Muscle Origin, Insertion, and Action Flashcards
Origin of biceps femoris
pelvis and femur
insertion of biceps femoris
patella and proximal tibia
action of biceps femoris
hip extension, flexing knee, and leg rotation
origin of semitendinosus
pelvis
insertion of semitendinosus
tibia
action of semitendinosus
hip extension and flexes knee
origin of semimembranosus
pelvis
insertion of semimembranosus
tibia
action of semimebranosus
thigh extension, flex, and rotate leg
origin of sartorius
pelvis
insertion of sartorius
tibia
action of sartorius
many, but all its functions are combine together when you cross your legs
origin of gracilis
pelvis
insertion of gracilis
tibia
action of gracilis
lower limb adduction and knee flexion
origin of gastrocnemius
femur
insertion of grastrocnemius
calcaneus
action of gastrocnemius
extends ankle and flexes knee
origin of triceps brachii
humerus (and caudal border of scapula)
insertion of triceps brachii
ulna (olecranon process)
action of triceps brachii
extends arm at elbow (and a potential flexor of the shoulder)
origin of biceps brachii
scapula
insertion of biceps brachii
elbow joint (radius and ulna)
action of biceps brachii
flexes arm at elbow (and a potential extensor of the shoulder)
origin of brachialis
humerus
insertion of brachialis
ulna
action of brachialis
flexes arm at elbow
origin of brachioradialis
humerus
insertion of brachioradialis
radius
action of brachioradialis
flexes elbow joint
origin of flexor carpi ulnaris
humerus and ulna
insertion of flexor carpi ulnaris
carpals
actions of flexor carpi ulnaris
flexes wrist (carpus)
