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Origins and Insertions Flashcards

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Sternocleidomastoid

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O: Sternum, Clavicle
I: Mastoid Process

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Sternocleidomastoid Function

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Flexes head side to side, rotates it

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Diaphragm

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O: Sternum, rib cartilage, L
I: Central tendon

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Rectus Abdominis

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O: Pubic crest, symphysis pubis
I: Xiphoid process, interior ribs

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Rectus Abdominis Function

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Flex, exhaling, defecation

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External Oblique

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O: 5-12 Ribs
I: Iliac crest, linea alba, pubis

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External Oblique Function

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Flex, rotate vertebral, compress abdomen

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Pectoralis Major

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O: Clavicle, lower sternum, costal cartilage, external oblique muscles
I: Intertubercular groove

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Pectoralis Major Function

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Internal rotation, adduction, flexion

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Latissimus Dorsi

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O: L, T, iliac crest, sacrum
I: Humerus

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Latissimus Dorsi Function

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Adductor, extensor, internal rotator

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Supraspinatus

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O: Supraspinous fossa
I: Greater tubercle

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Supraspinatus Function

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Stabilize shoulder, adducts

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Infraspinatus

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O: Infraspinous fossa
I: Greater tubercle

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Infraspinatus Function

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Stabilize shoulder, laterally rotates

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Teres minor

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O: Lateral border
I: Greater tubercle

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Teres Minor Function

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Stabilize shoulder, laterally rotates

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Subscapularis

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O: Subscapular fossa
I: Lesser tubercle

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Subscapularis Function

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Stabilizes shoulder, rotates medially

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Trapezius

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O: Nuchal line, C, T
I: Clavicle, scapular spine

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Trapezius Function

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Elevation, adduction, extends neck

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Biceps Brachii

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O: Coracoid process, supraglenoid tubercle
I: Radial tuberosity

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Biceps Brachii Function

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Supinates forearm, flex elbow

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Triceps Brachii

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O: Infraglenoid tubercle
I: Olecranon

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Triceps Brachii Function

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Elbow flexor

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Brachioradialis

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O: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
I: Styloid process

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Brachioradialis Function

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Elbow flexor btwn supination & pronation

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Gluteus maximus

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O: Crest of ilium, sacrum, coccyx
I: Greater trochanter

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Gluteus Maximus Function

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Hip extension, external rotation

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Sartorius

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O: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
I: Medial tibia

31
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Sartorius Function

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Flexion, outward rotation, flex knee

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Adductor Longus

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O: Pubis body
I: Linea aspera

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Adductor Longus Function

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Hip adduction

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Adductor Magnus

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O: Pubis body, ischial tuberosity
I: Linea aspera, adductor tubercle

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Adductor Magnus Function

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Hip adduction, extension

36
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Adductor Brevis

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O: Rumis of pubis
I: Linea aspera, pectineal line

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Adductor Brevis Function

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Hip adduction, flexion

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Pectineus

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O: Superior ramis of pubis
I: Linea aspera, lesser trochanter

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Rectus Femoris

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O: Anterior Interior Iliac Spine
I: Tibial tuberosity, patella

40
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Rectus Femoris Function

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Knee extension, hip flexion

41
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Vastus Lateralis

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O: Greater trochanter, linea aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity, patella

42
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Vastus Lateralis Function

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Knee extension

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Vastus Intermedius

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O: Femoral shaft
I: Tibial tuberosity, patella

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Pectineus Function

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Hip adduction, flexion

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Vastus Intermedius Function

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Knee extension

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Vastus Medius

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O: Linea aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity, patella

47
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Vastus Medius Function

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Knee extension

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Biceps Femoris

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O: Ischial tuberosity, linea aspera
I: Fibula Head

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Biceps Femoris Function

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Hip extensor, flexor, external rotation of knee

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Semimembranosus & Semitendinosus

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O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Medial condyle

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Semimembranosus & Semitendinosus Function

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Flexes knee, rotates inwards, extends hip

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Gastrocnemius

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O: Femoral Condyles
I: Calcaneus

53
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Gastrocnemius Function

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Plantar flexes ankle, flexes knee

54
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Soleus

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O: Upper fibula
I: Calcaneus

55
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Soleus Function

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Plantar flexes ankle

56
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Tibialis Anterior

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O: Tibia
I: 1st metatarsals

57
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Tibialis Anterior Function

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Dorsiflexes ankle, inverts foot

58
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Chemical Released in Muscle Cells from AP

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Acetylcholine

59
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Chemicals that block Myosin and Actin from Binding

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Troponin and tropomyosin

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