Lecture Exam 2 Flashcards
What are the 5 functions of skeletal muscles?
- Produce skeletal movement
- Maintain posture/body position
- Protect & support abdominopelvic cavity
- Regulate entering and exiting material
- Maintain body temperature
What 4 things is gross anatomy the study of?
- Muscle fibre organization
- Associated connective tissue
- Associated nerves
- Associated blood vessels
What 3 things is microscopic anatomy the study of?
- Myofibrils
- Myofilaments
- Sarcomeres
What are the 4 types of skeletal muscle fibre organization?
- Parallel (fusiform)
- Convergent (triangular)
- Circular (sphincteral)
- Pennate (featherlike)
Describe the parallel (fusiform) skeletal muscle organization.
Thick belly with tapered ends, fascicles run parallel to muscle axis and may run entire length of muscle
Describe convergent (triangular) skeletal muscle fibre organization.
A broad area that comes together at a common point; one portion of muscle can be stimulated at a time to change the direction of the pull
Describe the circular (sphincteral) skeletal muscle fibre organization.
A concentric ring that constricts an opening or orifice when contracting
Describe pennate (featherlike) skeletal fibre muscle organization. What are the 3 variations?
Fibres that form an oblique angle to the tendon of the muscle.
1. Unipennate
2. Bipennate
3. Multipennate
Describe each unipennate, bipennate, and multipennate skeletal muscle fibre organization.
Unipennate: fibres on the same side of tendon
Bipennate: fibres on both side of tendon
Multipennate: tendon branches within muscle
What are the 4 things tendons attach to?
- Bones
- Cartilage
- Ligaments
- Fascia
What is an aponeurosis?
A broad, flat tendon
What is the new terminology for the ‘origin’ of a muscle?
Axial skeleton: inferior attachment
Appendicular: proximal attachment
What is the new terminology for the ‘insertion’ of a muscle?
Axial: superior attachment
Appendicular: distal attachment
What are the two methods of describing muscle action?
- Reference to the associated bone region
- Reference to specific joint
Describe agonist, antagonist, and synergistic primary muscle actions
Agonist: prime mover; muscles for intended movement
Antag. muscle oppose intended movement
Syner. stabilizer; assist agonist
What does the term profundas mean?
deep
What does the term rectus mean?
Straight, parallel
What does the term caoitis mean?
Head
What does the term genio mean?
chin
What does the term palpebrae mean?
Eyelid
What are the 6 muscles of the mouth region of facial expression?
- Orbicularis oris m.
- Zygomaticus minor m.
- Zygomaticus major m.
- Buccinator m.
- Risorius m.
- Mentalis m.
What is the action of the orbicularis oris m.?
Compresses and purses lips
What is the action of the zygomaticus minor m.?
Retracts and elevates upper lip
What is the action of the zygomaticus major m.?
Retracts and elevates corner of mouth
What is the action of the buccinator m.?
Compresses cheek
What is the action of the risorius m.?
Draws corner of mouth laterally
What is the action of the mentalis m.?
Protrude and evert lower lip
What are the 2 muscles of the eye region of facial expression?
- Orbicularis oculi m.
- Corrugator supercilli m.
What is the action of the orbicularis oculi m.?
Closes eye
What is the action of the corrugator supercilli m.?
Pulls skin inferiorly and medially
What are the 2 muscles of the nose region of facial expression?
- Procerus m.
- Nasalis m.
What is the action of the procerus m.?
Wrinkles nose
What is the action of the nasalis m.?
Compresses bridge, depresses tip of nose, elevates corner of nostrils
What are the 2 muscles of the scalp region of facial expression (name all divisions for each)?
- Occipitofrontalis m. (frontal & occipital belly)
- Auricularis (ante., post., super.)
What is the action of the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis m.?
raises eyebrows, wrinkles forehead
What is the action of the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis m.?
Tenses and retracts scalp
What is the muscle and action of the neck region of facial expression?
- Platysma: tenses skin of neck; pulls lower lip inferiorly
What are the two muscles of mastication?
- Masseter
- Temporalis
What is the action of the masseter m.?
Close jaw, assists in protraction, retraction and side to side movement of the mandible
What is the action of the temporalis m.?
Closes jaw, assists in retracting and moving mandible side to side
What are the 2 muscles that move the head and neck?
- Sternocleidomastoid m.
- Scalene m.
What is the origin of the sternocleidomastoid m.?
Sternal head (manubrium); clavicular head (clavicle)Wh
What is the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid m.?
Mastoid process of temporal bone
What is the action (unilateral and bilateral) of the sternocleidomastoid m.?
Uni: laterally flexes head to same side; rotates head opposite side
Bi: flexes neck, protracts head; aids in inhalation
What is the action of the scalene m.?
Flexes and side bends the neck; elevates ribs 1-2 (inhalation)
What are the 3 layers of muscles of the vertebral column? What types of muscles are in each layer?
- Superficial intrinsic muscles
- Intermediate intrinsic muscles
- Deep intrinsic muscles
What are the 2 muscles of the vertebral column?l delete
- Serratus posterior superior m.
- Serratus posterior inferior m.
What is the superficial intrinsic back muscle? What are its actions (unilateral & bilateral)
- Splenius capitis m.
Uni: rotates and laterally flexes neck
Bi: extends head and neck
What are the 2 intermediate intrinsic back muscle?
- Iliiocostalis thoracis m.
- Longissimus thoracis m.
What is the action of the erector spinae?
Extend all vertebral spine; elevates and depresses ribs
What are the 5 deep intrinsic back muscles?
- Semispinalis m.
- Multifidus m.
- Rotatores m.
- Interspinales m.
- Intertransversarii m.
What is the collective action of all the deep intrinsic back muscles?
Stabilizes and provide delicate adjustment of vertebrae; slightly extends and rotates vertebrae
What are the 4 muscles or respiration?E
- External intercostalis m.
- Internal intercostalis m.
- Transversus thoracic m.
- Diaphragm m.
What is the action of the external intercostalis m.?
Elevates ribs
What is the action of the internal intercostalis m.?
Depresses ribs
What is the action of the transversus thoracic m.?
Minimal significance; depresses rib
What is the action of the diaphragm m.?
Contraction expands thoracic cavity; compresses abdominopelvic cavity
What are the 5 muscles of the abdominal wall?
- Rectus abdominis m.
- Pyramidalis m.
- External abdominal oblique m.
- Internal abdominal oblique m.
- Transversus abdominis m.
What is the collective function of the muscles of the abdominal wall?
Support and protect abdominal organs; increase abdominal pressure
What is the origin of the rectus abdominis m.?
Superior surface of pubis
What is the insertion of the rectus abdominis m.?
Costal cartilages of ribs 5-7; xiphoid process
What is the action of the rectus abdominis m.?
Flexes vertebral column; resists vertebral motion; forced exhalationW
Where is the pyramidalis m. in relation to the rectus abdominis m.?
anterior
What percent of the population is the pyramidalis m. absent in?
~20%
What is the insertion of the pyramidalis m.?
Linea alba
What is the origin of the pyramidalis m?
Pubic crest and symphysis
What is the action of the pyramidalis m.?
Tenses linea alba
What is the origin of the external abdominal oblique m.?
External and inferior borders of ribs 5-12
What is the insertion of the external abdominal oblique m.?
Linea alba and iliac crest
What is the action of the external abdominal oblique m.?
Depresses ribs, flexes and laterally rotates vertebral column to the opposite side
What is the origin of the internal abdominal oblique m.?
Thoracolumbar fascia; inguinal ligament; iliac crest
What is the insertion of the internal abdominal oblique m.?
Linea alba, pubis, inferior surfaces of ribs 9-12/costal cartilages
What is the action of the internal abdominal oblique m.?
Depresses ribs, flexes, laterally rotates vertebral column to the same side
What is the origin of the transversus abdominis m.?
cartilages of ribs 7-12; iliac crest; thoracolumbar fascia
What is the insertion of the transversus abdominis m.?
Linea alba and pubis
What is the action of the transversus abdominis m.?
Compresses abdomen; forced exhalation
What are the 7 muscles that move the pectoral girdle?
- Trapezius m.
- Levator scapulae m.
- Rhomboideus minor m.
- Rhomboideus major m.
- Pectoralis minor m.
- Subclavius m.
- Serratus anterior m.
What are the 5 muscles (along with the rotator cuff muscles) that move the arm?
- Pectoralis major m.
- Sternalis m.
- Coracobrachialis m.
- Deltoid m.
- Latissimus dorsi m.
What are the 6 rotator cuff muscles?
- Supraspinatus m.
- Infraspinatus m.
- Teres minor m.
- Subscapularis m.
- Teres major m.
What is the origin of the trapezius m.?
Occipital protuberance; ligamentum nuchae; SP C7-T12
What is the insertion of the trapezius m.?
Lateral 1/3 clavicle; spine/acromion of scapula
What are the actions of the 4 different fibres of the trapezius muscles?
Sup.: elevate scapula; extends/ flexes neck laterally;
Middle: retract scapula
Infer: depress scapula
collectively: lateral rotation of scapula
What are the 3 muscle fibres of the trapezius muscle?
- Superior fibres
- Middle fibres
- Inferior fibres
What is the origin of the levator scapulaem.?
TP C1-C4
What is the insertion of the levator scapulae m.?
Upper 1/4 medial border of scapula
What is the action of the levator scapulae m.?
Elevates and medially rotates scapula; extends and bends neck laterally
What is the origin of rhomboideus minor m.?
SP C7-T1
What is the insertion of the rhomboideus minor m.?
mid portion medial border of scapula
What is the action of the rhomboideus minor m.?
Elevates, retracts (adducts) and slightly medially rotates scapula
What is the origin of rhomboideus major m.?
SP T2-T5
What is the insertion of the rhomboideus major m.?
Lower medial border of scapula
What is the action of the rhomboideus major m?
Elevates, retracts (adducts) and medially rotates scapula
What is the origin of pectoralis minor?
Superior margin of ribs 3-5
What is the insertion of pectoralis minor m.?
Coracoid process of scapula
What is the action of the pectoralis minor m.?
Depresses, protracts and internally rotates scapula
What is the origin of the subclavius m.?
1st rib and costal cartilages
What is the insertion of the subclavius m.?
Subclavian groove of the clavicle
What is the action of the subclavius m?
Stabilizes and depresses clavicle
What is the origin of the serratus anterior m.?
Anterior superior margin of first 8/9 ribs
What is the insertion of the serratus anterior m.?
Medial border of scapula
What is the action of the serratus anterior m.?
Stabilizes, abducts (protracts) and laterally rotates scapula
What is the origin of pectoralis major m.?
Clavicle, sternum, and costal cartilages of true ribs
What is the insertion of the pectoralis major m.?
Lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
What is the action of the pectoralis major m.?
Flexes, adducts and medially rotates arm
What direction does the sternalis m. run?
Parallel to the sternum margin
What two muscles is the sternalis m. theoretically part of?
- Pectoralis major m.
- Rectus abdominis m.
What percent of people have the sternalis muslce?
3-8%
What is the origin of the coracobrachialis m.?
Coracoid process of scapula
What is the insertion of the coracobrachialis m.?
Medial margin of shaft of humerus
What is the action of the coracobrachialis m.?
Adducts and flexes arm
What is the origin of the deltoid muscle m.?
Clavicle; acromion and spine of scapula
What is the insertion of the deltoid m.?
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
What is the action of the deltoid m.?
Whole muscle abducts arm; may flex/extend/rotate arm medially and laterally
What is the origin of the latissimus dorsi m.?
SP T7-T12; ribs 8-12; iliac crest; thoracolumbar fascia
What is the insertion of the lattisimus dorsi m.?
Intertubercular groove of humerus
What is the action of the latissimus dorsi m.?
Extends, adducts, medially rotates arm, draws shoulders back and downward
What is the origin of the supraspinatus m.?
Supraspinous fossa
What is the insertion of the supraspinatus m.?
Superior portion of greater tubercle of humerus
What is the action of the supraspinatus m.?
abducts arm (10-15 degrees)
What is the origin of the infraspintus m.?
infraspinous fossa m
What is the insertion of the infraspinatus m.?
Posterior mid-portion of greater tubercle of humerus
What is the action of the infraspinatus m.?
laterally rotates arm, may assist in adduction
What is the origin of teres minor m.?
Axillary border of scapula
What is the insertion of the teres minor m.?
Posterior inferior portion of greater tubercle of humerus
What is the action of teres minor m.?
Adducts and laterally rotates arm
What is the origin of subscapularis m.?
Subscapular fossa
What is the insertion of the subscapularis muscle?
Lesser tubercle of humerus
what is the action fo the subscapularis m.?
Adducts and medially rotates arm
What is the origin of teres major m.?
Dorsal surface of inferior angle of scapula
What is the insertion of the teres major m.?
Medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
What is the action of the teres major m.?I
Adducts, extends, and medially rotates arm
What are the 3 muscles responsible for lateral humeral rotation?
- Infraspinatus m.
- Teres minor m.
- Deltoid m.
What are the 5 muscles responsible for medially humeral rotation?
- Subscapularis m.
- deltoid m.
- pectorals major m.
- latissimus dorsi m.
- Teres major m.
What are the 3 muscles that move the forearm?
- Biceps brachii m.
- Brachialis m.
- Triceps brachii m.
What is the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii m.?
Supraglenoid tubercle
What is the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii m.?
coracoid process
What is the insertion of the biceps brachii m.?
Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
What is the action of the biceps brachii m.?
Flexes and supinates forearm; flexes arm
What is the origin of the brachialis m.?
Distal 1/2 anterior surface of humerus
What is the insertion of the brachialis m.?
Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna
What is the action of the brachialis m.?
Flexes forearm
Where is the brachialis m. located is relation to the bicep brachii m.?
Underneath the bicep muscles
What is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii m.?
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
What is the origin of the medial and lateral heads of the triceps brachii m.?
posterior shaft of humerus
What is the insertion of the triceps brachii m.?
Olecranon process of ulna
What is the action of the triceps brachii m.?
Extends forearm; long head extends and adducts arm
What does a muscle compartment contain?
Functionally related muscles w/ associated nerves and blood vessels
What are the two muscle compartments and what divides them?
- Anterior compartment
- Posterior compartment
Divided by deep fascia
What 3 muscles are in the anterior compartment of muscles that move the forearm? What is the general name for these muscles?
- Biceps brachii m.
- Brachialis m.
- Coracobrachialis m.
Flexor muscles
What are the two muscles in the posterior compartment of the arm? What is the general term for these muscles?
- Triceps brachii m.
- Aconeus m.
Extensor muscles
What are the two types of forearm musculature?
- Extrinsic muscles
- Intrinsic muscles
What is the attachment point of the extrinsic muscles of the forearm?
Proximal forearm
What is the attachment point for the intrinsic muscles of the forearm?
Solely within the hand
What are the anterior actions of the forearm musculature?
pronation and flexion
What are the posterior actions of the forearm musculature?
supination and extension
What is the common origin of the anterior forearm musculature?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
There are 2 layers of anterior forearm muscles (superficial and 2nd layer), what are the 4 muscles in this layer?
- Pronator teres m.
- Flexor carpi radialis m.
- Palmaris longus m.
- Flexor carpi ulnaris m.
What is the insertion of the pronator teres m.?
Lateral mid radius
What is the action of the pronator teres m.?
Pronates forearm
What is the insertion of the flexor carpi radialis m.?
Base of 2nd and 3rd MC
What is the action of the flexor carpi radialis?
Flexes and abducts hand
What is the insertion of the palmaris longus m?
Flexor retinaculum & palmar aponeurosis
What is the action of the palmaris longus m.?
Flexes wrist and tightens palmar aponeurosis
What is the insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris m.?
Base of 5th MC, pisiform, and hook of hamate
What is the action of the flexor carpi ulnaris m.?
Flexes & adducts hand
What is the muscle of the 2nd layer of the anterior forearm musculature?
Flexor digitorum superficialis m.
What is the insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis m.?
Middle phalanx digits 2-5
What is the action of the flexor digitorum superficialis m.?
Flexes digits 2-5 at MP and PIP joints; flexes wrist
What is the common origin of the posterior forearm musculature?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
What are the 3 muscles that move the forearm?
- Biceps brachii m.
- Brachialis m.
- Triceps brachii m.
What is the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii m.?
Supraglenoid tubercle
What is the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii m.?
coracoid process
What is the insertion of the biceps brachii m.?
Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
What is the action of the biceps brachii m.?
Flexes and supinates forearm; flexes arm
What is the origin of the brachialis m.?
Distal 1/2 anterior surface of humerus
What is the insertion of the brachialis m.?
Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna
What is the action of the brachialis m.?
flexes forearm
Where is the brachialis m. located in reference to the bicep?
Underneath the bicep
What is the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii m.?
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
What is the origin of the lateral/medial heads of the triceps brachii m.?
posterior shaft of humerus
What is the insertion of the triceps brachii m.?
Olecranon process of ulna