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Muscle Origins Flashcards

1
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Masseter

A

Zygomatic Arch

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Splenius

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Spinous processes C7-T6

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3
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Sternocleidomastoid

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Upper anterior surface of the manubrium; superior surface of the clavicle

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4
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Pectoralis Major

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Medial 1/2 of clavicle; sternum

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5
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Coracobrachialis

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Coracoid process of the scapula

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Latissmus Dorsi

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Spinous processes of T7-L5

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Deltoid

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Acromion Process and spine of scapula

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Infrapinatus

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Infraspinous fossa of the scapula

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Supraspinatus

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Supraspinous fossa of scapula

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Teres Major

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Lower lateral border and inferior angle of the scapula

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Teres Minor

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Middle part of lateral border of the scapula

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Subscapularis

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Subscapular fossa of the scapula

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13
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Pectoralis Minor

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Anterior surface of sternal ends of ribs 3-5

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14
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Serratus Anterior

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Anterior surface of the first 8 or 9 ribs

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15
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Trapezius

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Spinous processes of C7-T12

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16
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Rhomboideus

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Spinous processes of T2-T5 vertebrae

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17
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Triceps Brachii

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Infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

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18
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Biceps Brachii

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Long: supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Short: coracoid process of the scapula

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19
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Brachialis

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Anterior, distal 1/2 of the humerus

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20
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Extensor Carpi Radialis

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Longus: distal, lateral supracondylar ridge

Brevis: humerus at the anterior portion of lateral epicondyle

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21
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

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Lateral epicondyle of humerus; posterior border of the ulna

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Flexor Carpi Radialis

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Medial epicondyle of the humerus

23
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

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Humeral: medial epicondyle

Ulnar: Olecranon Process

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Flexor Digitorum

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Proximal 3/4 of medial and anterior surface of the ulna

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Extensor Digitorum

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Lateral Epicondyle of the humerus

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Rectus Abdominus

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Pubic crest and pubis symphisis

27
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External Oblique

A

External Surfaces of ribs 5-12

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Internal oblique

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Anterior Iliac crest

29
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Transverse Abdominis

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Anterior Iliac Crest; cartilages of ribs 6-12

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Tensor Fascia Lata

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Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

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Gluteus Maximus

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Posterior superior Iliac crest and posterior aspect of sacrum

32
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Gluteus Medius

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Inferior to the Iliac crest

33
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Adductor Longus

A

Anterior surface of the pubis

34
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Adductor Brevis

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Anterior surface of inferior pubic ramus

35
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Adductor Magnus

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Inferior pubic ramus

36
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Psoas Major

A

Bodies and discs of T12-L5

37
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Iliacus

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Lateral aspect of the sacrum

38
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Biceps Femoris

A

Long: posterior ischial tuberosity

Short: lateral lines aspera of femur

39
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Semitendonosis

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Posterior Ischial Tuberosity

40
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Semimembranosis

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Superior Ischial Tuberosity

41
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Tibialis Anterior

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Lateral condyle of the tibia

42
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Flexor Digitorum Longus

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Posterior surface of tibia

43
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Peroneus Longus

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Head of Fibula

44
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Peroneus Tertius

A

Medial fibulae shaft

45
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Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

Lateral condyle of the femur

46
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Gracilis

A

Inferior pubis symphisys

47
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Sartorius

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Anterior superior Iliac spine

48
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Rectus Femoris

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Anterior inferior Iliac spine

49
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Vastus lateralis

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Inferior borders of greater trochanter of the femur

50
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Vastus medialis

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Medial lip of Linea aspera femur

51
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Gastrocnemius

A

Lateral femoral condyle

52
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Soleus

A

Posterior fibular head

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