Insertions Flashcards
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Rectus Abdominis
Cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs
Xiphoid Process

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External Oblique
Anterior part of iliac crest
Abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba

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Internal Oblique
Internal surface of lower three ribs
abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba

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Erector Spinae
Various attachments at the posterior ribs
Spinous and transverse processes of thoracis and cervical vertebrae
Mastoid process of temporal bone

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Quadratus Lumborum
Last rib
Transverse processes of 1st thru 4th lumbar vertebrae

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Gluteus Maximus
Iliotibial tract (upper fibers)
gluteal tuberosity (lower fibers)

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Gluteus Medius
Lateral aspect of greater trochanter

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Piriformis
Superior aspect of greater trochanter

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Psoas Major
(Iliopsoas)
Lesser trochanter

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Iliacus
(Iliopsoas)
Lesser trochanter

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Tensor Fasciae Latae
Iliotibial tract

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Tibialis Posterior
All five tarsal bones
Bases of 2nd thru 4th metatarsals

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Peroneus Longus
Base of the 1st metatarsal
Medial cuneiform

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Extensor Digitorum Longus
Middle and distal phalanges of 2nd thru 5th toes

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Extensor Digitorum
Bases of middle and distal phalanges of 2nd thru 5th fingers

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Flexor Carpi Radialis
Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals

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Adductor Magnus
Medial lip of linea aspera
Adductor tubercle

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Adductor Longus
Medial lip of linea aspera

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Adductor Brevis
Pectineal line
Medial lip of linea aspera

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Pectineus
(Adductor Group)
Pectineal line of femur

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Gracilis
(Adductor Group)
Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon

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Cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs
Xiphoid Process
Rectus Abdominis

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Anterior part of iliac crest
Abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba
External Oblique

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Internal surface of lower three ribs
abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba
Internal Oblique

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Various attachments at the posterior ribs
Spinous and transverse processes of thoracis and cervical vertebrae
Mastoid process of temporal bone
Erector Spinae

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Last rib
Transverse processes of 1st thru 4th lumbar vertebrae
Quadratus Lumborum

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Iliotibial tract (upper fibers)
gluteal tuberosity (lower fibers)
Gluteus Maximus

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Lateral aspect of greater trochanter
Gluteus Medius

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Superior aspect of greater trochanter
Piriformis

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Lesser trochanter
Psoas Major
(Iliopsoas)

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Lesser trochanter
Iliacus
(Iliopsoas)

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Iliotibial tract
Tensor Fasciae Latae

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All five tarsal bones
Bases of 2nd thru 4th metatarsals
Tibialis Posterior

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Base of the 1st metatarsal
Medial cuneiform
Peroneus Longus

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Middle and distal phalanges of 2nd thru 5th toes
Extensor Digitorum Longus

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Bases of middle and distal phalanges of 2nd thru 5th fingers
Extensor Digitorum

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Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Flexor Carpi Radialis

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Medial lip of linea aspera
Adductor tubercle
Adductor Magnus

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Medial lip of linea aspera
Adductor Longus

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Pectineal line
Medial lip of linea aspera
Adductor Brevis

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Pectineal line of femur
Pectineus
(Adductor Group)

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Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon
Gracilis
(Adductor Group)

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Characteristics
Distal
Lateral
Moveable