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ACTION: EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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· Extend the first toe

· Dorsiflex the ankle

· Invert the foot

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ACTION: PLANTARIS

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· Weak plantar flexion of the ankle

· Weak flexion of the knee

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ACTION: FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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· Flex the first toe · Weak plantar flexion of the ankle · Invert the foot

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ACTION: FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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· Flex the second through fifth toes · Weak plantar flexion of the ankle · Invert the foot

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ACTION: TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

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· Invert the foot · Plantar flex the ankle

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ACTION: FIBULARIS BREVIS

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· Evert the foot · Assist to plantar flex the ankle

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ACTION: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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· Extend the second through fifth toes · Dorsiflex the ankle · Evert the foot

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ACTION: TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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· Invert the foot

· Dorsiflex the ankle

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ACTION: FIBULARIS LONGUS

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· Evert the foot · Assist to plantar flex the ankle

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ACTION: POPLITEUS

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· Medially rotate the flexed knee · Flex the knee

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ACTION: SOLEUS

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· Plantar flex the ankle

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ACTION: GASTROCNEMIUS

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· Flex the knee

· Plantar flex the ankle

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ACTION: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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· Flex the second through fifth fingers (metacarpophalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints) · Assist to flex the wrist

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ACTION: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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· Extend the second through fifth fingers

(metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints)

· Assist to extend the wrist

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ACTION: FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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· Flex the second through fifth fingers (metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints) · Flex the wrist

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ACTION: FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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· Flex the wrist · Adduct the wrist · Assist to flex the elbow

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ACTION: EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS

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· Extend the wrist

· Adduct the wrist

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ACTION:

EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS

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· Extend the wrist

· Abduct the wrist

· Assist to flex the elbow

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ACTION: EXTENSOR INDICIS

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· Extend the second finger · Adduct the second finger · May assist to extend the wrist

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ACTION: PALMARIS LONGUS

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· Tense the palmar fascia · Flex the wrist · May assist to flex the elbow

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ACTION:

EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS

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· Extend the wrist

· Abduct the wrist

· Assist to flex the elbow

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ACTION: FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

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· Flex the wrist · Abduct the wrist · May assist to flex the elbow

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ACTION: DELTOID

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All fibers:

· Abduct the shoulder

Anterior fibers:

· Flex the shoulder

· Medially rotate the shoulder

· Horizontally adduct the shoulder

Posterior fibers:

· Extend the shoulder

· Laterally rotate the shoulder

· Horizontally abduct the shoulder

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24
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ORIGIN: DELTOID

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· Lateral 1/3 of clavicle

· Acromion

· Spine of scapula

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INSERTION: DELTOID

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Deltoid tuberosity

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ACTION: RHOMBOID MINOR

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· Adduct the scapula · Elevate the scapula · Downwardly rotate the scapula

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ORIGIN: RHOMBOID MINOR

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· Spinous processes of C-7 and T-1

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INSERTION: RHOMBOID MINOR

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· Upper portion of medial border of scapula, across from spine of scapula

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ACTION: TRAPEZIUS

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Upper fibers:

Bilaterally:

· Extend the head and neck

Unilaterally:

· Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

· Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side

· Elevate the scapula

· Upwardly rotate the scapula

Middle fibers:

· Adduct the scapula

· Stabilize the scapula

Lower fibers:

· Depress the scapula

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ORIGIN: TRAPEZIUS

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· External occipital protuberance

· Medial portion of superior nuchal line of occiput

· Ligamentum nuchae

· Spinous processes of C-7 through T-12

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INSERTION: TRAPEZIUS

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· Lateral 1/3 of clavicle

· Acromion

· Spine of scapula

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ACTION: LEVATOR SCAPULA

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Unilaterally: · Elevate the scapula · Downwardly rotate the scapula · Laterally flex the head and neck · Rotate the head and neck to the same side Bilaterally: · Extend the head and neck

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ORIGIN: LEVATOR SCAPULA

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· Transverse processes of C-1 through C-4

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INSERTION: LEVATOR SCAPULA

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· Medial border of scapula, between superior angle and superior portion of spine of scapula

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ACTION: LATISSIMUS DORSI

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· Extend the shoulder · Adduct the shoulder · Medially rotate the shoulder

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36
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ORIGIN: LATISSIMUS DORSI

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· Inferior angle of scapula

· Spinous processes of last six thoracic vertebrae

· Last three or four ribs

· Thoracolumbar fascia

· Posterior iliac crest

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INSERTION: LATISSIMUS DORSI

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· Intertubercular groove of humerus

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ACTION: SERRATUS ANTERIOR

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With the origin fixed: · Abduct the scapula · Upwardly rotate the scapula · Depress the scapula · Hold the medial border of the scapula against the ribcage With the scapula fixed: · May act to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation

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ORIGIN: SERRATUS ANTERIOR

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· External surfaces of first eight or nine ribs

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INSERTION: SERRATUS ANTERIOR

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· Anterior surface of medial border of scapula

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ACTION: TERES MAJOR

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· Extend the shoulder

· Adduct the shoulder

· Medially rotate the shoulder

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ORIGIN: TERES MAJOR

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· Inferior angle of scapula

· Lower 1/3 of lateral border of scapula

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INSERTION: TERES MAJOR

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· Crest of lesser tubercle of humerus

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ACTION: PECTORALIS MAJOR

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All fibers: · Adduct the shoulder · Medially rotate the shoulder · Assist to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation (with the arm fixed) Upper fibers: · Flex the shoulder · Horizontally adduct the shoulder Lower fibers: · Extend the shoulder

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45
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ORIGIN: PECTORALIS MAJOR

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· Medial ½ of clavicle · Sternum · Cartilage of first through sixth ribs

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INSERTION: PECTORALIS MAJOR

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· Crest of greater tubercle of humerus

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ACTION: SUPRASPINATUS

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· Abduct the shoulder

· Stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid

cavity

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48
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ORIGIN: SUPRASPINATUS

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· Supraspinous fossa of scapula

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INSERTION: SUPRASPINATUS

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· Greater tubercle of humerus

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ACTION: PECTORALIS MINOR

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· Depress the scapula · Abduct the scapula · Downwardly rotate the scapula With the scapula fixed: · Assist to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation

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ORIGIN: PECTORALIS MINOR

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· Third, fourth, and fifth ribs

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INSERTION: PECTORALIS MINOR

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· Medial surface of coracoid process of scapula

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ACTION: INFRASPINATUS

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· Laterally rotate the shoulder

· Adduct the shoulder

· Stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid

cavity

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ORIGIN: INFRASPINATUS

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· Infraspinous fossa of scapula

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INSERTION: INFRASPINATUS

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· Greater tubercle of humerus

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ACTION: SUBCLAVIUS

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· Depress the clavicle and draw it anteriorly · Elevate the first rib (to assist during inhalation) · Stabilize the sternoclavicular joint

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ORIGIN: SUBCLAVIUS

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· First rib and cartilage

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INSERTION: SUBCLAVIUS

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· Inferior surface of middle 1/3 of clavicle

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ACTION: TERES MINOR

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· Laterally rotate the shoulder

· Adduct the shoulder

· Stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid

cavity

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ORIGIN: TERES MINOR

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· Upper 2/3 of lateral border of scapula

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INSERTION: TERES MINOR

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· Greater tubercle of humerus

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ACTION: BICEPS BRACHII

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· Flex the elbow · Supinate the forearm · Flex the shoulder

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ORIGIN: BICEPS BRACHII

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Short head: · Coracoid process of scapula Long head: · Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

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INSERTION: BICEPS BRACHII

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· Tuberosity of radius · Aponeurosis of biceps brachii

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ACTION: TRICEPS BRACHII

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All heads: · Extend the elbow Long head: · Extend the shoulder · Adduct the shoulder

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ORIGIN: TRICEPS BRACHII

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Long head: · Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lateral head: · Posterior surface of proximal ½ of humerus Medial head: · Posterior surface of distal ½ of humerus

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67
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INSERTION: TRICEPS BRACHII

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· Olecranon process of ulna

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ACTION: SUBSCAPULARIS

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· Medially rotate the shoulder

· Stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid

cavity

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ORIGIN: SUBSCAPULARIS

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· Subscapular fossa of scapula

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INSERTION: SUBSCAPULARIS

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· Lesser tubercle of humerus

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ACTION: RHOMBOID MAJOR

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· Adduct the scapula

· Elevate the scapula

· Downwardly rotate the scapula

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ORIGIN: RHOMBOID MAJOR

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· Spinous processes of T-2 through T-5

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INSERTION: RHOMBOID MAJOR

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· Medial border or scapula, between spine of

scapula and inferior angle

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ACTION: CORACOBRACHIALIS

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· Flex the shoulder · Adduct the shoulder

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ORIGIN: CORACOBRACHIALIS

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· Coracoid process of scapula

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INSERTION: CORACOBRACHIALIS

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· Medial surface of mid-humeral shaft

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ACTION: BRACHIALIS

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· Flex the elbow

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ORIGIN: BRACHIALIS

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· Distal ½ of anterior surface of humerus

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INSERTION: BRACHIALIS

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· Ulnar tuberosity

· Coronoid process of ulna

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ACTION: SUPINATOR

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· Supinate the forearm

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ORIGIN: SUPINATOR

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· Lateral epicondyle of humerus · Radial collateral ligament · Annular ligament · Supinator crest of ulna

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INSERTION: SUPINATOR

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· Anterior, lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radial shaft

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ACTION: BRACHIORADIALIS

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· Flex the elbow

· Assist to pronate and supinate the forearm when

these movements are resisted

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ORIGIN: BRACHIORADIALIS

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· Proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of

humerus

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INSERTION: BRACHIORADIALIS

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· Styloid process of radius

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ORIGIN: FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

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· Common flexor tendon from the medial epicondyle of humerus

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INSERTION: FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

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· Bases of second and third metacarpals

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ORIGIN:

EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS

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· Distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

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INSERTION:

EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS

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· Base of second metacarpal

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ORIGIN: PALMARIS LONGUS

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· Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus

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INSERTION: PALMARIS LONGUS

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· Flexor retinaculum · Palmar aponeurosis

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ORIGIN:

EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS

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· Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle

of humerus

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INSERTION:

EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS

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· Base of third metacarpal

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ORIGIN: FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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Humeral head: · Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus Ulnar head: · Posterior surface of proximal 2/3 of ulna

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INSERTION: FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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· Pisiform · Hook of hamate · Base of fifth metacarpal

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ORIGIN: EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS

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· Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus

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INSERTION: EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS

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· Base of fifth metacarpal

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ORIGIN: FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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· Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus · Ulnar collateral ligament · Coronoid process of ulna · Interosseous membrane · Proximal shaft of radius

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INSERTION: FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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· Sides of middle phalanges of second through fifth fingers

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ORIGIN: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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· Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle

of humerus

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INSERTION: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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· Bases of middle and distal phalanges of second

through fifth fingers

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102
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ACTION: ANCONEUS

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· Extend the elbow

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ORIGIN: ANCONEUS

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· Lateral epicondyle of humerus

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104
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INSERTION: ANCONEUS

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· Olecranon process

· Posterior surface of proximal ulna

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ORIGIN: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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· Anterior and medial surfaces of proximal ¾ of ulna

106
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INSERTION: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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· Bases of distal phalanges · Palmar surface of second through fifth fingers

107
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ACTION: PRONATOR TERES

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· Pronate the forarm · Assist to flex the elbow

108
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ORIGIN: PRONATOR TERES

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· Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus · Coronoid process of ulna

109
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INSERTION: PRONATOR TERES

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· Lateral surface of the middle of the radius

110
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ORIGIN: EXTENSOR INDICIS

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· Posterior surface of distal shaft of ulna

· Interosseous membrane

111
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INSERTION: EXTENSOR INDICIS

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· Tendon of extensor digitorum at the level of second

metacarpal

112
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ACTION: PRONATOR QUADRATUS

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· Pronate the forearm

113
Q

ORIGIN: PRONATOR QUADRATUS

A

· Anterior, medial surface of distal ulna

114
Q

INSERTION: PRONATOR QUADRATUS

A

· Anterior and lateral surfaces of distal radius

115
Q

ACTION: SPLENIUS CAPITIS

A

Unilaterally:

· Rotate the head and neck to the same side

· Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

Bilaterally:

· Extend the head and neck

116
Q

ORIGIN: SPLENIUS CAPITIS

A

· Inferior ½ of ligamentum nuchae

· Spinous processes of C-7 through T-4

117
Q

INSERTION: SPLENIUS CAPITIS

A

· Mastoid process

· Lateral portion of superior nuchal line

118
Q

ACTION: INTERNAL OBLIQUE

A

Unilaterally: · Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side · Rotate vertebral column to the same side Bilaterally: · Flex the vertebral column · Compress the abdominal contents

119
Q

ORIGIN: INTERNAL OBLIQUE

A

· Lateral inguinal ligament · Iliac crest · Thoracolumbar fascia

120
Q

INSERTION: INTERNAL OBLIQUE

A

· Internal surface of lower three ribs · Rectus sheath to linea alba

121
Q

ACTION: SPLENIUS CERVICIS

A

Unilaterally:

· Rotate the head and neck to the same side

· Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

Bilaterally:

· Extend the head and neck

122
Q

ORIGIN: SPLENIUS CERVICIS

A

· Spinous processes of T-3 through T-6

123
Q

INSERTION: SPLENIUS CERVICIS

A

· Transverse processes of C-1 through C-3

124
Q

ACTION: TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS

A

· Compress the abdominal contents

125
Q

ORIGIN: TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS

A

· Lateral inguinal ligament · Iliac crest · Thoracolumbar fascia · Internal surface of lower six ribs

126
Q

INSERTION: TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS

A

· Rectus sheath to linea alba

127
Q

ACTION: QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

A

Unilaterally: · Laterally tilt (elevate) the pelvis · Laterally flex the vertebral column to the same side Bilaterally: · Fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation · Assist to extend the vertebral column

128
Q

ORIGIN: QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

A

· Posterior iliac crest

129
Q

INSERTION: QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

A

· Last rib

· Transverse processes of L-1 through L-4

130
Q

ACTION: DIAPHRAGM

A

· Draw down the central tendon of the diaphragm · Increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation

131
Q

ORIGIN: DIAPHRAGM

A

Costal attachment: · Inner surface of lower six ribs Lumbar attachment: · Upper two or three lumbar vertebrae Sternal attachment: · Inner part of xiphoid process

132
Q

INSERTION: DIAPHRAGM

A

· Central tendon

133
Q

ACTION: RECTUS ABDOMINIS

A

· Flex the vertebral column

· Tilt the pelvis posteriorly

134
Q

ORIGIN: RECTUS ABDOMINIS

A

· Pubic crest

· Pubic symphysis

135
Q

INSERTION: RECTUS ABDOMINIS

A

· Cartilage of fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs

· Xyphoid process

136
Q

ACTION: SERRRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR

A

· Elevate the ribs during inhalation

137
Q

ORIGIN: SERRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR

A

· Spinous processes of C-7 through T-3

138
Q

INSERTION: SERRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR

A

· Posterior surface of second through fifth ribs

139
Q

ACTION: EXTERNAL OBLIQUE

A

Unilaterally:

· Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

· Rotate vertebral column to the opposite side

Bilaterally:

· Flex the vertebral column

· Compress the abdominal contents

140
Q

ORIGIN: EXTERNAL OBLIQUE

A

· External surfaces of lower eight ribs

141
Q

INSERTION: EXTERNAL OBLIQUE

A

· Anterior part of iliac crest · Rectus sheath to linea alba

142
Q

ACTION: SERRATUS POSTERIOR INFERIOR

A

· Depress the ribs during exhalation

143
Q

ORIGIN: SERRATUS POSTERIOR INFERIOR

A

· Spinous processes of T-12 through L-3

144
Q

INSERTION: SERRATUS POSTERIOR INFERIOR

A

· Posterior surface of ninth through twelfth ribs (lower four ribs)

145
Q

ACTION: RECTUS FEMORIS

A

· Extend the knee

· Flex the hip

146
Q

ORIGIN: RECTUS FEMORIS

A

· Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)

147
Q

INSERTION: RECTUS FEMORIS

A

· Tibial tuberosity, via the patella and patellar

ligament

148
Q

ACTION: VASTUS LATERALIS

A

· Extend the knee

149
Q

ORIGIN: VASTUS LATERALIS

A

· Lateral lip of linea aspera

· Gluteal tuberosity

· Greater trochanter

150
Q

INSERTION: VASTUS LATERALIS

A

· Tibial tuberosity, via the patella and patellar

ligament

151
Q

ACTION: VASTUS MEDIALIS

A

· Extend the knee

152
Q

ORIGIN: VASTUS MEDIALIS

A

· Medial lip of linea aspera

153
Q

INSERTION: VASTUS MEDIALIS

A

· Tibial tuberosity, via the patella and patellar ligament

154
Q

ACTION: VASTUS INTERMEDIUS

A

· Extend the knee

155
Q

ORIGIN: VASTUS INTERMEDIUS

A

· Anterior, lateral shaft of femur

156
Q

INSERTION: VASTUS INTERMEDIUS

A

· Tibial tuberosity, via the patella and patellar ligament

157
Q

ACTION: BICEPS FEMORIS

A

· Flex the knee

· Laterally rotate the flexed knee

Long head:

· Extend the hip

· Assist to laterally rotate the hip

· Tilt the pelvis posteriorly

158
Q

ORIGIN: BICEPS FEMORIS

A

Long head:

· Ischial tuberosity

Short head:

· Lateral lip of linea aspera

159
Q

INSERTION: BICEPS FEMORIS

A

· Head of the fibula

160
Q

ACTION: SEMITENDINOSUS

A

· Flex the knee · Medially rotate the flexed knee · Extend the hip · Assist to medially rotate the hip · Tilt the pelvis posteriorly

161
Q

ORIGIN: SEMITENDINOSUS

A

· Ischial tuberosity

162
Q

INSERTION: SEMITENDINOSUS

A

· Medial surface of proximal shaft of tibia, at pes anserinus tendon

163
Q

ACTION: SEMIMEMBRANOSUS

A

· Flex the knee · Medially rotate the flexed knee · Extend the hip · Assist to medially rotate the thip · Tilt the pelvis posteriorly

164
Q

ORIGIN: SEMIMEMBRANOSUS

A

· Ischial tuberosity

165
Q

INSERTION: SEMIMEMBRANOSUS

A

· Posterior aspect of medial condyle of tibia

166
Q

ACTION: GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

A

All fibers: · Extend the hip · Laterally rotate the hip · Abduct the hip Lower fibers: · Adduct the hip

167
Q

ORIGIN: GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

A

· Coccyx · Edge of sacrum · Posterior iliac crest · Sacrotuberous ligament · Sacroiliac ligament

168
Q

INSERTION: GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

A

Upper fibers: · Iliotibial tract Lower fibers: · Gluteal tuberosity (of femur)

169
Q

ACTION: GLUTEUS MEDIUS

A

All fibers:

· Abduct the hip

Anterior fibers:

· Flex the hip

· Medially rotate the hip

Posterior fibers:

· Extend the hip

· Laterally rotate the hip

170
Q

ORIGIN: GLUTEUS MEDIUS

A

· Gluteal surface of ilium, between posterior and

anterior gluteal lines, just inferior to iliac crest

171
Q

INSERTION: GLUTEUS MEDIUS

A

· Lateral aspect of greater trochanter

172
Q

ACTION: GLUTEUS MINIMUS

A

· Abduct the hip · Medially rotate the hip · Flex the hip

173
Q

ORIGIN: GLUTEUS MINIMUS

A

· Gluteal surface of ilium, between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

174
Q

INSERTION: GLUTEUS MINIMUS

A

· Anterior aspect of greater trochanter

175
Q

ACTION: ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

A

· Adduct the hip

· Medially rotate the hip

· Assist to flex the hip

Posterior fibers:

· Extend the hip

176
Q

ORIGIN: ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

A

· Inferior ramus of pubis · Ramus of ischium · Ischial tuberosity

177
Q

INSERTION: ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

A

· Medial lip of linea aspera

· Adductor tubercle

178
Q

ACTION: ADDUCTOR LONGUS

A

· Adduct the hip · Medially rotate the hip · Assist to flex the hip

179
Q

ORIGIN: ADDUCTOR LONGUS

A

· Pubic tubercle

180
Q

INSERTION: ADDUCTOR LONGUS

A

· Medial lip of linea aspera

181
Q

ACTION: ADDUCTOR BREVIS

A

· Adduct the hip

· Medially rotate the hip

· Assist to flex the hip

182
Q

ORIGIN: ADDUCTOR BREVIS

A

· Inferior ramus of pubis

183
Q

INSERTION: ADDUCTOR BREVIS

A

· Pectineal line

· Medial lip of linea aspera

184
Q

ACTION: GRACILIS

A

· Adduct the hip

· Medially rotate the hip

· Flex the knee

· Medially rotate the flexed knee

185
Q

ORIGIN: GRACILIS

A

· Inferior ramus of pubis

186
Q

ACTION: PECTINEUS

A

· Adduct the hip · Medially rotate the hip · Assist to flex the hip

187
Q

INSERTION: GRACILIS

A

· Medial surface of proximal shaft of tibia, at pes

anserinus tendon

188
Q

ORIGIN: PECTINEUS

A

· Superior ramus of pubis

189
Q

INSERTION: PECTINEUS

A

· Pectineal line of femur

190
Q

ACTION: TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE

A

· Flex the hip · Medially rotate the hip · Abduct the hip

191
Q

ORIGIN: TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE

A

· Iliac crest, posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

192
Q

INSERTION: TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE

A

· Iliotibial tract

193
Q

ACTION: SARTORIUS

A

· Flex the hip

· Laterally rotate the hip

· Abduct the hip

· Flex the knee

· Medially rotate the flexed knee

194
Q

ORIGIN: SARTORIUS

A

· Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

195
Q

INSERTION: SARTORIUS

A

· Medial surface of proximal shaft of tibia, at pes anserinus tendon

196
Q

ACTION: PIRIFORMIS

A

o Laterally rotate hip when extended or in neutral
o Horizontally abduct when hip is flexed to 90 degrees
o Internally rotate when hip is fully flexed

197
Q

ORIGIN: PIRIFORMIS

A

· Anterior surface of sacrum

198
Q

INSERTION: PIRIFORMIS

A

· Superior aspect of greater trochanter

199
Q

ACTION: ILIACUS

A

With the origin fixed:

· Flex the hip

· May laterally rotate the hip

With the insertion fixed:

· Flex the trunk toward the thigh

· Tilt the pelvis anteriorly

200
Q

ORIGIN: ILIACUS

A

· Iliac fossa

201
Q

INSERTION: ILIACUS

A

· Lesser trochanter

202
Q

ACTION: PSOAS MAJOR

A

With the origin fixed: · Flex the hip · May laterally rotate the hip With the insertion fixed: · Flex the trunk toward the thigh · Tilt the pelvis anteriorly Unilaterally: · Assist to laterally flex the lumbar spine

203
Q

ORIGIN: PSOAS MAJOR

A

· Bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

204
Q

INSERTION: PSOAS MAJOR

A

· Lesser trochanter

205
Q

ORIGIN: GASTROCNEMIUS

A

· Posterior surfaces of condyles of femur

206
Q

INSERTION: GASTROCNEMIUS

A

· Calcaneus, via the calcaneal tendon

207
Q

ORIGIN: PLANTARIS

A

· Lateral supracondylar line of femur

208
Q

INSERTION: PLANTARIS

A

· Calcaneus, via the calcaneal tendon

209
Q

ORIGIN: SOLEUS

A

· Soleal line · Posterior surface of proximal tibia · Posterior aspect of head of fibula

210
Q

INSERTION: SOLEUS

A

· Calcaneus, via the calcaneal tendon

211
Q

ORIGIN: POPLITEUS

A

· Lateral condyle of femur

212
Q

INSERTION: POPLITEUS

A

· Posterior surface of proximal tibia

213
Q

ORIGIN: FIBULARIS LONGUS

A

· Head of fibula

· Proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula

214
Q

INSERTION: FIBULARIS LONGUS

A

· Base of first metatarsal

· Medial cuneiform

215
Q

ORIGIN: TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

A

· Lateral condyle of tibia

· Lateral surface of proximal tibia

· Interosseous membrane

216
Q

INSERTION: TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

A

· Medial cuneiform

· Base of first metatarsal

217
Q

ORIGIN: FIBULARIS BREVIS

A

· Distal 2/3 of lateral fibula

218
Q

INSERTION: FIBULARIS BREVIS

A

· Tuberosity of fifth metatarsal

219
Q

ORIGIN: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

A

· Lateral condyle of tibia · Anterior surface of proximal shaft of fibula · Interosseous membrane

220
Q

INSERTION: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

A

· Middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth toes

221
Q

ORIGIN: EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

A

· Anterior surface of the middle of the fibula

· Interosseous membrane

222
Q

INSERTION:

EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

A

· Distal phalanx of first toe

223
Q

ORIGIN: TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

A

· Posterior surfaces of proximal shafts of tibia and fibula · Interosseous membrane

224
Q

INSERTION: TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

A

· All five tarsal bones · Bases of second through fourth metatarsals

225
Q

ORIGIN: FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

A

· Posterior surface of the middle of the tibia

226
Q

INSERTION:

FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

A

· Distal phalanges of second through fifth toes

227
Q

ORIGIN: FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

A

· Middle ½ of posterior fibula

228
Q

INSERTION: FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

A

· Distal phalanx of first toe

229
Q

ACTION: STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID

A

Unilaterally:

· Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

· Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side

Bilaterally:

· Flex the neck

· Assist to elevate the ribcage during inhalation

230
Q

ORIGIN: STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID

A

Sternal head:

· Top of manubrium

Clavicular head:

· Medial 1/3 of clavicle

231
Q

INSERTION: STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID

A

· Mastoid process

· Lateral portion of superior nuchal line of occiput

232
Q

ACTION: ANTERIOR SCALENE

A

Unilaterally: · Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side · With the ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side Bilaterally: · Elevate the ribs during inhalation · Flex the head and neck

233
Q

ORIGIN: ANTERIOR SCALENE

A

· Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C-3 through C-6

234
Q

INSERTION: ANTERIOR SCALENE

A

· First rib

235
Q

ACTION: MIDDLE SCALENE

A

Unilaterally:

· Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side

· With the ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck

to the same side

Bilaterally:

· Elevate the ribs during inhalation

· Flex the head and neck

236
Q

ORIGIN: MIDDLE SCALENE

A

· Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C-2

through C-7

237
Q

INSERTION: MIDDLE SCALENE

A

· First rib

238
Q

ACTION: POSTERIOR SCALENE

A

Unilaterally: · Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side · With the ribs fixed, laterally flex the head and neck to the same side Bilaterally: · Elevate the ribs during inhalation · Flex the head and neck

239
Q

ORIGIN: POSTERIOR SCALENE

A

· Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C-6 and C-7

240
Q

INSERTION: POSTERIOR SCALENE

A

· Second rib

241
Q

ACTION: MASSETER

A

· Elevate the mandible

· May assist to protract the mandible

242
Q

ORIGIN: MASSETER

A

· Zygomatic arch

243
Q

INSERTION: MASSETER

A

· Angle and ramus of mandible

244
Q

ACTION: PLATYSMA

A

· Assist to depress the mandible

· Tighten the fascia of the neck

· Draw down the corner of the mouth

245
Q

ORIGIN: PLATYSMA

A

· Fascia covering superior part of pectoralis major

246
Q

INSERTION: PLATYSMA

A

· Base of mandible

· Skin of lower part of face

247
Q

ACTION: TEMPORALIS

A

· Elevate the mandible · Retract the mandible

248
Q

ORIGIN: TEMPORALIS

A

· Temporal fossa and fascia

249
Q

INSERTION: TEMPORALIS

A

· Coronoid process of mandible · Anterior edge of ramus of mandible

250
Q

ACTION: OCCIPITOFRONTALIS

A

Occipitalis: · Anchor and retract the galea posteriorly Frontalis: · Raise the eyebrows and wrinkle the forehead

251
Q

ORIGIN: OCCIPITOFRONTALIS

A

· Galea aponeurotica

252
Q

INSERTION: OCCIPITOFRONTALIS

A

Occipitalis: · Superior nuchal line of the occiput Frontalis: · Skin superior to the eyebrows

253
Q

ACTION: LATERAL PTERYGOID

A

Unilaterally:

· Laterally deviate the mandible to the opposite side

Bilaterally:

· Protract the mandible

254
Q

ORIGIN: LATERAL PTERYGOID

A

Superior head:

· Infratemporal surface of sphenoid bone

· Crest of greater wing of sphenoid bone

Inferior head:

· Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate of

sphenoid bone

255
Q

INSERTION: LATERAL PTERYGOID

A

· Articular disc and capsule of temporomandibular joint · Neck of mandible

256
Q

ACTION: MEDIAL PTERYGOID

A

Unilaterally: · Laterally deviate the mandible to the opposite side Bilaterally: · Elevate the mandible · Protract the mandible

257
Q

ORIGIN: MEDIAL PTERYGOID

A

· Medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone · Tuberosity of maxilla

258
Q

INSERTION: MEDIAL PTERYGOID

A

· Medial surface of ramus of mandible

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