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Muscles A&P Flashcards

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Biceps Brachii-Origin

A

long head: tubercle above glenoid cavity

short head: tip of coracoid process of scapula

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Biceps Brachii-Insertion

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common tendon to radial tuberosity

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Biceps Brachii-Action

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flexes elbow joint, supinates forearm, weak flexor at shoulder

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Biceps Femoris-Origin

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long head-Ischial tuberosity

short head- linea aspera and distal femur

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Biceps Femoris-Insertion

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common tendon into head of fibula, lateral condyl of tibia

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Biceps Femoris- Action

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flexes the leg at knee, extends thigh, laterally rotates the knee is flexed

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Brachialis-Origin

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frontal distal humerus

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Brachialis-Insertion

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coronoid process of ulna

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Brachialis-Action

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flexes forearm at elbow

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Brachioradialis-Origin

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later supercondylar ridge of humerus

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Brachioradialis-Insertion

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base of styloid process of radius

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Brachioradialis-Action

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strong forearm flexor(when forearm is partially flexed)

stabilizes elbow when rapid flexion-extension

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Deltoid-Origin

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lateral 3rd of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula

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Deltoid-Insertion

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deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

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Deltoid-Action

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flexes and medially rotates humerus with anterior fibers

extends and laterally rotates arm with posterior fibers

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extensor radialis brevis-origin

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common extensor tendon on anterior surface of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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extensor radialis brevis-insertion

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dorsal surface of base of metacarpal 3

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extensor radialis brevis-action

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assists in abduction of the wrist

extends something?

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extensor radialis longus-origin

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distal 1/3 lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

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extensor radialis longus-insertion

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dorsal surface of base of metacarpal 2

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extensor radialis longus-action

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extends wrist w/ extensor carpi ulnaris

abducts write with flexor carpi radials

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extensor radialis ulnaris-origin

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lateral epicondyle of humerus

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23
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extensor radialis ulnaris-insertion

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base of the 5th metacarpal

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extensor radialis ulnaris- action

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extends and abducts wrist

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extensor digitorum-origin

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common extensor tendon anterior surface of lateral epicondyl of humerus

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extensor digitorum-insertion

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extensory expansions of digits 2-5

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27
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extensor digitorum-action

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finger extension, extends wrist, abduct fingers

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extensor hallucis longus-origin

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middle of anterior surface of fibular, interosseous membrane

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extensor hallucis longus-insertion

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distal phalanx of big toe digit 1

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30
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extensory hallucis longus-action

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extends big toe, dorsiflexes foot

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external intercostals-origin

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inferior border of rib above

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external intercostals-insertion

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superior border of rib below

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external intercostals-action

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elevates rib cage, helps in inspiration

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external obliques-origin

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outer surface of lower 8 ribs

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external obliques-insertion

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linea aspera vis aponeurosis

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36
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external obliques-action

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support and compress abdomen, flex vertebral clump anterior ally, laterally flexes, rotates, forces expiration

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37
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flexor carpi radiali-origin

A

medial epicondyle of humerus

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38
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flexor carpi radiali-insertion

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base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals

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flexor carpi radiali-action

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powerful flexor of wrist, abducts hand

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flexor carpi ulnaris-origin

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medial epicondyle of humerus, olecranon process, posterior surface of ulna

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41
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flexor carpi ulnaris-insertion

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pisiform and hamate bones, base of 5th metacarpal(anterior)

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42
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flexor carpi ulnaris-action

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powerful flexor of wrist, adducts hands w/extensor carpi ulnaris, stabilizes wrist during finger extension

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flexor digitorm superficialis-origin

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medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna. shaft of radius

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44
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flexor digitorum superficialis-insertion

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by 4 tendons into middle phalanges of fingers 2-5

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45
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flexor digitorum superificialis-action

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flexes wrist and middle phalanges of fingers 2-5

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46
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flexor hallucis longus-origin

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midshaft of fibula, interosseous membrane

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flexor hallucis longus- insertion

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tendons runs underfoot to distal phalanx of big toe-digit 1

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flexor hallucis longus-action

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flexes big toe, plantar flexes, inverts foot

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gastrocnemius-origin

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by two heads from medial and lateral condyles of femur

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gastrocnemius-insertion

A

posterios calcanues via calcaneal tendon

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51
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gastrocnemius- action

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plantar flexes foot when knee is extended, flexes knee when foot is dorsiflexed

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52
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gluteus maximus-origin

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dorsal ilium, sacrum, coccyx

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53
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gluteus maximus-insertion

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gluteal tuberosity of femur, iliotibial tract

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54
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gluteus maximus-action

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extensor of thigh, laterally rotates and abducts thigh, inactive during standing

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55
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gluteus medius-origin

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lateral surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines

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56
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gluteus medius-insertion

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via short tendon into lateral aspect of greater trochanter

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57
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gluteus medius-action

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abducts thigh, anterior part rotates hip medially, posterior part rotates hip laterally

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infraspinatus-origin

A

infraspinous fossa of scapular

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59
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infraspinatus-insertions

A

greater tubercle of humerus, posterior to supraspinatus

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infraspinatus-action

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holds head of humerus in glenoid cavity, stabilizes shoulder joint, rotates humerus laterally

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internal intercostals-origin

A

superior border of rib below

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internal intercostals-insertion

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inferior border of rib above(costal groove)

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63
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internal intercostals-action

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depress rib cage, forced expiration

64
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internal olique-origin

A

lumbar fascia, iliac crest, inquinal ligament

65
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internal oblique-insertion

A

linea alba, pubic crest, ribs 10-12, costal margin

66
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internal oblique-action

A

support and compress abdomen, raise intraabdominal pressure, flex vertebral column anteriorally, lateral flexes, assist if forced expiration

67
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latissimus dorsi-origin

A

via lumbodorsal fascia into spines t7-t5, lower 4 ribs and iliac crest

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latissimus dorsi-insertion

A

floor of intertubercular groove of humerus

69
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latissimus dorsi-action

A

arm adductor, extension, hyperextension, rotates arm and shoulder, depresses scapula

70
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levator scapula-origin

A

transverse processes of c1-c4

71
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levator scapula-insertion

A

medial border of scapula, superior to spine

72
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levator scapula-action

A

elevates and adducts scapula, tilts glenoid cavity down. flexes neck to same side

73
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masseter-origin

A

zygomatic arch and maxilla

74
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masseter- insertion

A

angle and ramus of mandible

75
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masseter-action

A

primse mover of jaw closure, elevates mandible

76
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pectineus-orgin

A

pectineal line of pubis

77
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pectineus-insertion

A

inferior from lesser trochanter to line aspera

78
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pectineus-action

A

prime mover of thigh flexion, lateral flexion of vertebral column

79
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pectoralis major-origin

A

anterior surface of medial clavicle

80
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pectoralis major-insertion

A

lateral lip of inter tubercle groove of humerus

81
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pectoralis major-action

A

medial rotation and adduction of the arm, extends arm at shoulder from flexed position

82
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pectoralis minor-origin

A

anterior surface of ribs 3-5

83
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pectoralis minor insertion

A

coracoid process of scapula

84
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pectoralis minor-action

A

draws scapula forward and downward, draws rib cage superiorly

85
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pronator teres-origin

A

medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna

86
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pronator teres-insertion

A

by common tendon into lateral radius midshaft

87
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pronator teres-action

A

abducts ulna during forearm pronation

88
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rectus abdominus-origin

A

pubic crest, symphysis

89
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rectus abdominus-insertion

A

typhoid process, costal cartilages of ribs 5-7

90
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rectus abdominus-action

A

flex and rotate lumar vertebrae, fix and depress ribs, stabilize pelvis when walking

91
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rectus femoris-origin

A

anterior inferior iliac spine, superior margin of acetabulum

92
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rectus femoris-insertion

A

patella and tibial tuberosity via patella ligament

93
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rectus femoris-action

A

extends knee, flexes thigh at hip

94
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rhomboid major-origin

A

spinous process of t2-t5

95
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rhomboid major-insertion

A

medial border of scapula

96
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rhomboid major -action

A

retracts scapula, rotates glenoid cavity downward, stabilizes scapula

97
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rhomboid minor-origin

A

spinous process of c7-t1

98
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rhomboid minor-insertion

A

medial border of scapula

99
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rhomboid minor-action

A

retracts scapula, rotates glenoid cavity downward, stabilizes scapula

100
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sartoris-origin

A

anterior superior iliac spine

101
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sartorius-insertion

A

medial aspect of proximal tibia

102
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sartorius-action

A

flexes adbucts and laterally rotates the thigh, flexes knee

103
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semimembranosus-origin

A

ischial tuberosity

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semimembranosus-insertion

A

medial condyle of tibia

105
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semimembranosus-action

A

extends thigh and flexes knee, medialy rotates leg

106
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semitendinosus-origin

A

ischial tuberosity

107
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semitendinosus-insertion

A

medial aspect of upper tibial shaft

108
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semitendinsus-action

A

extends thigh and flexes knee, medially rotates leg with semimembranosus

109
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serratus anterior-origin

A

by series of muscle slips from ribs 1-9

110
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serratus anterior-inserion

A

anterior surface of vertebral border of scapula

111
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serratus anterior-action

A

protract and hold scapula against rib cage, rotates scapula, abducts and raise arm and horizontal arm movements

112
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soleus-origin

A

superior tibia, fibula and inerosseous membrane

113
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soleus-insertion

A

posterior calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

114
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soleus-action

A

plantar flexes foot, important locomotor and postural muscle

115
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subrascapularis-origin

A

subscapular fossa of scapula

116
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subrascapularis-insertion

A

lesser tubercle of humerus

117
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subrascapularis-action

A

medial rotator or humerus, holds head of humerus in the glenoid cavity, stabilizes shoulder

118
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supraspinatus-origin

A

supraspinous fossa of scapula

119
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supraspinatus-insertion

A

superior part of the greater tubercle of humerus

120
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supraspinatus-action

A

stabilizes shoulder joint, helps prevent downward dislocation of humerus

121
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temporalis-origin

A

temporal fossa

122
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temporalis-insertion

A

coronoid process of mandible

123
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temporalis-action

A

closes jaw, elevates and retracts mandible, maintains position of mandible at rest

124
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tensor fasciae latae-origin

A

anterior iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine

125
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tensor fasciae latae-insertion

A

iliotibil tract

126
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tensor fasciae latae-action

A

flexes and abducts thigh, rotates thigh medially, steadies the trunk by pulling iliotibil tract taut(locking knee)

127
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teres major-origin

A

posterior surface of scapula at inferior angle

128
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teres major-insertion

A

intertubercular groove of humerus, tendon fused with tendon of latissimus dorsi

129
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teres major-action

A

posteromedially extends, medially rotates, adducts arm

130
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teres minor-origin

A

lateral border of dorsal scapular surface

131
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teres minor-insertion

A

greater tubercle of humerus, inferior to infraspinatus

132
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teres minor-action

A

posteromedially extends, medially rotates, adducts arm

133
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tibialis anterior-origin

A

lateral condylar and upper 2/3 of tibial shaft, interosseous membrane

134
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tibialis anterior-insertion

A

by tendon into inferior surface of medial cuneiform and 1st metatarsal

135
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tibialis anterior-action

A

mover of dorsiflexion, inverts foot, support medial longitudinal arch

136
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tibialis posterior-origin

A

lateral surface of the posterior tibia, shaft of medial fibula, interosseous membrane

137
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tibialis posterior-insertion

A

medial surface of navicular bones, plantar cuneiforms. bases of metatarsals 2-4

138
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tibialis posterior-action

A

inverts foot, assist in plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle

139
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transversus abdominis-origin

A

inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia, cartilages of last 6 ribs, iliac crest

140
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transversus adbominis-insertion

A

linea alba, pubic crest

141
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transversus abdominis-action

A

compresses abdominal contents

142
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trapezius-origin

A

occipital bone, ligamentum nuchea, spines of c7-t12

143
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trapezius-insertion

A

spine and acromion of scapula, lateral 3rd of clavicle

144
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trapezius-action

A

stabilizes and raises and retracts and rotates scapula, adducts and retracts scapula, elevates scapula, depresses scapula and shoulder

145
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triceps brachii-origin

A

lateral head-posterior shaft of humerus
long head-infaglenoid tubercle of scapula
medial head-posterior humeral shalt distal to radial groove

146
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triceps brachii-insertion

A

by common tendon into olacrenon process of ulna

147
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triceps brachii-action

A

stabilizes shoulder joint ands assist in arm adduction

148
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vastus intermedius-origin

A

anterior and lateral surface of proximal femur

149
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vastus intermedius-insertion

A

patella and tibial tuberosity via patella ligament

150
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vastus intermedius-action

A

extends knee

151
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vastus lateralis-origin

A

greater trochanter, intertrochanteric line, line aspera

152
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vastus lateralis-insertion

A

patella and tibial tuberosity via patella ligament

153
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vastus lateralis-action

A

extends ans stabilizes knee

154
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vastus medialis-origin

A

linea aspera, intertrochanteric line

155
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vastus medialis-insertion

A

patella and tibial tuberosity via patella ligament

156
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vastus medialis-action

A

extends knee, stabilizes patella

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