Final (Add to Test 2 and 3 Review Decks) Flashcards
What is the origin and insertion of the teres major?
inferior angle of scapula, bicipital groove of the humerus (medial)
The group of muscles that form the “fleshy pad” on the radial side of the palm are called:
thenar eminence
The two arches of the feet are:
longitudinal arch and transverse arch
What are the two primary movers for ankle dorsiflexion?
tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
What are the actions of the upper and lower parts of the trapezius?
depression and elevation
What is the action of the pronator quadratus?
pronation
What are the two prime movers for ankle plantarflexion?
gastrocnemius and soleus
What is the longest muscle of the body and most superficial thigh muscle that forms the lateral border of the femoral triangle?
sartorius
What is the name of the muscle that is the strongest dorsiflexor of the ankle and enables the toes to clear the ground during ambulation? (Injury to this muscle can cause foot drop as well as shin splints.)
tibialis anterior
What is the innervation of the adductor pollicis?
ulnar nerve
The strongest hip flexor is the ______.
iliopsoas
The intrinsic muscles of the hand are controlled (innervated) by the ______.
median and ulnar nerve
The muscle(s) that originates on the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae and inserts on the upper two ribs with the primary purpose of flexing and rotating the neck as well as assisting in inspiration
scalenes
The anterior forearm is innervated by the _____ nerve, with the exception of the FCU.
median
The interossei are innervated by the:
ulnar nerve
What nerve innervates the flexor digitorum superficialis?
median nerve
The flexor muscles of the forearm originate on the:
medial epicondyle
The hypothenar eminence is innervated by the ______.
ulnar nerve
What muscle originates on the upper 8 ribs, inserts at the medial border of the scapula, abducts, and laterally rotates the scapula?
serratus anterior
What is the action of the subscapularis?
medial rotation
What are the prime movers for the hip (femur) flexion?
pectineus and psoas major and illiacus
The gluteus minimus and medius insert at the _______.
greater trochanter of femur
The dorsum of the hand is innervated by the _____ nerve.
radial
The three prime hip (femur) adductors generally insert on the ________.
linea aspera of the femur