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Muscles of the Axial Skeleton Flashcards

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Levator scapulae

  • Action: Raises scapula
  • Origin: Transverse process of C1-C4
  • Insertion: Superior border of the scapula
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Levator scapulae

  • Action: Raises scapula
  • Origin: Transverse process of C1-C4
  • Insertion: Superior border of the scapula
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Levator scapulae

  • Action: Raises scapula
  • Origin: Transverse process of C1-C4
  • Insertion: Superior border of the scapula
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Sternohyoid

  • Action:Depress larynx
  • Origin: Manubrium & clavicle
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Levator scapulae

  • Action: Raises scapula
  • Origin: Transverse process of C1-C4
  • Insertion: Superior border of the scapula
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Sternohyoid

  • Action: Depress larynx
  • Origin: Manubrium & clavicle
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Mylohyoid

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone during swallowing
  • Origin: Medial mandible
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Mylohyoid

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone during swallowing
  • Origin: Medial mandible
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Stylohyoid

  • Action: Elevates and retracts hyoid bone
  • Origin: Styloid process of temporal bone
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Stylohyoid

  • Action:Elevates and retracts hyoid bone
  • Origin: Styloid process of temporal bone
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Sternohyoid

  • Action: Depress larynx
  • Origin: Manubrium & clavicle
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Stylohyoid

  • Action:Elevates and retracts hyoid bone
  • Origin: Styloid process of temporal bone
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Digastrics

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone, open mouth, depress mandible
  • Origin: Lower mandible & mastoid process
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Stylohyoid

  • Action:Elevates and retracts hyoid bone
  • Origin: Styloid process of temporal bone
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Digastrics

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone, open mouth, depress mandible
  • Origin: Lower mandible & mastoid process
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Digastrics

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone, open mouth, depress mandible
  • Origin: Lower mandible & mastoid process
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Digastrics

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone, open mouth, depress mandible
  • Origin: Lower mandible & mastoid process
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Digastrics

  • Action: Elevates hyoid bone, open mouth, depress mandible
  • Origin: Lower mandible & mastoid process
  • Insertion: Hyoid bone
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Scalenes

  • Action: Flex & rotate neck, elevate ribs
  • Origin: Transverse process of cervical vertebrae
  • Insertion: Ribs 1 & 2
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Scalenes

  • Action: Flex & rotate neck, elevate ribs
  • Origin: Transverse process of cervical vertebrae
  • Insertion: Ribs 1 & 2
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Sternocleidomastoid

  • Action: Flex neck & rotate head
  • Origin: Manubrium of sternum & clavicle
  • Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone, superior to nuchal line of occipital bone
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Sternocleidomastoid

  • Action: Flex neck & rotate head
  • Origin: Manubrium of sternum & clavicle
  • Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone, superior to nuchal line of occipital bone
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Sternocleidomastoid

  • Action: Flex neck & rotate head
  • Origin: Manubrium of sternum & clavicle
  • Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone, superior to nuchal line of occipital bone
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Sternocleidomastoid

  • Action: Flex neck & rotate head
  • Origin: Manubrium of sternum & clavicle
  • Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone, superior to nuchal line of occipital bone
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Platysma

  • Action: Depress mandible
  • Origin: Fascia of chest
  • Insertion: Lower margin of mandible, skin & muscle of the corner of the mouth
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Platysma

  • Action: Depress mandible
  • Origin: Fascia of chest
  • Insertion: Lower margin of mandible, skin & muscle of the corner of the mouth
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Platysma

  • Action: Depress mandible
  • Origin: Fascia of chest
  • Insertion: Lower margin of mandible, skin & muscle of the corner of the mouth
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Latissimus dorsi

  • Action: Arm extension, adduct & rotate arm
  • Origin: Spinous process of T6-L5, iliac crest
  • Insertion: Intertubercle sulcus of humerus
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Latissimus dorsi

  • Action: Arm extension, adduct & rotate arm
  • Origin: Spinous process of T6-L5, iliac crest
  • Insertion: Intertubercle sulcus of humerus
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Latissimus dorsi

  • Action: Arm extension, adduct & rotate arm
  • Origin: Spinous process of T6-L5, iliac crest
  • Insertion: Intertubercle sulcus of humerus
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Orbicularis oculi

  • Action: Close eye lids
  • Origin: Frontal & maxillary bones
  • Insertion: Skin of eyelid
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Orbicularis oculi

  • Action: Close eye lids
  • Origin: Frontal & maxillary bones
  • Insertion: Skin of eyelid
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Orbicularis oculi

  • Action: Close eye lids
  • Origin: Frontal & maxillary bones
  • Insertion: Skin of eyelid
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Risorius

  • Action: Draws corner of lip laterally
  • Origin: Fascia of masseter
  • Insertion: Skin at angle of mouth
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Risorius

  • Action: Draws corner of lip laterally
  • Origin: Fascia of masseter
  • Insertion: Skin at angle of mouth
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Risorius

  • Action: Draws corner of lip laterally
  • Origin: Fascia of masseter
  • Insertion: Skin at angle of mouth
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Orbicularis oris

  • Action: Closes lips
  • Origin: Maxilla & mandible
  • Insertion: Skin of mouth
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Orbicularis oris

  • Action: Closes lips
  • Origin: Maxilla & mandible
  • Insertion: Skin of mouth
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Orbicularis oris

  • Action: Closes lips
  • Origin: Maxilla & mandible
  • Insertion: Skin of mouth
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Zygomaticus

  • Action: Elevates corners of mouth
  • Origin: Zygomatic bone
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at corners of mouth
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Zygomaticus

  • Action: Elevates corners of mouth
  • Origin: Zygomatic bone
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at corners of mouth
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Zygomaticus

  • Action: Elevates corners of mouth
  • Origin: Zygomatic bone
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at corners of mouth
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Zygomaticus

  • Action: Elevates corners of mouth
  • Origin: Zygomatic bone
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at corners of mouth
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Buccinator

  • Action: Draws corn of lips laterally
  • Origin: Molar region of mandible & maxillae
  • Insertion: Orbicularis oris
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Buccinator

  • Action: Draws corn of lips laterally
  • Origin: Molar region of mandible & maxillae
  • Insertion: Orbicularis oris
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Buccinator

  • Action: Draws corn of lips laterally
  • Origin: Molar region of mandible & maxillae
  • Insertion: Orbicularis oris
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Depressor labii inferioris

  • Action: Draws lower lip inferiorly
  • Origin: Body of mandible
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at angle of lower lip
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Depressor labii inferioris

  • Action: Draws lower lip inferiorly
  • Origin: Body of mandible
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at angle of lower lip
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Depressor labii inferioris

  • Action: Draws lower lip inferiorly
  • Origin: Body of mandible
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at angle of lower lip
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Depressor anguli oris

  • Action: Draws corners of mouth down & lateral
  • Origin: Mandible
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at angle of mouth
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Depressor anguli oris

  • Action: Draws corners of mouth down & lateral
  • Origin: Mandible
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at angle of mouth
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Depressor anguli oris

  • Action: Draws corners of mouth down & lateral
  • Origin: Mandible
  • Insertion: Skin & muscle at angle of mouth
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Mentalis

  • Action: Protrudes lower lip
  • Origin: Anterior mandible
  • Insertion: Skin of chin
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Mentalis

  • Action: Protrudes lower lip
  • Origin: Anterior mandible
  • Insertion: Skin of chin
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Mentalis

  • Action: Protrudes lower lip
  • Origin: Anterior mandible
  • Insertion: Skin of chin
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Masseter

  • Action: Elevate mandible
  • Origin: Zygomatic arch & maxilla
  • Insertion: Angle & ramus of mandible
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Masseter

  • Action: Elevate mandible
  • Origin: Zygomatic arch & maxilla
  • Insertion: Angle & ramus of mandible
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Masseter

  • Action: Elevate mandible
  • Origin: Zygomatic arch & maxilla
  • Insertion: Angle & ramus of mandible
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Masseter

  • Action: Elevate mandible
  • Origin: Zygomatic arch & maxilla
  • Insertion: Angle & ramus of mandible
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Temporalis

  • Action: Elevate & retract mandible
  • Origin: Temporal fossa
  • Insertion: Coronoid process of mandible
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Temporalis

  • Action: Elevate & retract mandible
  • Origin: Temporal fossa
  • Insertion: Coronoid process of mandible
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Temporalis

  • Action: Elevate & retract mandible
  • Origin: Temporal fossa
  • Insertion: Coronoid process of mandible
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Trapezius

  • Action: Extend neck; raise, rotate, & adduct scapula
  • Origin: Occipital bone & spinous of C7 & process of thoracic vertebrae
  • Insertion:Acromion & spine of scapula, lateral third of clavicle
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Trapezius

  • Action: Extend neck; raise, rotate, & adduct scapula
  • Origin: Occipital bone & spinous of C7 & process of thoracic vertebrae
  • Insertion:Acromion & spine of scapula, lateral third of clavicle
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Trapezius

  • Action: Extend neck; raise, rotate, & adduct scapula
  • Origin: Occipital bone & spinous of C7 & process of thoracic vertebrae
  • Insertion:Acromion & spine of scapula, lateral third of clavicle
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Transversus abdominis

  • Action: Compress abdominal contents
  • Origin: Ribs 6-12 (cartilage), inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia
  • Insertion: Pubic crest, linea alba
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Transversus abdominis

  • Action: Compress abdominal contents
  • Origin: Ribs 6-12 (cartilage), inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia
  • Insertion: Pubic crest, linea alba
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Internal oblique

  • Action: Flex & rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation, & lateral flexion
  • Origin Iliac crest, inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia
  • Insertion: Ribs 9-12 (cartilage), linea alba, pubic crest
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Transversus abdominis

  • Action: Compress abdominal contents
  • Origin: Ribs 6-12 (cartilage), inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia
  • Insertion: Pubic crest, linea alba
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Internal oblique

  • Action: Flex & rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation, & lateral flexion
  • Origin Iliac crest, inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia
  • Insertion: Ribs 9-12 (cartilage), linea alba, pubic crest
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External oblique

  • Action: Flex & rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation & lateral flexion
  • Origin: Pubic crest & symphysis
  • Insertion: Xiphoid process & ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
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External oblique

  • Action: Flex & rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation & lateral flexion
  • Origin: Pubic crest & symphysis
  • Insertion: Xiphoid process & ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
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External oblique

  • Action: Flex & rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation & lateral flexion
  • Origin: Pubic crest & symphysis
  • Insertion: Xiphoid process & ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
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External oblique

  • Action: Flex & rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation & lateral flexion
  • Origin: Pubic crest & symphysis
  • Insertion: Xiphoid process & ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
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Rectus abdominis

  • Action: Flex & rotate the vertebral column
  • Origin: Pubic crest & symphysis
  • Insertion: Xiphoid process & ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
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Rectus abdominis

  • Action: Flex & rotate the vertebral column
  • Origin: Pubic crest & symphysis
  • Insertion: Xiphoid process & ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
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Diaphragm

•Action: Prime mover of inspiration, flattens when contracts, lengthens thoracic cavity

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Diaphragm

•Action: Prime mover of inspiration, flattens when contracts, lengthens thoracic cavity

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Diaphragm

•Action: Prime mover of inspiration, flattens when contracts, lengthens thoracic cavity

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Diaphragm

•Action: Prime mover of inspiration, flattens when contracts, lengthens thoracic cavity

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Internal intercostal

  • Action: Depress the ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Superior border of rib below
  • Insertion: Inferior border of rib above
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Internal intercostal

  • Action: Depress the ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Superior border of rib below
  • Insertion: Inferior border of rib above
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Internal intercostal

  • Action: Depress the ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Superior border of rib below
  • Insertion: Inferior border of rib above
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External intercostals

  • Action: Elevate ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Inferior border of rib above
  • Insertion: Superior border of rib below
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External intercostals

  • Action: Elevate ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Inferior border of rib above
  • Insertion: Superior border of rib below
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External intercostals

  • Action: Elevate ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Inferior border of rib above
  • Insertion: Superior border of rib below
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External intercostals

  • Action: Elevate ribcage, aid in inspiration
  • Origin: Inferior border of rib above
  • Insertion: Superior border of rib below
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Serratus Anterior

  • Action: Move scapula forward, rotate scapula
  • Origin: Ribs 1-8
  • Insertion: Medial border of scapula
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Serratus Anterior

  • Action: Move scapula forward, rotate scapula
  • Origin: Ribs 1-8
  • Insertion: Medial border of scapula
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Serratus Anterior

  • Action: Move scapula forward, rotate scapula
  • Origin: Ribs 1-8
  • Insertion: Medial border of scapula
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Serratus Anterior

  • Action: Move scapula forward, rotate scapula
  • Origin: Ribs 1-8
  • Insertion: Medial border of scapula
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Pectoralis Minor

  • Action: Elevates upper ribs
  • Origin: Ribs 3-5
  • Insertion: Coracoid process
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Pectoralis Minor

  • Action: Elevates upper ribs
  • Origin: Ribs 3-5
  • Insertion: Coracoid process
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Pectoralis Minor

  • Action: Elevates upper ribs
  • Origin: Ribs 3-5
  • Insertion: Coracoid process
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Epicranius
Occipitalis

  • Action: Pulls scalp posteriorly
  • Origin: Occipital bone
  • Insertion: Aponeurosis
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Epicranius
Occipitalis

  • Action: Pulls scalp posteriorly
  • Origin: Occipital bone
  • Insertion: Aponeurosis
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Epicranius Frontalis
Frontalis (frontal body)

  • Action: Raises eyebrows
  • Origin: Aponeurosis
  • Insertion: Skin of eyebrows
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Epicranius Frontalis
Frontalis (frontal body)

  • Action: Raises eyebrows
  • Origin: Aponeurosis
  • Insertion: Skin of eyebrows
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Erector Spinae;
Longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis

  • •Action: As a pair: extend neck & vertebral column
  • Origin: Iliac crest & transverse process of C7-T12
  • Insertion: Occipital bone & spinous process of cervical vertebrae
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Erector Spinae;
Longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis

  • Action: As a pair: extend neck & vertebral column
  • Origin: Iliac crest & transverse process of C7-T12
  • Insertion: Occipital bone & spinous process of cervical vertebrae
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Erector Spinae

Iliocostalis

  • Action: As a pair: extend neck & vertebral column
  • Origin: Iliac crest & transverse process of C7-T12
  • Insertion: Occipital bone & spinous process of cervical vertebrae
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Erector Spinae

Longissimus

  • Action: As a pair: extend neck & vertebral column
  • Origin: Iliac crest & transverse process of C7-T12
  • Insertion: Occipital bone & spinous process of cervical vertebrae
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Erector Spinae
Spinalis

  • Action: As a pair: extend neck & vertebral column
  • Origin: Iliac crest & transverse process of C7-T12
  • Insertion: Occipital bone & spinous process of cervical vertebrae

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