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Muscles of the Torso Flashcards

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interspinalis

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origin: Spinous process of each vertebra
insertion: Spinous process of superior vertebra
action: Trunk extension

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spinals group (cervicis Thoracis)

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origin: Ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes C7 -upper lumbar
insertion: Spinous process of superior vertebra
action: Trunk extension

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Illiocostalis group

cervicis, thoracic, lumborum

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origin: Ribs, iliac & sacral crests, spinous processes of lumbar
insertion: Cervical & thoracic vertebra & ribs
action: Trunk extension

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longissimus group ( crevices, thoracis, lumborum)

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origin: Transverse processes of cervical, thoracic & upper lumbar vertebra
insertion: Mastoid process & transverse processes of superior vertebra & inferior surface of ribs
action: Trunk extension/ lateral flexion

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semispinalis thoracis

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origin: Transverse processes of T6-T10
insertion: Spinous processes of C5-T4
action: Trunk extension / rotation

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Multifidus

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origin: Sacrum & transverse processes of each vertebra
insertion: Spinous process of superior vertebra
action: Trunk extension/ rotation

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Rotatores

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origin: Transverse processes of each vertebra
insertion: Spinous processes of adjacent superior vertebra
action: Trunk extension/ rotation

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intertransversarli

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origin: transverse processes of each vertebra
insertion: transverse processes of superior vertebra
action: trunk lateral flexion

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Quadratus Lumborum

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origin: iliac crest and iliolumbar ligament
insertion: last rib and transverse processes of lumbar vertebra
action: trunk lateral flexion

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what is the key to stabilize core?

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multifidus

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Rectus Abdominis

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origin: pubic crest and symphasis
insertion: cartilage of ribs 5-7 and xiphoid process
action: trunk flexion, abdominal compression

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external oblique

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origin: ribs 5-12
insertion: iliac Crest and line alba
action: abdominal compression, lateral trunk flexion

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internal oblique

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origin: iliac crest, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia
insertion: cartilages of ribs 7-10 and lined alba
action: abdominal compression, lateral trunk flexion

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transverse abdominis

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origin: iliac crest, inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia, cartilages of ribs 510
insertion: diploid process, line alba and pubis
action: abdominal compression

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Diaphragm

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origin: Xiphoid process, ribs 1-6, lumbar vertebra & intervertebral discs
insertion: central tendon
action: contraction causes diaphragm to flatten; relaxation causes diaphragm to dome

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external intercostals

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origin: Inferior border of rib above
insertion: Superior border of rib below
action: elevates ribs

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internal intercostals

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origin: Superior border of rib below
insertion: Inferior border of rib above
action: Compresses rib cage

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rectus abdominis

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assists with forceful breathing

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platysma

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origin: Superior thorax between 2nd rib & acromion process
insertion: Mandible & skin of cheek
action: Elevates ribs during forceful breathing

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inhale

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thoracic cage elevates

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exhale

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thoracic cage compresses

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diaphragm

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domed muscle that separates

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what controls the diaphragm?

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phrenic nerve

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External intercostals

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origin: inferior border of rib above
insertion: Superior border of rib below
action: elevates ribs

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diaphragm

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origin: Xiphoid process, ribs 1-6, lumbar vertebra & intervertebral discs
insertion: Central tendon
action: Contraction causes diaphragm to flatten; relaxation causes diaphragm to dome

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internal intercostals

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origin: Superior border of rib below
insertion: Inferior border of rib above
action: Compresses rib cage

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rectus abdominis:

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assist with forceful breathing

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platysma

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origin: Superior thorax between 2nd rib & acromion process
insertion: Mandible & skin of cheek
action: Elevates ribs during forceful breathing

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sphincter

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controls an opening

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30
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what exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor?

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kegal exercises

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Superficial transverse perineal

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supports the pelvic floor

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deep transverse perineal

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supports the pelvic floor

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iliococcygeus

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supports the pelvic floor

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pubococcygeus

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supports the pelvic floor

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external urethra sphincter

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closes urethra

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external anal sphincter

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closes anal opening

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lower extremity muscles

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  • muscles that move the femur
  • muscles that move the lower leg
  • muscles that move the foot
  • muscles that move the toes
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muscles that move the hip joint

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bones: acetabulum of the pelvis, head of the femur
movements: abduction, adduction, flexion, extension, internal and external rotation

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internal

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pigeon towing

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external

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duck foot

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Femoral triangle

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Sartorius provide one boarder, adductor provides inferior border and the inguinal ligament forms a border

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Iliopsoas (iliacus + psoas major)

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origin: Iliac fossa, sacrum, lumbar vertebra
insertion: lesser trochanter
action: Hip flexion & external rotation

(anterior)

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Rectus Femoris
(biarticullar – crosses two joints)
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origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine
insertion: Quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament to tibial tubercle
action: Hip flexion

(anterior)

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Sartorius

longest muscle in your body, known as the taylor’s muscle

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origin: Anterior superior iliac spine
insertion: Medial surface of tibia
action: Hip flexion, abduction, external rotation

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Biceps Femoris

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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: head of the fibula
action: hip extension

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semimembranosus

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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: posterior medial tibial condyle
action: hip extension

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semitendinosus

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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: medial surface of tibia
action: hip extension

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Gluteus Maximus

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origin: iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx
insertion: gluteal tuberosity (posterior femur)
action: hip extension

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adductor longus

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origin: pubic crest & symphasis
insertion: linea aspera of femur
action: hip adduction

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adductor brevis

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origin: Inferior ramus of pubis
insertion: Superior femur
action: hip adduction

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Adductor magnus

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origin: Inferior ramus of pubis & ischial tuberosity
insertion: Medial femur & adductor tubercle
action: hip adduction

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Gracilis

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origin: pubis
insertion: medial surface of tibia
action: hip adduction, internal rotation

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pectineus

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origin: superior ramps of pubis
insertion: superior femur
action: hip adduction

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gluteus medius

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origin: ilium
insertion: greater trochanter
action: hip adduction

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gluteus minimus:

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origin: ilium
insertion: greater trochanter
action: hip adduction

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tensor fascia lata

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origin: iliac crest
insertion: illiotibial tract to tibia
action: hip adduction

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piriformis

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origin: anterior sacrum
insertion: greater trochanter
action: hip adduction

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groin muscles

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Adductor longus,
Adductor brevis,
Adductor magnus,
Gracillis,
Pectineus
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movements of the knee joint

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flexion and extension

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rectus femoris

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origin:
insertion:
action: knee extension

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vastus medialis

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origin: medial femur
insertion: Quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
action: knee extension

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vastus lateralis

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origin: lateral femur and greater trochanter
insertion: Quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
action: knee extension

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vastus intermedius

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origin: anterior and lateral surfaces of femur
insertion: Quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
action: knee extension

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biceps femoris

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action: knee flexion

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semimembranosus

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action: knee flexion

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semtendinosus

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action: knee flexion

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vastus

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huge/ large

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intermedius

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deep

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knee joint

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it is backwards

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Pes anserinus

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Sartorius muscle, Gracilis Tendon and the Semitendinsous tendon all have a common insertion and are known as the pos anserinus

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talocrural joint

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(ankle)

bones: tibia, fibula and talus
movements: plantarflexion, dorsiflexion

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subtler joint

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bones: talus, calcaneus
movements: inversion, eversion

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toes

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bones: phalanges
movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction

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in leg the anterior

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perform dorsiflexion, and toe extension, inversion

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in the leg the lateral

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perform eversion, plantar flexion

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in the leg the posterior

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perform plantar flexion, toe flexion, inversion

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Gastrocnemius

2 heads

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origin: Lateral & medial femoral condyles (posterior)
insertion: Achilles tendon to calcaneus
action: talocrural plantar flexion, knee flexion

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soleus

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origin: Head of fibula, medial border of tibia
insertion: Achilles tendon to calcaneus
action: talocrural plantar flexion,

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plantaris

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origin: lateral epicondyle of femur
insertion: achilles tendon to calcaneus
action: talocrucal plantar flexion, knee flexion

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tibialis posterior

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origin: Proximal, tibia, fibula, interosseus membrane
insertion: 2nd-4th metatarsals, navicular, cuneiforms
action: talocrucal plantar flexion, subtalar inversion

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flexor digitorum longus

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origin: middle of posterior tibia
insertion: distal phalanges of toes 2-5
action: talocrucal plantar flexion, flexion toes 2-5

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flexor hallicus longus

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origin: inferior posterior portion of fibula
insertion: great toe
action: great toe flexion

83
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big toe is the only one who does not perform….

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plantar flexion

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Tibialis anterior

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origin: Lateral condyle, body of tibia & interosseus membrane
insertion: 1st metatarsal & cuneiform
action: Talocrural, dorsiflexion, subtalar inversion

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extensor hallucis

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origin: anterior middle surface of fibula
insertion: great toe
action: Talocrural, dorsiflexion, great toe extension

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Extensor digitorum longus

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origin: Lateral tibial condyle, fibula, & interosseus membrane
insertion: Phalanges of toes 2-5
action: Talocrural, dorsiflexion, extension of toes 2-5

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peroneus tertius

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Origin: anterior distal fibula

insertion: base of 5th metatarsals
action: Talocrural, dorsiflexion, subtler eversion

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peroneus longus

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origin: lateral distal fibula
insertion: 1st metatarsal and cuneiform
action: Talocrural, plantar flexion, subtler eversion

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peroneus brevis

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origin: lateral distal fibula
insertion: base of 5th metatarsals
action: subtler eversion

90
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what is the longest muscle in your body?

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the sartorius

91
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hamstrings

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semitendinosus
biceps femoris
semimembranosus

92
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sciatic nerve

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sensory and motor function to the posterior lower extremities. Size of pinky

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 decks)

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