Muscles Flashcards
What does Latissimus Dorsi mean?
The widest back muscle
What is the proximal attachment of the Latissimus Dorsi?
The spinous processes T8- L5 AND the sacrum, via the thoracolumbar aponeurosis AND the iliac crest (external lip, posterior portion)
What is the distal attachment of the latissimus dorsi?
The medial lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus.
How many actions do we need to know of the latissimus dorsi?
3
What are the actions of the latissimus dorsi?
A. medial rotation of the humerus at the shoulder. B. ADduction of humerus at the shoulder. C. Extension of the humerus at the shoulder.
What does Extensor Carpi Ulnaris mean?
Extension, Wrist, pertaining to the ulna
Proximal attachment for Extensor carpi ulnaris?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior ulna.
What does epicondyle mean?
Above, rounded end.
Distal attachment for the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris?
Base of 5th metacarpal and adjacent carpal (hamate - the medial distal carpal) 4
How many actions to the Extensor carpi ulnaris?
2
Actions for the extensor carpi ulnaris?
- wrist extension 2. Ulnar deviation (aDduction of wrist), working together with th flexor carpi ulnaris.
What does Flexor Carpi Ulnaris mean?
Flexion, wrist, pertaining to the ulna.
Proximal attachment for Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Medial epicondyle of humerus and posterior ulna.
Distal attachment of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
Base of 5th metacarpal and adjacent carpal (hamate - the medial distal carpal.), along with Extensor Carpi Ulnaris.AND also attaches to the pisiform bone (the medial proximal carpal bone.)
How many actions for Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
2
Actions for Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?
- wrist flexion 2. ulnar deviation (aDduction) of wrist, acting together with Extensor Carpi Ulnaris.
All the wrist flexors originate on the _______ epicondyle, and cross the wrist _______.
Medial, anteriorly.
All the wrist extnesors originate on the ________ epicondyle and cross the wrist ________.
Lateral, posteriorly.
Both Flexor and Extensor Carpi Ulnaris wrist muscles have 2nd attachments on the posterior ________.
Ulna.
Both Flexor and Extensor Carpi Ulnaris wrist muscles have a ________ head AND an ________ head.
Humeral, ulnar.
Page number: Extensor Carpi Ulnaris and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Pgs. 135 - 136, 141
Page number: Latissimus Dorsi
Pgs. 71 - 72
What is the location of the RECTUS FEMORIS?
on the anterior thigh
How many joints to the RECTUS FEMORIS cross?
2 (The only quadriceps that crosses 2 joints - the hips & knee)
Action of RECTUS FEMORIS?
EXTEND the knee (tibiofemoral joint)
FLEX the hip (coxal joint)
What does RHOMBOID mean?
4 sided
RHOMBOID has two parts, called __________ and _____________.
major and minor
Where is the general location of the RHOMBOIDS?
upper, inner back; between the spine and the scapula, under the traps
What is the proximal attachment for RHOMBOID MINOR?
Spinous Processes C7 - T1
What is the distal attachment for RHOMBOID MINOR?
Vertebral (medial) border - across the spine of the scapula
What is the proximal attachment for RHOMBOID MAJOR?
Spinous Processes T2 - T5
What is the distal attachment for RHOMBOID MAJOR?
Vertebral border - between spine of scapula and inferior angle of scapula
What is the action of the RHOMBOIDS?
Retraction (aDduction) of the scapula
RHOMBOIDS are __________ to the trapezius.
deep
RHOMBOID MINOR is _______________ to RHOMBOID MAJOR.
superior
Look on pg. 82 -83 in TG book to see a pic of RHOMBOIDS.
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What does GASTROCNEMIUS mean?
belly, leg
Where is the general location of the GASTROCNEMIUS?
back of the leg, calf
What is the proximal attachment of the GASTROCNEMIUS?
lateral and medial condyles of the femur
What is the distal attachment of the GASTROCNEMIUS?
by the achilles tendon (calcaneal tendon) to the calcaneus (heel)
What are the 2 actions of the GASTROCNEMIUS?
1) Flexion of the knee
2) Plantar flexion of the ankle
The superficial GASTROCNEMIUS has 2 ________ and crosses over 2 __________.
heads, joints