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Masseter

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MUSCLE: Masseter JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Maxilla and zygomatic arch INSERTION: Angle and ramps of mandible ACTION: Elevates mandible

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Buccinator

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MUSCLE: Buccinator JOINT: Cheek ORIGIN: Maxilla and mandible INSERTION: Orbicularis Oris ACTION: Compress cheek

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Temporalis

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MUSCLE: Temporalis JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Temporal fossa INSERTION: Coronoid process and ramps of the mandible ACTION: Elevates and retracts mandible

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Medial Pterygoid

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MUSCLE: Medial Pterygoid JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Pterygoid process, palatine bone, and maxilla INSERTION: Ramus and angle of mandible ACTION: Elevates and protracts mandible; moves jaw laterally

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Lateral Pterygoid

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MUSCLE: Lateral Pterygoid JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Greater wing of the sphenoid bone and pterygoid process INSERTION: Mandibular condyle ACTION: Depresses and protracts mandible; moves jaw laterally

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Zygomaticus Major

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MUSCLE: Zygomaticus Major JOINT: ORIGIN: Zygomatic bone INSERTION: Orbicularis Oris ACTION: Smiling

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Orbicularis Oculi

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MUSCLE: Orbicularis Oculi JOINT: Eye ORIGIN: Bones of orbit INSERTION: Tissue of eyelid ACTION: Close eye

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Orbicularis Oris

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MUSCLE: Orbicularis Oris JOINT: Mouth ORIGIN: Fascia surrounding lips INSERTION: Mucosa of lips ACTION: Close lips

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Splenius Capitis

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MUSCLE: Splenius Capitis JOINT: Neck ORIGIN: Spinous process of C(sub7) and T(sub1)-T(sub3) INSERTION: Superior nuchal line and mastoid process ACTION: Extend and rotate head at neck; Hyperextend neck

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Erector Spinae

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MUSCLE: Erector Spinae JOINT: Vertebral Column ORIGIN: Ribs, vertebrae, sacrum, and ilium INSERTION: Ribs, vertebrae, skull ACTION: Extension of vertebral column

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Sternocleidomastoid

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MUSCLE: Sternocleidomastoid JOINT: Neck ORIGIN: Sternum and Clavicle INSERTION: Mastoid process of the temporal bone and superior nuchal line ACTION: Flexes head bilaterally; rotates head unilaterally

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Serratus Anterior

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MUSCLE: Serratus Anterior JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: First 8-9 ribs INSERTION: Vertebral or medial border of the scapula ACTION: Pulls shoulder forward; Abducts and rotates it forward

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Pectoralis Minor

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MUSCLE: Pectoralis Minor JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Ribs 3-5 INSERTION: Coracoid process of the scapula ACTION: Depress shoulder; Draws shoulders forward

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Trapezius

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MUSCLE: Trapezius JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Occipital bone, spines of C7-T12 INSERTION: Clavicle and spine of scapula ACTION: Elevates, adducts, and depresses scapula

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Levator Scapulae

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MUSCLE: Levator Scapulae JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: First 3-4 Cervical Vertebrae INSERTION: Superior angle of scapula ACTION: Elevates scapula

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Rhomboideus Major

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MUSCLE: Rhomboideus Major JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Spines of T2-T5 INSERTION: Vertebral or medial border of scapula ACTION: Elevates and adducts scapula

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Rhomboideus Minor

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MUSCLE: Rhomboideus Minor JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Spines of C7 and T1 INSERTION: Vertebral or medial border of scapula ACTION: Elevates and adducts scapula

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Supraspinatus

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MUSCLE: Supraspinatus JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Supraspinous fossa of scapula INSERTION: Greater tubercle of humerus ACTION: Abducts arm; slight lateral rotation

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Infraspinatus

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MUSCLE: Infraspinatus JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Infraspinous fossa of scapula INSERTION: Greater tubercle of humerus ACTION: Rotates humerus laterally, slight adduction

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Teres Major

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MUSCLE: Teres Major JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Inferior angle of scapula INSERTION: Proximal end of humerus ACTION: Extends, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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Teres Minor

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MUSCLE: Teres Minor JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Axillary border of scapula INSERTION: Proximal end of humerus ACTION: Adducts and laterally rotates humerus

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Coracobrachialis

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MUSCLE: Coracobrachialis JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Coracoid process of scapula INSERTION: Middle medial border of humerus ACTION: Flexes and adducts arm

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Deltoid

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MUSCLE: Deltoid JOINT: Lateral Shoulder ORIGIN: Clavicle and spine of scapula INSERTION: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus ACTION: Flexes, extends, and abducts arm

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Pectoralis Major

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MUSCLE: Pectoralis Major JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Clavicle, Sternum, Costal Cartilage, True Ribs INSERTION: Anterior aspect of proximal end of humerus ACTION: Flexes, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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Latissimus Dorsi

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MUSCLE: Latissimus Dorsi JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Spinous Processes of T6 - L5, Iliac Crest, Last 3 ribs INSERTION: Intertubercular groove of humerus ACTION: Extends, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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Triceps Brachii

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MUSCLE: Triceps Brachii JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Scapula near glenoid fossa and proximal humerus INSERTION: Olecranon process of ulna ACTION: Extends elbow

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Brachialis

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MUSCLE: Brachialis JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Anterior surface of humerus INSERTION: Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna ACTION: Flexes elbow

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Biceps Brachii

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MUSCLE: Biceps Brachii JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Scapula near glenoid fossa and coracoid process INSERTION: Radial tuberosity ACTION: Flexes elbow; Supinates forearm

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Brachioradialis

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MUSCLE: Brachioradialis JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Distal end of humerus INSERTION: Styloid process of radius ACTION: Flexes elbow

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Supinator

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MUSCLE: Supinator JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Lateral epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: Proximal radius ACTION: Supinates Forearm

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Pronator Teres

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MUSCLE: Pronator Teres JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus and Coronoid process of ulna INSERTION: Lateral surface of middle of radius ACTION: Pronates forearm

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Flexor Group

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MUSCLE: Flexor Group JOINT: Wrist ORIGIN: Humerus INSERTION: Metacarpals ACTION: Flexes hand at wrist

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Extensor Group

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MUSCLE: Extensor Group JOINT: Wrist ORIGIN: Humerus INSERTION: Metacarpals ACTION: Extends hand at wrist

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Palmaris Longus

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MUSCLE: Palmaris Longus JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: *Radial tuberosity or *Palmar aponeurosis ACTION: Flexes elbow; flexes wrist

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External Intercostals

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MUSCLE: External Intercostals JOINT: Ribs ORIGIN: Inferior border of rib above INSERTION: Superior border of rib below ACTION: Elevates ribs

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Internal Intercostals

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MUSCLE: Internal Intercostals JOINT: Ribs ORIGIN: Superior border of rib below INSERTION: Inferior border of rib above ACTION: Depresses ribs

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Diaphragm

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MUSCLE: Diaphragm JOINT: Ribs ORIGIN: Xiphoid process, Last 6 ribs, Lumbar vertebrae INSERTION: Central tendon ACTION: Increases vertical dimension of the thorax

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Rectus Abdominis

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MUSCLE: Rectus Abdominis JOINT: Spine ORIGIN: Pubic crest INSERTION: Xiphoid process, cartilage of ribs 5-7 ACTION: Flexes spine; compress abdomen

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External Abdominal Oblique

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MUSCLE: External Abdominal Oblique JOINT: Spine ORIGIN: Lower 8 ribs INSERTION: Linea Alba and Iliac Crest ACTION: Flexes and rotates spine; compress abdomen

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Internal Abdominal Oblique

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MUSCLE: Internal Abdominal Oblique JOINT: Spine ORIGIN: Iliac Crest and Lumbodorsal fascia INSERTION: Linea Alba and Lower 4 ribs ACTION: Flexes and rotates spine; compress abdomen

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Transverse Abdominis

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MUSCLE: Transverse Abdominis JOINT: Abdomen ORIGIN: Last 6 ribs, Iliac Crest, Lumbar fascia INSERTION: Linea Alba and Pubic Crest ACTION: Compress abdomen

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Gluteus Maximus

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MUSCLE: Gluteus Maximus JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Iliac Crest, Sacrum, Coccyx INSERTION: Iliotibial tract of fascia later and gluteal tuberosity ACTION: Extends, abducts and rotates femur laterally

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Gluteus Medius

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MUSCLE: Gluteus Medius JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Ilium INSERTION: Greater trochanter of femur ACTION: Abducts and rotates femur medially

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Gluteus Minimus

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MUSCLE: Gluteus Minimus JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Ilium INSERTION: Greater trochanter of femur ACTION: Abducts and rotates femur medially

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Tensor Fascia Latae

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MUSCLE: Tensor Fascia Latae JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Iliac Crest INSERTION: Iliotbial tract of fascia latae ACTION: Flexes and abducts femur

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Adductor Longus

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MUSCLE: Adductor Longus JOINT: Inner Thigh ORIGIN: Anterior pubic bone INSERTION: Femur ACTION: Flexes and adducts femur

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Iliopsoas - Psoas Major

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MUSCLE: Iliopsoas - Psoas Major JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Transverse processes and body of lumbar vartebrae INSERTION: Lesses trochanter of femur ACTION: Flexes hip joint; flexes vertebral column

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Iliopsoas - Iliacus

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MUSCLE: Iliopsoas - Iliacus JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Iliac Crest and Iliac fossa INSERTION: Tendon of Psoas Major ACTION: Flexes hip joint

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Pectineus

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MUSCLE: Pectineus JOINT: Inner thigh ORIGIN: Pubic bone INSERTION: Medial aspect of femur ACTION: Flexes, adducts and rotates thigh medially

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Biceps Femoris (Hamstring)

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MUSCLE: Biceps Femoris (Hamstring) JOINT: Knee/Hip ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity & femur INSERTION: Head of fibula and Lateral condyle of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; extends thigh

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Semitendinosus (Hamstring)

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MUSCLE: Semitendinosus (Hamstring) JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Medial condyle and shaft of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; extends thigh

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Semimembranosus (Hamstring)

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MUSCLE: Semimembranosus (Hamstring) JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Medial condyle of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; extends thigh

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Gracilis

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MUSCLE: Gracilis JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Pubic bone INSERTION: Medial surface of tibia ACTION: Adducts thigh; flexes knee

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Sartorius

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MUSCLE: Sartorius JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Anterior, superior iliac spine INSERTION: Medial surface of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; flexes and rotates thigh laterally

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Rectus Femoris (Quadricep)

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MUSCLE: Rectus Femoris (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee / Thigh ORIGIN: Anterior, inferior iliac spine INSERTION: Upper border of patella ACTION: Flexes thigh; extends knee

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Vastus Lateralis (Quadricep)

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MUSCLE: Vastus Lateralis (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee ORIGIN: Greater trochanter of femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity ACTION: Extends knee

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Vastus Intermedius (Quadricep)

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MUSCLE: Vastus Intermedius (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee ORIGIN: Anterior and lateral surface of femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity ACTION: Extends knee

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Vastus Medialis (Quadricep)

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MUSCLE: Vastus Medialis (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee ORIGIN: Medial side of proximal aspect of femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity ACTION: Extends knee

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Gastrocnemius

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MUSCLE: Gastrocnemius JOINT: Knee / Ankle ORIGIN: Medial and lateral condyles of femur INSERTION: Calcaneus by Achilles Tendon ACTION: Extends foot at ankle; flexes knee

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Soleus

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MUSCLE: Soleus JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Head of fibula and medial border of tibia INSERTION: Calcaneus by Achilles Tendon ACTION: Extends foot at ankle

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Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus

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MUSCLE: Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Lateral condyle of tibia, head & proximal shaft of fibula INSERTION: Base of 1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform ACTION: Everts foor; assists in extension of foot at ankle

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Peroneus (Fibularis) Brevis

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MUSCLE: Peroneus (Fibularis) Brevis JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Body of fibula INSERTION: 5th metatarsal ACTION: Everts foor; assists in extension of foot at ankle

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Tibialis Anterior

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MUSCLE: Tibialis Anterior JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Lateral condyle and body of tibia INSERTION: 1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform ACTION: Flex foot at ankle; inverts foot

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Tibialis Posterior

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MUSCLE: Tibialis Posterior JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Membrane between tibia and fibula INSERTION: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals, Navicular bone, Cuboid bone, 3rd cuneiform ACTION: Extends foot at ankle and inverts foot

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MUSCLE: Masseter JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Maxilla and zygomatic arch INSERTION: Angle and ramps of mandible ACTION: Elevates mandible

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MUSCLE: Buccinator JOINT: Cheek ORIGIN: Maxilla and mandible INSERTION: Orbicularis Oris ACTION: Compress cheek

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MUSCLE: Temporalis JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Temporal fossa INSERTION: Coronoid process and ramps of the mandible ACTION: Elevates and retracts mandible

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MUSCLE: Medial Pterygoid JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Pterygoid process, palatine bone, and maxilla INSERTION: Ramus and angle of mandible ACTION: Elevates and protracts mandible; moves jaw laterally

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MUSCLE: Lateral Pterygoid JOINT: TMJ ORIGIN: Greater wing of the sphenoid bone and pterygoid process INSERTION: Mandibular condyle ACTION: Depresses and protracts mandible; moves jaw laterally

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MUSCLE: Zygomaticus Major JOINT: ORIGIN: Zygomatic bone INSERTION: Orbicularis Oris ACTION: Smiling

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MUSCLE: Orbicularis Oculi JOINT: Eye ORIGIN: Bones of orbit INSERTION: Tissue of eyelid ACTION: Close eye

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MUSCLE: Orbicularis Oris JOINT: Mouth ORIGIN: Fascia surrounding lips INSERTION: Mucosa of lips ACTION: Close lips

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MUSCLE: Splenius Capitis JOINT: Neck ORIGIN: Spinous process of C(sub7) and T(sub1)-T(sub3) INSERTION: Superior nuchal line and mastoid process ACTION: Extend and rotate head at neck; Hyperextend neck

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MUSCLE: Erector Spinae JOINT: Vertebral Column ORIGIN: Ribs, vertebrae, sacrum, and ilium INSERTION: Ribs, vertebrae, skull ACTION: Extension of vertebral column

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MUSCLE: Sternocleidomastoid JOINT: Neck ORIGIN: Sternum and Clavicle INSERTION: Mastoid process of the temporal bone and superior nuchal line ACTION: Flexes head bilaterally; rotates head unilaterally

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MUSCLE: Serratus Anterior JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: First 8-9 ribs INSERTION: Vertebral or medial border of the scapula ACTION: Pulls shoulder forward; Abducts and rotates it forward

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MUSCLE: Pectoralis Minor JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Ribs 3-5 INSERTION: Coracoid process of the scapula ACTION: Depress shoulder; Draws shoulders forward

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MUSCLE: Trapezius JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Occipital bone, spines of C7-T12 INSERTION: Clavicle and spine of scapula ACTION: Elevates, adducts, and depresses scapula

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MUSCLE: Levator Scapulae JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: First 3-4 Cervical Vertebrae INSERTION: Superior angle of scapula ACTION: Elevates scapula

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MUSCLE: Rhomboideus Major JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Spines of T2-T5 INSERTION: Vertebral or medial border of scapula ACTION: Elevates and adducts scapula

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MUSCLE: Rhomboideus Minor JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Spines of C7 and T1 INSERTION: Vertebral or medial border of scapula ACTION: Elevates and adducts scapula

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MUSCLE: Supraspinatus JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Supraspinous fossa of scapula INSERTION: Greater tubercle of humerus ACTION: Abducts arm; slight lateral rotation

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MUSCLE: Infraspinatus JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Infraspinous fossa of scapula INSERTION: Greater tubercle of humerus ACTION: Rotates humerus laterally, slight adduction

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MUSCLE: Teres Major JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Inferior angle of scapula INSERTION: Proximal end of humerus ACTION: Extends, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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MUSCLE: Teres Minor JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Axillary border of scapula INSERTION: Proximal end of humerus ACTION: Adducts and laterally rotates humerus

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MUSCLE: Coracobrachialis JOINT: Scapula ORIGIN: Coracoid process of scapula INSERTION: Middle medial border of humerus ACTION: Flexes and adducts arm

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MUSCLE: Deltoid JOINT: Lateral Shoulder ORIGIN: Clavicle and spine of scapula INSERTION: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus ACTION: Flexes, extends, and abducts arm

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MUSCLE: Pectoralis Major JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Clavicle, Sternum, Costal Cartilage, True Ribs INSERTION: Anterior aspect of proximal end of humerus ACTION: Flexes, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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MUSCLE: Latissimus Dorsi JOINT: Shoulder ORIGIN: Spinous Processes of T6 - L5, Iliac Crest, Last 3 ribs INSERTION: Intertubercular groove of humerus ACTION: Extends, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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MUSCLE: Triceps Brachii JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Scapula near glenoid fossa and proximal humerus INSERTION: Olecranon process of ulna ACTION: Extends elbow

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MUSCLE: Brachialis JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Anterior surface of humerus INSERTION: Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna ACTION: Flexes elbow

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MUSCLE: Biceps Brachii JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Scapula near glenoid fossa and coracoid process INSERTION: Radial tuberosity ACTION: Flexes elbow; Supinates forearm

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MUSCLE: Brachioradialis JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Distal end of humerus INSERTION: Styloid process of radius ACTION: Flexes elbow

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MUSCLE: Supinator JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Lateral epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: Proximal radius ACTION: Supinates Forearm

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MUSCLE: Pronator Teres JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus and Coronoid process of ulna INSERTION: Lateral surface of middle of radius ACTION: Pronates forearm

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MUSCLE: Flexor Group JOINT: Wrist ORIGIN: Humerus INSERTION: Metacarpals ACTION: Flexes hand at wrist

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MUSCLE: Extensor Group JOINT: Wrist ORIGIN: Humerus INSERTION: Metacarpals ACTION: Extends hand at wrist

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MUSCLE: Palmaris Longus JOINT: Elbow ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: *Radial tuberosity or *Palmar aponeurosis ACTION: Flexes elbow; flexes wrist

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MUSCLE: External Intercostals JOINT: Ribs ORIGIN: Inferior border of rib above INSERTION: Superior border of rib below ACTION: Elevates ribs

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MUSCLE: Internal Intercostals JOINT: Ribs ORIGIN: Superior border of rib below INSERTION: Inferior border of rib above ACTION: Depresses ribs

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MUSCLE: Diaphragm JOINT: Ribs ORIGIN: Xiphoid process, Last 6 ribs, Lumbar vertebrae INSERTION: Central tendon ACTION: Increases vertical dimension of the thorax

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MUSCLE: Rectus Abdominis JOINT: Spine ORIGIN: Pubic crest INSERTION: Xiphoid process, cartilage of ribs 5-7 ACTION: Flexes spine; compress abdomen

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MUSCLE: External Abdominal Oblique JOINT: Spine ORIGIN: Lower 8 ribs INSERTION: Linea Alba and Iliac Crest ACTION: Flexes and rotates spine; compress abdomen

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MUSCLE: Internal Abdominal Oblique JOINT: Spine ORIGIN: Iliac Crest and Lumbodorsal fascia INSERTION: Linea Alba and Lower 4 ribs ACTION: Flexes and rotates spine; compress abdomen

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MUSCLE: Transverse Abdominis JOINT: Abdomen ORIGIN: Last 6 ribs, Iliac Crest, Lumbar fascia INSERTION: Linea Alba and Pubic Crest ACTION: Compress abdomen

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MUSCLE: Gluteus Maximus JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Iliac Crest, Sacrum, Coccyx INSERTION: Iliotibial tract of fascia later and gluteal tuberosity ACTION: Extends, abducts and rotates femur laterally

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MUSCLE: Gluteus Medius JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Ilium INSERTION: Greater trochanter of femur ACTION: Abducts and rotates femur medially

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MUSCLE: Gluteus Minimus JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Ilium INSERTION: Greater trochanter of femur ACTION: Abducts and rotates femur medially

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MUSCLE: Tensor Fascia Latae JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Iliac Crest INSERTION: Iliotbial tract of fascia latae ACTION: Flexes and abducts femur

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MUSCLE: Adductor Longus JOINT: Inner Thigh ORIGIN: Anterior pubic bone INSERTION: Femur ACTION: Flexes and adducts femur

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MUSCLE: Iliopsoas - Psoas Major JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Transverse processes and body of lumbar vartebrae INSERTION: Lesses trochanter of femur ACTION: Flexes hip joint; flexes vertebral column

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MUSCLE: Iliopsoas - Iliacus JOINT: Hip ORIGIN: Iliac Crest and Iliac fossa INSERTION: Tendon of Psoas Major ACTION: Flexes hip joint

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MUSCLE: Pectineus JOINT: Inner thigh ORIGIN: Pubic bone INSERTION: Medial aspect of femur ACTION: Flexes, adducts and rotates thigh medially

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MUSCLE: Biceps Femoris (Hamstring) JOINT: Knee/Hip ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity & femur INSERTION: Head of fibula and Lateral condyle of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; extends thigh

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MUSCLE: Semitendinosus (Hamstring) JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Medial condyle and shaft of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; extends thigh

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MUSCLE: Semimembranosus (Hamstring) JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Medial condyle of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; extends thigh

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MUSCLE: Gracilis JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Pubic bone INSERTION: Medial surface of tibia ACTION: Adducts thigh; flexes knee

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MUSCLE: Sartorius JOINT: Knee / Hip ORIGIN: Anterior, superior iliac spine INSERTION: Medial surface of tibia ACTION: Flexes knee; flexes and rotates thigh laterally

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MUSCLE: Rectus Femoris (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee / Thigh ORIGIN: Anterior, inferior iliac spine INSERTION: Upper border of patella ACTION: Flexes thigh; extends knee

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MUSCLE: Vastus Lateralis (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee ORIGIN: Greater trochanter of femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity ACTION: Extends knee

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MUSCLE: Vastus Intermedius (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee ORIGIN: Anterior and lateral surface of femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity ACTION: Extends knee

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MUSCLE: Vastus Medialis (Quadricep) JOINT: Knee ORIGIN: Medial side of proximal aspect of femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity ACTION: Extends knee

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MUSCLE: Gastrocnemius JOINT: Knee / Ankle ORIGIN: Medial and lateral condyles of femur INSERTION: Calcaneus by Achilles Tendon ACTION: Extends foot at ankle; flexes knee

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MUSCLE: Soleus JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Head of fibula and medial border of tibia INSERTION: Calcaneus by Achilles Tendon ACTION: Extends foot at ankle

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MUSCLE: Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Lateral condyle of tibia, head & proximal shaft of fibula INSERTION: Base of 1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform ACTION: Everts foor; assists in extension of foot at ankle

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MUSCLE: Peroneus (Fibularis) Brevis JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Body of fibula INSERTION: 5th metatarsal ACTION: Everts foor; assists in extension of foot at ankle

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MUSCLE: Tibialis Anterior JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Lateral condyle and body of tibia INSERTION: 1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform ACTION: Flex foot at ankle; inverts foot

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MUSCLE: Tibialis Posterior JOINT: Ankle ORIGIN: Membrane between tibia and fibula INSERTION: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals, Navicular bone, Cuboid bone, 3rd cuneiform ACTION: Extends foot at ankle and inverts foot

PPCC Biology 201 A&P (Threlfall) (5 decks)

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