Final Review Games Flashcards
Muscle that attaches to the common flexor tendon and the palmar fascia of the hand. Functions are to tense the palmar fascia (cup the palm) and assist flexion of hand.
Palmaris Longus
Muscle that forms a “V” shape from upper attachment at the mastoid process, to lower attachment at the upper thoracic spinous processes. Major functions are extension of head/neck and rotation of head/neck to same side.
Splenius capitis
Muscle that is tucked behind the zygomatic arch, attaching to the pterygoid plate, TMJ disc and the mandibular condyle. Major function is lateral deviation of the mandible to the opposite side.
lateral pterygoid
Muscle that attaches to the common flexor tendon and to the base of the wrist on the ulnar side of the flexors. Major functions are strong adduction of the hand (ulnar deviation) and flexion of the hand.
flexor carpi ulnaris
Muscle that sits in the infraspinous fossa of the scapula. Major functions are lateral rotation of the arm at the shoulder and stabilization of the head of the humerus. It is considered to be one of the rotator cuff muscles.
infraspinatus
Soft tissue structure in the posterior neck that serves as an attachment site for muscles.
ligamentum nuchae
Nerve that lies between the lateral and medial head of the triceps brachii, and can become entrapped if either of the muscles becomes inflamed or overused.
radial nerve
Muscle that has cervical, upper, middle and lower fibers. Major functions include shoulder elevation, adduction of scapulae, extension of the neck (cervical fibers) and depression of scapulae (lower fibers).
trapezius
Muscle that attaches to the superior angle of the scapula. This muscle has a “twist” where neck and shoulder “meet”. Major function is elevation of scapula.
LEVATOR SCAPULA
Group of muscles that are the deepest in the back. Has three (3) superficial groups; spinalis, longissimus and iliocostalis. Deeper group includes semispinalis, multifidi and rotatores. Major functions of these groups are extension of the spine and stabilization of the spine.
PARASPINALS
Nerve that passes through a fibrous arch of the pronator teres and the flexor digitorum superficialis, traveling to and passing through the carpal tunnel.
MEDIAN NERVE
Collection of symptoms
syndrome
Muscles that are located in between the ribs, internally and externally. They create a criss cross pattern. Major functions are respiration and rotation of thoracic spine.
intercostals
Group of muscles that has three (3) muscle bellies; anterior, medius and posterior. Major functions include bilateral neck flexion, stabilization of neck against lateral movement.
scalenes
Muscle that has anterior, medial and posterior fibers. Attaching to a portion of the clavicle and acromion process. Major functions include flexion of the arm at the shoulder (after the first 20 degrees), abduction of the arm at the shoulder and extension of the arm at the shoulder.
deltoid
Muscle that attaches in the posterior neck to the transverse processes of C1 - C3, forming a “V” shape when attaching to upper thoracic spinous processes. Major functions are extension of head/neck and rotation of head/neck to same side.
splenius cervicis
Chronic abuse or constant low level load of the soft tissues, over a long period of time. Also known as Repetitive Use Syndrome
overuse
Muscle that has to sections; major and minor. Major function of this muscle group include adduction of scapulae.
rhomboids
Trigger point that fires on it’s own, has a familiar or recognizable pattern of sensation, or client’s symptoms
active trigger point
Muscle that attaches to the common extensor tendon, and to each finger. Lies next to extensor carpi radialis brevis. Major function is extension of each digit.
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM
Does not have a referral pattern or sensation, but can only be described as tender
TENDER POINT`
Described as any type of a sensation that the client feels somewhere in the body. It is often familiar to the client and is their complaint or symptomology
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A hyperirritable spot within a soft tissue structure that is associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. The spot is painful with compression and can create characteristic or predictable referral patterns of sensation.
trigger point
The involvement of the synergistic and antagonistic soft tissue structures that were not involved in the original injury
compensation
Muscle that attaches to the zygomatic arch and ramus of the mandible and angle of the mandible. Major function is elevation of the mandible.
masseter
Muscle that lies between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the ulna. Major function is assisting triceps in forearm extension. Thought to be an extension of the triceps by many.
ANCONEOUS
Trigger point that does not fire of it’s own, has a pattern of referred sensation, but may be unfamiliar to client
latent trigger point
Muscle that lies on the anterior surface of the scapula, it is considered one of the rotator cuff muscles. Major functions include medial rotation of the arm at the shoulder and adduction of the arm at the shoulder.
subscapularis
Muscle that is fan shaped, attaching in the temporal fossa, to the coronoid process. Major functions include bilateral elevation of the mandible, bilateral retraction of the jaw and deviation of the mandible to the same side.
temporalis
Muscle that attaches to the pterygoid plate and inner surface of the angle of the ramus of the mandible. Functions include bilateral elevation of the mandible, bilateral protrusion of the mandible and unilateral lateral deviation of mandible to the opposite side.
medial pterygoid
Muscle that works together with the biceps brachii. It attaches to the humerus and crosses the elbow to attach onto the ulna. Major functions include flexion of the forearm and eccentric contraction to decelerate movement (lowering heavy objects).
brachialis
Muscle made up of the long head and short head. Joining together at the common tendon at the radial tuberosity. Major functions include supination of the forearm and flexion of the forearm.
biceps brachii
Group of muscles that are tucked deep under the edge of the skull. Have four (4) muscles that we discuss in class. Responsible for the movement between occiput and C1-C2. Functions include extend, rotate and tilt head to the same side.
suboccipitals
The maximum pressure for the client that is tolerable and effective without being painful, tolerably tender
optimal tolerance
Muscle that attaches to the common flexor tendon and on to the midpoint of the radius. Major function is pronation of the forearm. It has two heads, that the median nerve travels between.
pronator teres
Described as not tender to light or moderate pressure, has uniform tissue consistency, and the muscle returns to its original resting length
healthy tissue
Muscle that attaches to the common flexor tendon and the palmar fascia of the hand. Functions are to tense the palmar fascia (cup the palm) and assist flexion of hand.
palmaris longus
Muscle that crosses the elbow joint and attaches to the wrist on the thumb side. It is located on the lateral side of the forearm (in anatomical position). Major function is flexion of the elbow in semipronated position.
brachioradialis
Muscle that attaches to the anterior surface of the scapula near the inferior angle and lateral border, and onto ribs and rib spaces 2-9. Major functions include abduction of scapula, elevation of scapula and stabilization of the scapula.
serratus anterior
Muscle that has a unique structure, 2 muscle bellies that are joined by a common tendon that is anchored to the hyoid bone, attaching to midline of the mandible following back to the mastoid process. Function is to open mouth.
digastric
