Muscles on muscles (SECOND MIDTERM) Flashcards

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abductor pollicis longus...
origin:
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: posterior surface of radius and ulna
insertion: base of 1st metacarpal
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C7
evolutionary group: abductors
action: abducts and extends thumb

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adductor longus...
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origin: inferior ramus of pubis anterior to adductor brevis
insertion: linea aspera of femur
innervation: obturator nerve
spinal nerve segments: L3-L4
evolutionary group: adductors
action: adduction, flexion, and medial rotation at hip

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adductor magnus (adductor portion)...
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spinal nerve segments:
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origin: inferior ramus of pubis
insertion: adductor tubercle of femur
innervation: obturator nerve
spinal nerve segments: L3-L4
evolutionary group: adductors
action: adduction at hip, flexion and medial rotation

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adductor magnus (hamstring portion)...
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spinal nerve segments:
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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: linea aspera of femur
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
action: extension and lateral rotation

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biceps brachii LONG HEAD...
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spinal nerve segments:
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origin: supraglenoid tubercle
insertion: radial tuberosity on proximal tubercle
innervation: musculocutaneous nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexes elbow and supinates shoulder

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biceps brachii SHORT HEAD...
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spinal nerve segments:
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origin: coracoid process of the scapula
insertion: radial tuberosity on proximal tubercle
innervation: musculocutaneous nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexes elbow and supinates shoulder

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biceps femoris LONG HEAD...
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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: head of fibula, lateral condyle of tibia
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: S1-S3
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at knee, extension and lateral rotation at hip

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biceps femoris SHORT HEAD...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: linea aspera
insertion: head of fibula, lateral condyle of tibia
innervation: peroneal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
evolutionary group: abductors
action: flexes at knee

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brachialis...
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origin: anterior, distal surface of humerus
insertion: tuberosity of ulna
innervation: musculocutaneous nerve and radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6 and C7-C8
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at elbow

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brachioradialis...
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spinal nerve segments:
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origin: ridge superior to the lateral epicondyle of humerus
insertion: lateral aspect of styloid process of radius
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at elbow

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coracobrachialis...
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spinal nerve segments:
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origin: coracoid process of the scapula
insertion: mid shaft of humerus
innervation: musculocutaneous nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C7 (focus on C5-C6)
evolutionary group: flexors
action: adducts humerus & flexes at shoulder

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deltoideus...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
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origin: clavicle and scapula (acromion and scapular spine)
insertion: deltoid tuberosity of humerus
innervation: axillary nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
evolutionary group: abductors
action: flexes & extends at shoulder; abducts & medially and laterally rotates humerus

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extensor carpi radialis brevis...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
insertion: base of third metacarpal bone
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C7
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extension and abduction at wrist

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extensor carpi radialis longus...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
insertion: base of second metacarpal bone
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C7
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extension and abduction at wrist

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extensor carpi ulnaris...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
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origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus; adjacent dorsal surface of ulna
insertion: base of 5th metacarpal bone
innervation: deep radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extension and abduction at wrist

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extensor digitorum...
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innervation:
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origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
insertion: extensor tendons over posterior surfaces of phalanges of digits 2-5
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8 (focus on C7-C8)
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends at wrist, extends fingers

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extensor digitorum longus pedis...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: lateral condyle of tibia, anterior surface of fibula
insertion: superior surfaces of phalanges, toes 2-5
innervation: peroneal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extension at joints of toes 2-5

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extensor hallucis longus...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior surface of fibula
insertion: superior surfaces, distal phalanx of great toe
innervation: peroneal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extension at joints of big toe

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flexor carpi radialis...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion: base of second and third metacarpal bones
innervation: median nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C7
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion and abduction at wrist

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flexor carpi ulnaris...
origin:
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial epicondyle of humerus; adjacent medial surface of olecranon process and anteromedial portion of ulna
insertion: pisiform, hamate, and base of 5th metacarpal bone
innervation: ulnar nerve
spinal nerve segments: C8-T1
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion and adduction at wrist

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flexor digitorum longus...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: posteromedial surface of tibia
insertion: inferior surface of distal phalanges, toes 2-5
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S1
evolutionary group:
action: flexion at joints of toes 2-5

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flexor digitorum profundus...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial & posterior surfaces of ulna, medial surface of coronoid process, and interosseus membrane
insertion: bases of distal phalanges of digits 2-5
innervation: median & ulnar nerves
spinal nerve segments: C8-T1
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexes at wrist; flexes digits at metacarpophalangeal & interphalangeal joints

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flexor digitorum superficialis...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion: midlateral surfaces of middle phalanges of fingers 2-5
innervation: median nerve
spinal nerve segments: C7-T1
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexes wrist and middle phalanges

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flexor hallucis longus...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: posterior surface of fibula
insertion: inferior surface, distal phalanx of big toe
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S1
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at joints of big toe

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flexor pollicis longus...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior shaft of radius, interosseus membrane
insertion: base of distal phalanx of thumb
innervation: median nerve
spinal nerve segments: C8-T1
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at joints of thumb

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gastrocnemius LATERAL HEAD...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: lateral condyle of femur
insertion: calcaneal tuberosity via calcaneal tendon
innervation: tibial nerve
spinal nerve segments: S1-S2
evolutionary group: flexors
action: plantar flexes foot; flexes at knee (slightly)

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gastrocnemius MEDIAL HEAD...
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spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial condyle of femur
insertion: calcaneal tuberosity via calcaneal tendon
innervation: tibial nerve
spinal nerve segments: S1-S2
evolutionary group: flexors
action: plantar flexes foot; flexes at knee (slightly)

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gemellus INFERIOR...
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
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origin: ischial spine
insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter with tendon of obturator internus
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
action: lateral rotation at hip

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gemellus SUPERIOR...
origin:
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innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter with tendon of obturator internus
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
action: lateral rotation at hip

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gluteus maximus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: posterior surface of ilium, sacrum, coccyx
insertion: iliotibial tract & gluteal tuberosity of femur
innervation: inferior gluteal nerve (peroneal nerve)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
evolutionary group: abductors
action: extends at hip; abducts and laterally rotates thigh

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gluteus medius...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior iliac crest, lateral surface between posterior and anterior gluteal lines
insertion: greater trochanter of femur
innervation: superior gluteal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: abductors
action: abduction and medial rotation at thigh

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gracilis...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: inferior ramus of pubis
insertion: medial surface of tibia, inferior to medial condyle
innervation: obturator nerve
spinal nerve segments: L3-L4
evolutionary group: adductors
action: adducts thigh, flexes at knee

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infraspinatus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: infraspinous fossa of scapula
insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
innervation: suprascapular nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
action: laterally rotates humerus

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latissimus dorsi...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: spinous process of inferior thoracic & all lumbar; ribs 8-12; thoracolumbar fascia
insertion: floor of inter tubercular groove of the humerus
innervation: thoracodorsal nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8
action: extension, adduction, and medial rotation of shoulders

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levator scapulae...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: transverse processes of first 4 cervical vertebrae
insertion: vertebral border of scapula near superior angle
innervation: dorsal scapular nerve
spinal nerve segments: C3-C4, C5
action: retracts scapula, depresses glenoid

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obturator internus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: lateral and medial margin of obturator foramen
insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter
innervation: special nerve from sacral plexus
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
action: lateral rotation at hip

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palmaris longus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion: palmar aponeurosis
innervation: median nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C7
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexes wrist

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pectoralis major CLAVICULAR HEAD...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: inferior margin of clavicle
insertion: greater tubercular crest of humerus
innervation: medial and lateral pectoral nerves
spinal nerve segments: C5-T1
action: flexion, adduction, and medial rotation at shoulder

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pectoralis major STERNAL HEAD...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: ventro-lateral margin of sternum; costal cartilages 1-6
insertion: greater tubercular crest of humerus
innervation: medial and lateral pectoral nerves
spinal nerve segments: C5-T1
action: depresses and adducts humerus

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pectoralis minor...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior, superior surfaces of ribs 2-5
insertion: coracoid process of scapula
innervation: medial pectoral nerve
spinal nerve segments: C8-T1
evolutionary group: adductors
action: depress scapula or elevate ribs

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peroneus brevis...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: midlateral margin of fibula
insertion: base of 5th metatarsal bone
innervation: peroneal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: extensors
action: eversion of foot and extension (plantar flexion) at ankle

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peroneus longus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: lateral condyle of tibia, head and proximal shaft of fibula
insertion: base of first metatarsal bone and medial cuneiform bone
innervation: peroneal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: extensors
action: eversion of foot and extension (plantar flexion) at ankle; support longitudinal arch

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piriformis...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: anterolateral surface of sacrum
insertion: greater trochanter of femur
innervation: branches of sacral nerves
spinal nerve segments: S1-S2
action: lateral rotation and abduction at hip

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popliteus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: lateral condyle of femur
insertion: posterior surface of proximal tibial shaft
innervation: tibial nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: flexors
action: medial rotation of tibia (or lateral rotation of femur), flexion at the knee

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pronator quadratus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: anterior and medial surfaces of distal portion of ulna
insertion: anterolateral surface of distal portion of radius
innervation: median nerve
spinal nerve segments: C8-T1
action: pronation

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pronator teres...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
insertion: lateral radius (midshaft)
innervation: median nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C7
action: pronates forearm

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quadratus femoris...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: lateral border of ischial tuberosity
insertion: intertrochanteric crest of femur
innervation: special nerve from sacral plexus
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
action: lateral rotation at hip

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rectus femoris...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior inferior iliac spine
insertion: tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
innervation: femoral nerve
spinal nerve segments: L2-L4
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends knee and flexes at hip

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vastus intermedius...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterolateral surface of femur and linea aspera (distal half)
insertion: tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
innervation: femoral nerve
spinal nerve segments: L2-L4
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends at knee

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vastus lateralis...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior & inferior to greater trochanter of femur and proximal half of linea aspera
insertion: tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
innervation: femoral nerve
spinal nerve segments: L2-L4
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends at knee

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vastus medialis...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: entire length of linea aspera
insertion:
innervation: femoral nerve
spinal nerve segments: L2-L4
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends at knee
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rhomboideus MAJOR...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: spinous processes of T1-T4
insertion: medial border of scapula from spine to inferior angle
innervation: dorsal scapular nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5
action: adducts scapula and performs downward rotation

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rhomboideus MINOR...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: spinous process of vertebrae C7-T1
insertion: medial border of scapula near spine
innervation: dorsal scapular nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5
action: adducts scapula and performs downward rotation

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sartorius...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: anterior superior iliac spine
insertion: medial surface or tibia near tibial tuberosity
innervation: femoral nerve
spinal nerve segments: L2-L4
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at knee, flexion and lateral rotation at hip

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semimembranosus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: posterior surfaces of medial condyle of tibia
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at knee, extension and medial rotation at hip

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semitendinosus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: proximal, medial surface of tibia near insertion of gracilis
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S2
evolutionary group: flexors
action: flexion at knee, extension and medial rotation at hip

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serratus anterior...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: first 9 ribs
insertion: medial edge of scapula’s deep surface
innervation: long thoracic nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5-C7
evolutionary group: originally body wall musculature
action: rotates and protracts scapula, elevates glenoid

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soleus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
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origin: head and proximal shaft of fibula and adjacent posteromedial shaft of tibia
insertion: calcaneus by calcanea tendon (with gastrocnemius)
innervation: sciatic nerve (tibial portion)
spinal nerve segments: L5-S1
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extension (plantar flexion) at ankle

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sternocleidomastoideus CLAVICULAR head and STERNAL head...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: CH = attaches to sternal end of clavicle; SH = attaches to manubrium
insertion: mastoid region of skull and lateral portion of superior nuchal line
innervation: accessory nerve and cervical spinal nerves or cervical plexus
spinal nerve segments: XI and C2-C3
action: together they flex the neck; alone one side flexes head toward shoulder and rotates face to opposite side

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subscapularis...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: subscapular fossa of scapula
insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus
innervation: upper and lower sub scapular nerves
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
action: medially rotates humerus

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supinator...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
insertion: proximal end of radius
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8
action: supinates forearm

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supraspinatus...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: supraspinous fossa or the scapula
insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
innervation: suprascapular nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5
action: abducts humerus

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tensor fascia latae...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
evolutionary group:
action:
A

origin: anterior superior iliac spine
insertion: lateral condyle of tibia via fascia lata (iliotibial tract)
innervation: superior gluteal nerve (peroneal nerve)
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1
evolutionary group: abductors
action: tense fascia lata; flex hip; abduct and medially rotate thigh

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teres major...
origin:
insertion:
innervation:
spinal nerve segments:
action:
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origin: inferior angle of scapula
insertion: medial crest of inter tubercular groove
innervation: subscapular nerves
spinal nerve segments: C5-C6
action: extends at shoulder; adducts & medially rotates humerus

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teres minor...
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origin: lateral border of scapula
insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
innervation: axillary nerve
spinal nerve segments: C5
action: laterally rotates humerus

66
Q
tibialis anterior...
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action:
A

origin: proximal lateral tibia & interosseus membrane
insertion: medial cuneiform & 1st metatarsal
innervation: peroneal nerve
spinal nerve segments: L4-S1 (focus on L4-L5)
evolutionary group: extensors
action: dorsi flexes and inverts foot

67
Q
trapezius...
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origin: occipital bone; spines of C7-T12
insertion: acromion, spine of scapula, lateral 1/3 of clavicle
innervation: accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI)
spinal nerve segments: C3-C4
evolutionary group: branchial
action: elevate, retract, depress, or rotate scapula upward; elevate clavicle; extend neck

68
Q
triceps brachii LATERAL HEAD...
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origin: posterior surface of humeral shaft
insertion: olecranon process of ulna
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends elbow

69
Q
triceps brachii LONG HEAD...
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origin: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
insertion: olecranon process of ulna
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends elbow, extends and adducts shoulder

70
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triceps brachii MEDIAL HEAD...
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origin: posterior surface of humeral shaft
insertion: olecranon process of ulna
innervation: radial nerve
spinal nerve segments: C6-C8
evolutionary group: extensors
action: extends elbow