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Upper Body O, I, A, N Flashcards

1
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Trapezius Origin

A

Medial 1/3 of superior nuchal line; external occipital protuberance; nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7-T12

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Trapezius Insertion

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Lateral 1/3 of clavicle; acromion process; spine of scapula

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Trapezius Action

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Descending part: elevates shoulder
Ascending part: depresses shoulder
Middle part or all: retracts scapula
Ascending & descending together: rotate glenoid superiorly

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Trapezius Innervation

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Spinal accessory nerve (Cranial XI) and C3&C4 spinal nerves

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Latissimus Dorsi Origin

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Spinous processes of T7-T12; thoracolumbar fascia; iliac crest; ribs 9-12

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Latissimus Dorsi Insertion

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Floor of intertubercular sulcus of humerus

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Latissimus Dorsi Action

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Extends, adducts, and medially rotates shoulder joint; raises body during climbing

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Latissimus Dorsi Innervation

A

Thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)

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Rhomboid Major Origin

A

Spinous processes of T2-T5

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Rhomboid Major Insertion

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Medial border of scapula from spine to inferior angle

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Rhomboid Major Action

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Retracts scapula; rotates to depress glenoid cavity; holds scapula to body wall

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Rhomboid Major Innervation

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)

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Rhomboid Minor Origin

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Nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7-T1

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Rhomboid Minor Insertion

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Scapula at medial end of scapular spine

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Rhomboid Minor Action

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Retracts scapula; rotates to depress glenoid cavity; holds scapula to body wall

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Rhomboid Minor Innervation

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Dorsal scapular nerve (C4, C5)

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Levator Scapulae Origin

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Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4

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Levator Scapulae Insertion

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Medial border of scapula from superior angle to spine

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Levator Scapulae Action

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Dorsal scapular (C5) and cervical (C3,C4) spinal nerves

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Levator Scapulae Innervation

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Elevates scapula; rotates glenoid inferiorly

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Erector Spinae: Origin
Iliocostalis
Longissimus
Spinalis

A

Broad tendon from posterior iliac crest, posterior sacrum, sacro-iliac ligaments, inferior lumbar and sacral spinous processes, and supraspinous ligament

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Erector Spinae: Inseriton
Iliocostalis
Longissimus
Spinalis

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Iliocostalis: run superiorly to angles of ribs and transverse processes of cervical verts
Longissimus: run superiorly to ribs between tubercles and angles; to transverse processes on thoracic and cervical verts; and to mastoid process
Spinalis: run superiorly to spinous processes of upper thoracic and cervical verts

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23
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Erector Spinae: Action
Iliocostalis
Longissimus
Spinalis

A

Extend head and vertebral column; laterally flex vertebral column

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24
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Erector Spinae: Innervation
Iliocostalis
Longissimus
Spinalis

A

Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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25
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Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Origin

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Nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T6

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Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Insertion

A

Capitis: superolaterally to mastoid process and lateral 1/3 of nuchal line
Cervicis: tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4

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Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Action

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Flex neck; rotate head; extend head and neck

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Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Innervation

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Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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Semispinalis Capitis Origin

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Transverse processes of C7-T6; articular processes of C4-C6

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30
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Semispinalis Capitis Insertion

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Occipital bone

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31
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Semispinalis Capitis Action

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Extends head

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32
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Semispinalis Capitis Innervation

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Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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Serratus Posterior Superior Origin

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Nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7-T3

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Serratus Posterior Superior Insertion

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Ribs 2-4 on superior borders

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35
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Serratus Posterior Superior Action

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Elevate ribs

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36
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Serratus Posterior Superior Innervation

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2nd-5th intercostal nerves

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37
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Serratus Posterior Inferior Origin

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Spinous processes of T11-L2

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38
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Serratus Posterior Inferior Insertion

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Ribs 8-12 on inferior borders near their angles

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Serratus Posterior Inferior Action

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Depresses ribs

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40
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Serratus Posterior Inferior Innervation

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9th-11th intercostal nerves, subcostal (T12) nerve

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Semispinalis Origin

A

Transverse processes of C4-T10

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42
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Semispinalis Insertion

A

Occipital bone and spinous processes in upper thoracic and cervical regions 4-6 segments superior

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Semispinalis Action

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Extends head + thoracic and cervical regions of vertebral column; rotates column contralaterally

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44
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Semispinalis Innervation

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Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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45
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Multifidus Origin

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Posterior sacrum; PSIS of ilium; aponeurosis of erector spinae; sacro-iliac ligaments; mammillary processes of lumbar verts., transverse processes of thoracic verts., articular processes of C4-C7

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Multifidus Insertion

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Spinous processes of vertebrae 2-4 segments superior

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47
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Multifidus Action

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Stabilizes vertebrae during movements of vertebral column; rotates column contralaterally

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48
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Multifidus Innervation

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Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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49
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Rotatores Origin

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Transverse processes of vertebrae

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50
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Rotatores Insertion

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Junctions of lamina and either transverse processes or spinous processes 1 (brevis)-2 (longus) segments superior.

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Rotatores Action

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Stabilizes vertebrae during movements of vertebral column; rotates column contralaterally; may be organs of proprioceptions

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52
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Rotatores Innervation

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Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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53
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Interspinales Origin

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Superior surfaces of spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae

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54
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Interspinales Insertion

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Inferior surfaces of spinous processes of vertebrae superior to vertebra of origin.

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Interspinales Action

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Extension and rotation of vertebral column

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56
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Interspinales Innervation

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Dorsal (posterior) rami of spinal nerves

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57
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Intertransversarii Origin

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Transverse processes of cervical and thoracic verts

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58
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Intertransversarii Insertion

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Transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae

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59
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Intertransversarii Action

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Dorsal (posterior) and ventral (anterior) rami of spinal nerves

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Intertransversarii Innervation

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Lateral flexion of vertebral column; stabilize vertebral column

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61
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Levatores Costarum Origin

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Tips of transverse processes of C7 + T1-T11

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Levatores Costarum Insertion

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Pass inferolaterally and insert on rib between tubercle and angle

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Levatores Costarum Action

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Elevate ribs, assisting in respiration; lateral flexion of vertebral column

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Levatores Costarum Innervation

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Posterior rami of C8-T11 spinal nerves

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External intercostal Origin

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Inferior border of ribs

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66
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External intercostal Insertion

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Superior border of ribs inferiorly

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67
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External intercostal Action

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During forced inspiration – elevate ribs

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68
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External intercostal Innervation

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Intercostal nerve

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69
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Internal intercostal Origin

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Inferior border of ribs

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70
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Internal intercostal Insertion

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Superior border of ribs inferiorly

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71
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Internal intercostal Action

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During forced respiration – interosseus part depresses ribs, interchondral part elevates ribs

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72
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Internal intercostal Innervation

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Intercostal nerve

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73
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Innermost intercostal Origin

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Inferior border of ribs

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74
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Innermost intercostal Insertion

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Superior border of ribs inferiorly

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75
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Innermost intercostal Action

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During forced respiration – interosseus part depresses ribs, interchondral part elevates ribs

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Innermost intercostal Innervation

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Intercostal nerve

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77
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Transversus thoracis Origin

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Posterior surface of inferior sternum

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78
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Transversus thoracis Insertion

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Internal surface of costal cartilages 2-6

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79
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Transversus thoracis Action

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Weakly depresses limbs

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80
Q

Transversus thoracis Innervation

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Intercostal nerve

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81
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Subcostal Origin

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Internal surface of lower ribs near their angles

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82
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Subcostal Insertion

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Superior borders of 2nd or 3rd ribs below

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83
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Subcostal Action

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Probably during forced respiration – interosseus part depresses ribs, interchondral part elevates ribs

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Subcostal Innervation

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Intercostal nerve

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85
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Pectoralis Major Origin

A

Clavicular head: anterior surface of medial half o clavicle

Sternocostal head: anterior surface of sternum, superior six costal cartilages, aponeurosis of external oblique muscle

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86
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Pectoralis Major Insertion

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Lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus of humerus

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Pectoralis Major Action

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Adducts and medially rotates shoulder joint, draws scapula anteriorly and inferiorly
Clavicular head: flexes shoulder joint
Sternocostal head: extends shoulder joint from the flexed position

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Pectoralis Major Innervation

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Lateral and medial pectoral nerves, clavicular head (C5, C6), sternocostal head (C7, C8, T1)

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Pectoralis Minor Origin

A

3rd-5th ribs near their costal cartilages

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90
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Pectoralis Minor Insertion

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Medial border and superior surface of coracoid process of scapula

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Pectoralis Minor Action

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Stabilizes scapula by drawing inferiorly and anteriorly against thoracic wall; depresses shoulder

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Pectoralis Minor Innervation

A

Medial pectoral nerve (C8, T1)

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Subclavius Origin

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Junction of 1st rib and its costal cartilage

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Subclavius Insertion

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Inferior surface of middle third of clavicle

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Subclavius Action

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Anchors and depresses clavicle

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96
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Subclavius Innervation

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Subclavian nerve (C5, C6)

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97
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Serratus Anterior Origin

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External surfaces of lateral parts of 1st-8th ribs

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Serratus Anterior Insertion

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Anterior surface of medial border of scapula

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Serratus Anterior Action

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Protracts scapula and holds against thoracic wall; rotates scapula

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Serratus Anterior Innervation

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Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)

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Deltoid Origin

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Lateral third of clavicle; acromion; spine of scapula

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102
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Deltoid Insertion

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Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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103
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Deltoid Action

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Clavicular (anterior): flexes and medially rotates shoulder
Acromial (middle) or all together: abducts shoulder joint after first 15°
Spinal (posterior): extends and laterally rotates shoulder joint

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104
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Deltoid Innervation

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Axillary nerve (C5, C6)

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105
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Supraspinatus Origin

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Supraspinous fossa of scapula

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106
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Supraspinatus Inseriton

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Superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus

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Supraspinatus Action

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Initiates (first 15°) and assists deltoid in abduction of shoulder joint; part of rotator cuff

108
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Supraspinatus Innervation

A

Suprascapular nerve (C4, C5, C6)

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Infraspinatus Origin

A

Infraspinous fossa of scapula

110
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Infraspinatus Insertion

A

Middle facet of greater tubercle of humerus

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Infraspinatus Action

A

Laterally rotates shoulder joint; part of rotator cuff

112
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Infraspinatus Innervation

A

Suprascapular nerve (C4, C5, C6)

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Teres Major Origin

A

Middle part of lateral border of scapula

114
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Teres Major Insertion

A

Inferior facet of greater tubercle of humerus

115
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Teres Major Action

A

Laterally rotates shoulder joint; part of rotator cuff

116
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Teres Major Innervation

A

Axillary nerve (C5, C6)

117
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Teres Minor Origin

A

upper two-thirds of the lateral border of scapula

118
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Teres Minor Insertion

A

Medial lip of intertubercular sulcus of humerus

119
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Teres Minor Action

A

Adducts and medially rotates shoulder joint

120
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Teres Minor Innervation

A

Lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)

121
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Subscapularis Origin

A

Subscapular fossa

122
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Subscapularis Insertion

A

Lesser tubercle of humerus

123
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Subscapularis Action

A

Medially rotates and adducts shoulder joint; part of rotator cuff

124
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Subscapularis Innervation

A

Upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6, C7)

125
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Biceps brachii Origin

A

Short head: tip of coracoid process of scapula

Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

126
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Biceps brachii Insertion

A

Tuberosity of radius and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis

127
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Biceps brachii Action

A

Supinates forearm and, when it is supinated, flexes elbow joint. Flexes shoulder joint. Short head resists shoulder dislocation.

128
Q

Biceps brachii Innervation

A

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

129
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Brachialis Origin

A

Distal half of anterior surface of humerus

130
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Brachialis Insertion

A

Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna

131
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Brachialis Action

A

Flexes elbow joint

132
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Brachialis Innervation

A

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

133
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Coracobrachialis Origin

A

Tip of coracoid process of scapula

134
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Coracobrachialis Insertion

A

Middle third of medial surface of humerus

135
Q

Coracobrachialis Action

A

Flexes and adducts shoulder joint; resists shoulder dislocation

136
Q

Coracobrachialis Innervation

A

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

137
Q

Triceps brachii Origin

A

Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral head: posterior surface of humerus superior to radial groove
Medial head: posterior surface of humerus inferior to radial groove

138
Q

Triceps brachii Insertion

A

Proximal end of olecranon of ulna and fascia of forearm

139
Q

Triceps brachii Action

A

Chief extensor of elbow joint

Long head: extends shoulder joint and resists dislocation of humerus (esp during abduction)

140
Q

Triceps brachii Innervation

A

Radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)

141
Q

Anconeus Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

142
Q

Anconeus Insertion

A

Lateral surface of olecranon and superior part of posterior surface of ulna

143
Q

Anconeus Action

A

Assists triceps in extending elbow joint; stabilizes elbow joint; abducts ulna during pronation

144
Q

Anconeus Innervation

A

Radial nerve (C7, C8, T1)

145
Q

Pronator Teres (PT) Origin

A

Ulnar head: coronoid process of ulna

Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus

146
Q

Pronator Teres (PT) Insertion

A

Middle of convexity of lateral surface of radius

147
Q

Pronator Teres (PT) Action

A

Pronates and flexes forearm

148
Q

Pronator Teres (PT) Innervation

A

Median nerve (C6, C7)

149
Q

Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) Origin

A

Medial epicondyle of humerus

150
Q

Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) Insertion

A

Base of 2nd (3rd) metacarpal

151
Q

Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) Action

A

Flexes and abducts hand at wrist

152
Q

Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) Innervation

A

Median nerve (C6, C7)

153
Q

Palmaris longus Origin

A

Medial epicondyle of humerus

154
Q

Palmaris longus Insertion

A

Distal half of flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis

155
Q

Palmaris longus Action

A

Flexes hand at wrist and tenses palmar aponeurosis

156
Q

Palmaris longus Innervation

A

Median nerve (C7, C8)

157
Q

Flexor carpi ulnaris
Humeral head and ulnar head
Origin

A

Ulnar head: Olecranon and posterior border of ulna (via aponeurosis)
Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus

158
Q

Flexor carpi ulnaris
Humeral head and ulnar head
Insertion

A

Pisiform, hook of hamate, 5th metacarpal

159
Q

Flexor carpi ulnaris
Humeral head and ulnar head
Action

A

Flexes and adducts hand at wrist

160
Q

Flexor carpi ulnaris
Humeral head and ulnar head
Innervation

A

Ulnar nerve (C7, C8)

161
Q

Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) Origin

A

Humero-ulnar head: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
Radial head: oblique line of radius

162
Q

Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) Insertion

A

Shafts (bodies) of middle phalanges of medial four digits

163
Q

Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) Action

A

Flexes wrist joint
Flexes proximal interphalangeal joins of middle four digits; also flexes proximal phalanges at metacarpophalangeal joints

164
Q

Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) Innervation

A

Median nerve (C7, C8, T1)

165
Q

Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) Origin

A

Proximal 3/4 of medial and anterior surfaces of ulna and interosseous membrane

166
Q

Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) Insertion

A

Bases of distal phalanges of medial four digits

167
Q

Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) Action

A

Flexes wrist joint

Flexes distal interphalangeal joints of medial four digits; assists with writs flexion

168
Q

Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) Innervation

A 
Lateral part (digits 2-3): Median nerve (C8, T1) (anterior interosseous branch)
Medial part (digits 4-5): Ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
169
Q

Flexor pollicis longus (FPL) Origin

A

Anterior surface of radius and adjacent interosseous membrane

170
Q

Flexor pollicis longus (FPL) Insertion

A

Base of distal phalanx of thumb

171
Q

Flexor pollicis longus (FPL) Action

A

Flexes wrist

Flexes metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the thumb

172
Q

Flexor pollicis longus (FPL) Innervation

A

Anterior interosseous nerve from Median nerve (C8, T1)

173
Q

Pronator Quadratus Origin

A

Distal quarter of anterior surface of ulna

174
Q

Pronator Quadratus Insertion

A

Distal quarter of anterior surface of radius

175
Q

Pronator Quadratus Action

A

Pronates forearm. Deep fibers bind radius and ulna together.

176
Q

Pronator Quadratus Innervation

A

Anterior interosseous nerve from Median nerve (C8, T1)

177
Q

Brachioradialis Origin

A

Proximal 2/3 of lateral supraepicondylar ridge of humerus

178
Q

Brachioradialis Insertion

A

Lateral surface of distal end of radius proximal to styloid process

179
Q

Brachioradialis Action

A

Relatively weak flexion of elbow joint, maximal when forearm is in midpronated position

180
Q

Brachioradialis Innervation

A

Radial nerve (C5, C6, C7)

181
Q

Extensor carpi radialis longus Origin

A

Lateral supra-epicondylar ridge of humerus

182
Q

Extensor carpi radialis longus Insertion

A

Dorsal aspect of base of 2nd metacarpal

183
Q

Extensor carpi radialis longus Action

A

Extend and abduct wrist joint

184
Q

Extensor carpi radialis longus Innervation

A

Radial nerve (C6, C7)

185
Q

Extensor carpi radialis brevis Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

186
Q

Extensor carpi radialis brevis Insertion

A

Dorsal aspect of base of 3rd metacarpal

187
Q

Extensor carpi radialis brevis Action

A

Extend and abduct wrist joint; active during fist clenching.

188
Q

Extensor carpi radialis brevis Innervation

A

Deep branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)

189
Q

Extensor digitorum Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

190
Q

Extensor digitorum Insertion

A

Extensor expansions of medial four fingers

191
Q

Extensor digitorum Action

A

Extend wrist joint.

Extend medial four fingers primarily at metacarpophalangeal joints, secondarily at interphalangeal joints.

192
Q

Extensor digitorum Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8); continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

193
Q

Extensor digiti minimi Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

194
Q

Extensor digiti minimi Insertion

A

Extensor expansion of 5th finger

195
Q

Extensor digiti minimi Action

A

Extends wrist joint.

Extends 5th finger primarily at metacarpophalangeal joint, secondarily at interphalangeal joint

196
Q

Extensor digiti minimi Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8); continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

197
Q

Extensor carpi ulnaris Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus; posterior border of ulna via a shared aponeurosis

198
Q

Extensor carpi ulnaris Insertion

A

Dorsal aspect of base of 5th metacarpal

199
Q

Extensor carpi ulnaris Action

A

Extends and adducts wrist joint; active during fist clenching

200
Q

Extensor carpi ulnaris Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8); continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

201
Q

Supinator Origin

A

Lateral epicondyle of humerus; radial collateral and anular ligaments; supinator fossa; crest of ulna

202
Q

Supinator Insertion

A

Lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of proximal third of radius

203
Q

Supinator Action

A

Supinates forearm; rotates radius to turn palm anteriorly or superiorly (if elbow is flexed)

204
Q

Supinator Innervation

A

Deep branch of radial nerve (C7, C8)

205
Q

Abductor pollicis longus Origin

A

Posterior surface of proximal halves of ulna, radius, and interosseous membrane

206
Q

Abductor pollicis longus Insertion

A

Base of 1st metacarpal

207
Q

Abductor pollicis longus Action

A

Extends wrist joint

Abducts thumb and extends it at carpometacarpal joint

208
Q

Abductor pollicis longus Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

209
Q

Extensor pollicis longus Origin

A

Posterior surface of middle third of ulna and interosseous membrane

210
Q

Extensor pollicis longus Insertion

A

Dorsal aspect of base of distal phalanx of thumb

211
Q

Extensor pollicis longus Action

A

Extends wrist joint

Extends distal phalanx of thumb at interphalangeal joint, extends metacarpophalangeal and

212
Q

Extensor pollicis longus Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

213
Q

Extensor pollicis brevis Origin

A

Posterior surface of distal third of radius and interosseous membrane

214
Q

Extensor pollicis brevis Insertion

A

Dorsal aspect of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

215
Q

Extensor pollicis brevis Action

A

Extends wrist joint

Extends proximal phalanx of thumb at metacarpophalangeal joint; extends carpometacarpal joint

216
Q

Extensor pollicis brevis Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

217
Q

Extensor Indicis Origin

A

Posterior surface of distal 1/3 of ulna and interosseous membrane

218
Q

Extensor Indicis Insertion

A

Extensor expansion of 2nd finger

219
Q

Extensor Indicis Action

A

Extends wrist joint

Extends 2nd finger (enabling its independent extension); helps extend hand at wrist.

220
Q

Extensor Indicis Innervation

A

Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), continuation of deep branch of radial nerve

221
Q

Opponens pollicis Origin

A

Flexor retinaculum and tubercles of scaphoid and trapezium

222
Q

Opponens pollicis Insertion

A

Lateral side of 1st metacarpal

223
Q

Opponens pollicis Action

A

To oppose thumb, it draws 1st metacarpal medially to center of palm and rotates it medially

224
Q

Opponens pollicis Innervation

A

Recurrent branch of median nerve (C8, T1)

225
Q

Abductor pollicis brevis Origin

A

Flexor retinaculum and tubercles of scaphoid and trapezium

226
Q

Abductor pollicis brevis Insertion

A

Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

227
Q

Abductor pollicis brevis Action

A

Abducts thumb, helps oppose it

228
Q

Abductor pollicis brevis Innervation

A

Recurrent branch of median nerve (C8, T1)

229
Q

Flexor pollicis brevis:
superficial head, deep head
Origin

A

Flexor retinaculum and tubercles of scaphoid and trapezium

230
Q

Flexor pollicis brevis:
superficial head, deep head
Insertion

A

Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

231
Q

Flexor pollicis brevis:
superficial head, deep head
Action

A

Flexes thumb

232
Q

Flexor pollicis brevis:
superficial head, deep head
Innervation

A

Superficial head: Recurrent branch of median nerve (C8, T1)

Deep head: Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

233
Q

Adductor pollicis:
oblique head, transverse head
Origin

A

Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals, capitate, adjacent carpals.

Anterior surface of shaft of 3rd metacarpal.

234
Q

Adductor pollicis:
oblique head, transverse head
Insertion

A

Medial head side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

235
Q

Adductor pollicis:
oblique head, transverse head
Action

A

Adducts thumb toward lateral border of palm

236
Q

Adductor pollicis:
oblique head, transverse head
Innervation

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

237
Q

Abductor digiti minimi Origin

238
Q

Abductor digiti minimi Inseriton

A

Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger

239
Q

Abductor digiti minimi Action

A

Abducts 5th finger, assists in flexion of its proximal phalanx

240
Q

Abductor digiti minimi Innervation

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

241
Q

Flexor digiti minimi Origin

A

Hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum

242
Q

Flexor digiti minimi Insertion

A

Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger

243
Q

Flexor digiti minimi Action

A

Flexes proximal phalanx of 5th finger

244
Q

Flexor digiti minimi Innervation

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

245
Q

Opponens digiti minimi Origin

A

Hook of hamate and flexor retinaculum

246
Q

Opponens digiti minimi Insertion

A

Medial border of 5th metacarpal

247
Q

Opponens digiti minimi Action

A

Draws 5th metacarpal anterior and rotates it, bringing 5th finger into opposition with thumb

248
Q

Opponens digiti minimi Innervation

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

249
Q

Lumbricals 1-2 Origin

A

Lateral two tendons of flexor digitorum profundus (as unipennate muscles)

250
Q

Lumbricals 1-2 Insertion

A

Lateral sides of extensor expansions of 2nd – 5th fingers

251
Q

Lumbricals 1-2 Action

A

Flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints of 2nd - 5th fingers

252
Q

Lumbricals 1-2 Innervation

A

Median nerve (C8, T1)

253
Q

Lumbricals 3-4 Origin

A

Medial three tendons of flexor digitorum profundus (as bipennate muscles)

254
Q

Lumbricals 3-4 Insertion

A

Lateral sides of extensor expansions of 2nd – 5th fingers

255
Q

Lumbricals 3-4 Action

A

Flex metacarpophalangeal joints, extend interphalangeal joints of 2nd - 5th fingers

256
Q

Lumbricals 3-4 Innervation

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

257
Q

Dorsal interossei 1-4 Origin

A

Adjacent sides of two metacarpals (as bipennate muscles)

258
Q

Dorsal interossei 1-4 Insertion

A

Bases of proximal phalanges, extensor expansions of 2nd – 4th fingers

259
Q

Dorsal interossei 1-4 Action

A

Abduct 2nd – 4th fingers from axial line, act with lumbricals in flexing metacarpophalangeal joints and extending interphalangeal joints

260
Q

Dorsal interossei 1-4 Innervaition

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

261
Q

Palmer interossei 1-4 Origin

A

Palmar surfaces of 2nd, 4th, and 5th metacarpals (as unipennate muscles)

262
Q

Palmer interossei 1-4 Insertion

A

Bases of proximal phalanges, extensor expansions of 2nd , 4th , 5th fingers

263
Q

Palmer interossei 1-4 Action

A

Adduct 2nd , 4th , 5th fingers toward axial line, assist lumbricals in flexing metacarpophalangeal joints and extending interphalangeal joints

264
Q

Palmer interossei 1-4 Innervation

A

Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

Human Anatomy (20 decks)

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