Kinesiology 101 Flashcards
Trapezius
Origin- The muscle attaches to the medial third of superior nuchal line; external occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, and spinous processes of C7 - T12 vertebrae
Insertion- The muscle inserts on the lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula
Action- The main function of the trapezius is stabilizing the scapula in its anatomical place, as well as controlling it during movements of the shoulder and upper limb.
Nerve- Spinal root of accessory nerve (CN XI) (motor)
Cervical nerves (C3 and C4) (pain and proprioception)
Levator Scapula
Origin- the transverse processes of the first four cervical vertebrae.
Insertion- The muscle fibers descend laterally to insert at the superior angle and medial border of scapula, between the superior angle and base of the spine of scapula.
Action- The main function of the levator scapulae muscle is to elevate and retract the shoulder girdle at the scapulothoracic joint. At the same time, it helps in preventing the depression of the girdle when carrying heavy loads.
Nerve- cervical nerve (C3-C4) and dorsal scapular nerve (C5).
Rhomboids Major and Minor
Origin-
Rhomboid minor: Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T1
Rhomboid major: Spinous process of vertebrae T2-T5
Insertion-
Rhomboid minor: Root (medial end) of spine of scapula
Rhomboid major: Medial border of scapula (from inferior angle to root of spine of scapula)
Action-
The rhomboids help to maintain a correct posture when sitting, standing and walking. In addition, the contraction of the rhomboids fixes and stabilizes the scapula into position.
Nerve-
Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5)
Serratus Anterior
Origin- originates on the superolateral surfaces of the first to eighth or ninth ribs at the lateral wall of the thorax and inserts along the superior angle, medial border, and inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion-
Superior part: Anterior surface of superior angle
Middle part: Anterior surface of medial border
Inferior part: Anterior surface of inferior angle and medial border
Action- The contraction of the entire serratus anterior leads to a anterolateral movement of the scapula along the ribs. Due to the pull of the inferior part at the lower scapula, the shoulder joint is shifted superiorly.
Nerve- Long thoracic nerve (C5- C7)
Pectoralis Minor
Origin-Anterior surface, costal cartilages of ribs 3-5
Insertion- Medial border and coracoid process of scapula
Action- Scapulothoracic joint: draws scapula anteroinferiorly, stabilizes scapula on thoracic wall
Nerve-Medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C5-T1)
Pectoralis Major
Origin-
Clavicular part: anterior surface of medial half of clavicle
Sternocostal part: anterior surface of sternum, Costal cartilages of ribs 1-6
Abdominal part: Anterior layer of rectus sheath
Insertion- Crest of greater tubercle of humerus
Action- adduction, or depression, of the arm and rotation of the arm forward about the axis of the body.
Nerve-Lateral and medial pectoral nerves (C5-T1)
Latissimus Dorsi
Origin-
Vertebral part: Spinous processes of vertebrae T7-T12, Thoracolumbar fascia
Iliac part: Posterior third of crest of ilium
Costal part: Ribs 9-12
Scapular part: Inferior angle of scapula
Insertion- Intertubercular sulcus of the humerus, between pectoralis major and teres major muscles
Action- Shoulder joint: Arm internal rotation, Arm adduction, Arm extension; Assists in respiration
Nerve- Thoracodorsal nerve (C6-C8)
Supraspinatus
Origin- Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Insertion-Greater tubercle of humerus
Action- Shoulder joint: abduction of arm, stabilization of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity
Nerve- Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
Infraspinatus
Origin- Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Insertion- Greater tubercle of humerus
Action- Shoulder joint: Arm external rotation;
Stabilizes humeral head in glenoid cavity
Nerve- Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
Subscapularis
Origin- Subscapular fossa of scapula
Insertion- Lesser tubercle of humerus
Action- Shoulder joint: Arm internal rotation
Stabilizes humeral head in glenoid cavity
Nerve- Upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5 - C6)
Teres Major
Origin- Inferior angle and lower part of the lateral border of the scapula
Insertion- Intertubercular sulcus (medial lip) of the humerus
Action- Extension and internal rotation of the humerus (arm)
Nerve- Lower subscapular nerve (C5-C7)
Deltoids
Origin- Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle (clavicular part), Acromion (acromial part), Spine of Scapula
Insertion- Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Action- Clavicular part: flexion and internal rotation of the arm,
Acromial part: abduction of the arm beyond the initial 15°
Spinal part: extension and external rotation of the arm.
Nerve- Axillary nerve (C5, C6)
Coracobrachialis
Origin- Coracoid process of the scapula
Insertion- Anteromedial surface of the humeral shaft
Action- Adduction and flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint
Nerve- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5- C7
Biceps Brachii
Origin- Short head - Apex of the Coracoid process of the scapula
Long head - Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Insertion- Radial tuberosity of the radius
Deep fascia of forearm (insertion of the bicipital aponeurosis)
Action- Flexion and supination of the forearm at the elbow joint, weak flexor of the arm at the glenohumeral joint
Nerve- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5- C6)
Brachialis
Origin- Distal half of anterior surface of humerus
Insertion- Coronoid process of the ulna; Tuberosity of ulna
Action- Strong flexion of forearm at the elbow joint
Nerve- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5,C6); Radial nerve (C7)
Triceps Brachii and Anconeus
Origin-
Long head - infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Medial head - posterior surface of the humerus (inferior to radial groove)
Lateral head - posterior surface of the humerus (superior to radial groove)
Insertion- Olecranon of ulna and fascia of forearm
Action-
Elbow joint: extension of the forearm
Shoulder joint: extension and adduction of the arm (long head)
Nerve- Radial nerve (C6-C8)
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Origin- Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion-Bases of metacarpal bones 2-3
Action- Wrist joint: Wrist flexion, wrist abduction
Nerve- Median nerve (C6, C7)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Origin-Medial epicondyle of humerus, olecranon and posterior border of ulna
Insertion-Pisiform bone, hamate bone, base of metacarpal bone 5
Action- Wrist joint: Wrist flexion, wrist adduction
Nerve- Ulnar nerve (C7-T1
Palmaris Longus
Origin- Medial epicondyle of humerus
Insertion- Flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
Action-
Wrist joint: Wrist flexion;
Tenses palmar aponeurosis
Nerve- Median nerve (C7, C8)
Pronator Teres
Origin-
Humeral head: medial supracondylar ridge of humerus
Ulnar head: Coronoid process of ulna
Insertion- Lateral surface of radius (distal to supinator)
Action- Pronation of forearm at the proximal radioulnar joint, flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint
Nerve- Median nerve (C6, C7)
Pronator Quadratus
Origin- Distal anterior surface of ulna
Insertion- Distal anterior surface of radius
Action- Proximal radioulnar joint: Forearm pronation
Nerve- Median nerve (anterior interosseous nerve, C7, C8)
Flexor Digitorum Superficilais
Origin- Humeroulnar head: Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna
Radial head: Proximal half of anterior border of radius
Insertion- Sides of middle phalanges of digits 2-5
Action- Metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5: Finger flexion
Nerve- Median nerve (C8, T1)
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Origin- Proximal half of anterior surface of ulna, interosseous membrane
Insertion- Palmar surfaces of distal phalanges of digits 2-5
Action- Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 2-5: Finger flexion
Nerve- Digits 2-3: Median nerve (anterior interosseous nerve);
Digits 4-5: Ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Origin- Anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane
Insertion- Palmar surface of distal phalanx of thumb
Action- Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint 1;
Thumb flexion
Nerve- Median nerve (anterior interosseous nerve C7, C8)
Brachioradialis
Origin- Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum of arm
Insertion- (Proximal to) styloid process of radius
Action- Elbow joint: Forearm flexion (when semi pronated)
Nerve- Radial nerve (C5-C6
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Origin- Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum of arm
Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of metacarpal bone 2
Action- Wrist joints: Hand extension, hand abduction
Nerve- Radial nerve (C5-C8)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon)
Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of metacarpal bone 3
Action- Wrist joints: Hand extension, hand abduction
Nerve- Radial nerve (C5- C6
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus, posterior border of ulna
Insertion- Base of metacarpal bone 5
Action- Wrist joint: Hand extension and adduction
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8
Extensor Digitorum
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon)
Insertion- Extensor expansions of digits 2-5
Action- Metacarpophalangeal / Interphalangeal joints 2-5: Finger extension
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon)
Insertion- Extensor expansion of digit 5
Action- Metacarpophalangeal joint 5: Finger extension
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
Supinator
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament, annular ligament, supinator crest of ulna
Insertion- Lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of proximal third of radius
Action- Proximal radioulnar joint: Forearm supination
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8
Extensor Indicis
Origin- Posterior surface of distal third of ulna and interosseus membrane
Insertion- Extensor expansion of index finger
Action- Wrist joints: Weak hand extension
Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of index finger: Finger extension
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Origin- Posterior surface of proximal half of radius, ulna and interosseus membrane
Insertion- Base of metacarpal bone 1, (trapezium bone
Action- Radiocarpal joint: Hand extension;
Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Thumb abduction and extension
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Origin- Posterior surface of middle third of ulna and interosseus membrane
Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of distal phalanx of thumb
Action- Wrist joints: Weak hand extension
Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint of thumb: Thumb extension
Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)