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Palpation Exam Flashcards

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Spinous process?

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interspinous ligament

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Transverse process?

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Intertransverse ligament

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Ribs 1-12

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Ribs 1-7 = true ribs. Direct attachment to the sternum.

Ribs 8-10 = false ribs. Indirect attachment. Fused to costal cartilage of Rib 7.

Ribs 11 & 12 = Free floating ribs. No attachment to sternum.

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Sacrum
- Posterior surface
- Median Crest

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Posterior surface: Erector spinae originate

Median Crests: formed by fucion of 1st 3 SPs

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Sternum
- Jugular notch (manubrium)
- Sternal angle
- Body
- Xiphoid process

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Manubrium: Articulates with clavicle & costal cartilages of 1st rib

Sternal Angle: junction of Manubrium & sternal body via cartilaginous joint. Marks the level of the 2nd rib.

Body: Articulates with costal cartilages of Ribs 3-6.

Xiphoid Process: Attachment point for Rib 7 via xiphisternal joint.

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External Occipital Protuberance

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Ligamentum nuchae attaches here.

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Mandible
- Angle
- Condyle
- Coronoid process

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Angle: Medial pterygoid m. inserts on the medial surface of the angle.

Condyle: participates in the TMJ joint which is a combined hinge & synovial joint.

Coronoid Process: Temporalis m. inserts here.

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Zygomatic Arch

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Masseter m. originates here.

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Scapula
- Spine
- Coracoid process
- Acromion
- Inferior Angle
- Medial Border
- Lateral Border
- Infraspinatus fossa
- Supraspinatus fossa

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Spine: posterior deltoid fibers originate here

Coracoid process: Short head of biceps brachii m. originates here.

Acromion: Lateral deltoid fibers originate here.

Inferior Angle: At the level of ~ T7 SP.

Medial Border: Rhomboids insert here.

Lateral Border: Teres major & minor originate here.

Infraspinatus fossa: Infraspinatus m. originates here.

Supraspinatus fossa: Supraspinatus m. originates here.

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Clavicle
- Sternal end
- Acromial end
- body

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Sternal end: Sternoclavicular ligament attaches here.

Acromial end: Acromioclavicular ligament attaches here.

Body: Subclavius m. attaches to the subclavian groove inferior body.
Or pec . major

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Humerus
- Greater Tubercle
- Lesser Tubercle
- Medial Epicondyle
- Lateral Epicondyle

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Greater Tubercle: 3 rotator cuff muscles insert here (Supra & infraspinatus + Teres minor)

Lesser Tubercle: Subscapularis inserts here.

Medial epicondyle: Common origin of anterior flexor compartment m. of forearm via common flexor tendon.

Lateral epicondyle: Common origin of posterior flexor compartment m. of forearm via common extensor tendon.

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Ulna
- Head
- Olecranon process

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Head: Head of the ulna articulates with the ulnar notch of radius.

Olecranon process: Triceps brachii inserts here.

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Radius
- Styloid process

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Brachioradialis inserts just proximal to the styloid process.

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Carpal Bones
- Scaphoid
- Pisiform
- Hook of Hamate

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Scaphoid: Abductor Pollicis Brevis originates here.
-floor of anatomical snuffbox.

Pisiform: Flexor Carpi ulnaris inserts here.
-part of the carpal tunnel.

Hook of Hamate: Flexor Carpi Ulnaris inserts here.

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Hip Bone
- Iliac Crest
- Iliac Fossa
- ASIS
- Ischial Tuberosity

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Iliac Crest: Tensor fascia lata originates here.

Iliac Fossa: iliacus m. originates here.

ASIS: Sartorius m. originates here.

Ischial Tuberosity: Biceps femoris m long head originates here.

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Femur
- Greater Trochanter
- Condyle
- Epicondyle

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Greater Trochanter: piriformis inserts here.

Condyle: Gastrocnemius (medial & lateral head) originates on medial & lateral condyle.

Epicondyle:
Medial epicondyle: Medial (tibial) collateral ligament originates here.
Lateral epicondyle: Lateral fibular collateral ligament originates here.

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Patella
- Base
- Apex
- Medial border
- Lateral Border

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Base: Rectus femoris m. attaches here.

Apex: Patella tendon/ligament originates here.

Lateral Border: Vastus lateralis m. attaches here.

Medial border: Vastus Medialis m. attaches here.

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Tibia
- Lateral Condyle
- Medial Condyle
- Tibial Tuberosity
- Medial Malleolus

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Lateral condyle: Biceps femoris inserts here.

Medial condyle: Semimembranosus inserts here.

Tibial tuberosity: All 4 quads insert here.

Medial Malleolus: Articulates with Talus.

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Fibia
- Head
- Neck
- Lateral Malleolus

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Head: Biceps femoris inserts here /articulates with lateral condyle

Neck: The neck is on the proximal fibia just distal to the head.

Lateral Malleolus: Articulates with talus.

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Erector Spinae M.

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O: Sacrum
I: Spine (SPs & TVPs of cervical & thoracic + cranium)
N: Posterior rami of spinal n.
Action: Extend vertebral column

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SCM

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O: Medial 1/3 Clavicle & Manubrium
I: Mastoid process (temporal bone) & Superior nuchal line (lateral 1/2)
N: CN XI: Accessory N.
Action:
1. Contralateral rotation of head & neck
2. Lateral flexion of head & neck
3. Flexion of lower neck

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Scalenes

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O: Cervical TVP
I: Rib 1 & 2 (Anterior & middle), Rib 1 (posterior)
N: Anterior rami of cervical spinal n.
Action:
1. Lateral flexion
2. Raise rib during forced inspiration

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Temporalis m.

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O: Temporal fosse
I: coronoid process & anterior border of ramus
N: Mandibular n.
Action:
1. Elevation
2. Retraction

**to activate: clench teeth

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Masseter

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O: Zygomatic arch
I: Lateral surface of ramus
N: Mandibular n.
Action:
1. Elevation
2. Protection

**to activate: clench

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Rectus Abdominis

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O: Pubic crest & symphysis pubis
I: Xiphoid process & ribs 5 - 7
N: Intercostal n.
Action:
1. Trunk flexion
2. posterior pelvic tilt
3. compress abdominal contents

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External Abdominal Oblique

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O: External surface of lower 8 ribs
I: Linea alba, Iliac crest & pubic tubercle
N: Intercostal n.
Action:
1. Contralateral rotation
2. Flexion of trunk
3. compress abdominal contents

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Rhomboids Minor & Major.

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Rhomboids MINOR:
O: SPs C7 & T1
I: medial border of scapula @ spine

Rhomboids MAJOR:
O: SPs T2 - T5
I: Medial border of scapula inferior to spine

BOTH:
N: Dorsal scapular n.
Action:
1. Retraction of spine ***
2. Elevation of spine
3. Downward rotation

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Trapezius m.

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O:
Upper: External occipital protuberance & medial superior nuchal line.
Middle: SPs T1-T5
Lower: SPs T6-T12
I: Clavicle (lateral 1/3), acromion, spine
N: Spinal accessory n.
Action:
Upper: Elevation & uoward rotation
Middle: Retraction
Lower: Depression & upward rotation

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Latissimus Dorsi

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O: Sps T7 to L5, Ilium & scaral crests, lower 4 ribs (thoracodorsal fascia)
I: Floor of Intertubercular groove
N: Thoracodrosal n.
Action:
1. Extension of arm
2. Adduction of arm
3. Medial rotation of arm
4. Anterior pelvic tilts

**To activate: adduct against resistance.

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Serratus Anterior

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O: Upper 9 Ribs
I: Anterior surface of medial boarder of scapula
N: Long thoracic n.
Action:
1. Protraction
2. Upward rotation

**to activate: boxer punch against resistance

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Pectoralis major

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O: Clavicle (medial 1/2) & sternum (1-7 costal cartilages)
I: Lateral lip Intertubercular groove
N: Medial & lateral pectoral n.
Action:
1. Flexion of arm
2. Horizontal adduction & adduction **
3. Medial rotation

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Deltoid m.

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O:
Anterior: Lateral clavicle
Lateral: Acromion
Posterior: Spine of scapula
I: Deltoid tuberosity (humerus)
N: Axillary n.
Action:
1. Abduction of arm (all)
2. Medial rotation & flexion (anterior)
3. Lateral rotation & extensions (posterior)

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Subscapularis m.

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O: Subscapularis fossa
I: Lesser tubercle (humerus)
N: Upper & lower subscapularis n.
Action:
1. Medial rotation of arm @ shoulder joint

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Supraspinatus m.

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O: Supraspinatus fossa
I: Greater tubercle (humerus)
N: Suprascapular n.
Action:
1. Abduction of arm @ shoulder joint

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Infraspinatus m

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O: Infraspinatus fossa
I: Greater tubercle (humerus)
N: Suprascapular n.
Action:
1. Lateral rotation
2. horizontal abduction

**To activate external rotation against resistance

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Teres Minor

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O: Lateral border of scapula
I: Greater tubercle (humerus)
N: Axillary n.
Action:
1. Lateral rotation

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Teres Major

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O: Lateral border of scapula
I: Medial lip of inter tubercular groove (Humerus)
N: Upper & lower sub scapular n.
Action:
1. Extension
2. Adduction
3. Medial rotation

**To activate: adduct against resistance

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Biceps brachii

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O:
Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle (scapula)
Short head: Coracoid process (scapula)
I: Radial tuberosity & forearm fascia via biceps aponeurosis
N: Musculocutaneous n.
Action:
1. Flex forarm @ elbow joint
2. Supination of forearm @ elbow joint
3. Flex arm @ shoulder joint (long head)

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Triceps Brachii

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O:
Long: Infraglenoid tubercle (scapula)
Lateral: Lateral, posterior humerus (Superior to radial groove)
Medial: Medial, posterior humerus (inferior to radial groove)
I: Olecranon process (ulna)
N: Radial n.
Action:
1. Extension of forearm @ elbow joint
2. Extension of arm @ shoulder joint (long head)

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Pronator teres

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O:
Humeral head: Medial epicondyle (CFT)
Ulnar head: Coronoid process (ulna)
I: Radius
N: Median n.
Action:
1. Pronate forearm
2. Weak forearm flexion

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Flexor Carpi Radialis

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O: Medial epicondyle (CFT)
I: Base of 2nd & 3rd metacarpal
N: Median n.
Action:
1. Flex hand @ wrist joint
2. Radial deviate
3. Weak forearm flexion

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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

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O:
Humeral: Medial Epicondyle (CFT)
Ulnar: olecranon + posterior border
I: Base of 5th metacarpal, hook of hamate, pisiform
N: Ulnar n.
Action:
1. Flex hand @ wrist joint
2. Ulnar deviate
3. Weak forearm flexion

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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

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O:
Humero-ulnar head: Medial epicondyle (CFT) + coronoid process
Radial head: Radius
I: Base of middle phalanges (2 - 5)
N: Median n.
Action:
1. Flex hand @ wrist
2. Flex digits 2 - 5 @ MCP & PIP points
3. Weak forearm flexion

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Brachioradialis

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O: Supracondylar ridge (humerus)
I: Proximal to styloid process of radius
N: Radial n.
Action:
1. Flex forearm

**To activate: Flex against resistance in mid-pronation

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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

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O: Supracondylar rideg (humerus)
I: Base of 2nd metacarpal
N: Radial n.
Action:
1. Extend hand @ wrist joint
2. Radial deviate
3. Weak elbow flexion

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Extensor digitorum?

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O: Lateral epicondyle (CET)
I: Dorsal digital expansion
N: Radial n.
Action:
1. Extend hand @ wrist joint
2. Extend digits 2-5 @ MCP, PIP, & DIP joint.
3. Weal elbow extension

**to activate extend fingers against resistance or flutter fingers

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Abductor Pollicis Longus

A

O: Radius, ulna & interosseous membrane
I: Base of 1st metacarpal
N: Radial n.
Action:
1. Abduction of thumb @ CMC joint
2. Extension of thumb @ CMC joint
3. Radial deviation

**To activate: Abduct thumb. Very outside of snuff box.

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Abductor Pollicis Brevis

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O: Flexor retinaculum, scaphoid & trapezium
I: Base of proximal phalanx
N: Medial n.
Action:
1. Abduction of thumb

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Flexor Pollicis Brevis

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O: Flexor retinaculum & Trapezium
I: Base of proximal phalanx
N: Median n.
Action:
1. Flexion of thumb

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Dorsal Interossei

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O: Adjacent sides of metacarpals
I: Dorsal Digital expansion & base of proximal phalangers 2-4
N: Ulnar n.
Action:
1. Abduction of fingers 2, 3, 4
2. TATA = Flexion of MCP joint and extension of PIP & DIP joint (2,3,4)

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Tensor Fascia Lata

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O: Lateral ASIS & anterior iliac crest
I: Gerdy’s tubercle (tibia) via ITB band
N: Superior gluteal n.
Action:
1. Flex of thigh @ hip joint
2. Abduction of thigh @ hip joint
3. Medial rotation of thigh @ hip joint
4. Tenses ITB to support femur on tibia standing

** to activate: abduct against resistance

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Sartorius

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O: ASIS
I: proximal medial tibial shaft
N: Femoral n.
Action:
1. Flexion of leg @ knee joint
2. Flexion of thigh @ hip joint
3. External rotation @ hip joint

**To activate: Flex hip & knee

53
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Biceps femoris?

A

O:
Long: ischial tuberosity
Short: Linea aspera
I: Fibula head & lateral condyle of tibia
N: Tibular (long) & fibular/peroneal (short)
Action:
1. Flex leg @ hip joint
2.Extend thigh @ hip joint
3. Lateral rotation of leg @ knee joint (when knee flexed)

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Semitendinosus

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O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Proximal medial tibial shaft
N: Tibial n.
Action:
1. Hip extension
2. Knee flexion
3. Medial rotation @ knee joint (when knee flexed)

**To activate: To activate: Hip extension & knee flex against resistance. Palpate medial at above knee.

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Rectus Femoris

A

O:
Straight/anterior head: AIIS
Reflected/Posterior head: Groove above acetabulum brim
I: Base of petalla via quad tendon & tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
N:Femoral n.
Action:
1. Extension of the leg @ knee joint
2. Flexion of thigh @ hip joint

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Vastus Medialis

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O: Intertrochanteric line, linea aspera (medial lip) & Medial supracondylar line.
I: Medial border of patella via quad tendon & tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
N: Femoral n.
Action:
1. Extension of leg @ knee joint

57
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Adductor Muscles (as a group)
1. Pectineus
2. Adductor longus
3. Adductor brevis
4. Adductor Magnus
5.Gracilis

A

O: Pubic ramus, pubis & Ischium
I: linea aspera of femur
N: obturator n.
EXCEPT
Magnus post head = tibial n Pectineus = femoral n.
Action:
1. Adduction

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Gastrocnemius

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O: Medial & lateral condyles of femur
I: Calcaneous via achilles tendon
N: Tibial n.
Action:
1. Plantar Flexion of foot @ ankle joint
2. Flexion of leg @ knee joint

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Shoulder joint?

A

Synovial ball & Socket

flexion/extension
abduction/adduction
lateral & medial rotation
& circumduction

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Elbow joint

A

Synovial hinge joint

flexion/extension

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Radiocarpal (wrist) joint

A

Synovial Condyloid/ellipsoid joint

Flexion/extension
abduction/adduction

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First carpometacarpal joint

A

Modified Saddle joint (synovial)

Flexion & extension
Abudction & adduction
Rotation (opposition)

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Metacarpophalangeal joint?

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Condyloid/ellipsoid joint

Flexion/extension
abduction/adduction

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PIP & DIP Joints

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Synovial Hinge joints

Flexion & extension

65
Q

Hip joint

A

Synovial ball & socket

Flexion & extension
abduction & adduction
lateral & medial rotation

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Knee joint?

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3 joints:
Medial & lateral tibio-femoral = modified hinge joint
- flexion & extension
- lateral & medial rotation

Patellar-femoral joint = synovial planar joint
-slide & glide

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