Lab Exam Muscles Flashcards
Transversospinales group - Semispinalis Capitis
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N:
O: Transverse processes (4 lower cervical, 6 upper thoracic)
I: Occipital bone (Between nuchal lines)
A: Neck extension/rotation, lateral flexion
Transversospinales group - Semispinalis Cervicis
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N:
O: Transverse processes T1-5/6
I: Spinous processes C2-5
A: Back extension/rotation, lateral flexion
Transversospinales group - Semispinalis Thoracis
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N:
O: Transverse processes T6-10
I: Spinous process C6-T4
A: Back extension/rotation, lateral flexion
Transversospinales group:
Multifidus
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N:
O: Sacrum/transverse processes (inferior)
I: Spinous process (3-4 superior)
A: Back extension/rotation, lateral flexion
Transversospinales group:
Rotatores
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N:
O: Transverse process (Inferior)
I: Spinous process (1-2 superior)
A: Back extension/rotation
Erector Spinae
Spinalis group -
Sections:
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Spinalis Cervicis
O: Nuchal and C7 SP
I: Upper cervical spinous processes
A: Extends the neck
Spinalis Thoracis
O: T11-L2 SP
I: Spinous processes of superior thoracic vertebrae
A: Extends vertebral column
Erector Spinae
Longissimus group -
Sections:
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Longissimus Capitis
O: Inferior cervical/superior thoracic transverse processes
I: Mastoid process of temporal bone
A: Extends neck; lateral neck flexion/rotation
Longissimus Cervicis
O: Superior thoracic transverse processes
I: Upper cervical transverse processes
A: Extends vertebral column; lateral flexion
Longissimus Thoracis
O: Inferior thoracic/Superior lumbar transverse processes
I: Inferior thoracic/Superior lumbar transverse processes and ribs
A: Extends vertebral column; lateral flexion
Erector Spinae
Iliocostalis Group -
Sections:
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Iliocostalis Cervicis
O: Ribs 1-12
I: Transverse processes (Low C-spine)
A: Laterally flexes neck, elevates ribs
Iliocostalis thoracis
O: Ribs 6-12
I: Superior ribs and transverse of C7
A: Stabilizes vertebrae
Iliocostalis Lumborum
O: Iliac crest, sacrum, lumbar spinous processes
I: Ribs 6-12
A: Extends vertebral column, depresses ribs
Superficial Layer: Splenius Capitis
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O: C and T SP, nuchal
I: Mastoid process and occipital bone
A: Extends and laterally flexes neck
Superficial Layer: Splenius Cervicis
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O: C and T SP, nuchal
I: Atlas and Axis
A: Extends and laterally flexes neck
Rectus Abdominus
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O: Pubis
I: Ribs 5-7, Xiphoid
A: Trunk Flexion
External oblique
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O: Ribs 5-12
I: Iliac crest, pubic bone, linea Alba
A: Contralateral/towards midline rotation (unilateral), flexion (bilateral)
Internal Oblique
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O: Thoracolumbar Fascia, Iliac crest
I: Inferior borders ribs 9-12, linea alba
A: Ipsilateral inside Rotation (unilateral), flexion (bilateral)
Quadratus Lumborum
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O: Iliac Crest
I: 12th rib and transverse processes
A: Depresses Ribs, lateral flexion
Serratus Anterior
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O: Ribs 1-10
I: Medial scapula
A: Protracts scap, upward rotation
Deltoid
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O: Clavicle and scapular spine
I: Deltoid tuberosity
A: Abduction (15-90 deg), flexion, extension
Trapezius
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A:
O: Occipital bone, nuchal ligament, spinous processes
I: Lateral clavicle, acromian scapular spine
A: Extension and lateral flexion of neck, elevation, retraction, depression
Latissimus Dorsi
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I:
A:
O: Spinous process, thoracolumbar fascia
I: Floor of inter-tubercular groove
A: Extension, adduction, medial rotation
Levator Scapulae
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A:
I:
O: C1-4 TP
I: Sup angle of scap
A: Elevation, downward scap rotation (Lat flexion if scap stationary)
Rhomboids
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O: Spinous processes
I: Medial border of scapula
A: Retraction and downward rotation
Supraspinatus
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A:
O: Supraspinous Fossa
I: Greater Tubercle
A: Abduction for first 15 degrees
Infraspinatus
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A:
O: Infraspinous fossa
I: Greater tubercle
A: Lateral rotation
Subscapularis
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O: Subscapular fossa
I: Lesser Tubercle
A: Medial rotation
Biceps Brachii
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I:
A:
Long Head
O: Supraglenoid tubercle
I: Radial Tuberosity
A: Flexion (Elbow and shoulder), Supination
Short Head
O: Coracoid process
I: Radial tuberosity
A: Flexion (Elbow and shoulder), Supination
Triceps Brachii
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I:
A:
Long head
O: Infraglenoid tubercle
I: Olecranon
A: Extension (Elbow and shoulder)
Medial head
O: Posterior Humerus
I: Olecranon
A: Elbow extension
Lateral head
O: Lateral humerus
I: Olecranon
A: Elbow extension
Pectoralis Major
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I:
A:
O: Ribs 2-6, Sternum, Clavicle
I: Deltoid tuberosity
A: Shoulder flexion, adduction, medial rotation
Pectoralis Minor
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I:
A:
O: Ribs 3-5
I: Coracoid process
A: Depression, protraction, downward rotation, elevated ribs (If scap stationary)
Rectus Femoris
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I:
A:
O: ASIS (Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine)
I: Tibial tuberosity (Via quad tendon, patellar ligament)
A: Knee extension, Hip flexion
Vastus Lateralis
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O: Linea aspera (Proximal), base of the greater trochanter
I: Tibial tuberosity
A: Knee extension
Vastus Medialis
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O: Linea aspera (Full length)
I: Tibial tuberosity
A: Knee extension
Sartorius
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O: ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine)
I: Medial surface of tibia
A: Hip and knee flexion, lateral hip rotation
Tibialis Anterior
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O: Lateral condyle and tibia
I: Base (Superior) of the 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform
A: Dorsiflexion and inversion
Extensor Digitorum Longus
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O: Lateral condyle and anterior fibula
I: Superior surfaces phalanges 2-5
A: Dorsiflexion and toe extension (2-5)
Extensor hallucis longus
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O: Anterior fibula
I: Distal phalanx (Great toe)
A: Dorsiflexion and extension of great toe
Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus
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O: Head of fibula
I: Base (Inferior) of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform
A: Plantarflexion and eversion
Fibularis (Peroneus) Brevis
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O: Midlateral fibula
I: Base of 5th metatarsal
A: Plantarflexion and eversion
Gastrocnemius
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A:
O: Femoral condyles
I: Calcaneus
A: Knee flexion and plantarflexion
Soleus
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I:
A:
O: Head of fibula and adjacent tibia/interosseus membrane
I: Calcaneus
A: Plantarflexion
Tibialis Posterior
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O: Shaft of tibia and fibula, interosseus membrane
I: Navicular, cuneiforms, cuboid, 2nd, 3rd, 4th metatarsals
A: Inversion and plantarflexion
Flexor Digitorum Longus
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O: Posteromedial tibia
I: Distal phalanges (2-5)
A: Plantarflexion and flexion of digits 2-5
Semimembranosus
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I:
A:
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Posterior medial tibial condyle
A: Hip extension, knee flexion
Flexor Hallucis Longus
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O: Posterior fibula
I: Distal phalanx (Great toe), inferior
A: Plantarflexion, flexion of the great toe
Biceps Femoris
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I:
A:
Long head
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Head of fibula and lateral tibia
A: Hip extension, knee flexion
Short head
O: Linea Aspera
I: Head of fibula and lateral tibia
A: Knee flexion
Adductor Longus
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I:
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O: Inferior ramus of pubis
I: Distal Linea aspera
A: Adduction, flexion, medial hip rotation
Teres Minor
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I:
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O: Lateral border of scap
I: Greater tubercle
A: Lateral rotation
Gracilis
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O: Inferior ramus of pubis
I: Medial surface of tibia
A: Hip adduction and Medial rotation, Knee flexion and medial rotation
Coracobrachialis
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O: Coracoid Process
I: Medial humerus
A: Adduction and flexion of shoulder
Semitendinosus
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I:
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O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Proximal medial tibia
A: Hip extension, knee flexion
TFL
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O: Iliac Crest and ASIS
I: IT Band (-> Lateral tibial condyle/Gerdy’s)
A: Abduction, Medial rotation, knee extension (IT band is lateral rotation of knee wit abd and ext)
Gluteus Maximus
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O: Iliac Crest, sacrum, coccyx, thoracolumbar fascia
I: Gluteal tuberosity (Post femur)
A: Extension, lat rotation
Gluteus Medius
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I:
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O: Ilium (Post and Ant gluteal lines)
I: Greater trochanter
A: Abduction, lateral rotation
Gluteus Minimus
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O: Ilium (Post and Inf gluteal lines)
I: Greater trochanter
A: Abduction, lateral rotation
Piriformis
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I:
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O: Anterolateral sacrum
I: Greater trochanter
A: lateral rotation, abduction
Gemelli (Sup and Inf)
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I:
A:
Superior
O: Ischial spine
I: Greater trochanter
A: Lateral rotation, abduction
Inferior
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Greater tuberosity
A: Lateral rotation, abduction
Quadratus Femoris
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I:
A:
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Intertrochanteric crest
A: Lateral rotation
Obturator (Int. ext.)
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I:
A:
Internus
O: Medial margin of obturator foramen (Posterior)
I: Greater trochanter
A: Lateral rotation and abduction
Externus
O: Medial margin of obturator foramen (Anterior)
I: Greater trochanter
A: Lateral rotation and abduction
Adductor Magnus
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I:
A:
O: Inferior ramus of pubis, ischial tuberosity
I: Linea aspera, adductor tubercle
A: Adduction, flexion (Anterior section), extension (posterior section)
Adductor Brevis
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I:
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O: Inferior ramus of pubis
I: Linea aspera
A: Adduction, flexion of hip
Teres Major
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O: Inf angle of scap
I: Intertubercular groove
A: Extension and medial rotation
Serratus Posterior (Sup and Inf)
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I:
A:
Superior
O: C7-T3 SP
I: Ribs 2-5
A: Inspiration/elevation of ribs
Inferior
O: T11-L2 SP
I: Tibs 9-12
A: Expiration/depression of ribs
Pectineus
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O: Superior pubic ramus (On pectineal line)
I: Pectineal line of femur
A: Flexion and adduction (Not primary adductor)
Psoas Major
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O: Anterior surface and T12-L5 TP
I: Lesser trochanter
A: Hip flexion
Iliacus
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O: Iliac fossa
I: Lesser trochanter
A: Hip flexion
Vastus Intermedius
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I:
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O: Anterolateral surface of femur and linea aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity
A: Knee extension
Popliteus
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I:
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O: Lateral femoral condyle
I: Posterior proximal tibia
A: Medial rotation of knee, knee flexion
Plantaris
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I:
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O: Lateral supracondylar ridge (femur)
I: Calcaneus
A: Knee flexion, plantarflexion