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Final Exam (Palpation) Muscles Flashcards

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Brachialis - Innervation

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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

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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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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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Brachioradialis - Innervation

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radial nerve

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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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Brachioradialis - Actions

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

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Pronator Teres - Innervation

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median nerve

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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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Pronator Teres - Insertion

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middle of the lateral surface of the radius

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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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ECRL - Innervation
radial nerve
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ECRL - Origin
distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
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ECRL - Insertion
base of the 2nd metacarpal
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ECRL - Actions
EXTENDS and ABDUCTS the wrist at radiocarpal joint assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint
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ECRB - Innervation
radial nerve
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ECRB - Origin
common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
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ECRB - Insertion
base of 3rd metacarpal
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ECRB - Actions
ABDUCT and EXTEND the wrist at radiocarpal joint assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint
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Supinator - Innervation
radial nerve
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Supinator - Origin
- lateral epicondyle of the humerus - radial collateral ligament - annular ligament - supinator crest of the ulna
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Supinator - Insertion
anterior, lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radial shaft
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Supinator - Actions
SUPINATES the forearm at the radioulnar joints
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Innervation
radial nerve
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Origin
posterior surface of radius, ulna, and interosseous membrane
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Insertion
base of 1st metacarpal
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Abductor Pollicis Longus - Actions
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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Internal Obliques - Innervation
T7-L1, iliohypogastric nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve, ventral divisions
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Internal Obliques - Origin
lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia
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Internal Obliques - Insertion
internal surfaces of the lower 3 ribs, rectus sheath to the linea alba
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Internal Obliques - Actions
FLEX, LATERALLY FLEX, and ROTATE vertebral column to the same side, COMPRESS the abdominal contents
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Rectus Abdominis - Innervation
T5-T12, ventral rami
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Rectus Abdominis - Origin
pubic crest pubic symphysis
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Rectus Abdominis - Insertion
cartilage of ribs 5-7 xiphoid process
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Rectus Abdominis - Actions
FLEX the vertebral column TILT pelvis POSTERIORLY
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Iliacus - Innervation
Femoral nerve
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Iliacus - Origin
Iliac fossa
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Iliacus - Insertion
Lesser trochanter
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Iliacus - Actions
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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Psoas Major - Innervation
Lumbar plexus
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Psoas Major - Origin
Bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
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Psoas Major - Insertion
Lesser trochanter
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Psoas Major - Actions
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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Piriformis - Innervation
Sacral plexus
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Piriformis - Origin
Anterior surface of sacrum
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Piriformis - Insertion
Superior aspect of greater trochanter
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Piriformis - Actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint ABDUCT the coxal joint when the hip is flexed
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Masseter - Innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V) mandibular division
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Masseter - Origin
Zygomatic arch
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Masseter - Insertion
angle and ramus of mandible
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Masseter - Actions
ELEVATE TMJ may assist to PROTRACT TMJ
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Temporalis - Innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V) mandibular division
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Temporalis - Origin
Temporal fossa and fascia
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Temporalis - Insertion
coronoid process and anterior edge of ramus of the mandible
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Temporalis - Actions
ELEVATE TMJ RETRACT TMJ
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Lateral Pterygoid - Innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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Lateral Pterygoid - Origin
Superior head: infratemporal surface and crest of greater wing of sphenoid Inferior head: lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid
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Lateral Pterygoid - Insertion
articular disc and capsule of TMJ, neck of mandible
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Lateral Pterygoid - Actions
Unilaterally: LATERALLY DEVIATE the TMJ to the OPPOSITE side Bilaterally: PROTRACT the TMJ
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Medial Pterygoid - Innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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Medial Pterygoid - Origin
medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid, tuberosity of maxilla
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Medial Pterygoid - Insertion
medial surface of ramus of the mandible
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Medial Pterygoid - Actions
Unilaterally: LATERALY DEVIATE the TMJ to the OPPOSITE side Bilaterally: ELEVATE the TMJ PROTRACT the TMJ
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QL - Innervation
Lumbar plexus (T12-L3)
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QL - Origin
Posterior iliac crest
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QL - Insertion
Last rib, TVPs of L1-L4
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QL - Actions
LATERALLY TILT pelvis LATERALLY FLEX the vertebral column Assist to EXTEND the vertebral column FIX the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation
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Tibialis Posterior - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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Tibialis Posterior - Origin
Proximal, posterior shafts of the tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane
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Tibialis Posterior - Insertion
All 5 tarsal bones and bases of 2nd through 4th metatarsals
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Tibialis Posterior - Actions
INVERT the subtalar joint PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint
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Tibialis Anterior - Innervation
Deep fibular nerve
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Tibialis Anterior - Origin
Lateral condyle of tibia Proximal lateral surface of tibia Interosseous membrane
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Tibialis Anterior - Insertion
Base of the 1st metatarsal Medial cuneiform
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Tibialis Anterior - Actions
INVERT the subtalar joint DORSIFLEX the talocrural joint
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FHL - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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FHL - Origin
Middle half of posterior fibula
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FHL - Insertion
Distal phalanx of the 1st toe
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FHL - Actions
FLEX the 1st toe at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints Weak PLANTARFLEXION of talocrural joint INVERT the subtalar joint
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FDL - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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FDL - Origin
Middle, posterior surface of the tibia
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FDL - Insertion
Distal phalanges of 2nd through 5th toes
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FDL - Actions
FLEX the 2nd through 5th toes at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints Weak PLANTARFLEXION of talocrural joint INVERT the subtalar joint
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Popliteus - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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Popliteus - Origin
Lateral condyle of the femur
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Popliteus - Insertion
Proximal, posterior aspect of the tibia
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Popliteus - Actions
MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint FLEX the tibiofemoral joint
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Sartorius - Innervation
Femoral Nerve
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Sartorius - Origin
ASIS
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Sartorius - Insertion
Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon
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Sartorius - Actions
FLEX the coxal joint LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint ABDUCT the coxal joint FLEX the tibiofemoral joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint
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Gracilis - Innervation
Anterior branch of the Obturator Nerve
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Gracilis - Origin
Inferior ramus of the pubis
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Gracilis - Insertion
Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon
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Gracilis - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint FLEX the tibiofemoral joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint
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Adductor Brevis - Innervation
Obturator Nerve
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Adductor Brevis - Origin
Inferior ramus of the pubis
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Adductor Brevis - Insertion
Pectineal line and medial lip of the linea aspera
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Adductor Brevis - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Assist to FLEX the coxal joint
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Adductor Longus - Innervation
Obturator Nerve
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Adductor Longus - Origin
Pubic tubercle
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Adductor Longus - Insertion
Pectineal line Medial lip of the linea aspera
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Adductor Longus - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Assist to FLEX the coxal joint
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Splenius Cervicis - Innervation
Cervical Nerve
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Splenius Cervicis - Origin
Spinous processes of T3 - T6
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Splenius Cervicis - Insertion
Transverse processes of C1 - C3
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Splenius Cervicis - Actions
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
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Splenius Capitus - Innervation
Cervical nerve
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Splenius Capitus - Origin
Inferior 1/2 of the ligamentum nuchae Spinous process of C7 - T4
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Splenius Capitus - Insertion
Mastoid process Lateral portion of the superior nuchal line
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Splenius Capitus - Actions
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
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Pectoralis Minor - Innervation
Medial pectoral nerve, with fibers from a communicating branch of the lateral pectoral nerve
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Pectoralis Minor - Origin
Third, fourth, and fifth ribs
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Pectoralis Minor - Insertion
Medial surface of the coracoid process of the scapula
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Pectoralis Minor - Actions
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
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Pectoralis Major - Innervation
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
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Pectoralis Major - Origin
Medial half of clavicle Sternum Cartilage of ribs 1-6
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Pectoralis Major - Insertion
Crest of greater tubercle of humerus
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Pectoralis Major - Actions
ADDUCT glenohumeral MEDIALLY ROTATE glenohumeral Assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation Upper fibers: FLEX glenohumeral HORIZONTALLY ADDUCT glenohumeral Lower fibers: EXTEND glenohumeral
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Subclavius - Innervation
subclavian nerve
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Subclavius - Origin
1st rib and cartilage
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Subclavius - Insertion
inferior surface of the middle 1/3 of clavicle
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Subclavius - Actions
DEPRESS the clavicle and draw it anteriorly ELEVATE the 1st rib (to assist during inhalation) STABILIZE the sternoclavicular joint
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Serratus Anterior - Innervation
long thoracic nerve
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Serratus Anterior - Origin
external surfaces of upper 8 or 9 ribs
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Serratus Anterior - Insertion
anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
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Serratus Anterior - Actions
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
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Transverse Abdominis - Innervation
T7-12, L1, iliohypogastric nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve, ventral divisions
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Transverse Abdominis - Origin
lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, internal surfaces of the lower 6 ribs
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Transverse Abdominis - Insertion
rectus sheath to the linea alba
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Transverse Abdominis - Actions
COMPRESS abdominal contents
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Innervation
T9-T12
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Origin
Spinous Processes of T12-L3
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Insertion
posterior surface of ribs 9-12
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Actions
depress the ribs during exhalation
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Innervation
T1-T4
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Origin
Spinous processes of C7-T3
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Insertion
posterior surfaces of ribs 2-5
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Actions
elevate the ribs during inhalation
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Pronator Quadratus - Innervation
median nerve
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Pronator Quadratus - Origin
medial, anterior surface of distal ulna
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Pronator Quadratus - Insertion
lateral, anterior surface of distal radius
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Pronator Quadratus - Actions
PRONATION of the forearm at radioulnar joints
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Rectus Femoris - Innervation
Femoral nerve
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Rectus Femoris - Origin
AIIS
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Rectus Femoris - Insertion
Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar tendon
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Rectus Femoris - Actions
FLEXES the coxal joint EXTENDS the tibiofemoral joint

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