Names of muscles Flashcards
orbicularis oris
a circular muscle that moves the lips
orbicularis occuli
a circular muscle that closes the eye
occipitofrontalis
muscle elevates the scalp and eyebrows. The muscle has a frontal belly and an occipital belly
epicranial aponeurosis
tendon that connects the bellys of the occipitofrontalis
muscles that move the lower jaw
temporalis, masseter, medial and lateral pterygoid
teres major
origin: inferior angle of the scapula
insertion: the intertubercular groove of the humerus.
coracobrachialis
origin: coracoid process of the scapula
insertion: anterior humerus.
Brachialis
origin: the anterior humerus
insertion: more narrowly at the coronoid process of the ulna.
Biceps brachii
The short head originates on the coracoid of the scapula
The long head originates on the superior lip of glenoid of the scapula.
The two heads merge and insert onto the radial tuberosity
The brachioradialis
origin: distal lateral humerus
insertion: at the styloid process of the radius.
Triceps brachii
The long head originating on the inferior glenoid
The medial head originating on the distal, posterior humerus
The lateral head originating on the proximal, posterior humerus
Inserts Posterior surface of the olecranon process of the ulna, capsule of the elbow joint and antebrachial fascia.
The pectineus
– this muscle originates on the superior arm of the pubis and inserts onto the proximal femur just below the lesser trochanter.
The tensor fascia latae (TFL)
– this muscle originates on the ASIS and posterior iliac spine. It inserts into the IT band
Rectus femoris
originates on the ilium at the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and the superior lip of the acetabulum. Along with the other quads (discussed later), this muscle inserts indirectly onto the tibial tuberosity of the anterior tibia.
Gluteus Maximus
Orgin: ilium, Sacrum, and Coccyx
Insertion: Gluteal tuberosity of femur, Iliotibial (IT) tract (band)
Semitendinosus
Orgin: ischial tuberosity
Insertion: medial condyle tibia
semimembranosus
Orgin: ischial tuberosity
Insertion: medial condyle tibia
(right underneath semitendinosus)
Biceps femoris
Orgin: ischial tuberosity
Insertion: fibula
adductor magnus
Orgin: pubis
Insertion: linea aspera
adductor longus
Orgin: Pubis
Insertion: linea apsera
adductor brevis
Orgin: pubis
Insertion: linea aspera
gracilis
orgin: pubis
insertion: medial aspect of proximal part of tibia
Gluteus medius
origin: ilium
insertion:Greater trochanter of
femur
Gluteus minimus
origin: ilium
insertion:Greater trochanter of
femur
Sartorius
origin: ASIS
insertion:Proximal, medial tibia
levator scapulae orgin: c1-c4 insertion: superior angle
piriformis
origin: sacrum
insertion: Greater trochanter of
femur
Iliopsoas
origin: Ilium (iliacus), lower
vertebrae (psoas
major)
insertion:Lesser trochanter of
femur
trapezius
origin: Occipital,Thoracic vertebrae
insertion: Spine and acromion of
scapula, Clavicle
rhomboids
origin: Upper thoracic vertebrae
insertion: Medial border of
scapula
Levator scapulae
origin: Upper cervical vertebrae (transverse processes)
insertion: Superior angle, medial
border of scapula
Serratus anterior
origin: Ribs (1-8)
insertion: Inferior angle, medial
border of scapula
deltoid
origin: Clavicle Acromion process Spine of scapula
insertion: Deltoid tuberosity on
shaft of humerus
Pectoralis major
origin: Clavicle Sternum Ribs (1-6)
insertion: Intertubercular groove of humerus
Latissimus dorsi
origin: Lower vertebrae (spinous processes), sacrum, iliac crest
insertion: Intertubercular groove of humerus
supraspinatus
origin: Supraspinous fossa of scapula
insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
Infraspinatus
(part of rotator
cuff)
origin: Infraspinous fossa of
scapula
insertion: insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
Teres minor
(part of rotator
cuff)
origin: Posterior (dorsal), lateral scapula
insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
Subscapularis
(part of rotator
cuff)
origin: Subscapular fossa of
scapula
insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus
Supinator
(located in
forearm posterior
compartment)
origin: Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Proximal shaft of radius
Pronator teres
(located in
forearm anterior
compartment)
origin: Medial epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Lateral surface of
midshaft of radius
Pronator
quadratus
(located in
forearm anterior
compartment)
origin: Distal ulna
insertion: Distal radius
Palmaris longus
origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus
insertion: Palmar aponeurosis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
origin: Medial epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Medial metacarpals
Flexor carpi
radialis
origin: Medial epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Lateral metacarpals
Flexor digitorum
superficialis
origin: Medial epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Middle Phalanges
Flexor digitorum
profundus
origin: proximal ulna
insertion: Distal Phalanges
Extensor carpi ulnaris
origin: Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Medial metacarpal
Extensor digiti minimi
origin: Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Phalanges of little
finger
Extensor digitorum
origin: Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Phalanges
Extensor carpi radialis (longus & brevis)
origin: Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
insertion: Lateral metacarpals
Rectus femoris (Part of Quadriceps femoris)
origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) of ilium, acetabulum of os coxa
insertion: Tibial tuberosity of tibia
via patellar tendon
Vastus lateralis (Part of Quadriceps femoris)
origin: Proximal femur
insertion: Tibial tuberosity of tibia
via patellar tendon
Vastus intermedius (Part of Quadriceps femoris)
origin: Proximal femur
insertion: Tibial tuberosity of tibia
via patellar tendon
Vastus medialis (Part of Quadriceps
femoris)
origin: Proximal femur
insertion: Tibial tuberosity of tibia
via patellar tendon
Tibialis anterior
origin: Proximal, anterior tibia
insertion: Medial foot
Extensor digitorum longus
origin: Lateral tibia/ fibula
insertion: Phalanges
Extensor hallucis longus
origin: Fibula
insertion: Distal phalanx of great toe
Fibularis (Peroneus) longus
origin: Fibula
insertion: Medial foot
Fibularis (Peroneus) brevis
