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Parts of Muscles Flashcards

1
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Muscles of the rotator cuff

A

Supra-spinatus
Infra-spinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis

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Origin, insertion, function of the rotator cuff

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O- Scapula (Posterior surface
of supraspinous fossa)
I- Greater tubercle of Humerus
via a tendon
F- Stabilize and Abduct Shoulder

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3
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Elbow Flexors / Extensors – Anterior

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Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Bracioradialis
Pronator Teres

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4
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Origin, insertion, function of the Biceps Brachii

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O- Scapula
I- Radius
F- Elbow Flexion

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5
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Origin, insertion, function of the Brachialis

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O- Humerus
I- Ulna
F- Elbow Flexion

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Origin, insertion, function of the Pronator teres

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O- Humerus & Ulna
I- Radius
F- Pronates Arm

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7
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Elbow Flexors / Extensors – Posterior

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Triceps brachii (short head)
Triceps brachii (long head)

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8
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Origin, insertion, function of the Short head Triceps

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O- Humerus
I- Ulna
F- Extension of Arm

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9
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Origin, insertion, function of the Long head Triceps

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O- Infraglenoid tubrecle
I- Ulna
F- Extension of Arm

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10
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Origin, insertion, function of the Trapezius

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O- Occipital Bone, Cervical &
Thoracic Vertebrae
I- Spine of Scapula, Acromion
& Clavicle
F- Scapular elevation, adduction,
retraction, upward rotation and
depression – extends the neck

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11
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Origin, insertion, function of the Latissimus Dorsi

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O – Lumbar /Thoracic
Vertebrae, Iliac Crest
& Sacrum
I – Humerus
F – Adduction, Extension &
Internal Rotation of Arm

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12
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Origin, insertion, function of the Pectoralis Major

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O- Clavicle, Sternum, Ribs 1-6,
External Oblique Muscle
I – Intertubercular (Bicipital) Groove
(Humerus)
F- Internal Rotation, Flexion
& Adduction of Arm

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13
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Origin, insertion, function of the Pectoralis Minor

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O - third to fifth ribs adjacent to the costochondral junction.
I - Coracoid process
F - stabilization, depression, abduction or protraction, internal rotation and downward rotation of the scapula

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14
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Rectus Abdominis

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O – Pubic Crest,
Symphysis Pubis
I – Xiphoid Process
Inferior Ribs
F – Flexes the Trunk
(Expiration & Defecation)

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15
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External Oblique

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O- Lower 8 ribs
I – Iliac Crest, Linea Alba & Pubis
F- Flex, Rotate Vertebral Column
Compress Abdomen during
forced respiration

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16
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Quadriceps Group

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Rectus femoris
Vastus intermedius
(underneath)
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis

17
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Origin, insertion, function of the Rectus Femoris

A

O- Ilium (Anterior Iliac Spine)
I- Patellar Tendon > Tibia
F- Knee Extension, Hip Flexion

18
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Origin, insertion, function of the Vastus Lat. / Inter. / Med.

A

O- Femur
I- Patellar Tendon > Pat. Ligament > Tibia
F- Knee Extension

19
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Muscles of the Hamstring Group

A

Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps Femoris

20
Q

Origin, insertion, function of the Semitendinosus

A

O- Ischial Tuberosity
I- Tibia
F- Flexes Knee, Extends Hip

21
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Origin, insertion, function of the Semimembranosus

A

O- Ischial Tuberosity
I- Tibia
F- Flexes Knee, Internal Rotation of Knee
Extends Hip

22
Q

Origin, insertion, function of the Biceps Femoris

A

O- Ischial Tuberosity
I- Fibula
F- Flexes Knee, Extends Hip,
Externally Rotates Knee

23
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Gluteal Group

A

Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Gracilis

24
Q

Origin, insertion, function of the Gluteus Maximus

A

O- Ilium, Sacrum & Coccyx
I- Femur
F- Hip Extension & Rotation

25
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Origin, insertion, function of the Gracilis

A

O- Pubis (Inf. Ramus)
I- Tibia
F- Adducts Hip
Flexes Knee

26
Q

Muscles of the calf - Anterior

A

Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucius Longus

27
Q

Muscles of the calf - Posterior

A

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Calcaneal Tendon

28
Q

Muscles of the calf - Posterior (Deep)

A

Popliteus
Tibialis posterior
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Fibularis
(Peroneus) longus
Flexor hallucis longus
Fibularis
(Peroneus) brevis

29
Q

Origin, insertion, function of the Gastrocnemius
(medial and lateral heads)

A

O- Femur
I- Calcaneus via
Achilles Tendon
F- Plantar Flexes Ankle
Flexes Knee

30
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Origin, insertion, function of the Soleus

A

O- Fibula
I- Calcaneus via
Achilles Tendon
F- Plantar Flexes Ankle
Flexes Knee

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