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Upper Limb Attachment Points Flashcards

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Multifidus

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Lamina of all vertebrae of the TP or articular processes of all vertebrae inferior, from C2 to sacrum but most prominent in the lumbar region
Bilaterally: Extends spine

Unilaterally: Rotates the spine contralaterally (multifidus also side bends the body ipsilaterally)

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Rotatores (Longus & Brevis)

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Lamina and SP of the thoracic vertebrae to the TPs of 1 or 2 segments inferiorly
Bilaterally: Extends spine

Unilaterally: Rotates the spine contralaterally (multifidus also side bends the body ipsilaterally)

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Interspinales

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Between SPs of adjacent vertebrae in all spinal regions more prominent in the lumbar and cervical regions

Extends the spine

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Intertransverarii

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Between TPs of adjacent vertebrae in all spinal regions, more prominent in the lumbar (medial and lateral) and cervical (anterior and posterior)

Bilaterally: Stabilize and extends cervical and lumbar spine

Unilaterally: Side bends the spine ipsilateral

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Iliocostalis (Lumborum, Thoracis, Cervicis)

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Sacrum, thoracolumbar fascia, and iliac crest to the angles of all ribs and TPs of C4-C7

Bilateral: extends spine (and head)

Unilateral: Side bends spine ipsilaterally and head

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Longissimus (Thoracis, Cervicis, Capitis)

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Sacrum, thoracolumbar fascia, SPs of lumbar vertebrae, TPs of thoracic vertebrae, TPs of thoracic vertebrae, articular pillars of C4-C7 vertebrae to the TPs of the lumbar vertebrae, 2-12 ribs between the tubercles and angles, the TPs of cervical vertebrae, mastoid process of the occiput

Bilateral: extends spine (and head)

Unilateral: Side bends spine ipsilaterally and head

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Spinalis (Thoracis & Cervicis)

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SPs of: T10-L3, T1-T2, C5-C7 to the SPs of T2-T8 and C2-C5, spanning all vertebrae on the lateral aspect
Bilaterally: Extends spine (and head)

Unilateral: Side bends spine ipsilaterally (and head)

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Quadratus Lumborum

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TP of lumbar vertebrae and 12th rib to the iliac crest
Bilaterally: Extends spine; pulls 12th rib inferiorly

Unilaterally: Side bends spine

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External Obliques

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External surfaces, ribs 5-12, linea alba, rectus sheath, pubic tubercle and iliac crest

Compresses and supports abdomen and viscera; flex trunk

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Rectus Abdominis

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Costal cartilages 5-7 and xiphoid process to the pubic tubercle

Compresses and supports abdomen and viscera; flex trunk

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Internal Obliques

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Thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest and inguinal ligament to ribs 10-12, linea alba, rectus sheath and pubic tubercle

Compresses and supports abdomen and viscera; flex trunk

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Transverse Abdominis

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Thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, ribs 7-12, ASIS and the inguinal ligament to the linea alba
Compress and support abdomen and viscera, flex trunk

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Pectoralis Major

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Sternal end of the clavicle and the sternocostal joints of ribs 1-7 to the greater trochanter of the humerus

Adducts, flexes and medially rotates humerus

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Pectoralis Minor

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Coracoid process to ribs 3-5

Stabilizes and anteriores scapula; raises ribs

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External Intercostals

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Superior border of one rib to inferior border of infer rib (obliquely, superolaterally to inferomedially) on the outer aspect of the rib cage

Elevate ribs during inhalation

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Transversus Thoracis

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Costal cartilages 2-6 to the xiphoid process on the inner surface of the rib cage

Depresses the ribs during exhalation

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Internal Intercostals

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Inferior border of one rib to the superior border of superior rib (obliquely anterolaterally to superomedially) on the inner aspect of the rib cage

Depresses ribs during exhalation

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Serratus Anterior

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Ventral surface of the scapula to the lateral surface of ribs 1-8

Protracts and rotates scapula superiorly; elevates ribs

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Diaphragm

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Xiphoid process, inner surface of the lower six ribs, L1-L3 vertebral bodies and discs to the central tendon

Principal muscle of respiration and compressing abdominal viscera

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Trapezius

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Nuchal line of the occipit, nuchal ligament and SPs of the dorsal spine to the lateral third of the clavicle, acromion and scapular spine in three portions (descending, transverse and ascending)
Elevates, depresses, retracts and rotates scapula

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Latissimus Dorsi

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SPs of T6-T12 thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest and lower 4 ribs to the inferior angle of the scapula and intertubercular groove of the humerus

Extends, adducts and medially rotates humerus

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Serratus Posterior Inferior

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Thoracolumbar fascia and SPs to the T12-L3 to ribs 9-12 lateral to their angles

Depresses and draws ribs backwards

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Serratus Posterior Superior

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Nuchal ligament and SPs of C7-T3 and ribs 2-5 lateral to their angles

Elevates and draws ribs outwards

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Levatores Costarum Longus & Brevis

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TPs of dorsal spine to the rib (one or two below) between its angle and tubercle
Bilaterally: Extends thoracic spine

Unilaterally: Side bends the thoracic spine ipsilaterally and rotates contralaterally; elevates ribs

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Rhomboid Major & Minor

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Nuchal ligament and SPs of C7-T1 (minor) an T2-T5 (major) to the medial border of the scapula

Steadies, retracts and rotates scapula

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Levator Scapulae

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TP of C1-C4 to the superior medial border of the scapula

Elevates scapula, side bends neck ipsilaterally

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Supraspinatus

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Supraspinous fossa to the greater tuberosity of the humerus

Abducts arm

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Infraspinatus

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Infraspinous fossa to the greater tubercle of the humerus

Laterally rotates the arm

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Subscapularis

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Subscapular fossa to the lesser tuberosity of the humerus

Medially rotates the arm

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Teres Major

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Inferior angle of the scapula to the intertubercular groove of the humerus

Adducts and medially rotates arm

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Teres Minor

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Lateral border of the scapula to the greater tuberosity of the humerus

Laterally rotates and adducts arm

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Deltoid

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Lateral third of the clavicle, acromion and scapular spine to the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

Flexes and medially rotates arm; abducts arm, extends and laterally rotates arm

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Subclavius

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First rib and its cartilage to the subclavian groove on the inferior aspect of the clavicle

Depresses and steadies clavicle

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Bicep Brachii

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Coracoid process (short head) and supraglenoid tubercle of the humerus (long head) to the radial tuberosity

Flexes arm and elbow, supinates forearm

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Coracobrachialis

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Coracoid process to the medial surface of the humerus

Flexes and adducts the arm

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Brachialis

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Distal, anterior half of the humerus to the coronoid process and ulnar tuberosity

Flexes forearm

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Triceps Brachii

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Infraglenoid tubercle (long head) and on the humerus superior to (lateral head) and inferior to (medial head) radial groove to the olecranon

Extends and adducts arm; adducts forearm

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Anconeus

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Extends and adducts arm; adducts forearm

Extends forearm

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