Muscles (Origin, Insertion, Action, Innervation, Artery) Flashcards
Superficial Pectoral Insertion
Crest of the greater tubercle of humerus
Deep Pectoral Insertion
Greater and lesser tubercles of humerus
Cleidobrachialis (Brachiocephalicus) Insertion
Distal end of cranial border of Humerus
Cleidocephalicus Pars Cervicalis (Brachiocephalicus) Insertion
Cranial half of mid-dorsal raphe; Nuchal crest; Occipital bone
Cleidocephalicus Pars Mastoidea (Brachiocephalicus) Insertion
Mastoid part of temporal bone
Sternocephalicus mastoid part Insertion
Mastoid process
Sternocephalicus occipital part Insertion
Occipital bone
Sternohyoideus Insertion
Basihyoid bone
Strenothyroideus Insertion
Thyroid cartilage
Omotransversarius Insertion
Distal spine of scapula
Trapezius Insertion
Spine of Scapula
Rhomboideus Insertion
Dorsal border of scapula
Latissimus dorsi Insertion
Teres major tuberosity of humerus and Teres major tendon
Serratus Ventralis Insertion
Serrated face of Scapula
Deltoideus Insertion
Deltoid tuberosity
Infraspinatus Insertion
Lateral side of greater tubercle of humerus
Teres minor Insertion
Teres minor tuberosity of Humerus
Supraspinatus Insertion
Greater tubercle of Humerus
Subscapularis Insertion
Lesser tubercle of Humerus
Teres Major Insertion
Teres major tuberosity of Humerus
Coracobrachialis Insertion
Crest of lesser tubercle of Humerus
Tensor fasciae antebrachii Insertion
Olecranon
Triceps brachii Insertion
Olecranon tuber of Ulna
Anconeus Insertion
Olecranon
Biceps brachii Insertion
Ulnar and radial tuberosities
Brachialis Insertion
Ulnar and radial tuberosities
Supinator Insertion
Cranial surface of the proximl 4th of Radius
Pronator teres Insertion
Medial border of Radius
Biceps femoris Insertion
Patella by fascia lata and crural fascia; Tuber calcanei by crural fascia
Semitendinosus Insertion
Tuber calcanei by crural fascia; Distocranial Bordermedial body of Tibia
Semimenbranosus Insertion
Medial condyle of Tibia; Distal lip of caudal surface of Femur
Sartorius: Cranial part Insertion
Patella
Sartorius: Caudal part Insertion
Cranial border of Tibia
Gracilis Insertion
Cranial border of Tibia; Tuber calcanei
Pectineus Insertion
Caudal face of lip of Femur
Adductor (magnus et brevis) Insertion
Lateral lip of caudal surface of Femur
Tensor fasciae latae Insertion
Lateral femoral fascia
Superfiicial gluteal Insertion
Third trochanter
Middle gluteal Insertion
Greater trochanter
Deep gluteal Insertion
Cranial part of greater trochanter
Internal obturator Insertion
Trochanteric fossa of Femur
Gemelli Insertion
Trochanteric fossa of Femur
Quadratus femoris Insertion
Intertrochanteric crest of Femur
External obturator Insertion
Trochanteric fossa of Femur
Quadriceps femoris Insertion
Tibial tuberosity
Iliopsoas Insertion
Lesser Trochanter
Gastrocnemius Insertion
Proximal dorsal surface of tuber calcanei
Superficial digital flexor Insertion
Tuber calcanei
Popliteus Insertion
Proximal/Caudal surface of Tibia
Longus capitis Insertion
Muscular tubercle of basioccipital bone
Iliocostalis lumborum Insertion
Transverse processes of lumar vertebrae and last 4-5 ribs
Iliocostalis thoracis Insertion
Transverse processes of lumar vertebrae
Longissimus thoracis and lumborum Insertion
Transverse processes of lumar and thoracic vertebrae
Logissimus cervicis Insertion
Transverse processes of last cervical vertebrae
Longissimus capitis Insertion
Mastoid part of temporal bone
Splenius Insertion
Nuchal crest; Mastoid part of temporal bone
Rectus thoracis Insertion
Fascia covering rectus abdominis muscle
Serratus dorsalis caudalis Insertion
Caudal borders of last 3 ribs
Serratus dorsalis cranialis Insertion
Craniolateral surface of ribs
External intercostals Insertion
Cranial border of rib behind
Internal intercostals Insertion
Caudal border of rib in front
External abdominal obliques Insertion
Aponeurosis inserting on the linea alba
Internal abdominal obliques Insertion
Costal arch aponeurosis, rectus abdominis, prepubic tendon, linea alba
Transversus Abdominis Insertion
Linea alba by aponeurosis
Rectus abdominis Insertion
Sternum by wide aponeurosis
Levator ani Insertion
Cd3-7
Coccygeus Insertion
Cd2-4
Platysma Insertion
Angle of the mouth; Connects to obicularis oris and the lips
Orbicularis oris Insertion
Lower lip: Angle of mouthto median plane of lower incisors
Levator nasolabialis Insertion
Edge of superior lips and naris
Temporalis Insertion
Coronoid process of the mandible
Masseter Insertion
Masseteric fossa; Ventrolateral surface of ramus; Angular process of mandible
Medial and lateral pterygoids Insertion
Medial surface and caudal margin of Ramus and angular process
Digastricus Insertion
Body of mandible
Styloglossus Insertion
Middle of tongue
Hyoglossus Insertion
Root of tongue
Genioglossus Insertion
Frenulum of tongue
Superficial Pectoral Origin
First 2-3 Sternabrae
Deep Pectoral Origin
Ventral part of sternum; xiphoid cartilage
Brachiocephalicus (Cleidobrachialis and Cleidocephalicus) Origin
Clavicular Intersection
Sternocephalicus Origin
First sternabrae or manubrium
Sternohyoideus Origin
First sternabrae, first costal cartilage
Strenothyroideus Origin
First costal cartilage
Omotransversarius Origin
Distal end of spine of scapula; wing of atlas
Trapezius Origin
Median raphe of neck (cervical), Supraspinous ligament from C3 to T9
Rhomboideus Capitis Origin
Nuchal crest of occipital bone
Rhomboideus Cervicis Origin
Median raphae of neck
Rhomboideus Thoracis Origin
Spinous processes of T1 to T7
Latissimus dorsi Origin
Thoraculumbar fascia from spinous process of T7-T13 + L1-L7, last 2-3 ribs
Serratus Ventralis Cervicis Origin
Transverse processes of vertebrae C3-7
Serratus Ventralis Thoracis Origin
Ventral-middle ribs 1-7
Deltoideus Origin
Spine and acromial processes of Scapula
Infraspinatus Origin
Infraspinatus fossa
Teres minor Origin
Infraglenoid tubercle, distal 3rd caudal border of scapula
Supraspinatus Origin
Supraspinous fossa
Subscapularis Origin
Subscapular fossa
Teres Major Origin
Caudal border of scapula and caudal border of subscapularis
Coracobrachialis Origin
Coracoid process of scapula
Tensor fasciae antebrachii Origin
Fascia covering lateral side of latissimus dorsi
Triceps brachii: Long head Origin
Caudal border of Scapula
Triceps brachii: Lateral head Origin
Tricipital line of Humerus
Triceps brachii: Medial head Origin
Neck of Humerus
Triceps brachii: Accessory head Origin
Crest of lesser tubercle of Humerus
Anconeus Origin
Lateral suprcondylar crest, lateral/medial epicondyles of Humerus
Biceps brachii Origin
Supraglenoid Tubercle
Brachialis Origin
Proximal 3rd of lateral face of Humerus
Extensor carpi radialis Origin
Lateral supracondylar crest
Common digital extensor Origin
Lateral Epicondyle of humerus
Lateral digital extensor Origin
Lateral epicondyle of Humerus
Ulnaris lateralis Origin
Lateral epicondyle of Humerus
Supinator Origin
Lateral epicondyle of Humerus
Abductor digiti I longus Origin
Lateral border/ cranial surface body of ulna; interosseus membrane
Pronator teres Origin
Medial epicondyle of Humerus
Flexor carpi ulnaris Origin
Medial epicondyle of Humerus; Medial border of radius
Superficial digital flexor Origin
Medial epicondyle of Humerus
Flexor carpi ulnaris (ulnar head) Origin
Olecranon
Flexor carpi ulnaris (humeral head) Origin
Medial epicondyle of Humerus
Deep digital flexor (humeral head) Origin
Medial epicondyle of Humerus
Deep digital flexor (Ulnar head) Origin
Caudal border of ulna
Deep digital flexor (Radial head) Origin
Medial border of radius
Pronator Quadratus Attachments
Apposed surfaces of radius and ulna
Biceps femoris Origin
Sacrotuberous ligament, Ischiatic tuberosity
Semimenbranosus and Semitendinosus Origin
Ischiatic tuberosity
Sartorius: Cranial part Origin
Crest of ileum and Thoracolumbar fascia
Sartorius: Caudal part Origin
Cranial ventral iliac spine and ventral border of ileum
Gracilis Origin
Pelvic symphisis via symphysial tendon
Pectineus Origin
Iliopubic eminence, pubic tubercle via prepubic tendon
Adductor (magnus et brevis) Origin
Pelvic symphysis, ventral suface of pubis and ischium
Tensor fasciae latae Origin
Tuber coxae, aponeurosis on ileum
Superfiicial gluteal Origin
Lateral border of sacrum, iliac spine
Middle gluteal Origin
Crest/gluteal surface of ileum
Deep gluteal Origin
Body of ileum, Ischiatic spine
Internal obturator Origin
Symphisis of pelvis
Gemelli Origin
Lateral surface of Ischium
Quadratus femoris Origin
Ventral caudal part of Ischium
External obturator Origin
Ventral surface of pubis and ischium
Quadriceps femoris (rectus femoris) Origin
Ileum
Quadriceps femoris (vastus lateralis) Origin
Proximal/lateral lip of caudal surface of femur
Quadriceps femoris (vastus intermedius) Origin
Lateral side of proximal end of femur
Quadriceps femoris (vastus medialis) Origin
Medial side of proximal end of femur
Psoas Major Origin
Lumbar vertabrae
Iliacus Origin
Cranioventral Ileum
Cranial tibial Origin
Extensor groove, adjacent articular margin of tibia
Long digital extensor Origin
Extensor fossa of femur
Fibularis longus Origin
Lateral condyle of tibia, proximal end of fibula, lateral epicondyle of femur
Gastrocnemius Origin
Medial and Lateral suprcondylar tuberosities of femur
Superficial digital flexor Origin
Lateral supracondylar tuberosity of femur
Deep digital flexor Origin
Caudal proximal 2/3 of tibia, proximal half of fibula
Popliteus Origin
Lateral epicondyle of femur
Longus capitis Origin
Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae
Longus colli Attachment
Covers ventral surfaces of vertebral bodies from T6 cranially to atlas
Iliocostalis lumborum Origin
Wing of Ilium
Iliocostalis thoracis Origin
12th rib
Longissimus thoracis and lumborum Origin
Arises from the crest of wing of Ilium; via aponeurosis from supraspinous ligament/spines of lumbar and thoracic vertebrae
Logissimus cervicis Origin
Cranial continuation of longissimus/cervical and thoracic vertebrae
Longissimus capitis Origin
Extends from T1-T3
Splenius Origin
Cranial border of thoracolumbar fascia; spines of T1-T3; Median raphe of neck
Scalenus Attachment
First few ribs and transverse processes of cervical vertebrae
Rectus thoracis Origin
Costal cartilages of the first 4 ribs
Serratus dorsalis Origin
Thoracolumbar aponeurosis
External intercostals Origin
Caudal border of rib
Internal intercostals Origin
Cranial border of rib
External abdominal obliques Origin
Last ribs and Thoracolumbar fascia
Internal abdominal obliques Origin
Thoracolumbar Fascia
Transversus Abdominis Origin
Dorsal medial srface of last 4-5 ribs; transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
Rectus abdominis Origin
Pubis (Prepubic tendon)
Levator ani Origin
Medial edge of shaft of ilium, and dorsal surface of pubis and pelvic symphisis
Coccygeus Origin
Ischiatic spine
Platysma Origin
Dorsal median raphe of the neck
Orbicularis oris Origin
Upper lip: angle of mouth to median plane of upper incisors
Buccinator Attachment
Margin of the mandible and maxilla
Levator nasolabialis Origin
Maxillary bone
Temporalis Origin
Temporal fossa
Masseter Origin
Zygomatic arch
Medial and lateral pterygoids Origin
Pterygopalatine fossa
Digastricus Origin
Paracondylar process of the occipital bone
Styloglossus Origin
Stylohyoid bone
Hyoglossus Origin
Thyrohyoid and basinohyoid bones
Genioglossus Origin
Intermandibular articulation and Body of mandible
Longissimus thoracis and lumborum Action
Extends vertebral column; lateral movement of trunk when contractingon only one side.
Scalenus Action
Inspiration
Serratus dorsalis cranialis Action
Lifts ribs for inspiration
Serratus dorsalis caudalis Action
Draws in the last 3 ribs for expiration
External intercostals Action
Draws ribs together for respiration
Internal intercostals Action
Draws ribs together for respiration
Transversus thoracis Action
Expiration
Platysma Action
Depress the mandible, helps to open the mouth
Buccinator Action
Returns food from the vestibule onto the occlusal surface of teeth
Levator Nasolabialis Action
Dilates nostrils and raises upper lip
Temporalis Action
Close the mouth
Masseter Action
Close the mouth
Medial and Lateral Pterygoids Action
Close the mouth
Digastricus Action
Open the mouth
Styloglossus Action
Retracts and elevate the tongue
Hyoglossus Action
Retracts and depresses the tongue
Genioglossus caudal fibers Action
Protrude the tongue
Genioglossus rostral fibers Action
Retract the apex of the tongue
Hyoid muscles Action
Swallowing; lolling (tongue hangs loosely out); lapping; retching.
Superficial Pectoral Innervation
Cranial pectoral
C7-8
Deep Pectoral Innervation
Caudal pectoral
C8-T1
Brachiocephalicus (Cleidobrachialis and Cleidocephalicus) Innervation
Accessory
Ventral cervical
Sternocephalicus Innervation
Accessory
Ventral cervical
Sternohyoideus Innervation
Ventral branches of cervical spinal nerves
Strenothyroideus Innervation
Ventral branches of cervical spinal nerves
Omotransversarius Innervation
Accessory
Trapezius Innervation
Accessory
Rhomboideus Innervation
Ventral branches of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves
Latissimus dorsi Innervation
Thoracodorsal, cervical spinal nerves C7-8, T1
Serratus Ventralis Innervation
Cervical branches
C7 nerve
Deltoideus Innervation
Axillary
Infraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular
Teres minor Innervation
Axillary
Supraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular
Subscapularis Innervation
Subscapular
Teres Major Innervation
Axillary
Coracobrachialis Innervation
Musculocutaneus
Tensor fasciae antebrachii Innervation
Radial
Triceps brachii Innervation
Radial
Anconeus Innervation
Radial
Biceps brachii Innervation
Musculocutaneus
Brachialis Innervation
Musculocutaneus
Extensor carpi radialis Innervation
Radial
Common digital extensor Innervation
Radial
Lateral digital extensor Innervation
Radial
Ulnaris lateralis Innervation
Radial
Supinator Innervation
Radial
Abductor digiti I longus Innervation
Radial
Pronator teres Innervation
Median
Flexor carpi ulnaris Innervation
Median
Superficial digital flexor Innervation
Median
Flexor carpi ulnaris (ulnar head) Innervation
Ulnar
Deep digital flexor Innervation
Median and Ulnar
Pronator Quadratus Innervation
Median
Biceps femoris Innervation
Sciatic
Semimenbranosus and Semitendinosus Innervation
Sciatic
Sartorius Innervation
Saphenous
Gracilis Innervation
Obturator
Pectineus Innervation
Obturator
Adductor (magnus et brevis) Innervation
Obturator
Tensor fasciae latae Innervation
Cranial gluteal
Superfiicial gluteal Innervation
Caudal gluteal
Middle gluteal Innervation
Cranial gluteal
Deep gluteal Innervation
Cranial gluteal
Internal obturator Innervation
Sciatic
Gemelli Innervation
Sciatic
Quadratus femoris Innervation
Sciatic
External obturator Innervation
Obturator
Quadriceps femoris Innervation
Femoral
Iliopsoas Major Innervation
Lumbar and Femoral
Cranial tibial Innervation
Fibular
Long digital extensor Innervation
Fibular
Fibularis longus Innervation
Fibular
Gastrocnemius Innervation
Tibial
Superficial digital flexor Innervation
Tibial
Deep digital flexor Innervation
Tibial
Popliteus Innervation
Tibial
Platysma Innervation
Facial
Orbicularis oris Innervation
Facial
Buccinator Innervation
Facial
Levator nasolabialis Innervation
Facial
Temporalis Innervation
Mandibular and Trigeminal
Masseter Innervation
Mandibular and Trigeminal
Medial and lateral pterygoids Innervation
Mandibular and Trigeminal
Digastricus rostral belly Innervation
Mandibular
Digastricus caudal belly Innervation
Facial
Styloglossus Innervation
Hypoglossal (Cranial nerve 12)
Hyoglossus Innervation
Hypoglossal (Cranial nerve 12)
Genioglossus Innervation
Hypoglossal (Cranial nerve 12)
Superficial Pectoral Artery
External thoracic
Deep Pectoral Artery
Lateral thoracic
Brachiocephalicus (Cleidobrachialis and Cleidocephalicus) Artery
Superficial cervical
Sternocephalicus Artery
Superficial cervical
Sternohyoideus Artery
Superficial cervical
Strenothyroideus Artery
Superficial cervical
Omotransversarius Artery
Superficial cervical
Trapezius Artery
Superficial cervical
Rhomboideus Artery
Superficial cervical
Latissimus dorsi Artery
Thoracodorsal
Serratus Ventralis Artery
External thoracic
Deltoideus Artery
Caudal circumflex humeral
Infraspinatus Artery
Superficial cervical
Teres minor Artery
Subscapular
Supraspinatus Artery
Superficial cervical
Subscapularis Artery
Subscapular
Teres Major Artery
Subscapular and Thoracodorsal
Coracobrachialis Artery
Superficial cervical
Tensor fasciae antebrachii Artery
Subscapular
Triceps brachii Artery
Caudal cicumflex humeral
Deep brachial
Collateral Ulnar
Anconeus Artery
Collateral ulnar
Biceps brachii Artery
Cranial cicumflex humeral
Bicipital
Brachialis Artery
Bicipital
Extensor carpi radialis Artery
Common interosseus
Common digital extensor Artery
Common interosseus
Lateral digital extensor Artery
Common interosseus
Ulnaris lateralis Artery
Common interosseus
Supinator Artery
Common interosseus
Abductor digiti I longus Artery
Common interosseus
Pronator teres Artery
Common interosseus
Deep antebrachium
Flexor carpi ulnaris Artery
Common interosseus
Deep antebrachium
Superficial digital flexor Artery
Common interosseus
Deep antebrachium
Flexor carpi ulnaris Artery
Common interosseus
Deep antebrachium
Deep digital flexor Artery
Common interosseus
Deep antebrachium
Pronator Quadratus Artery
Common interosseus
Deep antebrachium
Biceps femoris Artery
Caudal gluteal
Distal caudal femoral
Semimenbranosus and Semitendinosus Artery
Caudal gluteal
Proximal, middle and distal caudal femoral
Sartorius Artery
Iliolumbar
Superficial circumflex iliac
Gracilis Artery
Deep femoral
Proximal, middle and distal caudal femoral
Pectineus Artery
Deep femoral
Proximal caudal femoral
Adductor (magnus et brevis) Artery
Deep femoral
Proximal caudal femoral
Tensor fasciae latae Artery
Lateral circumflex femoral
Superfiicial gluteal Artery
Cranial and caudal gluteal
Lateral circumflex femoral
Middle gluteal Artery
Cranial and caudal gluteal
Lateral circumflex femoral
Deep gluteal Artery
Cranial and caudal gluteal
Internal obturator Artery
Medial circumflex femoral
Caudal gluteal
Gemelli Artery
Caudal gluteal
Quadratus femoris Artery
Caudal gluteal
External obturator Artery
Caudal gluteal
Medial circumflex femoral
Quadriceps femoris Artery
Lateral circumfex femoral
Superficial circumflex iliac
Iliopsoas Artery
Iliolumbar
Cranial tibial Artery
Cranial tibial
Long digital extensor Artery
Cranial tibial
Fibularis longus Artery
Cranial tibial
Gastrocnemius Artery
Distal caudal femoral
Popliteal
Superficial digital flexor Artery
Distal caudal femoral
Popliteal
Deep digital flexor Artery
Distal caudal femoral
Popliteal
Popliteus Artery
Popliteal
External abdominal oblique Artery
Cranial abdominal (craniodorsal)
Cranial epigastric (cranioventral)
Caudal epigastric (caudoventral)
Deep circumflex iliac artery (caudodorsal)
Internal abdominal oblique Artery
Cranial abdominal (craniodorsal)
Cranial epigastric (cranioventral)
Caudal epigastric (caudoventral)
Deep circumflex iliac artery (caudodorsal)
Transverse abdominis Artery
Cranial abdominal
Deep circumflex iliac
Caudal epigastric
Rectus Abdominis Artery
Cranial and caudal epigastric
