion: Base of the second metacarpal bone
Peripheral Nerve: Radial Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C7
Function: Extension and Abduction (radial deviation) of the wrist and Assists in Extension of the elbow
Biceps Femoris
Origin: Long Head- Ischial tuberosity
Short Head- Lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur and the lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion: Lateral aspect of the head of the fibula
Peripheral Nerve: Long Head- Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve
Short Head- Peroneal portion of the sciatic nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Extension of the hip, Flexion and Lateral rotation of the knee
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus via the common extensor tendon and Intermuscular septum
Insertion: Extensor hood on the dorsum of the proximal phalanx of digit 5
Peripheral Nerve: Deep Radial Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C8
Function: Extension of digit 5 and Assists in Extension of the wrist
Extensor Indicis
Origin: Posterior surface of the ulna and Interosseus membrane
Insertion: Extensor hood of the index finger
Peripheral Nerve: Deep Radial Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C8
Function: Extension of the index finger and Assists in Extension of the wrist
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common forearm flexor tendon and the Antebrachial fascia
Insertion: Base of the second and third metacarpals
Peripheral Nerve: Median Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C7
Function: Flexion and Abduction (radial deviation) of the wrist
Bulbospongiosus
Origin: Male- Median raphe, Bulb of penis, Perineal body
Female- Perineal body
Insertion: Male- Perineal membrane, Corpus cavernosum, Bulb of penis
Female- Dorsum of clitoris, Inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm, Bulb of vestibule, Pubic arch
Peripheral Nerve: Deep branch of perineal nerve from pudendal nerve
Nerve Root: S2-S4
Function: Male- Compresses bulb of penis, Forces blod into body of penis during eretion, Removes urine from urethra and semen during ejaculation
Female- Contricts vaginal orifice, Assists in expressing secretions of greater vestibular gland, Forces blood into body of clitoris
Coccygeus (Ischiococcygeus)
Origin: Ischial spine, Sacrospinous ligament
Insertion: Inferior sacrum, Coccyx
Innervation: Ventral rami of lower sacral nerves
Function: Supports pelvic viscera, Draws coccyx forward
Compressor Urethrae (Female only)
Origin: Ischiopubic Ramus Insertion: Anterior aspect of urethra Peripheral Nerve: Perineal branches of pudendal nerve Nerve Root: S2-S4 Function: Sphincter of urethra
Dorsal Interossei (Hand)
Origin: By two heads from adjacent metacarpal bones
Insertion: Radial side of the proximal phalanxes and the extensor hoods of the 2nd and 3rd digit and Ulnar side of the proximal phalanx and extensor hood of the 4th digit
Peripheral Nerve: Ulnar Nerve
Nerve Root: C8-T1
Function: Abduction and Flexion of MCP joints 2, 3, 4 and Extension of the PIP and DIP joints of digits 2, 3, 4
Palmar Interossei (Hand)
Origin: Palmar surface of metacarpal bones 2 (ulnar side), 4 (radial side), and 5 (radial side)
Insertion: 2nd extensor hood (ulnar side), 4th extensor hood (radial side), and 5th extensor hood (radial side)
Peripheral Nerve: Ulnar Nerve
Nerve Root: C8-T1
Function: Adduction and flexion of digits 2, 4, 5 and Extension of the PIP and DIP joints of digits 2, 4, 5
Cremaster (Male only)
Origin: Lower edge of internal oblique and Middle of inguinal ligament
Insertion: Pubic tubercle, Crest of pubis
Peripheral Nerve: Genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Nerve Root: L1-L2
Function: Retracts testicle
Deep Transverse Perineal
Origin: Inner surface of inferior ischial rami
Insertion: Male- Medial tendinous raphe and perineal body
Female- Sides of the vagina
Peripheral Nerve: Perineal branches of pudendal nerve
Nerve Root: S2-S4
Function: Stabilizes perineal body, Supports prostate/vagina
Anterior Deltoid
Origin: Anterosuperior aspect of the lateral half of the clavicle
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Peripheral Nerve: Axillary Nerve
Nerve Root: C5-C6
Function: Flexion of the Shoulder joint
Middle Deltoid
Origin: Acromion process of the scapula Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus Peripheral Nerve: Axillary Nerve Nerve Root: C5-C6 Function: Abduction of the Shoulder
Pectoralis Major
Origin: Clavicular Head- Anterior surface of the medial half of the clavicle
Sternocostal Head- Anterior surface of the sternum, Cartilage of ribs 1-7, and Aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique
Insertion: Lateral lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus
Peripheral Nerve: Medial and Lateral pectoral Nerves
Nerve Root: C5-C8, T1
Function: Adduction and Medial rotation of the shoulder
Clavicular Head- Flexion and Horizontal adduction of the shoulder
Sternocostal Head- Extension of the shoulder from a flexed position
Pronator Quadratus
Origin: Anterior Aspect of the distal fourth of the ulna
Insertion: Anterior aspect of the distal fourth of the radius
Peripheral Nerve: Median Nerve
Nerve Root: C8-T1
Function: Pronation of the forearm
Pronator Teres
Origin: Humeral Head- Medial epicondylar ridge of the humerus and the common forearm flexor tendon
Ulnar Head- Coronoid process of the ulna
Insertion: Lateral surface of the midshaft of the radius
Peripheral Nerve: Median Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C7
Function: Pronation of the forearm and Assists in Flexion of the Elbow
Diaphragm
Origin: Xiphoid process, Lower six costal cartilages, L1-L3 vertebrae
Insertion: Converge into central tendon
Peripheral Nerve: Phrenic Nerve
Nerve Root: C3-C5
Function: Draws central tendon down and forward during inspiration
Erector Spinae
Origin: Posterior sacrum, Iliac crest, Sacrospinous ligament, Supraspinous ligament, Spinous Processes of lower lumbar and sacral vertebrae
Insertion: Iliocostalis- Angles of lower rbs, cervical transverse processes
Longissimus- Between tubercles and angles of ribs, Transverse processes of thoracic and cervical vertebrae, Mastoid process
Innervation: Dorsal rami of each region
Function: Extends and laterally bends vertebral column and head
Supraspinatus
Origin: Supraspinous fossa of the scapula
Insertion: Greater Tubercle of the humerus
Peripheral Nerve: Suprascapular Nerve
Nerve Root: C5
Function: Abduction and Lateral rotation of the shoulder
Teres Major
Origin: Posterior surface of the inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion: Medial lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus
Peripheral Nerve: Lower Subscapular Nerve
Nerve Root: C5-C6
Function: Adduction, Extension, and Medial rotation of the shoulder
Teres Minor
Origin: Superior two-thirds of the posterior surface of the axillary border of the scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of the humerus
Peripheral Nerve: Axillary Nerve
Nerve Root: C5
Function: Lateral Rotation of the shoulder
Middle Trapezius
Origin: Spinous processes of Thoracic vertebrae 1-5 and the intervening supraspinal ligament
Insertion: Medial border of the acromion process of the scapula and The spine of the scapula
Peripheral Nerve: Spinal portion of the Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
Nerve Root: C1-C5
Function: Scapular Adduction
Extensor Digitorum (Hand)
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus via the common extensor tendon and Antebrachial fascia
Insertion: Middle and distal phalanges of digits 2-5 via the extensor hood
Peripheral Nerve: Deep Radial Nerve
Nerve Root: C6-C8
Function: Extension of digits 2-5 and Assists in Extension of the wrist
Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Origin: Superior surface of the calcaneus, Lateral talocalcaneal ligament, Inferior extensor retinaculum
Insertion: Dorsal surface of the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe, Lateral aspect of the extensor digitorum longus tendons of toes 2-4
Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S1
Function: Extension at the MTP joint of toes 1-4
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin: Lateral tibial condyle, Anterior surface of the body of the fibula, Interosseous membrane
Insertion: Dorsum of the middle and distal phalanges of toes 2-5
Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Extension at the MTP joints of the lateral four toes
Extensor Hallucis Brevis and Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Origin: Superolateral surface of calcaneus, Lateral talocalcaneal ligament, Cruciate crural ligament
Insertion: First tendon into dorsal surface of base of proximal phalanx of great toe; Other 3 tendons into lateral sides of tendons of extensor digitorum longus to digits 2-4
Peripheral Nerve: Deep fibular nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Aids in extensor digitorum longus in extending of 4 medial digits at the matatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Origin: Medial surface of the body of the fibula, Interosseous membrane
Insertion: Base of the distal phalanx of the great toe
Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Extension of the IP joint of the great toe
Iliocostalis Cervicis
Origin: Angles of ribs 3-6
Insertion: Transverse processes of C4-C6
Nerve: Dorsal primary rami of the spinal nerves
Function: Bilateral action: Extension of the cervical spine
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion of the cervical spine
Iliocostalis Lumborum
Origin: Common erector spinae tendon from the median sacral crest, spinous processes of all lumbar and lower 2 thoracic vertebrae, dorsum of the iliac crests, lateral crest of the sacrum, sacrotuberous, and posterior sacroiliac ligaments
Insertion: Angles of the last 7 ribs
Nerve: Dorsal primary rami of the spinal nerves
Function: Bilateral action: Extension of the vertebral column
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion and rotation of the vertebral column; elevation of the pelvis
Iliocostalis Thoracis
Origin: Angles of ribs 7-12
Insertion: Angles of ribs 1-6; Transverse process of C7
Nerve: Dorsal primary rami of the spinal nerves
Function: Bilateral action: Extension of the vertebral column
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion and rotation of the vertebral column
External Anal Sphincter
Origin: Tip of coccyx, Anococcygeal ligament
Insertion: Deeper fibers surround anal canal, Attach posteriorly to coccyx and anteriorly to central point of perineum
Peripheral Nerve: Perineal and inferior rectal branches of pudendal nerve
Nerve Root: S2-S4
Function: Closes anal orifice
Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis
Origin: Distal two-thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula
Insertion: Tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal
Peripheral Nerve: Superficial peroneal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint; Weak plantar flexor of the foot at the ankle
Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus
Origin: Head and upper two-thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula
Insertion: Base of the first metatarsal, Lateral aspect of the medial cuneiform
Peripheral Nerve: Superficial peroneal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint; Weak plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle
Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius
Origin: Distal third of anterior surface of fibula and Interosseus membrane
Insertion: Dorsum of base of 5th metatarsal
Peripheral Nerve: Deep fibular nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Dorsiflexes foot at ankle and aids in eversion of foot
Longissimus Cervicis
Origin: Transverse processes of the upper 4-5 thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: Transverse processes of C2-C6
Nerve: Dorsal primary rami of the spinal nerves
Function: Bilateral action: Extension of the cervical spine
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion of the cervical spine
Longissimus Thoracis
Origin: Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia
Insertion: Between tubercles and angles of the lower 9-10 ribs; transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae
Nerve: Dorsal primary rami of the spinal nerves
Function: Bilateral action: Extension of the vertebral column
Unilateral action: Lateral flexion of the vertebral column
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis (Foot)
Origin: Base of 5th metatarsal
Insertion: Lateral base of proximal phalanx of 5th digit
Peripheral Nerve: Superficial branch of lateral plantar nerve
Nerve Root: S1-S2
Function: Flexes proximal phalanx of 5th digit
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis (Hand)
Origin: Flexor retinaculum and Hook of hamate bone
Insertion: Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of little finger
Peripheral Nerve: Ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Nerve Root: C8-T1
Function: Flexes proximal phalanx of little finger
Flexor Digitorum Brevis (Foot)
Origin: Tuberosity of the calcaneus, Plantar aponeurosis
Insertion: Sides of the middle phalanges of toes 2-5
Peripheral Nerve: Medial plantar nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S1
Function: Flexion at the proximal IP joints of the lateral four toes