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Muscles Flashcards

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Attachments of the Gluteus Med & Min

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Ilium - Greater Trochanter

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Attachments of the Semimembranosus

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Ischial tuberosity - Medial tibial condyle

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Attachments of the Plantaris

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Above lateral femoral epicondyle - Via a long tendon to the posterior medial edge of clacaneum

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Actions of the Tibialis Posterior

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Plantaflex and invert foot

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Actions of the External Obliques

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Rotates, flexes and side-bends trunk

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Attachments of the Rectus Abdominis

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Pubis - Costal cartilage, 5th to 7th ribs and base of the sternum

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Attachments of the Gluteus Maximus

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Iliac crest, Sacrum - Iiliotibial tract, Gluteal tuberosity of femur

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Attachments of the Pectoralis Minor

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3rd to 5th ribs - Coracoid process of scapula

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Attachments of the Anterior Deltoid

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Lateral Clavicle - Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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Actions of the Rhomboid minor

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Braces scapula and draws it medially and down

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Attachments of the Sartorius

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Anterior superior iliac spine - Upper medial tibial shaft

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Attachments of the Rhomboid minor

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C6 and C7 vertebrae - Medial border of scapula

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Actions of the Gluteus Med & Min

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Hip flexion, abduction, rotation

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Actions of the Anconeus

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Extends elbow

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Actions of the Tensor Fasciae Latae

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Flexes, rotates and abducts hip, rotates knee, stabilizes torso

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Actions of the Piriformis

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Externally rotates leg

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Attachments of the Psoas

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T12 to L4/5 transverse processes, vertebral bodies and discs - Lessor trochanter

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Actions of the Supraspinatus

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Initiates shoulder abduction

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Actions of the Pectoralis Major

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Horizontal adduction, adducts, flexes, inwardly rotates arm

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Actions of the Diaphragm

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Inhalation

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Actions of the Tibialis Anterior

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Dorsiflexes foot and slight supination

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Actions of the Trapezius

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Stabilizes scapula, some elevation and rotation

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Actions of the Gracilis

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Adducts leg and flexes knee

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Attachments of the Gemmellus Sup & Inf

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Ischial spine and tuberosity - Greater Trochanter

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Actions of the Adductor Lng., Brv., Mag.

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Adducts leg and slight outward rotation

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Attachments of the Serratus Anterior

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Lateral surface of 1st to 12th ribs - Anterior surface of medial border of scapula

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Attachments of the Vastus Lat., Inter. & Med

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Upper part of femur - Patella border and patella ligament to tibial tuberosity

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Attachments of the Subclavius

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1st rib - Clavicle

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Attachments of the Soleus

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Head and upper third of posterior tibia and fibula - Via achilles tendon to posterior calcaneum

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Actions of the Popliteus

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Flexes and inwardly rotates knee

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Actions of the Flexor Digitorum Longus

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Plantaflex foot and toes, invert foot

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Actions of the Teres Minor

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Outwardly rotates arm

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Actions of the Posterior Deltoid

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Draws arm back and abducts

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Actions of the Vastus Lat., Inter. & Med

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Extends knee

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Actions of the Brachialis

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Flexes elbow

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Actions of the Subclavius

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Depresses clavicle, elevates rib

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Actions of the Scalenes

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Side bends and rotates head, elevates ribs

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Actions of the Semitendinosus

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Flexes knee, inwardly rotates it when flexed and extends hip

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Actions of the Flexor Hallucis Longus

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Plantaflex and invert foot and big toe

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Actions of the Int & Ext Intercostals

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Exhalation and Inhalation

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Actions of the Plantaris

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Flexes knee, plantaflexes foot

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Attachments of the Internal Obliques

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Iliac Crest and lumbar fascia - Abdominal aponeurosis and lower three ribs

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Attachments of the Adductor Lng., Brv., Mag.

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From pubis to ischium - Length of medial border of femur

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Attachments of the Rectus Femoris

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Anterior inferior iliac spine - Via patella and patella tendon to tibial tuberosity

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Attachments of the Diaphragm

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Sternum, costal cartilage, 7th to 12th ribs, upper 2/3 lumbar vertebrae - Central tendon

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Actions of the Sartorius

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Flexes hip and knee, outwardly rotates and abducts hip, inwardly rotates knee

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Actions of the Anterior Deltoid

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Draws arm forward, inwardly rotates and abducts

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Attachments of the Teres Major

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Lower lateral border of scapula - Medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus

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Actions of the Biceps Femoris

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Flexes knee, outwardly rotates it when flexed and extends hip

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Attachments of the Peroneus Long & Brev

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Lateral surface of fibula - 1st and 5th metatarsal and medial cuneiform

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Actions of the Psoas

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Flexes hip, stabilizes back

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Attachments of the Rhomboid major

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T1 to T4 vertebrae - Medial border of scapula

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Actions of the Rectus Femoris

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Flexes hip and extends knee

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Attachments of the Tibialis Posterior

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Interosseus membrane and adjacent surfaces of tibia and fibula - Plantar side of tarsals, 2nd and 4th metatarsals and calcaneum

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Actions of the Serratus Anterior

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Draws scapula forward (protracts) and rotates it

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Attachments of the Flexor Digitorum Longus

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Upper posterior surface of tibia - Distal phalanx of four outer toes

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Actions of the Iliacus

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Flexes hip

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Actions of the Rhomboid major

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Braces scapula and draws it medially and down

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Actions of the Soleus

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Plantaflexes foot

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Attachments of the Subscapularis

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Anterior surface of scapula - Lesser tuberosity of humerus

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Attachments of the Gracilis

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Lower pubis - Upper medial tibial shaft

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Attachments of the Iliacus

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Anterior inferior iliac spine and iliac fossa - Lessor trochanter

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Attachments of the Lateral Deltoid

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Acromium - Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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Attachments of the Pectoralis Major

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Clavicle, Sternum, Costal cartilage, Aponeurosis - Bicipital groove of humerus

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Attachments of the Brachialis

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Lower anterior surface of humerus - Ulnar tuberosity

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Attachments of the External Obliques

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Lateral surface of 5th to 12th ribs - Abdominal aponeurosis and lower three ribs

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Actions of the Multifidus

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Intervertebral movements, extension sidebending and rotation

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Attachments of the Transverse Abdominals

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7th to 12th ribs, lumbar fascia and iliac crest - Abdominal aponeurosis and lower three ribs

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Attachments of the Scalenes

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C2-C7 vertebrae - 1st and 2nd rib

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Attachments of the Quadratus Lumborum

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Iliac Crest - 12th rib, L1 to L4/5 vertebrae

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Actions of the Subscapularis

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Inwardly rotates arm

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Actions of the Obturator Int & Ext

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Outwardly rotates and abducts hip

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Actions of the Gemmellus Sup & Inf

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Outwardly rotates and abducts hip

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Attachments of the Levator Scapulae

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C1 to C4 vertebrae - Superior angle of scapula

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Attachments of the Pectineus

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Upper pubis - Linea aspera of femur

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Attachments of the Latissimus Dorsi

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T7 to T12 vertebrae and via lumbar fascia to L1 to L5 vertebrae and iliac crest - Bicipital groove of humerus

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Attachments of the Popliteus

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Posterior lateral femoral condyle and posterior lateral meniscus - Superior posterior surface of tibia

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Attachments of the Int & Ext Intercostals

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Cross between adjacent ribs -

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Actions of the Transverse Abdominals

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Rotates, flexes and side-bends trunk

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Actions of the Levator Scapulae

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Raises scapula, or rotates and side-bends head

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Actions of the Triceps Brachii

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Extends elbow, adducts shoulder

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Attachments of the Obturator Int & Ext

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Ischium, Pubis - Greater Trochanter

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Attachments of the Flexor Hallucis Longus

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Posterior surface of lower two-thirds of fibula - Distal phalanx of big toe

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Attachments of the Coracobracialis

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Coracoid process of scapula - Medial border of humerus

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Actions of the Pectoralis Minor

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Draws scapula forward and down

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Actions of the Semimembranosus

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Flexes knee, inwardly rotates it when flexed and extends hip

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Attachments of the Teres Minor

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Lateral border of scapula - Great tuberosity of humerus

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Actions of the Gastrocnemius

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Plantaflexes foot and flexes knee

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Actions of the Quadratus Lumborum

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Bilaterally – extends lower back, Unilaterally – side-bends trunk

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Attachments of the Biceps Brachii

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Coracoid process of scapula, (LH) passes over joint to scapula - Via tendon to radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis

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Actions of the Infraspinatus

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Outwardly rotates arm

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Attachments of the Tensor Fasciae Latae

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Anterior iliac crest - Via iliotibial band to lateral tibial condyle

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Actions of the Brachioradialis

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Flexes forearm

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Actions of the Pectineus

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Adducts and flexes hip, slight inward rotation

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Actions of the Peroneus Long & Brev

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Pronates foot and assists plantaflexion

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Attachments of the Sternocleidomastoid

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Sternum, Clavicle - Mastoid process

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Attachments of the Trapezius

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Occipital bone, ligaments of cervical and thoracic spine - Clavicle and spine of scapula

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Attachments of the Quadratus Femoris

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Ischial tuberosity - Posterior and inferior to Greater Trochanter

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Attachments of the Anconeus

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Lateral epicondyle of humerus - Proximal, posterior ulna

100
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Attachments of the Gastrocnemius

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Posterior medial and lateral femoral condyles - Via achilles tendon to posterior calcaneum

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Actions of the Lateral Deltoid

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Abducts Arm

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Actions of the Gluteus Maximus

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Hip extension, rotation

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Actions of the Rectus Abdominis

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Flexes trunk

104
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Attachments of the Posterior Deltoid

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Spine of scapula - Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

105
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Attachments of the Biceps Femoris

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(LH): Ischial tuberosity, (SH): Upper femur - Lateral tibial condyle and lateral head of fibula

106
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Actions of the Latissimus Dorsi

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Adducts, draws back (extends) and inwardly rotates arm

107
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Attachments of the Triceps Brachii

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(LH) Scapula, (M&LH) Posterior humerus - Through tendon to olecranon process of ulna

108
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Actions of the Quadratus Femoris

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Outwardly rotates hip

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Actions of the Sternocleidomastoid

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Flexes, rotates and side-bends head

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Actions of the Biceps Brachii

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Flexes and supinates forearm, abducts and adducts shoulder

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Attachments of the Brachioradialis

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Distal, lateral edge of humerus - Styloid process of radius

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Attachments of the Tibialis Anterior

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Lateral surface of tibia and interosseous membrane - Plantar surface of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform

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Actions of the Teres Major

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Inwardly rotates and adducts arm

114
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Actions of the Internal Obliques

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Rotates, flexes and side-bends trunk

115
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Attachments of the Piriformis

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Sacrum - Greater Trochanter

116
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Attachments of the Supraspinatus

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Upper posterior surface of scapula - Great tuberosity of humerus

117
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Actions of the Coracobracialis

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Draws arm forward and inward

118
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Attachments of the Infraspinatus

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Lower posterior surface of scapula - Great tuberosity of humerus

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Attachments of the Semitendinosus

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Ischial tuberosity - Medial tibial condyle

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Attachments of the Multifidus

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Sacrum and transverse processes of all vertebrae from C4 - Spinous processes 2 to 4 vertebrae above

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