Muscles: Q-T Flashcards
Which 3 nutritional supplements are associated with the quadratus lumborum?
- Vit. A
- Vit. C
- Vit. E
Which organ is related to the quadratus lumborum?
Appendix
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the quadratus lumborum?
The end of the 12th rib
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the quadratus lumborum?
Located over the lamina of T11
What is the location of the bennett for the quadratus lumborum?
Located over the parietal eminence
Which meridian system is associated with the quadratus lumborum?
Large Intestine
What is the postural key for weakness of the quadratus lumborum?
12th rib elevated; rotation and lateral curvature of the spine
Which organ is related to the rectus femoris and quads?
Small Intestines
What is the nutritional supplementation for rectus femoris and quads? What is the extra nutrient for the quads?
Both: Vit. D, Vit. B, and intestine concentrate
Quads only: chlorophyll
What is the location of the anterior chapman for rectus femoris and quads?
Along the inferior margin of the rib cage
What is the location of the posterior chapman for rectus femoris and quads?
Over the lamina of T8 - T11
What is the location of the bennett for rectus femoris and quads?
Over the parietal eminence
Which meridian system is associated with rectus femoris and quads?
Small intestines
What is the postural key associated with a weakness of rectus femoris?
Posteriority of the pelvis; loss of lumbar curve
What is the postural key associated with a weakness of quads?
Knee hyperextension - check patellar range of motion
Which organ is associated with the rhomboids?
Liver
Which nutritional supplements are associated with the rhomboids?
Vit. A, liver extracts, B complexes, Selenium (liver has the highest concentration in the body)
SP: AF Betafood, Betacol, Ligaplex, Cholaplex,
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the rhomboids?
6th intercostal space from the mid-mammillary line to the sternum on the left
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the rhomboids?
Intertransverse space between T6 - T7 on the left
What is the location of the bennett for the rhomboids?
Superior to the prominent bulges of the frontal bone 1.5” lateral to the midline
What is the postural key for weakness of the rhomboids?
Scapula drops; head rotates to the side of weakness
Which organ is associated with sacrospinalis?
Bladder
Which nutritional supplements are associated with sacrospinalis?
Vit. A, C, E, phosphorus, calcium
What is the location of the anterior chapman for sacrospinalis?
Over the pubic symphysis, lateral to the umbilicus
What is the location of the posterior chapman for sacrospinalis?
L2 TVP
What is the location of the bennett for the sacrospinalis?
Bilateral frontal bone eminences
What is the meridian system associated with sacrospinalis?
Bladder
What is the postural key for a weak sacrospinalis?
C-shaped scoliosis on the side of weakness
Which organ is related to the sartorius?
Adrenal glands
What is the nutritional supplementation associated with the sartorius?
Adrenal extracts (cofactors/coenzymes: Vit. B3, B5, B6, B12, folic acid, Vit. C, and zinc)
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the sartorius?
1” lateral and 2” superior to the umbilicus
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the sartorius?
Between the SP and TVP of T11 - T12
What is the location of the bennett for the sartorius?
Over the lambda
Which meridian system is associated with the sartorius?
Circulation-sex
What is the postural key related to a weak sartorius?
Genu valgus; pelvis drops on side of weakness and rotates posteriorly
What organ is associated with serratus anterior?
Lung
Which nutritional supplements are associated with serratus anterior?
Vit. C, beta carotene, lung extracts
What is the location of the anterior chapman for serratus anterior?
In the 3rd, 4th, and 5th intercostal space, at the costal-sternal junction
What is the location of the posterior chapman for serratus anterior?
In the intertransverse space between T3/T4, T4/T5, and T5/T6
What is the location of the bennett for serratus anterior?
Over the bregma
Which meridian system is associated with serratus anterior?
Lung
What is the postural key associated with a weak serratus anterior?
Winging of the scapula (also consider rhomboids)
Which organ is associated with the soleus?
Adrenal gland
What is the nutritional supplementation associated with the soleus?
Adrenal extract (Dessicated adrenal, Drenamin, Trace Mineral B12)
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the soleus?
1” lateral and 2” superior to the umbilicus
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the soleus?
Between the TVP and SP of T11 - T12
What is the location of the bennett for the soleus?
Over the lambda
What meridian system is associated with the soleus?
Circulation-Sex
What is the postural key for a weak soleus?
Forward lean of the body, inability to rise up on toes
What organ is associated with the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Sinuses
What are the nutritional supplements that are associated with the SCM? What are the ratios?
Vit. B3 and Vit. B6 {5:1 ratio of B3/B6}
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the SCM?
1st intercostal space, 3” lateral to the sternum
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the SCM?
Over the lamina of the axis
What is the location of the bennett for the SCM?
Over the ramus of the mandible
What is the meridian system associated with the SCM?
Stomach
What is the postural key for a weak SCM?
Head rotation to the side of weakness
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the subclavius?
Junction of the 1st rib, sternum, and clavicle
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the subclavius?
Over the lamina of the T1
What is the postural key for a weak subclavius?
Failure of the clavicle to rotate with arm abduction
Which organ is associate with subscapularis?
Heart
Which nutritional supplementation is associated with subscapularis?
Vit. E, vasodilators of the B complexes (riboflavin and niacin), Vit. C, Carnitine
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the subscapularis?
2nd intercostal space adjacent to the sternum
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the subscapularis?
Intertransverse space between T2 - T3
What is the location of the bennett for the subscapularis?
Over the bregma
What is the meridian system associated with the subscapularis?
Heart
What is the postural key associated with a weak subscapularis?
External rotation of the arm (palm faces anteriorly)
What organ is associated with the supinator?
Stomach
What is the nutritional supplementation associated with the supinator?
Vit. B, Vit. G., HCL
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the supinator?
6th intercostal space from the mid-mammillary line to the sternum on the left
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the supinator?
Lies in the intertransverse space between T6 - T7 on the left
What is the location of the bennett for the supinator?
Over the frontal eminence
What is the meridian system associated with supinator?
Stomach
What is the postural key for a weak supinator?
Chronic weakness = arm hanging in a state of pronation
What is the organ associated with the supraspinatus?
Brain/Pituitary
What is the nutritional supplementation associated with the supraspinatus?
RNA, protein {amino acid deficiency = chronic weakness of the muscle}
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the supraspinatus?
Below the coracoid process in the belly of the pectoralis minor muscle
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the supraspinatus?
Lies over the posterior aspect of the lateral mass of the atlas
What is the location of the bennett associated with the supraspinatus?
Over the bregma
What is the meridian system associated with supraspinatus?
Conception Vessel
What is the PALO-ALTO association with the supraspinatus?
Superior 3rd cuneiform
What is the postural key for a weak supraspinatus?
If extremely weak, patient will laterally bend their torso to initially abduct the arm
What is the organ relation to the tensor facia lata (TFL)?
Colon (Large Intestine)
What is the nutritional supplementation for the TFL?
Probiotics, Vit. D, Chlorophyll
Bilaterally: may indicate iron deficiency
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the TFL?
Along the lateral aspect of the thigh (different areas on each side are related to different parts of the lg. intestines)
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the TFL?
Lies in a triangular area from L4 to the crest of the ilium to T12
What is the location of the bennett for the TFL?
Over the parietal eminence
What is the meridian system for the TFL?
Large Intestine
What is the PALO-ALTO association with the TFL?
Cuboid
What is the postural key for a weak TFL?
- Elevated pelvis
- Genu varus on the weak side
- Lack of lateral knee support when flexing the knee.
What is the organ associated with the teres major?
Spine
What is the nutritional supplementation associated with teres major?
Zinc and Trace Mineral B12
What is the location of the anterior chapman for teres major?
In the 2nd intercostal space, 2” from the sternum
What is the location of the posterior chapman for teres major?
In the intertransverse space between T2 - T3
What is the location of the bennett for teres major?
Over temporal bone, just posterior to the greater wing of the sphenoid
What is the meridian system associated with teres major?
Governing Vessel
What are the fixations, both bilaterally and unilaterally, associated with teres major?
Bilaterally: Thoracic fixation
Unilaterally: Lumbosacral fixation
What is the postural key associated with a weak teres major?
External arm rotation, palm facing forward when standing
Which organ is related to teres minor?
Thyroid
What are the nutritional supplements associated with teres minor?
- Thyroid extract
- Tyrosine
- Iodine
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the teres minor?
2nd intercostal space adjacent to the sternum
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the teres minor?
In the intertransverse space between T2 - T3
What is the location of the bennett for the teres minor?
Over the temporal bone just posterior to the greater wing of the sphenoid
Which meridian system is associated with teres minor?
Triple Warmer
What is the postural key for a weak teres minor?
Internal arm rotation {palms face posteriorly)
What is the organ relation with tibialis anterior?
Bladder
What are the nutritional supplements associated with tibialis anterior?
Vit. A {Potassium deficiencies also linked to a muscle weakness}
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the tibialis anterior?
3/4” above the pubic symphysis
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the tibialis anterior?
Over the lamina of L2
What is the location of the bennett related to tibialis anterior?
Over the frontal eminence
Which meridian system is associated with the tibialis anterior?
Bladder
What is the PALO-ALTO association with tibialis anterior?
Superior 1st cuneiform
What is the postural key for a weak tibialis anterior?
- Foot drop
- Tripping over objects
- Loss of anterior support when leaning backward
What is the organ association with tibialis posterior?
Adrenal Glands
What is the nutritional supplementation associated with tibialis posterior?
- Adrenal extracts
- Tyrosine (or its co-factors)
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the tibialis posterior?
2” lateral and 2” superior to umbilicus
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the tibialis posterior?
Between TVP and SP of T11 -T12
What is the location of the bennett associated with tibialis posterior?
Over the lambda
What is the meridian system associated with tibialis posterior?
Circulation-Sex
What is the PALO-ALTO association with tibialis posterior?
Dropped navicular
What is the postural key for a weak tibialis posterior?
Extend pronation of the foot
What is the organ associated with the trapezius (middle/lower)?
Spleen
What is the nutritional supplementation for the trapezius (middle/lower)?
- Vit. C
- Spleen extract
- Calcium
- Antioxidants
What is the location of the anterior chapman for the trapezius (middle/lower)?
7th intercostal space at the rib cartilage junction on the left
What is the location of the posterior chapman for the trapezius (middle/lower)?
Intertransverse space between T7 - T8 on the left
What is the location of the bennett for the trapezius (middle/lower)?
1” above lambda
What is the meridian system associated with trapezius (middle/lower)?
Spleen
What is the fixation associated with bilateral lower trapezius weakness?
Thoracolumbar fixation
What is the postural key associated with a weak trapezius (middle/lower)?
- Shoulder rolls forward (middle trap)
- Elevated scapula (lower trap)
- Shoulder rolls forward and superior
- Thoracic kyphosis
What is the organ relation to upper trapezius?
Eyes and Ears
What is the nutritional supplementation for the upper trapezius?
- Vit. A
- Vit. B
- Vit. F
- Vit. G
- Calcium
What is the location of the anterior chapman for upper trapezius?
Along the bicipital groove
What is the location of the posterior chapman for upper trapezius?
Over the posterior arch of the atlas
What is the location of the bennett associated with upper trapezius?
Just superior to the zygomatic over the junction of the sphenoid and temporal bone
What is the meridian system associated with upper trapezius?
Kidney
What is the postural key associated with a weakness of upper trapezius?
-Low shoulder on the side of weakness (high occiput)
-Head tilts away from weakness
Bilateral weakness: obvious anterior head carriage
What is the organ relation to the tricep?
Pancreas
What is the nutritional supplementation for triceps?
- Vit. A
- Betaine hydrochloride
- Cataplex GTF
- Multizyme
What is the location of the anterior chapman for triceps?
7th intercostal space at the rib cartilage junction on the left
What is the location of the posterior chapman for triceps?
Intertransverse space between T7 - T8 on the left
What is the location of the bennett for the tricep?
Over the parietal bone just superior to the squamosal suture and posterior to the ear
Which meridian system is associated with triceps?
Spleen
What is the postural key for weakness of triceps?
Elbow hangs in increased flexion when standing