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Muscles Flashcards

1
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Deltoid - insertion

A

Deltoid tuberosity

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Deltoid - action

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All abduct the shoulder at glenohumeral joint Anterior - flexes shoulder at GH joint, medially roates shoulder at GH joint, and horizontaally adducts the shoulder at GH joint Posterior - Extends shoulder at GH joint, laterally rotates shoulder at GH joint, and horizontally adducts shoulder at GH joint

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3
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Deltoid - nerve

A

Axillary C5 and C6

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Trapezius - origin

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Occiput, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes C7 - T12

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Trapezius - insertion

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lateral 1/3 of clavicle, acromion process, and spine of the scapula

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Trapezius - action

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All extend the head and neck Upper - laterally flex head and neck to same side, rotate the head and neck to opposite side, elevate scapula Middle - adduct the scapula, stabilize the scapula Lower - depress the scapula, upwardly rotate the scapula

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7
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Trapezius - nerve

A

Spinal portion of cranial nerve XI (accessory) and ventral ramus C2 - C4

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Latissiumus Dorsi - origin

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inferior angle of scapula, spinous processes of last 6 thoracic vertebrae, last 3 or 4 ribs, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, and posterior iliac crest

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9
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Latissimus Dorsi - insertion

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Intertubercular groove of humerus

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10
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Latissimus Dorsi - action

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Extend the shoulder at GH joint, adduct the shoulder at GH joint, and medially rotate the shoulder at the GH joint

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11
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Latissimus Dorsi - nerve

A

thoracodorsal C6 - C8

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12
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Teres Major - origin

A

inferior angle and lower 1/3 lateral border of scapula

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13
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Teres Major - insertion

A

crest of lesser tubercle of humerus

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14
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Teres Major - Action

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Extend shoulder at GH joint, adduct shoulder at GH joint, and medially rotate shoulder at GH joint

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15
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Teres Major - nerve

A

lower subscapular C5 - C7

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16
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What muscles are part of the Rotator Cuff Muscles

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Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularis

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17
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Supraspinatus - origin

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Supraspinous fossa of the scapula

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18
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Supraspinatus - insertion

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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19
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Supraspinatus - Action

A

Abduct the shoulder at GH joint. stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity

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20
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Supraspinatus - nerve

A

Suprascapular C4 - C6

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21
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Teres Minor - origin

A

Upper 2/3 of lateral border of scapula

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22
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Teres Minor - insertion

A

Gerater tubercle of humerus

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23
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Teres Minor - action

A

laterally rotate shoulder at GH joint, adduct shoulder at GH joint, stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity

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24
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Teres Minor - nerve

A

Axillary C5 and C6

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25
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Infraspinatus - origin

A

infraspinous fossa of the scapula

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26
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Infraspinatus - insertion

A

Greater tubercle of humerus

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27
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Infraspinatus - action

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laterally rotate shoulder at GH joint, adduct the shoulder at the GH joint, and stabilize head of humerus at glenoid cavity

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28
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Infraspinatus - nerve

A

Suprascapular C4 - C6

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29
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Subscapularis - origin

A

subscapular fossa of scapula

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30
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Subscapularis - insertion

A

Lesser tubercle of humerus

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31
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Suubscapularis - action

A

medially rotate shoulder at GH joint, Stabilize head of humerus

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32
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Subscapularis - nerve

A

upper and lower subscapular C5 - C7

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33
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Rhomboid Major - origin

A

Spinous processes of T2 - T5

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34
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Rhomboid Major - insertion

A

medial border of scapula b/w the spine of the scapula and the inferior angle

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35
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Rhomboid Major - action

A

adduct the scapula (scapulothoracic joint), Elevate the scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint

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36
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Rhomboid Major - nerve

A

Dorsal scapular C4 and C5

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37
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Deltoid - origin

A

Anterior - lateral 1/3 of clavicle Lateral/middle - acromion Posterior - spine of scapula

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38
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Rhomboid Minor - origin

A

Spinous processes C7 - T1

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39
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Rhomboid Minor - insertion

A

upper portion of medial border of scapula across from the spine of the scapula

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40
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Rhomboid Minor - Action

A

Adduct scapula at ST joint, elevate scapula at ST joint, and downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint

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41
Q

Rhomboid minor - nerve

A

Dorsal scapular

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42
Q

Levator Scapula - origin

A

Transverse process of C1 - C4

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43
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Levator scapula - insertion

A

medial border of scapula, between superior angle and superior portion of spine of scapula

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44
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Levator scapula - action

A

elevate scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, laterally flex head and and neck, and rotate head and neck to the same side - bilaterally extend head and neck

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45
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Levator scapula - nerve

A

cervical C3 and C4 and Dorsal scapular C4 and C5

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46
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Serratus Anterior - origin

A

External surfaces of upper eight or nine ribs

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47
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Serratus Anterior - insertion

A

Anterior surface of medial border of the scapula

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48
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Serratus Anterior - action

A

with origin (ribs) fixed: Abduction of scapula at ST joint, upwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, depress scapula at ST joint, hold medial border of scapula against the rib cage with scapula fixed: may elevate border the thorax during forced inhalation

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49
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Serratus Anterior - nerve

A

long thoracic C5 - C8

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50
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Pectoralis Major - origin

A

medial 1/2 of clavicle, sternum and costal cartilage of ribs 1-6

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51
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Pectoralis Major - insertion

A

Crest of greater tubercle of humerus

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52
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Pectoralis Major - Action

A

All fibers: Adduct shoulder at GH joint, medially rotate at GH joint, and assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation Upper fibers: Flex shoulder at GH joint, horizontally adduct shoulder at GH joint Lower fibers: Extend shoulder at GH joint

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53
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Pectoralis Major - nerve

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Upper fibers: Lateral pectoral C5 - C7 Lower fibers: Lateral and medial pectoral C6 - T1

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54
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Pectoralis Minor - origin

A

3rd, 4th, and 5th ribs

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55
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Pectoralis minor - insertion

A

Medial surface of coracoid process of the scapula

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56
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Pectoralis Minor - action

A

Depress scapula at ST joint, abduct scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, may assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation

57
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Pectoralis Minor - nerve

A

Medial pectoral and lateral pectoral C6 - T1

58
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Subclavius - origin

A

First rib and cartilage

59
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Subclavius - insertion

A

inferior surface of middle 1/3 of clavicle

60
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Subclavius - action

A

Depress clavicle and draw it anteriorly, elevate first rib (assist during inhalation), stabilize SC joint

61
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Subclavius - nerve

A

subclavian C5 and C6

62
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Biceps Brachii - origin short head

A

Short head: Coracoid process of scapula

63
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Biceps Brachii - origin long head

A

Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

64
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Biceps Brachii - insertion

A

Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis

65
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Biceps Brachii - action

A

Flex the elbow (humeroulnar joint), Supinate forearm (radioulnar joint), and flex shoulder (glenohumeral joint)

66
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Biceps Brachii - nerve

A

musculocutaneous C5 and C6

67
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Triceps Brachii - origin long head

A

Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula

68
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Triceps Brachii - origin lateral head

A

Lateral head: posterior surface of proximal half of humerus

69
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Triceps Brachii - origin medial head

A

Medial head: posterior surface of distal half of humerus

70
Q

Triceps Brachii - insertion

A

olecranon process of ulna

71
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Triceps Brachii - action

A

All: extend the elbow (humeroulnar joint) Long head: Extend shoulder (glenohumeral joint), adduct shoulder GH joint

72
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Triceps Brachii - nerve

A

Radial C6 - T1

73
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coracobrachialis - origin

A

coracoid process of scapula

74
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Coracobrachialis - insertion

A

medial surface of mid-humeral shaft

75
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Coracobrachialis - action

A

Flex shoulder at GH joint, adduct shoulder at GH joint

76
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Coracobrachialis - nerve

A

musculocutaneous C6 and C7

77
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Brachialis - origin

A

distal half of anterior surface of humerus

78
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Brachialis - insertion

A

tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna

79
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Brachialis - action

A

Flex elbow (humeroulnar joint)

80
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Brachialis - nerve

A

musculocutaneous, branch from radial C5 and C6

81
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Brachioradials - origin

A

proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

82
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Brachioradialis - insertion

A

styloid process of radius

83
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Brachioradialis - action

A

Flex elbow (humeroulnar joint), assist pronation and supination when there is resistance

84
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Brachioradialis - nerve

A

Radial C5 and C6

85
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - origin

A

Distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

86
Q

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - insertion

A

Base of 2nd metacarpal

87
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - action

A

Extend wrist (radiocarpal joint), abduct wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow (humeroulnar joint)

88
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - nerve

A

Radial C5 - C8

89
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - origin

A

Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus

90
Q

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - insertion

A

Base of 3rd metacarpal

91
Q

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - action

A

extend wrist (radiocarpal joint), abduct wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow (humeroulnar joint)

92
Q

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - nerve

A

Radial C6 - C8

93
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - origin

A

Common extensor tendon of lateral epicondyle of humerus

94
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - insertion

A

Base of 5th metacarpal

95
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - action

A

Extend wrist (radiocarpal joint), adduct wrist (radiocarpal joint)

96
Q

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - nerve

A

Radial C6 - C8

97
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Extensor Digitorum - origin

A

Common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus

98
Q

Extensor Digitorum - insertion

A

Bases of middle and and distal phalanges of 2nd - 5th fingers

99
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Extensor Digitorum - action

A

Extend 2nd - 5th fingers and assist extension of wrist (radiocarpal joint)

100
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Extensor Digitorum - nerve

A

Radial C6 - C8

101
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Anconeus - origin

A

lateral epicondyle of humerus

102
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Anconeus - insertion

A

Olecranon process and posterior, proximal surface of ulna

103
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Anconeus - action

A

extend elbow (humeroulnar joint)

104
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Anconeus - nerve

A

Radial C7 and C8

105
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Extensor Indicis - origin

A

Posterior surface of distal shaft of ulna and interosseous membrane

106
Q

Extensor Indicis - insertion

A

Tendon of extensor digitorum at 2nd metacarpal

107
Q

Extensor Indicis - action

A

extend 2nd finger (metacarpophalangeal joint), adduct 2nd finger, and may assit extension of wrist (radiocarpal joint)

108
Q

Extensor Indicis - nerve

A

Radial C6 - C8

109
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Flexor Carpi Radialis - origin

A

Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus

110
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis - insertion

A

Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals

111
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Flexor Carpi Radialis - action

A

flex wrist (radiocarpal joint), abduct wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow (humeroulnar joint)

112
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Flexor Carpi Radialis - nerve

A

Median C6 - C8

113
Q

Palmaris Longus - origin

A

Common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus

114
Q

Palmaris Longus - insertion

A

Flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis

115
Q

Palmaris Longus - action

A

Tense palmar fascia, flex wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow

116
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Palmaris Longus - nerve

A

Median C6 - T1

117
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - origin

A

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

118
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - insertion

A

Pisiform, hook of the hamate and base of 5th metacarpal

119
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - action

A

Flex wrist, adduct wrist, assist flexion of elbow

120
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - origin

A

Common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus, ulnar collateral ligament, coronoid process of ulna, interosseous membrane and proximal shaft of radius

121
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - insertion

A

sides of middle phalanges of 2nd - 5th fingers

122
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - action

A

flex 2nd - 5th fingers and flex wrist

123
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - nerve

A

Median C7 - T1

124
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Flexor Digitorum Profundus - origin

A

Anterior and medial surfaces of proximal 3/4 of ulna

125
Q

Flexor Digitorum Profundus - insertion

A

Bases of distal phalanges, palmar surface of 2nd - 5th fingers

126
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Flexor Digitorum Profundus - action

A

flex 2nd - 5th fingers and assist flexion of wrist

127
Q

Flexor Digitorum Profundus - nerve

A

1st and 2nd - Median C7 - T1 3rd and 4th - Ulnar C7 - T1

128
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Pronator Teres - origin

A

Common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna

129
Q

Pronator Teres - insertion

A

Middle of lateral surface of the radius

130
Q

Pronator Teres - action

A

Pronate forearm and assist flexion of elbow

131
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Pronator Teres - nerve

A

Median C6 and C7

132
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Pronator Quadratus - origin

A

medial, anterior surface of distal ulna

133
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Pronator Quadratus - insertion

A

lateral, anterior surface of distal radius

134
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Pronator quadratus - action

A

pronate forearm

135
Q

Pronator Quadratus - nerve

A

Median C7 - T1

136
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Supinator - origin

A

lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament, annular ligament and supinator crest of ulna

137
Q

Supinator - insertion

A

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

138
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Supinator - action

A

supinate forearm

139
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Supinator - nerve

A

radial C5 - C7

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