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Final Exam (Palpation) Muscles Flashcards

1
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Brachialis - Innervation

A

musculocutaneous and small branch of radial nerve

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Brachialis - Origin

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the distal 1/2 of the anterior surface of the humerus

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Brachialis - Insertion

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tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna

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Brachialis - Actions

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FLEX the elbow at the humeroulnar joint

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Glute Max - Innervation

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Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)

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Glute Max - Origin

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Coccyx, edge of sacrum, posterior iliac crest, sacrotuberous and sacroiliac ligaments

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Glute Max - Insertion

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Upper fibers: Iliotibial tract

Lower fibers: gluteal tuberosity

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Glute Max - Actions

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EXTEND
LATERALLY ROTATE
ABDUCT
The coxal joint

Lower fibers: ADDUCT the coxal joint

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Glute Med - Innervation

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Superior gluteal nerve, L4, L5, and S1

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Glute Med - Origin

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Gluteal surface of the ilium,
Between posterior and anterior gluteal lines,
Just below iliac crest

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Glute Med - Insertion

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Lateral aspect of greater trochanter

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Glute Med - Actions

A

All Fibers: ABDUCT the coxal joint

Posterior fibers:
EXTEND, LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint

Anterior fibers:
FLEX, MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint

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13
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Coracobrachialis - Innervation

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musculocutaneous nerve

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Coracobrachialis - Origin

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coracoid process of the scapula

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Coracobrachialis - Insertion

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medial surface of the mid-humeral shaft

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Coracobrachialis - Actions

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FLEX glenohumeral
ADDUCT glenohumeral

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17
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Brachioradialis - Innervation

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radial nerve

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18
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Brachioradialis - Origin

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proximal 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of he humerus

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Brachioradialis - Insertion

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styloid process of the radius

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20
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Brachioradialis - Actions

A

FLEX elbow at humeroulnar jt
assist to PRONATE and SUPINATE the forearm when these movements are resisted

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21
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Pronator Teres - Innervation

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median nerve

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22
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Pronator Teres - Origin

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common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of the ulna

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23
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Pronator Teres - Insertion

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middle of the lateral surface of the radius

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24
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Pronator Teres - Actions

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PRONATE the forearm at the radioulnar joints

assist to FLEX the elbow at the humeroulnar joint

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25
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ECRL - Innervation

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radial nerve

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26
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ECRL - Origin

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distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus

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ECRL - Insertion

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base of the 2nd metacarpal

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ECRL - Actions

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EXTENDS and ABDUCTS the wrist at radiocarpal joint
assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint

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29
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ECRB - Innervation

A

radial nerve

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30
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ECRB - Origin

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common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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ECRB - Insertion

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base of 3rd metacarpal

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32
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ECRB - Actions

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ABDUCT and EXTEND the wrist at radiocarpal joint
assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint

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33
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Supinator - Innervation

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radial nerve

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34
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Supinator - Origin

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  • lateral epicondyle of the humerus
  • radial collateral ligament
  • annular ligament
  • supinator crest of the ulna
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35
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Supinator - Insertion

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anterior, lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radial shaft

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36
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Supinator - Actions

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SUPINATES the forearm at the radioulnar joints

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37
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Innervation

A

radial nerve

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38
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Origin

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posterior surface of radius, ulna, and interosseous membrane

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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Insertion

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base of 1st metacarpal

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40
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Actions

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ABDUCTS and EXTENDS the thumb at carpometacarpal jt

ABDUCTS (RADIALLY DEVIATES) the wrist at radiocarpal jt

forms the anterior border of the anatomical snuff box

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41
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Internal Obliques - Innervation

A

T7-L1,
iliohypogastric nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve, ventral divisions

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Internal Obliques - Origin

A

lateral inguinal ligament,
iliac crest,
thoracolumbar fascia

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43
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Internal Obliques - Insertion

A

internal surfaces of the lower 3 ribs,
rectus sheath to the linea alba

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Internal Obliques - Actions

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FLEX, LATERALLY FLEX, and ROTATE vertebral column to the same side,
COMPRESS the abdominal contents

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45
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Rectus Abdominis - Innervation

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T5-T12, ventral rami

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46
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Rectus Abdominis - Origin

A

pubic crest
pubic symphysis

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47
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Rectus Abdominis - Insertion

A

cartilage of ribs 5-7
xiphoid process

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48
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Rectus Abdominis - Actions

A

FLEX the vertebral column
TILT pelvis POSTERIORLY

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49
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Iliacus - Innervation

A

Femoral nerve

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50
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Iliacus - Origin

A

Iliac fossa

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51
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Iliacus - Insertion

A

Lesser trochanter

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52
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Iliacus - Actions

A

With origin fixed:
FLEX the coxal joint
May LATERALLY FLEX the coxal joint

With insertion fixed:
FLEX the trunk toward the thigh
TILT the pelvis ANTERIORLY

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53
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Psoas Major - Innervation

A

Lumbar plexus

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54
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Psoas Major - Origin

A

Bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

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55
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Psoas Major - Insertion

A

Lesser trochanter

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56
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Psoas Major - Actions

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With origin fixed:
FLEX the coxal joint
May LATERALLY ROTATE coxal joint

With insertion fixed:
FLEX the trunk toward the thigh
TILT the pelvis ANTERIORLY

Unilaterally: assist to LATERALLY FLEX the lumbar spine

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57
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Piriformis - Innervation

A

Sacral plexus

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58
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Piriformis - Origin

A

Anterior surface of sacrum

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59
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Piriformis - Insertion

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Superior aspect of greater trochanter

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Piriformis - Actions

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LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
ABDUCT the coxal joint when the hip is flexed

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61
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Masseter - Innervation

A

trigeminal nerve (CN V) mandibular division

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62
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Masseter - Origin

A

Zygomatic arch

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63
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Masseter - Insertion

A

angle and ramus of mandible

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64
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Masseter - Actions

A

ELEVATE TMJ
may assist to PROTRACT TMJ

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65
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Temporalis - Innervation

A

trigeminal nerve (CN V) mandibular division

66
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Temporalis - Origin

A

Temporal fossa and fascia

67
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Temporalis - Insertion

A

coronoid process and anterior edge of ramus of the mandible

68
Q

Temporalis - Actions

A

ELEVATE TMJ
RETRACT TMJ

69
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Lateral Pterygoid - Innervation

A

trigeminal nerve (CN V)

70
Q

Lateral Pterygoid - Origin

A

Superior head:
infratemporal surface and crest of greater wing of sphenoid

Inferior head:
lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid

71
Q

Lateral Pterygoid - Insertion

A

articular disc and capsule of TMJ,
neck of mandible

72
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Lateral Pterygoid - Actions

A

Unilaterally:
LATERALLY DEVIATE the TMJ to the OPPOSITE side

Bilaterally:
PROTRACT the TMJ

73
Q

Medial Pterygoid - Innervation

A

trigeminal nerve (CN V)

74
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Medial Pterygoid - Origin

A

medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid,
tuberosity of maxilla

75
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Medial Pterygoid - Insertion

A

medial surface of ramus of the mandible

76
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Medial Pterygoid - Actions

A

Unilaterally:
LATERALY DEVIATE the TMJ to the OPPOSITE side

Bilaterally:
ELEVATE the TMJ
PROTRACT the TMJ

77
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QL - Innervation

A

Lumbar plexus (T12-L3)

78
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QL - Origin

A

Posterior iliac crest

79
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QL - Insertion

A

Last rib,
TVPs of L1-L4

80
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QL - Actions

A

LATERALLY TILT pelvis
LATERALLY FLEX the vertebral column
Assist to EXTEND the vertebral column
FIX the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation

81
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Tibialis Posterior - Innervation

A

Tibial nerve

82
Q

Tibialis Posterior - Origin

A

Proximal, posterior shafts of the tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane

83
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Tibialis Posterior - Insertion

A

All 5 tarsal bones and bases of 2nd through 4th metatarsals

84
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Tibialis Posterior - Actions

A

INVERT the subtalar joint

PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint

85
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Tibialis Anterior - Innervation

A

Deep fibular nerve

86
Q

Tibialis Anterior - Origin

A

Lateral condyle of tibia
Proximal lateral surface of tibia
Interosseous membrane

87
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Tibialis Anterior - Insertion

A

Base of the 1st metatarsal
Medial cuneiform

88
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Tibialis Anterior - Actions

A

INVERT the subtalar joint

DORSIFLEX the talocrural joint

89
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FHL - Innervation

A

Tibial nerve

90
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FHL - Origin

A

Middle half of posterior fibula

91
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FHL - Insertion

A

Distal phalanx of the 1st toe

92
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FHL - Actions

A

FLEX the 1st toe at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Weak PLANTARFLEXION of talocrural joint

INVERT the subtalar joint

93
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FDL - Innervation

A

Tibial nerve

94
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FDL - Origin

A

Middle, posterior surface of the tibia

95
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FDL - Insertion

A

Distal phalanges of 2nd through 5th toes

96
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FDL - Actions

A

FLEX the 2nd through 5th toes at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Weak PLANTARFLEXION of talocrural joint

INVERT the subtalar joint

97
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Popliteus - Innervation

A

Tibial nerve

98
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Popliteus - Origin

A

Lateral condyle of the femur

99
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Popliteus - Insertion

A

Proximal, posterior aspect of the tibia

100
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Popliteus - Actions

A

MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint

FLEX the tibiofemoral joint

101
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Sartorius - Innervation

A

Femoral Nerve

102
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Sartorius - Origin

103
Q

Sartorius - Insertion

A

Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon

104
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Sartorius - Actions

A

FLEX the coxal joint
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
ABDUCT the coxal joint

FLEX the tibiofemoral joint
MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint

105
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Gracilis - Innervation

A

Anterior branch of the Obturator Nerve

106
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Gracilis - Origin

A

Inferior ramus of the pubis

107
Q

Gracilis - Insertion

A

Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon

108
Q

Gracilis - Actions

A

ADDUCT the coxal joint
MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint

FLEX the tibiofemoral joint
MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint

109
Q

Adductor Brevis - Innervation

A

Obturator Nerve

110
Q

Adductor Brevis - Origin

A

Inferior ramus of the pubis

111
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Adductor Brevis - Insertion

A

Pectineal line and medial lip of the linea aspera

112
Q

Adductor Brevis - Actions

A

ADDUCT the coxal joint
MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
Assist to FLEX the coxal joint

113
Q

Adductor Longus - Innervation

A

Obturator Nerve

114
Q

Adductor Longus - Origin

A

Pubic tubercle

115
Q

Adductor Longus - Insertion

A

Pectineal line
Medial lip of the linea aspera

116
Q

Adductor Longus - Actions

A

ADDUCT the coxal joint
MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
Assist to FLEX the coxal joint

117
Q

Splenius Cervicis - Innervation

A

Cervical Nerve

118
Q

Splenius Cervicis - Origin

A

Spinous processes of T3 - T6

119
Q

Splenius Cervicis - Insertion

A

Transverse processes of C1 - C3

120
Q

Splenius Cervicis - Actions

A

Unilaterally:
ROTATE the head and neck to the SAME side
LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side

Bilaterally:
EXTEND the head and neck

121
Q

Splenius Capitus - Innervation

A

Cervical nerve

122
Q

Splenius Capitus - Origin

A

Inferior 1/2 of the ligamentum nuchae
Spinous process of C7 - T4

123
Q

Splenius Capitus - Insertion

A

Mastoid process
Lateral portion of the superior nuchal line

124
Q

Splenius Capitus - Actions

A

Unilaterally:
ROTATE the head and neck to the SAME side
LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side

Bilaterally:
EXTEND the head and neck

125
Q

Pectoralis Minor - Innervation

A

Medial pectoral nerve, with fibers from a communicating branch of the lateral pectoral nerve

126
Q

Pectoralis Minor - Origin

A

Third, fourth, and fifth ribs

127
Q

Pectoralis Minor - Insertion

A

Medial surface of the coracoid process of the scapula

128
Q

Pectoralis Minor - Actions

A

DEPRESS the scapula (scapulothoracic joint)
ABDUCT/PROTRACT the scapula (scapulothoracic joint)
DOWNWARDLY ROTATE the scapula (scapulothoracic joint)

With the scapula fixed:
Assist to ELEVATE the thorax during forced inhalation

129
Q

Pectoralis Major - Innervation

A

Medial and lateral pectoral nerves

130
Q

Pectoralis Major - Origin

A

Medial half of clavicle
Sternum
Cartilage of ribs 1-6

131
Q

Pectoralis Major - Insertion

A

Crest of greater tubercle of humerus

132
Q

Pectoralis Major - Actions

A

ADDUCT glenohumeral
MEDIALLY ROTATE glenohumeral
Assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation

Upper fibers:
FLEX glenohumeral
HORIZONTALLY ADDUCT glenohumeral

Lower fibers:
EXTEND glenohumeral

133
Q

Subclavius - Innervation

A

subclavian nerve

134
Q

Subclavius - Origin

A

1st rib and cartilage

135
Q

Subclavius - Insertion

A

inferior surface of the middle 1/3 of clavicle

136
Q

Subclavius - Actions

A

DEPRESS the clavicle and draw it anteriorly

ELEVATE the 1st rib (to assist during inhalation)

STABILIZE the sternoclavicular joint

137
Q

Serratus Anterior - Innervation

A

long thoracic nerve

138
Q

Serratus Anterior - Origin

A

external surfaces of upper 8 or 9 ribs

139
Q

Serratus Anterior - Insertion

A

anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

140
Q

Serratus Anterior - Actions

A

with origin fixed:
ABDUCT scapulothoracic
UPWARDLY ROTATE scapulothoracic
DEPRESS scapulothoracic
HOLD the medial border of the scapula against the rib cage

with scapula fixed:
may act to ELEVATE the thorax during forced inhalation

141
Q

Transverse Abdominis - Innervation

A

T7-12, L1, iliohypogastric nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve, ventral divisions

142
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Transverse Abdominis - Origin

A

lateral inguinal ligament,
iliac crest,
thoracolumbar fascia,
internal surfaces of the lower 6 ribs

143
Q

Transverse Abdominis - Insertion

A

rectus sheath to the linea alba

144
Q

Transverse Abdominis - Actions

A

COMPRESS abdominal contents

145
Q

Serratus Posterior Inferior - Innervation

146
Q

Serratus Posterior Inferior - Origin

A

Spinous Processes of T12-L3

147
Q

Serratus Posterior Inferior - Insertion

A

posterior surface of ribs 9-12

148
Q

Serratus Posterior Inferior - Actions

A

depress the ribs during exhalation

149
Q

Serratus Posterior Superior - Innervation

150
Q

Serratus Posterior Superior - Origin

A

Spinous processes of C7-T3

151
Q

Serratus Posterior Superior - Insertion

A

posterior surfaces of ribs 2-5

152
Q

Serratus Posterior Superior - Actions

A

elevate the ribs during inhalation

153
Q

Pronator Quadratus - Innervation

A

median nerve

154
Q

Pronator Quadratus - Origin

A

medial, anterior surface of distal ulna

155
Q

Pronator Quadratus - Insertion

A

lateral, anterior surface of distal radius

156
Q

Pronator Quadratus - Actions

A

PRONATION of the forearm at radioulnar joints

157
Q

Rectus Femoris - Innervation

A

Femoral nerve

158
Q

Rectus Femoris - Origin

159
Q

Rectus Femoris - Insertion

A

Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar tendon

160
Q

Rectus Femoris - Actions

A

FLEXES the coxal joint

EXTENDS the tibiofemoral joint

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