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Origin: occiput, ligamentum nuchae
Insertion: lateral clavicle, acromion
Action: elevation of scapula |
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Origin: C-7 to T-4 (spinous processes)
Insertion: spine of scapula
Action: adduction of scapula |
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Origin: T-5 to T-12 (spinous processes)
Insertion: root of spine of scapula
Action: depression of scapula |
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Origin: posterior iliac crest
Insertion: 12th rib, transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
Action: raising of hip |
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Origin: pubic symphysis
Insertion: costal cartilages of ribs 5, 6 and 7
Action: flexion of trunk |
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Origin: manubrium of sternum, medial clavicle
Insertion: mastoid process
Action: bilaterally: flexion of neck, unilaterally: lateral neck flexion to same side |
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Origin: minor: C-7 and T-1 (spinous processes), major: T-2 to T-5 (spinous processes)
Insertion: minor: root of spine of scapula, major: vertebral border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle
Action: elevation of scapula |
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Origin: clavicular head: medial half of clavicle, sternal head: sternum, cartilages of ribs 1-6
Insertion: lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus
Action: adduction of shoulder joint. |
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Origin: bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
Insertion: lesser trochanter of femur
Action: flexion of hip joint |
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Origin: inner surface of ilium
Insertion: lesser trochanter of femur
Action: flexion of hip joint |
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| Quadriceps: Rectus Femoris |
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Definition
Origin: AIIS, upper margin of acetabulum
Insertion: tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament
Action: extension of knee joint |
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Quadriceps: Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis
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Origin: vastus medialis: medial lip of linea aspera on posterior femur. vastus lateralis: lateral lip of linea aspera on posterior femur.
vastus intermedius: anterior and lateral femoral shaft
Insertion: tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament
Action: extension of knee joint |
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| Hamstrings: Biceps Femoris |
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Origin: long head: ischial tuberosity. short head: lateral lip of linea aspera on posterior femur.
Insertion: head of fibula
Action: flexion of knee |
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| Hamstrings: Semitendinosis, Semimembranosis |
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Origin: ischial tuberosity
Insertion: semimembranosis: posterior medial tibial condyle; semitendinosis: anterior medial proximal tibial shaft
Action: flexion of knee |
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Origin: short head - coracoid process; long head - supraglenoid tubercle
Insertion: tuberosity of radius, aponeurosis of biceps brachii
Action: flexion of elbow |
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Origin: long head - infraglenoid tubercle, lateral head - posterior humerus above spiral groove. medial head - posterior humerus below spiral groove
Insertion: olecranon process of ulna
Action: extension of elbow |
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Origin: inferior angle of scapula
Insertion: medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus
Action: extension of shoulder joint |
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Origin: upper axillary border of scapula
Insertion: greater tubercle of humerus
Action: extension of shoulder joint |
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Origin: C-1 to C-4 (transverse process)
Insertion: vertebral border of scapula from superior angle to root of spine of scapula
Action: elevation of scapula |
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Origin: posterior sacrum, posterior iliac crest
Insertion: gluteal tuberosity of femur, iliotibial tract
Action: forceful extension of hip joint |
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