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Lab 6 and 5.2: Muscles of Upper and Lower Extremities

1
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What is the origin of the trapezius?

A
  • Occipital bone
  • spinous process of T1-12
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What is the insertion of the trapezius?

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  • lateral clavicle
  • acromion
  • scapular spine of scapula
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What actions does the trapezius perform?

A

Scapular
- Rotation
- Retraction
- Elevation
- Depression

Neck extension

Stabilizes shoulder

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What is the innervation of the trapezius?

A

Accessory nerve (Cranial Nerve 11)

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What is the origin of the levator scapulae?

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Transverse process of C1-4

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What is the insertion of the levator scapulae?

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Medial border of scapula

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What action does the levator scapulae perform?

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Elevates scapula

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What is the innervation of the levator scapulae?

A

Dorsal scapular nerve

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What is the origin of the rhomboids?

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Spinous process
- minor: C7-T1
- major: T2-5

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10
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What is the insertion of the rhomboids?

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Medial border of scapula

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What action do the rhomboids perform?

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Retraction of scapula

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What is the innervation of the rhomboids?

A

Dorsal scapular nerve

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What is the origin of the pectoralis minor?

A

Ribs 3-5

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What is the insertion of the pectoralis minor?

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Coracoid process of scapula

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What actions does the pectoralis minor perform?

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Scapular
*ABduction
*depression
*downward rotation

  • elevates ribs
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16
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What is the innervation of the pectoralis minor?

A

Medial pectoral nerve

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17
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What is the origin of the serratus anterior?

A

ribs 1-9

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What is the insertion of the serratus anterior?

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Medial border of scapula

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What action does the serratus anterior perform?

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Scapular
-protraction
-aBduction
-depression

  • rib elevation
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What is the innervation of the serratus anterior?

A

Long thoracic nerve
* C05-C07

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21
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What is the purpose of the rotator cuff?

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To stabilize the humeral head inside the shoulder joint

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22
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What are the ‘SITS’ muscles?

A

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis

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23
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What is the origin of the deltoid?

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Anterior head: Clavicle
Middle head: Acromion
Posterior head: Scapular spine

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24
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What is the insertion of the deltoid?

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Deltoid tuberosity of humerus of the lateral side of the body

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25
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What action does the deltoid perform?

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Abduction at shoulder (whole muscle)

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26
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What is the innervation of the deltoid?

A

Axillary nerve
*C05-C06

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27
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What is the origin of the pectoralis major?

A
  • Sternum
  • Ribs 2-6
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What is the insertion of the pectoralis major?

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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29
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What actions does the pectoralis major perform?

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At Shoulder:
- flexion
- adduction
- medial rotation

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30
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What is the innervation of the pectoralis major?

A

Pectoral nerves

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31
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What is the origin of the supraspinatus?

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Supraspinatus fossa of scapula

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What is the insertion of the supraspinatus?

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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What action does the supraspinatus perform?

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Abduction at the shoulder

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What is the innervation of the supraspinatus?

A

Suprascapular nerve

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What is the origin of the infraspinatus?

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Infraspinatus fossa of scapula

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What is the insertion of the infraspinatus?

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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37
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What action does the infraspinatus perform?

A

Lateral rotation at shoulder

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38
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What is the innervation of the infraspinatus?

A

Suprascapular nerve

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39
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What is the origin of the teres minor?

A

Lateral border of scapula

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What is the insertion of the teres minor?

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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What action does the teres minor perform?

A

Lateral rotation at shoulder

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42
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What is the innervation of the teres minor?

A

Axillary nerve

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43
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What is the origin of the teres major?

A

Inferior angle of scapula

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44
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What is the insertion of the teres major?

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Intertubercular groove of humerus

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45
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What actions does the teres major perform?

A

Shoulder
- extension
- adduction
- medial rotation

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46
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What is the innervation of the teres major?

A

Lower subscapular nerve

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47
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What is the origin of the subscapularis?

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Subscapular fossa of scapula

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What is the insertion of the subscapularis?

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Lesser tubercle of humerus

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49
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What action does the subscapularis perform?

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Medial rotation at the shoulder

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50
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What is the innervation of the subscapularis?

A

Subscapular nerves

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51
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What is the origin of the latissimus dorsi?

A

Spinous process of
- thoracic vertebrae T07-12
- lumbar vertebrae L01-05
- ribs 8-12

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What is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi?

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Intertubercular groove of humerus

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What actions does the latissimus dorsi perform?

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Shoulder
- extension
- adduction
- medial rotation

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54
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What is the innervation of the latissimus dorsi?

A

Thoracodorsal nerve

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55
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What is the origin of the coracobrachialis?

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Coracoid process of scapula

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What is the insertion of the coracobrachialis?

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Medial shaft of humerus

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What actions does the coracobrachialis perform?

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Shoulder
- adduction
- flexion

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What is the innervation of the coracobrachialis?

A

Musculocutaneous nerve

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What is the origin of the biceps brachii?

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Short head- coracoid process
long head- supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

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What is the insertion of the biceps brachii?

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Tuberosity of radius

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61
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What actions does the biceps brachii perform?

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  • Supination
  • Flexion at elbow and shoulder
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What is the innervation of the biceps brachii?

A

Musculocutaneous nerve

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What is the origin of the brachialis?

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Anterior/distal surface of humerus

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What is the insertion of the brachialis?

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Tuberosity of ulna

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65
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What action does the brachialis perform?

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Flexion at elbow

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66
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What is the innervation of the brachialis?

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Musculocutaneous nerve and radial nerve

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67
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What is the origin of the brachioradialis?

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Lateral epicondyle of humerus

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What is the insertion of the brachioradialis?

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Lateral aspect of styloid process of radius

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What action does the brachioradialis perform?

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Flexion at elbow

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70
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What is the innervation of the brachioradialis?

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Radial nerve

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71
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What is the origin of the triceps?

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Lateral head – superior, lateral margin on humerus; Long head – infraglenoid tubercle of scapula; Medial head – posterior surface of humerus

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72
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What is the insertion of the triceps?

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Olecranon of ulna

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73
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What action does the triceps perform?

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Extension at elbow

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74
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What is the innervation of the triceps?

A

Radial nerve

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75
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What is the origin of the pronator teres?

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Medial epicondyle of humerus

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What is the insertion of the pronator teres?

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Mid-lateral surface of radius

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77
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What action does the pronator teres perform?

A

Pronation

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78
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What is the innervation of the pronator teres?

A

Median nerve

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79
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What is the origin of the supinator?

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Lateral epicondyle of humerus

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80
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What is the insertion of the supinator?

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Anterolateral surface of radius

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81
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What action does the supinator perform?

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Supination

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82
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What is the innervation of the supinator?

A

Deep radial nerve

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What is the action of the flexor carpi radialis?

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Wrist flexion, radial deviation of the hand

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What is the innervation of the flexor carpi radialis?

A

Median nerve

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85
Q

What is the action of the palmaris longus?

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Wrist flexion

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What is the innervation of the palmaris longus?

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Median nerve

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What is the action of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

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Wrist flexion, ulnar deviation of the hand

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What is the innervation of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

A

Ulnar nerve

89
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What is the action of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

A

Flexion of the wrist and digits 2-5 (middle and proximal phalanx)

90
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What is the innervation of the flexor digitorum superficialis?

A

Median nerve

91
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What is the action of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

Flexion of thumb

92
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What is the innervation of the flexor pollicis longus?

A

Median nerve

93
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What is the action of the flexor digitorum profundus?

A

Wrist flexion, flexion of digits 2-5 (distal phalanx)

94
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What is the innervation of the flexor digitorum profundus?

A

Palmar interosseous nerve

95
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What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis longus?

A

Extension, abduction of the wrist

96
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What is the innervation of the extensor carpi radialis longus?

A

Radial nerve

97
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What is the action of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?

A

Extension, abduction of the wrist

98
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What is the innervation of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?

A

Radial nerve

99
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What is the action of the extensor digitorum?

A

Wrist extension, extension of digits 2-5

100
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What is the innervation of the extensor digitorum?

A

Deep radial nerve

101
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What is the action of the extensor digiti minimi?

A

Wrist extension, extension of digit 5

102
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What is the innervation of the extensor digiti minimi?

A

Deep radial nerve

103
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What is the action of the extensor carpi ulnaris?

A

Extension, adduction of the wrist

104
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What is the innervation of the extensor carpi ulnaris?

A

Deep radial nerve

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What is the action of the abductor pollicis longus?

A

Abduction of wrist and thumb

106
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What is the innervation of the abductor pollicis longus?

A

Deep radial nerve

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What is the action of the extensor pollicis longus?

A

Thumb extension, wrist abduction

108
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What is the innervation of the extensor pollicis longus?

A

Deep radial nerve

109
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What is the action of the extensor pollicis brevis?

A

Thumb extension, wrist abduction

110
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What is the innervation of the extensor pollicis brevis?

A

Deep radial nerve

111
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What is the action of the extensor indicis?

A

Extension of wrist and digit 2

112
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What is the innervation of the extensor indicis?

A

Deep radial nerve

113
Q

What is hip extension?

A

Involves moving the thigh posteriorly (or backward movement of the thigh)

114
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What is hip flexion?

A

Moving the thigh anteriorly (or forward movement of the thigh)

115
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What is knee extension?

A

To straighten the knee, or to increase the angle of the joint

116
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What is knee flexion?

A

Bending the knee (decreasing the angle of the joint)

117
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What is lateral rotation?

A

To rotation away from the center of the body

118
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What is internal rotation?

A

To rotation towards the central axis of the body

119
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What is the iliopsoas group?

A

Psoas major and iliacus together are called iliopsoas

120
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What is the origin of the psoas major?

A

Transverse bodies of all lumbar vertebra

121
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What is the insertion of the psoas major?

A

Lesser trochanter of the femur (with iliacus)

122
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What action does the psoas major perform?

A

Hip flexion (or trunk flexion if femur is stationary)

123
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What is the innervation of the psoas major?

A

Lumbar plexus

124
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What is the origin of the iliacus?

A

Iliac fossa of ilium

125
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What is the insertion of the iliacus?

A

Lesser trochanter of femur

126
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What action does the iliacus perform?

A

Hip flexion

127
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What is the innervation of the iliacus?

A

Femoral nerve

128
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What is the origin of the gluteus maximus?

A

Posterior gluteal line of the ilium, lower sacrum, side of the coccyx

129
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What is the insertion of the gluteus maximus?

A

Gluteal tuberosity

130
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What actions does the gluteus maximus perform?

A

Abducts, extends, laterally rotates hip joint

131
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What is the innervation of the gluteus maximus?

A

Inferior gluteal nerve

132
Q

What is the origin of the gluteus medius?

A

Gluteal surface of the ilium

133
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What is the insertion of the gluteus medius?

A

Greater trochanter of the femur

134
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What actions does the gluteus medius perform?

A

Abducts thigh, stabilizes the hip joint

135
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What is the innervation of the gluteus medius?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

136
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What is the origin of the gluteus minimus?

A

Gluteal surface of the ilium

137
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What is the insertion of the gluteus minimus?

A

Greater trochanter of the femur

138
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What actions does the gluteus minimus perform?

A

Abducts thigh, stabilizes hip joint

139
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What is the innervation of the gluteus minimus?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

140
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What is the origin of the tensor fascia latae (TFL)?

A

ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine)

141
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What is the insertion of the tensor fascia latae (TFL)?

A

Iliotibial tract

142
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What actions does the tensor fascia latae (TFL) perform?

A

Abducts and internally rotates thigh, stabilizes hip and knee joints

143
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What is the innervation of the tensor fascia latae (TFL)?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

144
Q

What is the action of the obturator externus?

A

Lateral rotation of thigh

145
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What is the innervation of the obturator externus?

A

Obturator nerve

146
Q

What is the action of the obturator internus?

A

Lateral rotation of thigh

147
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What is the innervation of the obturator internus?

A

Spinal nerves S1-3

148
Q

What is the action of the superior gemellus?

A

Lateral rotation, adduction, extension of hip joint

149
Q

What is the innervation of the superior gemellus?

A

Spinal nerves L5, S1

150
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What is the action of the inferior gemellus?

A

Lateral rotation, adduction, extension of hip joint

151
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What is the innervation of the inferior gemellus?

A

Spinal nerves L5, S1

152
Q

What is the action of the quadratus femoris?

A

Lateral rotation, adduction of hip joint

153
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What is the innervation of the quadratus femoris?

A

Spinal nerves L5, S1

154
Q

What is the action of the piriformis?

A

Lateral rotation, adduction, extension of hip joint

155
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What is the innervation of the piriformis?

A

Spinal nerves L5-S2

156
Q

What is the origin of the biceps femoris?

A

Long head, ischial tuberosity; short head, linea aspera of femur, lateral surface

157
Q

What is the insertion of the biceps femoris?

A

Head of the fibula, lateral surface

158
Q

What actions does the biceps femoris perform?

A

Knee flexion, hip extension

159
Q

What is the innervation of the biceps femoris?

A

Long head - tibial nerve; Short head - common fibular nerve

160
Q

What is the origin of the semitendinosus?

A

Ischial tuberosity

161
Q

What is the insertion of the semitendinosus?

A

Medial surface of tibia

162
Q

What action does the semitendinosus perform?

A

Knee flexion

163
Q

What is the innervation of the semitendinosus?

A

Tibial nerve

164
Q

What is the origin of the semimembranosus?

A

Ischial tuberosity

165
Q

What is the insertion of the semimembranosus?

A

Medial condyle of tibia

166
Q

What action does the semimembranosus perform?

A

Knee flexion

167
Q

What is the innervation of the semimembranosus?

A

Tibial nerve

168
Q

What is the origin of the rectus femoris?

A

AIIS (anterior inferior iliac spine)

169
Q

What is the insertion of the rectus femoris?

A

Common tendon of the quadriceps to tibial tuberosity

170
Q

What actions does the rectus femoris perform?

A

Knee extension, hip flexion

171
Q

What is the innervation of the rectus femoris?

A

Femoral nerve

172
Q

What is the origin of the vastus medialis?

A

Intertrochanteric line of femur

173
Q

What is the insertion of the vastus medialis?

A

Patella via quadriceps tendon; tibial tuberosity

174
Q

What action does the vastus medialis perform?

A

Knee extension

175
Q

What is the innervation of the vastus medialis?

A

Femoral nerve

176
Q

What is the origin of the vastus lateralis?

A

Greater trochanter of femur

177
Q

What is the insertion of the vastus lateralis?

A

Patella via quadriceps tendon; tibial tuberosity

178
Q

What action does the vastus lateralis perform?

A

Knee extension

179
Q

What is the innervation of the vastus lateralis?

A

Femoral nerve

180
Q

What is the origin of the vastus intermedius?

A

Anterior/lateral surfaces of femur

181
Q

What is the insertion of the vastus intermedius?

A

Common tendon of the quadriceps to tibial tuberosity

182
Q

What action does the vastus intermedius perform?

A

Knee extension

183
Q

What is the innervation of the vastus intermedius?

A

Femoral nerve

184
Q

What is the origin of the adductor longus?

A

Front of the pubis

185
Q

What is the insertion of the adductor longus?

A

Linea aspera

186
Q

What actions does the adductor longus perform?

A

Adducts, medially rotates thigh

187
Q

What is the innervation of the adductor longus?

A

Obturator nerve

188
Q

What is the origin of the adductor brevis?

A

Superior and inferior rami of the pubis

189
Q

What is the insertion of the adductor brevis?

A

Medial shaft femur, into the upper linea aspera

190
Q

What actions does the adductor brevis perform?

A

Adducts, medially rotates thigh

191
Q

What is the innervation of the adductor brevis?

A

Obturator nerve

192
Q

What is the origin of the adductor magnus?

A

Inferior ramus of pubis

193
Q

What is the insertion of the adductor magnus?

A

Adductor tubercle, medial condyle of the femur, linea aspera

194
Q

What actions does the adductor magnus perform?

A

Adducts, medially rotates thigh

195
Q

What is the innervation of the adductor magnus?

A

Obturator nerve

196
Q

What is the origin of the gracilis?

A

Lower half of pubic symphysis

197
Q

What is the insertion of the gracilis?

A

Superior shaft of tibia

198
Q

What actions does the gracilis perform?

A

Adductor of the thigh, flexes knee

199
Q

What is the innervation of the gracilis?

A

Obturator nerve

200
Q

What is the origin of the pectineus?

A

Pectineal line

201
Q

What is the insertion of the pectineus?

A

Posterior surface of the femur

202
Q

What action does the pectineus perform?

A

Adducts thigh

203
Q

What is the innervation of the pectineus?

A

Femoral nerve

204
Q

What is the action of the Gracilis muscle?

A

Adductor of the thigh, flexes knee

Innervation: obturator nerve

205
Q

What is the origin of the Pectineus muscle?

A

Pectineal line

Innervation: femoral nerve

206
Q

What is the action of the Sartorius muscle?

A

Hip: flexion, abduction, external rotation; Knee: flexion, internal rotation

Origin: ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine), Insertion: superior shaft of tibia, Innervation: femoral nerve

207
Q

What is the action of the Tibialis Anterior muscle?

A

Dorsiflexion, inversion of foot

Origin: lateral condyle of tibia, Insertion: base of metatarsal 1, medial cuneiform, Innervation: deep peroneal nerve

208
Q

What is the action of the Extensor Digitorum Longus muscle?

A

Extends digits 2-5, dorsiflexion of foot

Origin: lateral condyle of tibia, Insertion: distal phalanges of digits 2-5, Innervation: deep peroneal nerve

209
Q

What is the action of the Extensor Hallucis Longus muscle?

A

Extension of digit 1, dorsiflexion of foot

Origin: anterior surface of fibula, Insertion: dorsal surface of digit 1 (great toe), Innervation: deep peroneal nerve

210
Q

What is the action of the Peroneus Brevis muscle?

A

Plantarflex and evert foot (pronate)

Origin: lateral, distal fibula, Insertion: lateral side of 5th metatarsal, Innervation: superficial peroneal nerve

211
Q

What is the action of the Peroneus Longus muscle?

A

Plantarflex and evert foot (pronate)

Origin: posterior surface of tibia, superior fibula, Insertion: base of metatarsal 1, Innervation: superficial peroneal nerve

212
Q

What is the action of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

A

Plantarflexion of foot, knee flexion

Origin: medial and lateral heads: posterior surfaces of medial and lateral femoral condyles, Insertion: posterior surface of calcaneus via Achilles tendon, Innervation: tibial nerve

213
Q

What is the action of the Soleus muscle?

A

Plantarflexion of foot

Origin: posterior surface of fibula, medial region of posterior tibia, Insertion: posterior surface of calcaneus via Achilles tendon, Innervation: tibial nerve

214
Q

What is the action of the Tibialis Posterior muscle?

A

Plantarflexion, inversion and adduction of foot

Origin: posterior surface of tibia, interosseous membrane, medial surface of fibula, Insertion: navicular bone, cuneiforms (3), cuboid, and metatarsals 2-4, Innervation: tibial nerve

215
Q

What is the action of the Flexor Digitorum Longus muscle?

A

Flexion of digits 2-5; inversion and plantarflexion of foot

Origin: posterior surface of tibia, Insertion: inferior surface of distal phalanges 2-5, Innervation: deep peroneal nerve

216
Q

What is the action of the Flexor Hallucis Longus muscle?

A

Flexion of digit 1, inversion and plantarflexion of foot

Origin: posterior fibula, Insertion: inferior surface of distal phalanx of digit 1 (great toe), Innervation: tibial nerve (deep peroneal branch)

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