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Insertions / attachments/ origins kinesology Flashcards

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Origin of muscle

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Where the end of a muscle is anchored to a bone and does not move. Located more proximal

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Insertion of muscle

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The more mobile attachment of the muscle that connects it to the bone. Located more distal

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Prime Mover

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the primary muscle responsible for a specific movement

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Agonist

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Another name for prime mover

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Antagonist

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The muscle that performs the opposite movement of the agonist

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Synergists

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Muscles that share the same action the agonist

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Fixator

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Muscles that act to stabilize a body part so that another muscle can act on an adjacent body part.

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Ligament that wraps around head and neck of radius to stabilize it against the ulna during pronation and supination

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Annular Ligament

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9
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Rounded eminence on the lateral distal portion of the humerus that articulates with the radius.

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Capitulum/Lateral condyle of the humerus

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10
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Tunnel formed by the retinacula and the carpal bones of the wrist through which the nine flexor tendons and the median nerve pass.

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Carpal tunnel

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These joints allow flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and opposition and circumduction at the thumb. 5 of them

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carpometacarpal joint

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Depression in the distal anterior portion of the humerus that receives the coronoid process of the ulna

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Coronoid fossa

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A triangular eminence projecting from the anterior proximal portion of the ulna that serves as an attachment site for ligaments and tendons of the forearm and wrist.

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Coronoid process- ulna

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A synovial pivot joint formed by the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius that allows pronation and supination.

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distal radioulnar joint

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Muscle of the forearm with four long tendons that extends the second through fifth fingers and assists in extension of the wrist.

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Extensor digitorium

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Thick, stabilizing fascial tissue on the dorsal surface of the wrist.

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Extensor retinaculum

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17
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Largest carpal bone distal to the lunate on the dorsal surface of the wrist.

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Capitate

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Carpal bone located distal and lateral to the pisiform; palpable on the palmar surface of the hand.

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Hamate

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A synovial hinge joint formed between the radial head and the capitulum of the humerus that allows flexion and extension. This joint sits side by side with the humeroulnar joint.

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Humeroradial joint

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20
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A synovial hinge joint formed between the trochlear notch of the ulna and the trochlea of the humerus that allows flexion and extension. This joint sits side by side with the humeroradial joint.

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Humeroulnar joint

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21
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Synovial gliding joints formed between individual carpal bones of the wrist.

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Intercarpal joints

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22
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Connective tissue membrane between the radius and ulna.

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interosseous membrane in the forearm

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23
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A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges
each finger has two, the thumb only has 1

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A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges

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24
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Bony prominence of the humerus located lateral to the olecranon process that serves as an attachment site for tendons of the wrist and hand extensors.

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Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

25
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Carpal bone on the dorsal surface of the wrist
between the scaphoid and triquetrum

26
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Rounded eminence on the medial distal portion of the humerus that articulates with the ulna.

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Medial Condyle of the humerus / trochlea

27
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A bony prominence on the distal medial humerus.

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Medial epicondyle of the humerus

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How many metacarpals are there

29
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A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges

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Metacarpophalangeal joint

30
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the olecranon process is the attached site for which muscle

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The triceps

31
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attachment site for the palmaris longus tendon

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Palmar aponeurosis

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Muscle of the forearm that tenses the palmar fascia and flexes the wrist and elbow; it crosses the wrist, but not the hand and finger joints.

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Palmar longus

33
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Carpal bone on the ulnar aspect of the wrist that serves as the insertion point for the flexor carpi ulnaris.

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Piriformis

34
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Depression on the lateral side of the coronoid process of the ulna that articulates with the radius.

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Radial notch

35
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A prominence on the anterior proximal radius that serves as the distal attachment site for the biceps brachii.

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Radial tuberosity

36
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A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

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radiocarpal joint

37
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This joint resides in the upper part of the neck between the first and second cervical vertebrae, also known as the atlas and axis.

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The atlanto-axial joint

38
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classified as a condyloid/ellipsoid synovial joint. It is formed by the articulations of the superior facets of the atlas (C1) and the occipital condyles,

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Atlanto-occipital joint

39
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One of five synovial joints formed by the articulations of the distal row of carpal bones and the metacarpal bones.

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Carpometacarpal joint

40
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coxofemoral joint aka

41
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A synovial hinge joint formed between the proximal, medial, and distal phalanges that allows flexion and extension of the toes.

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Interphalangeal joint

42
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A synovial gliding joint formed between the cuneiforms, navicular, and cuboid bones that contributes to foot stability and mobility.

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Intertarsal joint

43
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joint that are located between adjacent vertebrae in the spine.

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Intervertebral disc joint

44
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A synovial gliding joint formed between the lateral end of the clavicle and the medial edge of the acromion process of the scapula.

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acromioclavicular joint

45
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A synovial gliding joint formed between the lateral end of the clavicle and the medial edge of the acromion process of the scapula.

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acrimoclaivaular joint

46
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A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanges

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Metacarpophalangeal joint

47
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A synovial ellipsoid joint formed between the metacarpals and the proximal phalange

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Metatarsophalangeal joint

48
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A synovial joint formed between the posterior surface of the patella and the intercondylar groove of the femur

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patellofemoral joint

49
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Tibiofemoral joint also known as the

50
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____ are generally called spinal joints when in combination with intervertebral disc joints

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Vertebrel facet joint

51
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The gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae latae, and sartorius are muscles ___ the hip

52
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The pectineus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, and gracilis ___ the hip.

53
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Which head of the hamstrings does not originate at the ischium, but rather from the posterior femur?

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short head of the bicep femoris

54
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The main flexor of the lumbar spine is the:

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Rectus abdominus

55
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What is the muscle located on the proximal elbow that does not cross the wrist joint and assists in elbow flexion?

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Pronator teres

56
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The groove formed by the spinous and transverse processes in the thoracic and lumbar region of the spine is called:

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lamina groove

57
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The hip flexor that fills the iliac fossa and sits deep to the abdominal organs is the:

58
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The muscle of the anterior compartment that runs to digits 2–5 is the:

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Extensor digitorum longus

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