Practical Exam Prep Origin/Insertion/Action Flashcards

17 Muscles

1
Q

Deltoid Origin

A

Lateral 1/3rd of clavicle, acromion, lateral 1/3rd of scapular spine

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2
Q

Deltoid Insertion

A

Deltoid Tuberosity

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3
Q

Deltoid Actions (7)

A

All Fibers
-Abduct the shoulder

Anterior Fibers
-Flex the shoulder
-Medially rotate
-Horizontally adduct

Posterior Fibers
-Extend the shoulder
-Laterally rotate
-Horizontally abduct

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4
Q

Teres Major Origin

A

Lower 1/3rd of lateral scapular border

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5
Q

Teres Major Insertion

A

Lesser Tubercle of the humerus

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6
Q

Teres Major Actions (3)

A

-Extension of the shoulder
-Medially Rotate the shoulder
-Adduct the shoulder

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7
Q

Teres Minor Origin

A

Upper 2/3rds of lateral scapular border

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8
Q

Teres Minor Insertion

A

Greater Tubercle of The Humerus

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9
Q

Teres Minor Actions (3)

A

-Stabilize the head of the humerus
-Laterally rotate
-Adduct the shoulder

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10
Q

Brachioradialis Origin

A

Humerus, proximal 2/3rds of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

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11
Q

Brachioradialis Insertion

A

Styloid process of radius

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12
Q

Brachioradialis Actions (3)

A

-Supinate the forearm (against resistance)
-Pronate the forearm (against resistance)
-Flex humeroulnar joint

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13
Q

Pectoralis Major Origin

A

Medial 1/2 of Clavicle, Sternum, Cartilage of first 6 ribs

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14
Q

Pectoralis Major Insertion

A

Bicipital Groove

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15
Q

Pectoralis Major Actions (6)

A

-Extend glenohumeral joint (from sternal fibers, from flexion starting position)
-Medially Rotate shoulder
-Adduct Shoulder
-Horizontally Adduct
-Flex the shoulder
-Elevate thorax (during forced inhalation)

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16
Q

Trapezius Origin

A

External occipital protuberance, medial portion of superior nuchal line of the occiput, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes of C7 to T12

17
Q

Trapezius Insertion

A

Lateral 1/3rd of clavicle, acromion, and spine of the scapula

18
Q

Trapezius Actions (9)

A

Bilaterally:
-Extend the head and neck

Unilaterally:
- Laterally Flex head and neck
- Rotate head and neck, opposite side
-Elevate the scapula
-Upwardly rotate the scapula

Middle Fibers:
-Adduct the scapula
-Stabilize the scapula

Lower Fibers:
-Depress the scapula
-Upwardly rotate the scapula

19
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis Origin

A

Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus

20
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis Insertion

A

Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals

21
Q

Flexor Carpi Radialis Actions (2)

A

-Flex the wrist
-Abduct the wrist

22
Q

Rhomboids Origin

A

SPs of C7 - T5

Minor: C7+T1
Major: T2-T5

23
Q

Rhomboids Insertions

A

Medial border of scapula:
Minor = across from spine of scapula
Major = from inferior angle to scapular spine

24
Q

Rhomboids Actions (3)

A

-Adduct scapula
-“Downward” rotation of scapula
-Elevate scapula

25
Q

Supinator Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus + lateral posterior proximal ulna

26
Q

Supinator Insertion

A

Lateral anterior proximal radius

27
Q

Supinator Action (1)

A

Supinate the forearm

28
Q

Levator Scapula Origin

A

TPs C1 to C4

29
Q

Levator Scapular Insertion

A

Medial border of the scapula, from just above across the scapular spine to anterior angle

30
Q

Levator Scapula Actions (5)

A

Bilaterally:
-Extend head and Neck

Unilaterally:
-Laterally flex head and neck same side
-Rotate head and neck same side
-Elevate scapula
-Downward rotate the scapula (like a lateral tilt)

31
Q

Biceps Brachii Origin

A

Short Head: Coracoid process of the scapula
Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula (passing through intertubercular groove)

32
Q

Biceps Brachii Insertion

A

Radial Tuberosity + biceps aponeurosis

33
Q

Biceps Actions (3)

A

-Flex the elbow
-Supinate forearm
-Flex the shoulder

34
Q

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Origin

A

Common Extensor Tendon from Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

35
Q

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Insertion

A

Base of the 5th metacarpal, posterior

36
Q

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

A

-Extend the wrist
-Ulnar deviation

37
Q

SCM Origin

A

Medial 1/3rd of clavicle and top of manubrium

38
Q

SCM Insertion

A

Mastoid process of temporal bone

39
Q

SCM Action

A

Bilaterally:
-Flex head/neck

Unilaterally:
-Laterally flex head/neck, same side
-Rotate head and neck, opposite side