Exam 2 Muscles Flashcards
pectoralis major
origin: medial half of clavicle and anterior surface of sternum, first seven costal cartilages, aponeurosis of external oblique
insertion: lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus of humerus
innervation: medial and lateral pectoral nerves
function: adduction, medial rotation, and flexion of the humerus at the shoulder joint
subclavius
origin: rib I at junction between rib and costal cartilage
insertion: groove on inferior surface of middle third of clavicle
innervation: nerve to subclavius
function: pulls clavicle medially to stabilize sternoclavicular joint; depresses tip of shoulder
pectoralis minor
origin: anterior surfaces of the third, fourth, and fifth ribs, and deep fascia overlying the related intercostal spaces
insertion: coracoid process of scapula
innervation: medial pectoral nerves
function: depresses tip of shoulder; protracts scapula
external intercostal
superior attachment: inferior margin of rib above
inferior attachment: superior margin of rib below
innervation: intercostal nerves; T1–T11
function: most active during inspiration; supports intercostal space; moves ribs superiorly
internal intercostals
superior attachment: lateral edge of costal groove of rib above
inferior attachment: superior margin of rib below deep to the attachment of the related external intercostal
innervation: intercostal nerves; T1–T11
function: most active during expiration; supports intercostal space; moves ribs inferiorly
innermost intercostal
superior attachment: medial edge of costal groove of rib above
inferior attachment: internal aspect of superior margin of rib below
innervation: intercostal nerves; T1–T11
function: acts with internal intercostal muscles
subcostales
superior attachment: internal surface (near angle) of lower ribs
inferior attachment: internal surface of second or third rib below
innervation: related intercostal nerves
function: may depress ribs
transversus thoracis
superior attachment: inferior margins and internal surfaces of costal cartilages of second to sixth ribs
inferior attachment: inferior aspect of deep surface of body of sternum, xiphoid process, and costal cartilages of ribs 4–7
innervation: related intercostal nerves
function: depresses costal cartilages
psoas major
origin: lateral surface of bodies of T12 and L1 to L5 vertebrae, transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, and the intervertebral discs between T12 and L1 to L5 vertebrae
insertion: lesser trochanter of the femur
innervation: anterior rami of L1 to L3
function: flexion of thigh at hip joint
psoas minor
origin: lateral surface of bodies of T12 and L1 vertebrae and intervening intervertebral disc
insertion: pectineal line of the pelvic brim and iliopubic eminence
innervation: anterior rami of L1
function: weak flexion of lumbar vertebral column
quadratus lumborum
origin: transverse process of L5 vertebra, iliolumbar ligament, and iliac crest
insertion: transverse processes of L1 to L4 vertebrae and inferior border of rib 12
innervation: anterior rami of T12 and L1 to L4
function: depress and stabilize rib 12 and some lateral bending of trunk
illiacus
origin: upper two-thirds of iliac fossa, anterior sacro-iliac and iliolumbar ligaments, and upper lateral surface of sacrum
insertion: lesser trochanter of femur
innervation: femoral nerve (L2 to L4)
function: flexion of thigh at hip joint
external oblique
origin: muscular slips from the outer surfaces of the lower eight ribs (ribs 5 to 12)
insertion: lateral lip of iliac crest; aponeurosis ending in midline raphe (linea alba)
innervation: anterior rami of lower six thoracic spinal nerves (T7 to T12)
function: compress abdominal contents; both muscles flex trunk; each muscle bends trunk to same side
internal oblique
origin: thoracolumbar fascia; iliac crest between attachments of external oblique and transversus abdominis; lateral two-thirds of inguinal ligament
insertion: inferior border of the lower three or four ribs; aponeurosis ending in linea alba; pubic crest and pectineal line
innervation: anterior rami of lower six thoracic spinal nerves (T7 to T12) and ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves (L1)
function: compress abdominal contents; both muscles flex trunk; each muscle bends trunk to same side
transversus abdominus
origin: thoracolumbar fascia; medial lip of iliac crest; lateral one-third of inguinal ligament; costal cartilages lower six ribs (ribs 7 to 12)
insertion: aponeurosis ending in linea alba; pubic crest and pectineal line
innervation: anterior rami of lower six thoracic spinal nerves (T7 to T12) and ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves (L1)
action: compress abdominal contents
rectus abdominis
origin: pubic crest, pubic tubercle, and pubic symphysis
insertion: costal cartilages of ribs 5 to 7; xiphoid process
innervation: anterior rami of lower seven thoracic spinal nerves (T7 to T12)
function: compress abdominal contents; flex vertebral column; tense abdominal wall
pyramidalis
origin: front of pubis and pubic symphysis
insertion: into linea alba
innervation: anterior ramus of T12
function: tenses the linea alba
obturator internus
origin: anterolateral wall of true pelvis (deep surface of obturator membrane and surrounding bone)
insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter of femur
innervation: nerve to obturator internus L5, SI
function: lateral rotation and abduction of hip joint
piriformis
origin: anterior surface of sacrum between anterior sacral foramina
insertion: medial side of superior border of greater trochanter of femur
innervation: nerve to piriformis SI, S2
function: lateral rotation and abduction of hip joint
pubococcygeus
origin: pubis
insertion: midline at anococcygeal ligament
puborectalis
origin: pubis
insertion: forms sling around rectum
function: maintains the perineal flexure (angle) at anorectal junction; helps close off GI tract
illiococcygeus
origin: fascia covering obturator internus, tendinous arch and ischial spine
insertion: pubococcygeus on other side at midline at anococcygeal ligament
coccygeus
origin: ischial spine and pelvic surface of the sacrospinous ligament
insertion: lateral margin of coccyx and related border of sacrum
innervation: branches from the anterior rami of S3 and S4
function: contributes to the formation of the pelvic floor, which supports the pelvic viscera; pulls coccyx forward after defecation
levator ani (group)
origin: in a line around the pelvic wall beginning on the posterior aspect of the pubic bone and extending across the obturator internus muscle as a tendinous arch (thickening of the obturator internus fascia) to the ischial spine
insertion: the anterior part is attached to the superior surface of the perineal membrane; the posterior part meets its partner on the other side at the perineal body, around the anal canal, and along the anococcygeal ligament
innervation: branches direct from the anterior ramus of S4, and by the inferior rectal branch of the pudendal nerve (S2 to S4)
function: contributes to the formation of the pelvic floor, which supports the pelvic viscera; maintains an angle between the rectum and anal canal; reinforces the external anal sphincter and, in women, functions as a vaginal sphincter
external urethral sphincter
origin: inf ramus of pubis on each side and adjacent walls of deep perineal pouch
insertion: surrounds membranous part of urethra
innervation: perineal branches of pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
function: compresses the membranous urethra; relaxes during micturition
deep transverse perineal
origin: medial aspect of ischial ramus
insertion: perineal body
innervation: perineal branches of pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
function: stabilizes the position of the perineal body
compressor urethrae (in women only)
origin: ishiopubo ramus on each side
insertion: blends with partner on other side anterior to the urethra
innervation: perineal branches of the pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
function: functions as an accessory sphincter of the urethra
sphincter urethrovaginalis (only in women)
origin: perineal body
insertion: passes forward lateral to the vagina to blend with partner on other side anterior to the urethra
innervation: perineal branches of the pudendal nerve (S2-S4)
function: functions as an accessory sphincter of the urethra (may also facilitate closing the vagina)
ischiocavernosus muscles
cover crura of penis and clitoris
anchored to ischial tuberosity
forces blood from crus to body of erect penis and clitoris
bulbospongiosus muscles
women:
- anchored to perineal body
- travels over bulb of vestibule
men:
-joined at midline to raphe anchored to perineal membrane
- cover each side of bulb of penis
- attach to perineal membrane
- facilitate emptying of urethra
- contract during ejaculation to expel semen
piriformis
origin: anterior surface of sacrum between anterior sacral foramina
insertion: greater trochanter of femur
innervation: nerve to piriformis branches from S1 and S2
function: laterally rotates the extended femur at hip joint; abducts flexed femur at hip joint
obturator internus
origin: deep surface of obturator membrane and surrounding bone
insertion: greater trochanter of femur
innervation: nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)
function: laterally rotates the extended femur at hip joint; abducts flexed femur at hip joint