Muscles Flashcards
extension of arm
latissimus dorsi
flexion of arm
pectoralis major
abduction of arm
deltoid
stabilizes shoulder joint and rotates humerus
rotator cuff muscles
flexion and supination of forearm
biceps brachii
flexion of forearm
brachialis, brachioradialis
extension of forearm
triceps brachii
flexion of the wrist
flexors
extension of the wrist
extensors
flexion of the thigh
iliopsoas
adduction of the thigh
adductor group
abduction of thigh
gluteus medius
extension of thigh
gluteus maximus
extension of leg
rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
flexion of thigh and extension of leg
sartorius, gracialis
extension of thigh and flexion of leg
(hamstrings) biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus
plantar extension of foot
gastrocnemius and soleus
dorsiflexion of foot
tibialis anterior
origin of deltoid
clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula
insertion of deltoid
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
origin of biceps brachii short head
coracoid process of scapula
origin of biceps brachii long head
supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
insertion of biceps brachii
radial tuberosity
origin of triceps brachii long head
inferior margin of glenoid cavity
origin of triceps brachii lateral and medial heads
posterior humerus
insertion of triceps brachii
olecranon process of ulna
origin of gastrocnemius
condyles of femur
insertion of gastrocnemius
calcaneus (via calcaneal tendon)
epicranius
elevates eyebrows and skin of forehead
orbicularis oculi
squinting and blinking
orbicularis oris
puckers lips (kissing/whistling)
zygomaticus major and minor
smiling
buccinator
compresses cheeks, sucking
masseter and temporalis
elevate mandible
sternocleidomastoid
flexion of head
trapezius
hyperextension of head
intercostals
breathing
diaphragm
inhalation
rectus abdominis
flexes the trunk
external and internal oblique
rotate and laterally flex the trunk
transverse abdominis
increase intra-abdominal pressure
sternocleidomastoid origin
sternum(manubrium) and clavicle(medial portion)
sternocleidomastoid insertion
mastoid process of temporal bone
pectoralis major origin
clavicle, sternum, cartilage of ribs 1-7
pectoralis major insertion
greater tubercle of humerus
latissimus dorsi origin
T7-T12 vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, lower ribs, iliac crest
latissimus dorsi insertion
intertubercular groove of humerus