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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.
Adducts leg and slight outward rotation
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Attachments of the Serratus Anterior
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
Upper part of femur - Patella border and patella ligament to tibial tuberosity
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Attachments of the Subclavius
1st rib - Clavicle
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Attachments of the Soleus
Head and upper third of posterior tibia and fibula - Via achilles tendon to posterior calcaneum
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Actions of the Popliteus
Flexes and inwardly rotates knee
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Actions of the Flexor Digitorum Longus
Plantaflex foot and toes, invert foot
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Actions of the Teres Minor
Outwardly rotates arm
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Actions of the Posterior Deltoid
Draws arm back and abducts
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Actions of the Vastus Lat., Inter. & Med
Extends knee
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Actions of the Brachialis
Flexes elbow
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Actions of the Subclavius
Depresses clavicle, elevates rib
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Actions of the Scalenes
Side bends and rotates head, elevates ribs
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Actions of the Semitendinosus
Flexes knee, inwardly rotates it when flexed and extends hip
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Actions of the Flexor Hallucis Longus
Plantaflex and invert foot and big toe
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Actions of the Int & Ext Intercostals
Exhalation and Inhalation
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Actions of the Plantaris
Flexes knee, plantaflexes foot
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Attachments of the Internal Obliques
Iliac Crest and lumbar fascia - Abdominal aponeurosis and lower three ribs
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Attachments of the Adductor Lng., Brv., Mag.
From pubis to ischium - Length of medial border of femur
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Attachments of the Rectus Femoris
Anterior inferior iliac spine - Via patella and patella tendon to tibial tuberosity
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Attachments of the Diaphragm
Sternum, costal cartilage, 7th to 12th ribs, upper 2/3 lumbar vertebrae - Central tendon
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Actions of the Sartorius
Flexes hip and knee, outwardly rotates and abducts hip, inwardly rotates knee
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Actions of the Anterior Deltoid
Draws arm forward, inwardly rotates and abducts
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Attachments of the Teres Major
Lower lateral border of scapula - Medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus
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Actions of the Biceps Femoris
Flexes knee, outwardly rotates it when flexed and extends hip
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Attachments of the Peroneus Long & Brev
Lateral surface of fibula - 1st and 5th metatarsal and medial cuneiform
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Actions of the Psoas
Flexes hip, stabilizes back
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Attachments of the Rhomboid major
T1 to T4 vertebrae - Medial border of scapula
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Actions of the Rectus Femoris
Flexes hip and extends knee
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Attachments of the Tibialis Posterior
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
Draws scapula forward (protracts) and rotates it
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Attachments of the Flexor Digitorum Longus
Upper posterior surface of tibia - Distal phalanx of four outer toes
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Actions of the Iliacus
Flexes hip
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Actions of the Rhomboid major
Braces scapula and draws it medially and down
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Actions of the Soleus
Plantaflexes foot
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Attachments of the Subscapularis
Anterior surface of scapula - Lesser tuberosity of humerus
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Attachments of the Gracilis
Lower pubis - Upper medial tibial shaft
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Attachments of the Iliacus
Anterior inferior iliac spine and iliac fossa - Lessor trochanter
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Attachments of the Lateral Deltoid
Acromium - Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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Attachments of the Pectoralis Major
Clavicle, Sternum, Costal cartilage, Aponeurosis - Bicipital groove of humerus
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Attachments of the Brachialis
Lower anterior surface of humerus - Ulnar tuberosity
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Attachments of the External Obliques
Lateral surface of 5th to 12th ribs - Abdominal aponeurosis and lower three ribs
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Actions of the Multifidus
Intervertebral movements, extension sidebending and rotation
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Attachments of the Transverse Abdominals
7th to 12th ribs, lumbar fascia and iliac crest - Abdominal aponeurosis and lower three ribs
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Attachments of the Scalenes
C2-C7 vertebrae - 1st and 2nd rib
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Attachments of the Quadratus Lumborum
Iliac Crest - 12th rib, L1 to L4/5 vertebrae
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Actions of the Subscapularis
Inwardly rotates arm
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Actions of the Obturator Int & Ext
Outwardly rotates and abducts hip
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Actions of the Gemmellus Sup & Inf
Outwardly rotates and abducts hip
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Attachments of the Levator Scapulae
C1 to C4 vertebrae - Superior angle of scapula
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Attachments of the Pectineus
Upper pubis - Linea aspera of femur
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Attachments of the Latissimus Dorsi
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
Posterior lateral femoral condyle and posterior lateral meniscus - Superior posterior surface of tibia
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Attachments of the Int & Ext Intercostals
Cross between adjacent ribs -
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Actions of the Transverse Abdominals
Rotates, flexes and side-bends trunk
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Actions of the Levator Scapulae
Raises scapula, or rotates and side-bends head
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Actions of the Triceps Brachii
Extends elbow, adducts shoulder
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Attachments of the Obturator Int & Ext
Ischium, Pubis - Greater Trochanter
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Attachments of the Flexor Hallucis Longus
Posterior surface of lower two-thirds of fibula - Distal phalanx of big toe
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Attachments of the Coracobracialis
Coracoid process of scapula - Medial border of humerus
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Actions of the Pectoralis Minor
Draws scapula forward and down
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Actions of the Semimembranosus
Flexes knee, inwardly rotates it when flexed and extends hip
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Attachments of the Teres Minor
Lateral border of scapula - Great tuberosity of humerus
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Actions of the Gastrocnemius
Plantaflexes foot and flexes knee
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Actions of the Quadratus Lumborum
Bilaterally – extends lower back, Unilaterally – side-bends trunk
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Attachments of the Biceps Brachii
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
Outwardly rotates arm
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Attachments of the Tensor Fasciae Latae
Anterior iliac crest - Via iliotibial band to lateral tibial condyle
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Actions of the Brachioradialis
Flexes forearm
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Actions of the Pectineus
Adducts and flexes hip, slight inward rotation
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Actions of the Peroneus Long & Brev
Pronates foot and assists plantaflexion
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Attachments of the Sternocleidomastoid
Sternum, Clavicle - Mastoid process
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Attachments of the Trapezius
Occipital bone, ligaments of cervical and thoracic spine - Clavicle and spine of scapula
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Attachments of the Quadratus Femoris
Ischial tuberosity - Posterior and inferior to Greater Trochanter
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Attachments of the Anconeus
Lateral epicondyle of humerus - Proximal, posterior ulna
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Attachments of the Gastrocnemius
Posterior medial and lateral femoral condyles - Via achilles tendon to posterior calcaneum
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Actions of the Lateral Deltoid
Abducts Arm
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Actions of the Gluteus Maximus
Hip extension, rotation
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Actions of the Rectus Abdominis
Flexes trunk
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Attachments of the Posterior Deltoid
Spine of scapula - Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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Attachments of the Biceps Femoris
(LH): Ischial tuberosity, (SH): Upper femur - Lateral tibial condyle and lateral head of fibula
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Actions of the Latissimus Dorsi
Adducts, draws back (extends) and inwardly rotates arm
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Attachments of the Triceps Brachii
(LH) Scapula, (M&LH) Posterior humerus - Through tendon to olecranon process of ulna
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Actions of the Quadratus Femoris
Outwardly rotates hip
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Actions of the Sternocleidomastoid
Flexes, rotates and side-bends head
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Actions of the Biceps Brachii
Flexes and supinates forearm, abducts and adducts shoulder
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Attachments of the Brachioradialis
Distal, lateral edge of humerus - Styloid process of radius
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Attachments of the Tibialis Anterior
Lateral surface of tibia and interosseous membrane - Plantar surface of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform
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Actions of the Teres Major
Inwardly rotates and adducts arm
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Actions of the Internal Obliques
Rotates, flexes and side-bends trunk
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Attachments of the Piriformis
Sacrum - Greater Trochanter
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Attachments of the Supraspinatus
Upper posterior surface of scapula - Great tuberosity of humerus
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Actions of the Coracobracialis
Draws arm forward and inward
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Attachments of the Infraspinatus
Lower posterior surface of scapula - Great tuberosity of humerus
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Attachments of the Semitendinosus
Ischial tuberosity - Medial tibial condyle
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Attachments of the Multifidus
Sacrum and transverse processes of all vertebrae from C4 - Spinous processes 2 to 4 vertebrae above

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