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1
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What is the diaphragm’s insertion point ?

A

Thoracic wall and the abdominal cavity.

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Where are the intercostal muscles Located?

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Between the ribs.

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3
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What is the fiction of the diaphragm ?

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To contract to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity.

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4
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What is the function of intercostal muscles?

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Lifting of the ribs.

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What is the insertion point of the rectus abdominus?

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The xiphoid process and the pubis.

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What are the four main functions of the rectus abdominis?

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Flexion of trunk, child birth, helps to expire and defection.

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What is the insertion point of the external obliques ?

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Runs along the abdominal walls to the pubis.

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What is are the functions of the external obliques ?

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Flexion and rotation of the vertebral column , forceful respiration.

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What is the function of the pectoralis major?

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Medial rotation, flexion, adduction.

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Where is the insertion point of the latissimus Doris?

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Floor of the humerus.

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What is the function of the latissimus dorsi?

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Adduction and extension of the humerus.

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12
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Where is the supraspinatus located ?

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Above the spine of the scapula

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13
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Where is the infraspinatus located ?

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Below the spine of the scapula

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14
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Where is the teres minor located ?

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Lateral border of scapula

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Where is the subscapularis located ?

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Anterior side of the scapula

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16
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Where is the insertion point of the trapezius ?

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Occipital bone

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What are the functions of the trapezius ?

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Neck extension and adduction of the scapula.

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18
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What do the rhomboid muscles do ?

A

Minor rotation of the scapula

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What does the levator scapulae do?

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It elevates the scapula.

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20
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What is the origin and insertion?

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Coracoid process and the 3-5th true ribs.

21
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What does pectoralis minor do ?

A

Helps to lift the ribs. (Breathing muscle)

22
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Where does the deltoid attach to ?

A

The deltoid tuberosity

23
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What is the function of the anterior deltoid?

A

Flexion and internal rotation

24
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What is the function of the lateral deltoid

A

Abduction of the humorous

25
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What is the function of the posterior deltoid

A

External rotation and the extensor of the humor.

26
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Where does the coracobrachialis originate from?

A

The coracoid process

27
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Where does the coracobrachialis insert

A

The medial side of the humorous

28
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What is the function of the coracobrachialis?

A

Adduction of the humerus as well as flexion of the humerus.

29
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What is the function of the teres major

A

Adduction And flexion

30
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What is the function of the biceps brachii ?

A

Supination and flexion

31
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Where do the biceps brachii insert

A

The radial tuberosity

32
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Where does the brachialis insert

A

It attaches to the coronoid process of the ulna

33
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What is the function of the triceps brachii?

A

Elbow extension

34
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What is the function of the brachioradialis

A

The main flexor when the hand is in the supinated position

35
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What is the function of the pronator teres

A

Pulls on the radius

36
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Name the four muscles that Flex the wrist and fingers

A

Flexor carpi radialis, Palmaris longus, Flexor Carpi ulnaris, Flexor digitorum superficialis

37
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Name the muscle but adducts the wrist.

A

Extensor carpi ulnaris

38
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What muscle extends the pinky?

A

Extensor digit Minimi

39
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What is the function of the gluteus maximus

A

External rotation and hip extension

40
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What is the function of the gluteus medius

A

Abduction and internal rotation

41
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What is the function of the gluteus minimus

A

Abduction and internal rotation

42
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What is the function of the tensor fasciae latae

A

Stability flexion abduction and medial rotation

43
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What is the function of the Sartorius

A

Hip flexor knee flexor and laterally rotates the knee

44
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What is the function of the hamstring group

A

Flexion of the knee and internal rotation of the knee

45
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What is the function of the quadricep group

A

Knee extensor

46
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What is the function of the extensor digitorum longus

A

Extension of the Toes

47
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What is the function of the extensor hallucis longus?

A

Extension of the great toe

48
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What is the function of the tibialis anterior

A

Dorsiflexion.

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