Human Muscle Identification: Origins and Functions Flashcards
Latissimus dorsi
O -
Sacral, lumbar, and lower thoracic vertebrae
Pelvis
Ribs
F -
Extension of shoulder
Adduction and medial rotation of arm
Depression and retraction of shoulder
Trapezius
O -
Occipital bone
C7 and all thoracic vertebrae
F -
Rotation and retraction of scapula
Superior portion elevates scapula
Inferior portion depresses scapula
Deltoid
O -
Scapula
Clavicle
F -
Lateral portion abducts arm
Anterior portion flexes shoulder
Posterior portion extends shoulder
Biceps brachii
O -
Scapula
F -
Flexion of the elbow
Supination of the forearm and hand
Triceps brachii
O -
Scapula
Humerus
F -
Extension of elbow
Brachioradialis
O -
Humerus
F -
Flexion of elbow
Pectoralis major
O -
Clavicle
Sternum
Ribs
F -
Flexion of shoulder
Adduction and medial rotation of the arm
Serratus anterior
O -
Ribs
F -
Protraction and rotation of scapula
Rectus abdominis
O -
Pelvis
F -
Compression of abdomen
Flexion of vertebral column
External oblique
O -
Ribs
F -
Compression of abdomen
Flexion and rotation of vertebral column
Gluteus maximus
O -
Pelvis
F -
Abduction and medial rotation of thigh
Rectus femoris
O -
Pelvis
F -
Extension of knee
Flexion of hip
Vastus lateralis
O -
Femur
F -
Extension of knee
Vastus medialis
O -
Femur
F -
Extension of knee
Biceps femoris
O -
Pelvis
Femur
F -
Flexion of knee
Lateral rotation of leg
Extension of hip
Semitendinosus
O -
Pelvis
F -
Flexion of knee
Medial rotation of leg
Extension of hip
Semimembranosus
O -
Pelvis
F -
Flexion of knee
Medial rotation of leg
Extension of hip
Gastrocnemius
O -
Femur
F -
Plantar flexion of foot
Flexion of knee