Origin And Insertion Of Muscles Flashcards
Origin
The fixed attachment end of muscle that doesn’t move
Insertion
Moves with contraction, muscle that does move
Sternocleidomastoid origin
Manubrium of sternum
Sternocleidomastoid insertion
Mastoid process of temporal bone
Splenius origin
Ligamentum nuchae
Splenius insertion
Mastoid process
Rotator cuff muscles origin
Scapula
Rotator cuff muscles insertion
Humerus
Biceps branchii origin
Coracoid process
Biceps branchii insertion
Radial tuberosity
Triceps branchii origin
Inferior margin of glenoid cavity
Triceps branchii insertion
Olecranon of ulna
Quadriceps femoris group origin
Ilium and femur
Quadriceps femoris group insertion
Tibial tuberosity and patella
Hamstring group origin
Ischial tuberosity
Hamstring group insertion
Tibia
Gastrocnemius origin
Two heads from medial and lateral consoles of femur
Gastrocnemius insertion
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
