Kinesiology B - Muscle Names Flashcards
Trapezius
shaped like a trapezius
Rhomboids, Major and Minor
shaped like a rhombus, major=larger, minor=smaller
Levator Scapulae
name means muscle elevates the scapula
Serratus Anterior
has serrated appearance, anterior location
Pectoralis Minor
location is in the pectoral (chest) region and is small (vs. pec major)
Subclavius
name indicates under the clavicle
Deltoid
name means triangular shape (think Greek Delta)
Coracobrachialis
muscle is related to coracoid process and brachium (arm) due to attachments on the coracoid process of the scapula and the humerus
Pectoralis Major
names means located in the pectoral (chest) and is larger (vs. pec minor)
Latissimus Dorsi
names indicates a wide muscle of the back
Teres Major
round and larger than the teres minor
Supraspinatus (RCG)
name indicates an attachment to the supraspinous fossa of the scapula
Infraspinatus (RCG)
name indicates an attachment to the infraspinous fossa of the scapula
Teres Minor (RCG)
round and smaller than teres major
Subscapularis (RCG)
name indicates one of the attachments is the subscapular fossa of the scapula
Biceps Brachii
name indicates the muscle has two heads and lies over the brachium (arm)
Brachialis
name tells us muscle attaches to the brachium
Brachioradialis (RG)
name tells us this muscle attaches onto the brachium (arm) and the radius
Triceps Brachii
name indicates the muscle has three heads and is attached to the brachium (arm)
Anconeus
name indicates muscle is involved with the elbow
Pronator Teres
names tells us muscle pronates the forearm and is round in shape
Pronator Quadratus
name tells us the muscle pronates the forearm and has a square shape
Supinator
name indicates that the muscle supinates the forearm
Flexor Carpi Radialis (WFG)
tells of two of its actions: flexion and radial deviation (abduction), both occurring at the wrist joint (carpi)
Palmaris Longus (WFG)
name indicates that this muscle attaches into the palm of the hand and is longer than the palmaris brevis
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (WFG)
tells two of its actions: flexion and ulnar deviation (adduction), both occurring at the wrist joint
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (WEG & RG)
tells of two of its actions: extension and radial deviation; both occurring at the wrist; longer than the brevis
Extensor Carp Radialis Brevis (WEG & RG)
tells of two of its actions: extension and radial deviation (abduction); both occurring at the wrist; shorter than the longus
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (WEG)
tells of two of its actions: extension and ulnar deviation (adduction); both occurring at the wrist
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS)
name indicates this muscle flexes the digits and is superficial to the flexor digitorum profundus)
Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP)
name indicates this muscle flexes the digits and is deep (to the flexor digitorum superficialis)
Flexor Pollicis Longus
name indicates that this muscle flexes the thumb and is long (longer than the flexor pollicis brevis)
Extensor Digitorum
name indicates that this muscle extends the digits
Extensor Digiti Minimi
name indicates that this muscle extends the little finger
Abductor Pollicis Longus (DDFG)
name indicates this muscle abducts the thumb and is long (longer than the abductor pollicis brevis)
Extensor Pollicis Brevis (DDFG)
name indicates this muscle extends the thumb and is short (shorter than the extensor pollicis longus)
Extensor Pollicis Longus (DDFG)
name indicates that this muscle extends the thumb and is long (longer than the extensor pollicis brevis)
Extensor Indicius (DDFG)
name indicates that this muscle extends the index finger
Abductor Pollicis Brevis (TEG)
abducts the thumb and is short
Flexor Pollicis Brevis (TEG)
flexes the thumb and is short
Opponens Pollicis (TEG)
muscle opposes the thumb
Abductor Digiti Minimi Manus (HEG)
muscle abducts the little finger
Flexor Digit Minimi Manus (HEG)
flexes the little finger
Opponens Digiti Minimi (HEG)
muscle opposes the little finger
Adductor Pollicis (CCG)
muscle adducts the thumb
Lumbricals Manus (CCG)
four of these (named 1-4 from radial to ulnar), name means shaped like earthworms and located in the hand
Palmar Interossei (CCG)
three of these (named 1-3 from radial to ulnar), located between bones (metacarpals) on the palmar/anterior side
Dorsal Interossei Manus (DIM) (CCG)
four of these (named 1-4 from radial to ulnar), located between bones metacarpals) on the dorsal/posterior side located in the hand
Palmaris Brevis (CCG)
muscle attaches into the palm of the hand and is short
Erector Spinae Group (ESG)
these muscles make the spine erect, comprised of the spinalis, longissimus, and the Iliocostalis
Iliocostalis (ESG)
muscle attaches from the ilium to the ribs
Lingissimus (ESG)
this muscle is long, longest of the erector spinae subgroups
Spinalis (ESG)
this muscle attaches from spinous processes to spinous processes
Transversophinalis Group (TG)
name tells us this muscle group attaches from transverse processes (inferiorly) to spinous processes (superiorly)
Semispinalis (TG)
muscles is associated with spinous processes
Multifidus (TG)
muscle is made up of many separate muscles that split to go to separate attachments
Rotatores (TG)
these muscles perform rotation
Interspinales (TG)
muscles are located between spinous processes of the vertebrae
Intertransversarii (TG)
muscles are located between transverse processes of the vertebrae
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
attaches to the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid processes of the temporal bone
Scalene Group (SG)
group of muscles found in the anterior neck, there are three: anterior scalene, middle scalene, and posterior scalene
Anterior Scalene (SG)
muscle has a steplike/ladderlike shape and is located anteriorly
Middle Scalene (SG)
muscle has a steplike/ladderlike shape and is located in the middle of the scalene group
Posterior Scalene (SG)
muscle has a steplike/ladderlike shape and is located posteriorly
Prevertebral Group (PG)
comprised of four muscles that are deep in the anterior neck (just in front of the vertebral column from the anterior perspective; four muscles are: longus colli, longus capitis, rectus capitus anterior, and rectus capitis lateralis
Longus Colli (PG)
muscle is long and found in the neck
Longus Capitis (PG)
muscle is long and attaches to the head
Rectus Capitis Anterior (PG)
the muscle fibers run straight and attache to the head anteriorly
Rectus Capitis Lateralis (PG)
the muscle fibers run straight and attach to the head laterally
Splenius Capitis (PG)
muscle is shaped like a bandage and attaches onto the head
Splenius Cervicis (PG)
muscle is shaped like a bandage and attaches onto the cervical spine
Suboccipital Group (SG2)
group of four muscles located deep in the posterior suboccipital region: rectus capitis posterior major, rectus capitis posterior minor, obliqus capitis inferior, and obliquus capitis superior
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major (SG2)
muscle fibers run straight, is large, and attaches to the head posteriorly
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor (SG2)
muscle fibers run straight, attaches to the head posteriorly, and is small
Obliquus Capitis Inferior (SG2)
muscle fibers run obliquely, attaches near the head (only one that doesn’t attach directly to the head), and is located inferiorly
Obliquus Capitis Superior (SG2)
muscle fibers run obliquely, attaches onto the head, and is located superiorly
Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
muscle is shaped somewhat like a square and located in the lumbar region
Rectus Abdominis
muscle runs straight up the abdomen
External Abdominal Oblique
muscle is located externally in the abdomen and its fibers are oriented obliquely
Internal Abdominal Oblique
muscle is located internally in the abdomen and its fibers are oriented obliquely
Transverse Abdominis
muscle runs transversely across the abdomen
Psoas Minor
muscle is located in the loin (low back) and is small
External Intercostals
these muscles are located between ribs and are external (to the internal intercostals)
Internal Intercostals
these muscles are located between ribs and are internal (deep to the external intercostals)
Transversus Thoracis
muscle runs transversely across the thoracic region
Diaphragm
name tells us that this muscle is a partition
Serratus Posterior Superior
tells us this muscle has a serrated appearance and is posterior and superior in location
Serratus Posterior Inferior
tells us this muscle has a serrated appearance and is posterior and inferior in location
Levatores Costarum
these muscles elevate the ribs
Subcostales
these muscles are “under” (deep to) the ribs
Temporalis
this muscle attaches onto the temporal bone
Masseter
this muscle is involved with chewing
Lateral Pterygoid
this muscle attaches to the sphenoid bone (the pterygoid process) and is lateral (to the medial pterygoid muscle)
Medial Pterygoid
this muscle attaches to the sphenoid bone (the pterygoid process) and is medial (to the lateral pterygoid muscle)
Hyoid Group (HG)
Group of eight muscles that are superficial in the anterior neck, divided into two groups: suprahyoids and infrahyoids
Digastric (HG)
this muscle has two bellies
Mylohyoid (HG)
tells us this muscle attaches to the hyoid bone, mylo means teeth and tells us this muscle also attaches to the molar teeth
Geniohyoid (HG)
this muscle attaches to the hyoid bone, genio means chin tells us that this muscle also attaches to the mandible
Stylohyoid (HG)
this muscle attaches from the styloid process to the hyoid bone
Sternohyoid (HG)
tells us that this muscle attaches from the sternum to the hyoid bone
Sternothyroid (HG)
tells us that this muscle attaches from the sternum to the thyroid cartilage
Thyrohyoid (HG)
this muscle attaches from the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone
Omohyoid (HG)
this muscle attaches from the scapula to the hyoid bone