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Sternoclavicular Joint

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Joins clavicle to manubrium of sternum. Synovial joint, where 4 ligaments attach to it (ANT/POS sternoclavicular, interclavicular and costoclavicular)

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Acromioclavicular Joint

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Synovial joint that joins acromion to the clavicle. 4 ligaments reinforce this joint - acromioclavicular, coracoclavicular, trapezoid and conoid

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Acromion Process

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Articulates with the clavicle. Origin of the middle deltoid.

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Coracoid Process

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Hook like structure that projects anteriorly. The insertion point of pectoralis major. Origin of coracobrachialis and short head of biceps

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Inferior Angle of Scapula

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Insertion point for teres major. Determines movement of scapula - moving medially results is medial rotation and moving laterally results in lateral rotation

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Medial Border of Scapula

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Longest of the 3 borders, extending from the medial to inferior angle. Insertion point of rhomboids.

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Spine of Scapula

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Articulates with the acromion process. Superior of it is supraspinatus and inferior is infraspinatus. Insertion point of trapezius.

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Sternal Angle

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This is where the trachea divides and arch of aorta can be found. T4 is found posteriorly, and it is attached to the second rib.

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Tendon of Pectoralis Major

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Originates from ,ribs 2-6, sternum and medial clavicle. Inserts onto the greater tubercle of the humerus. Performs flexion and abduction of shoulder.

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Tendon of Latissimus Dorsi

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Originates from T9-T12, L1-L5 and posterior iliac crest. Inserts onto the intertubercular groove of humerus. Performs extension, abduction and medial rotation of shoulder.

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Deltoid - 3 sections

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Attaches scapula and clavicle to humerus. Main function is to abduct shoulder. Anterior origin is the clavicle, lateral is acromion and posterior is spine of scapula.

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Greater tubercle of Humerus

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Proximal and lateral end of humerus. Attachment site for 3 rotator cuffs. Insertion point of pectoralis major.

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Lateral & Medial Epicondyles of Humerus

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Medial is common insertion point for flexors. Lateral is common insertion point for extensors.

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Cubital Tunnel

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Ulnar nerves pass through. Between the medial epicondyle and olecranon.

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Cubital Fossa

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Base is the biceps, lateral border is brachioradialis, medial border is pronator teres. Contains biceps tendon, brachial artery/vein and median nerve.

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Olecranon Process

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Fits into olecranon fossa and prevents hyperextension.

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Head of Ulna

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Ulna styloid is on the head, more projected during pronation.

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Radial Styloid

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Origin of abductor pollucis longus and extensor pollicis brevis. Insertion point of brachioradialis at base.

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Metacarpals 1-5

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Connect carpals to phalanges, attachment for wrist flexors.

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Metacarpophalangeal Joints

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Connects carpals to phalanges.

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Proximal Phalanges

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Insertion of interossei, base of prox. phalange - ABD digiti minimi, ABD pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis etc.

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Proximal Interphalangeal Joints

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Second knuckle

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Middle Phalanges

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Insertion of flexor digitorum superficialis

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Distal Interphalangeal Joints

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Volar plate prevent hyperextension

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Distal Phalanges
Insertion for FLX digitorum profundus and FLX pollicis longus
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Scaphoid
Floor of snuff box and articulates with radius, capitate, lunate, trapezoid and trapezium.
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Pisiform
Origin for ABD digiti minimi and FLX capri ulnaris
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1st Dorsal Interousseus Muscle
Palmar and dorsal abducts fingers. In-between metacarpals
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Thenar Muscles
Opponens Pollicis - (median nerve). ABD pollicis brevis (median). ADD pollicis (ulnar). FLX pollicis brevis (median + ulnar)
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Hypothenar
Opponens Digiti minimi (ulnar) ABD Digiti minimi (Ulnar) FLX Digiti minimi (ulnar)
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Carpometacarpal Joint of Thumb
Connects carpal bones to metacarpal bones
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Palmaris Longus Tendon
Inserts on palmaris aponeurosis. Some people don't have it.
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Extensor Digitorum Tendons
Originates on lateral epicondyle and extends fingers, innervated by radial nerve.
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Iliac Crest
From the ASIS to PSIS, where the margin of the ilium thickens to form crest. Origin of glute max/med and tensor fascia latae.
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Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Origin of sartorius, iliotabial band and inguinal ligaments.
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Greater Trochanter
Insertion of glutes min/med and lateral rotators. Extends superiorly from femur shaft.
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Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
Posterior prominence on ilium edge
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Sacroiliac Joint
Synovial, wedge-shaped joint covered by ligaments, that transmits forces from LL to vertebral column.
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Ischial Tuberosities
Posterior + inferior to acetabulum. Origin of hamstring which flex knee and extend hip (innervated by sciatic nerve)
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Pubic Symphysis
Fibrocartilaginous disc that is reinforced by sup/inf pubic ligament
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Attachments of Inguinal ligament
Forms inguinal canal where femoral artery passes under.
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Quadriceps - Vastus Medialis/Lateralis/Intermedius and Rectus Femoris
ALL INSERT TIBIAL TUBBEROSITY. RF origin AIIS. VI linea aspera. VL Linea aspera and inf to greater troch. VM linea aspera and intertrochanteric line. Innervated by femoral nerve. Hip flexion and knee extension.
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Hamstrings - Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus and Biceps Femoris
FLX knee EXT hip. Origin is ischial tuberosity and insert on tibia, innervated by sciatic nerve.
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Popliteal Fossa
Popliteal artery/vein and Tibial nerve. Bordered by gastrocnemius, semiten/mem, bicep fem and plantaris. Transitition from thigh to leg.
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Patella
Formed with tendon from quad, patella tendon connects patella to tibia.
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Gerdy's Tubercle
Insertion for iliotibial tract, rough surface for attachment.
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Tibial Tuberosity
Attachment for patella ligament, proximal tibia.
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Head of Fibula
Proximal end of fibula, attachment for biceps fem and lateral collateral ligament.
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Medial Malleolus
Articulates with talus, forming part of ankle. Distal tibia, forms tarsal tunnel with flx retinaculum.
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Calcaneus
Origin of EXT Hallucis/digitorum brev, ABD hall/digitiminimi, FLX digitotum brev. Insertion gastroc, soleus, plantaris and achilles. Articulates with cuboid, largest foot bone.
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Lateral Malleolus
Lateral, distal fibula. Groove for fibularis longus/brev.
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Tendons/Muscles of EXT Hall. Longus, Tibialis Ant., EXT Digitorum.
EHL - next to TA, origin medial fibula, inserts upper distal phalanx, EXT 1st toe DFLX deep fibula nerve. TA - Originupper 2/3 tibia and inserts medial cuneiform, DLFX. EDL - Origin upper 1/2 fibula, divides into 4 tendons, inserts mid/distal phalanges of 2-5, EXT toes and DFLX
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Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Fibularis Brevis
G - 2 heads, known as calf, origin lateral/medial condyles femur, inserts calcaneus via achilles, PFLX and FLX knee, tibial nerve. S - Deep in gastroc, origin tibia/fibula, inserts calcaneus via achilles, PFLX FB - Lateral compartment, origin head fibula and inserts 5th toe and med. cunieform, EVERT, superficial fibular nerve
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Navicular
Intermediate tarsal bone on medial foot, articulating with talus. Prominent tuberosity for tibialis posterior tendon.
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Cuboid
Articulates posterior with calcaneus and anterior with bases of 4/5 toes.
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Base of 5th Metatarsal
Origin of FLX digiti minimi
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Head of Metatarsals
Connects tarsal bones to proximal phalanges.
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Tarsal Tunnel
Tibial Nerve/Vein/Artery, FLX Hall/Digitorum Longus. Posterior, medial ankle.
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Extensor Digitorum Brevis
EXT toes, origin dorsal calcaneus, inserts proximal, dorsal of middle 2-4 toes, innervated deep fibular nerve
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Metatarsals 1-5
1 is Hallux, 2-4 normal, 5 little. Insertion for Tibialis Posterior (2-4)
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Metatarsophalangeal Joints
Between metatarsal head and prox. phalange, insertion for ADD hallux.
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Proximal Phalanges 1-5
Between metatarsophalangeal joint and prox. interphalangeal joint. Insertion for ABD hall/digitiminimi, FLX hall brev.
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Middle Phalanges 2-5
Between proximal and distal interphalangeal joints, FLX Digitorum brev insertion.
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Distal Interphalangeal Joints
Most distal joint in body
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Distal Phalanges 1-5
Most distal bone in body
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Spinous Process of C7
Part of cervical vertebrae, which disappear when head is tilted. Part of origin of serratus posterior superior.
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Erector Spinae
Made of Iliocostalis, Longissimus and Spinalis. Origin posterior iliac crest, sacrum and lumbar spinous process, EXT vertebral coloumn, innervated by posterior rami.
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Manubrium of Sternum
Articulates with 1st rib
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Body of Sternum
Articulate with 3-5 ribs
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Xiphoid Process
Small, cartilaginous process, inferior to body of sternum, insertion for rect abdomin and tranverse abdominus.
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Frontal Bone
Part of pterion and sinus
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Occipital Bone
Protects cerebellum, connects to sphenoid, forms back of skull
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Parietal Bone
Part of pterion, extends from frontal to occipital.
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Temporal Bone
Mastoid process, prominent feature, part of pterion.
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Sphenoid Bone
Part of pterion and sinus
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Zygomatic Bone
Origin of masseter
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Mandible
Insertion of masseter and temporalis
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Maxilla Bone
Part of sinus
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Nasal Bone
Nose
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Temporomandibular Joint
Double, synovial joint, intra-articular disc. Actions are respression, elevation, protraction, retraction, translation. Trigeminal Nerve. Insertion for masseter and temporalis.
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Sternocleidomastoid
Inserts of mastoid process, cranial nerve 11 accessory. Origin medial clavicle and sternal head manubrium. FLX neck, ROT neck.
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Masseter
Originates from zygomatic arch inserts on mandible. Closes jaw and cranial nerve 5 trigeminal.
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Temporalis
Originates from temporal lines of skull and inserts on mandible. closes jaw cranial nerve 5 trigeminal.
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