Muscle Practical-Actions, Origins, Insertions Flashcards
Frontalis
action: raises eyebrows
Masseter
action: elevates mandible origin: zygomatic arch and maxilla insertion: ramus of mandible
occipitalis
action: pulls the scalp posteriorly
orbicularis oculi
action: closes eye
orbicularis oris
action: purses lips
sternocleidomastoid
action: flexion of head origin: manubrium of sternum and clavicle insertion: mastoid process
temporalis
action: elevates mandible
zygomaticus major
action: elevates and draws angle of mouth laterally
diaphragm
Action: prime mover of inspiration Origin: Inferior internal surface of rib cage and sternum Insertion: Central tendon
rectus abdominis
Action: compresses abdomen Origin: Pubic bone Insertion: ribs and xiphoid process
external oblique
Action: lateral flexion and rotation of vertebral column
internal oblique
action: lateral flexion and rotation of vertebral column
transversus abdominis
action: compression of abdomen
Pectoralis major
Origin: Clavicle, sternum, cartilages of ribs Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus of humerus Action: Adduction of shoulder
Pectoralis minor
Origin: Ribs Insertion: Coracoid process of scapula Action: Protracts scapula
Latissimus dorsi
Origin Spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae, iliac crest and ribs. Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus of humerus Action: Adducts arm
Serratus anterior
Origin: Ribs Insertion: Vertebral border of scapula Action: Protracts scapula
Teres Major
Origin: Inferior angle of scapula Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus of humerus Action: Adducts arm
External intercostals
Action: Elevate rib cage
Rhomboid major
Action: Retracts scapula
Trapezius
Origin: Occipital bone and spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae Insertion: Clavicle and acromion process of scapula Action: Retracts scapula
Erector spinae
straightens back
Deltoid
Origin: Clavicle and acromion process of scapula Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus Action: abduction of arm
Supraspinatus
Origin: Supraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: Abduction of arm
Infraspinatus
Origin: Infraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: Adducts arm
Teres minor
Origin: Lateral margin of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: Adducts arm
Subscapularis
Origin: Subscapular fossa of scapula Insertion: Lesser tubercle of humerus Action: Medially rotates arm
Triceps brachii
Origin: Infraglenoid tubercle and posterior humerus Insertion: Olecranon process of ulna Action: Extends forearm
Biceps brachii
Origin: Supraglenoid tubercle and coracoid process of scapula Insertion: Radial tuberosity Action: Flexes forearm
Brachialis
Action: Flexes forearm
Brachioradialis
Action: Flexes forearm
Flexor carpi radialis
Action: Flexor of wrist
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Action: flexor of wrist
Palmaris longus
Action: Flexes wrist
Extensor digitorum
Action: Extends wrist
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Action: Extends wrist