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Functional Anatomy and Peripheral Nervous System
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10/02/2014

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Term

Originates on temporal bone.

Inserts on coronoid process of mandible.

Elevates and retracts mandible.

Definition
Temporalis
Term
Origin of temporalis
Definition
temporal bone
Term
Insertion of temporalis
Definition
coronoid process of mandible
Term
Action of temporalis
Definition
Elevate and retract mandible
Term

Originates on zygomatic arch

Inserts on coronoid process and angle of mandible

Elevates and retracts mandible

Definition
Masseter
Term
Origin of masseter
Definition
Zygomatic arch
Term
Insertion of masseter
Definition
Coronoid process and angle of mandible
Term
Action of masseter
Definition
elevates and retracts mandible
Term

Originates on maxilla, palatine bone,and medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate.

Inserts on ramus of the mandible.

Action is excursion (side to side mastication)

Definition
medial pterygoid
Term
Origin of medial pterygoid
Definition

Maxilla

Palatine bone

Medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate

Term
Insertion of medial pterygoid
Definition
ramus of the mandible
Term
Action of medial pterygoid
Definition
Excursion (side to side mastication)
Term

Originates on greater wing of sphenoid and lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate.

Inserts on condylar process of mandible.

Action is excursion (side to side mastication), depression and protrusion of mandible

Definition
Lateral Pterygoid
Term
Origin of lateral pterygoid
Definition

Greater wing of sphenoid

Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate

Term
Insertion of lateral pterygoid
Definition
condylar process of mandible
Term
Action of lateral pterygoid
Definition

Excursion (side to side mastication)

Depression of mandible

Protrusion of mandible

Term

Originates on mental protuberance and mastoid process.

Inserts on hyoid bone.

Depresses mandible

Elevates hyoid.

Definition
Digastric
Term
Origin of digastric
Definition

mental protuberance

mastoid process

Term
insertion of digastric
Definition
hyoid bone
Term
action of digastric
Definition

depression of mandible

elevation of hyoid

Term

Originates on mandible.

Inserts on hyoid bone.

Elevates hyoid.

Depresses mandible.

Definition
Mylohyoid
Term
Origin of mylohyoid.
Definition
Mandible.
Term
Insertion of mylohyoid.
Definition
Hyoid bone.
Term
Action of mylohyoid.
Definition

Elevates hyoid.

Depresses mandible.

Term

Originates on sternum and clavicle.

Inserts on mastoid process.

Flexes and laterally rotates neck.

Definition
Sternocleidomastoid.
Term
Origin of sternocleidomastoid.
Definition
Sternum and clavicle.
Term
Insertion of sternocleidomastoid.
Definition
Mastoid process.
Term
Action of sternocleidomastoid.
Definition

Flexion of neck.

Lateral rotation of neck.

Term

Originates on spinous process of C3-C7.

Inserts on lateral superior nuchal line and mastoid process.

Rotates head.

Extends and laterally flexes neck.

Definition
Splenius Capitus.
Term
Origin of splenius capitis
Definition
Spinous processes of C3-C7
Term
Insertion of splenius capitis
Definition

Lateral superior nuchal line.

Mastoid process.

Term
Action of splenius capitis
Definition

Rotation of head.

Extension of neck.

Lateral flexion of neck.

Term

Originates on superior nuchal line and spinous processes of C7-T12.

Inserts on clavicle, acromion process, and spine of scapula.

Extends neck.

Retracts and elevates scapula.

Definition
Trapezius
Term
Origin of trapezius
Definition

Superior nuchal line.

Spinous processes of C7-T12

Term
Insertion of trapezius
Definition

Clavicle.

Acromion process.

Spine of scapula.

Term
Action of trapezius.
Definition

Extension of neck.

Retraction of scapula.

Elevation of scapula.

Term

Originates on transverse processes of C1-C4.

Inserts on medial border and superior angle of scapula.

Elevates scapula.

Definition
Levator scapulae
Term
Origin of levator scapulae
Definition
Transverse processes of C1-C4
Term
Insertion of levator scapulae
Definition

Medial border of scapula.

Superior angle of scapula.

Term
Action of levator scapulae
Definition
Elevation of scapula
Term

Originates on spinous processes of C7-T1.

Inserts on medial border of scapula.

Retracts and elevates scapula.

Definition
Rhomboid minor
Term
Origin of rhomboid minor
Definition
spinous processes of C7-T1
Term
Insertion of rhomboid minor.
Definition
medial border of scapula
Term
Action of rhomboid minor.
Definition

Retraction of scapula.

Elevation of scapula.

Term

Originates on spinous processes of T2-T5.

Inserts on medial border of scapula.

Retracts and elevates scapula.

Definition
Rhomboid major
Term
Origin of rhomboid major.
Definition
spinous processes of T2-T5
Term
Insertion of rhomboid major.
Definition
medial border of scapula.
Term
Action of rhomboid major.
Definition

Retraction of scapula.

Elevation of scapula.

Term

Originates on ribs 1-8.

Inserts on medial border of scapula.

Protracts scapula.

Definition
Serratus anterior.
Term
Origin of serratus anterior.
Definition
Ribs 1-8
Term
Insertion of serratus anterior
Definition
medial border of scapula
Term
action of serratus anterior
Definition
protraction of scapula
Term

Originates on ribs 3-5.

Inserts on coracoid process of scapula.

Protracts and depresses scapula.

Definition
Pectoralis minor.
Term
Origin of pectoralis minor
Definition
ribs 3-5
Term
Insertion of pectoralis minor.
Definition
Coracoid process of scapula
Term
Action of pectoralis minor
Definition

Protraction of scapula.

Depression of scapula.

Term
Muscles that extend neck and spine.
Definition
Erector spinae.
Term
Action of erector spinae.
Definition
Extension of neck and spine.
Term
Name 2 muscles with an insertionon coronoid process of mandible.
Definition

Temporalis

Masseter

Term
Name 2 muscles which insert on the hyoid bone.
Definition

Digastric

Mylohyoid

Term
Name 2 muscles with an insertion on the mastoid process.
Definition

Sternocleidomastoid

Splenius capitis

Term
Name 4 muscles which have an insertion on the medial border of the scapula.
Definition

Levator scapulae

Rhomboid minor

Rhomboid major

Serratus anterior

Term
Name 2 muscles which elevate and retract mandible.
Definition

Temporalis

Masseter

Term
Name two muscles involved in excursion (side to side mastication.)
Definition

Medial pterygoid

Lateral pterygoid

Term
Name 3 muscles which depress the mandible.
Definition

Lateral pterygoid

Digastric

Mylohyoid

Term
Name 2 muscles which elevate the hyoid bone.
Definition

Digastric

Mylohyoid

Term
Name 2 muscles which laterally flex the neck.
Definition

Sternocleidomastoid

Splenius capitis

Term
Name 3 muscles which retract the scapula.
Definition

Trapezius

Rhomboid minor

Rhomboid major

Term
Name 3 muscles which elevate the scapula.
Definition

Trapezius

Levator scapulae

Rhomboid minor

Rhomboid major

Term
Name 3 muscles which protract the scapula.
Definition

Serratus anterior

Pectoralis minor

Term

Originates on clavicle, acromion process, and spine of scapula.

Inserts on deltoid tuberosity.

Extends, flexes, and abducts shoulder.

Definition
Deltoid.
Term

Originates on coracoid process of scapula.

Inserts on middle medial shaft of humerus.

Flexes and adducts shoulder.

Definition
Coracobrachialis
Term

Originates on supraglenoid tubercle and coracoid process.

Inserts on radial tuberosity.

Flexes elbow and suppinates forearm.

Definition
Biceps brachii
Term

Originates on infraglenoid tubercle and shaft of humerus.

Inserts on olecranon process of ulna.

Extends shoulder and elbow.

Definition
Triceps brachii
Term

Originates on supraspinous fossa.

Inserts on greater tubercle of humerous.

Abducts shoulder.

Definition
supraspinatus
Term

Originates on infraspinous fossa.

Inserts on greater tubercle of humerous.

Laterally rotates shoulder.

Definition
infraspinatus
Term

Originates on lateral border of scapula.

Inserts on greater tubercle of humerus.

Laterally rotates and adducts shoulder.

Definition
Teres minor
Term

Originates on subscapular fossa.

Inserts on lesser tubercle of humerus.

Medially rotates shoulder.

Definition
Subscapularis
Term

Originates on Clavicle, sternum, and ribs 2-6.

Inserts on intertubercular grove.

Medially rotates, flexes, and adducts shoulder.

Definition
Pectoralis major
Term

Originates on lateral border and inferior angle of scapula.

Inserts on intertubercular grove.

Medially rotates, extends, and adducts shoulder.

Definition
Teres major
Term

Originates on spinous processes T7-T12, ribs 8-12, iliac crest, and thoracolumbar fascia.

Inserts on intertubercular groove.

Definition
Latissimus dorsi
Term

Originates on anterior shaft of humerus.

Inserts on coronoid process of ulna.

Flexes elbow.

Definition
Brachialis
Term

Originates on lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus.

Inserts on styloid process of radius.

Flexes elbow.

Definition
Brachioradialis
Term

Originates on lateral epicondyle of humerus and supinator crest.

Inserts on lateral surface of radius.

Supinates forearm.

Definition
Supinator.
Term

Originates on medial epicondyle of humerus and coranoid process of ulna.

Inserts on lateral surface of radius.

Pronate forearm.

Definition
Pronator teres.
Term
"Cone" shaped muscle which extends elbow.
Definition
Anconeus
Term
Origin of deltoid.
Definition

Clavicle

Acromion process

Spine of scapula

Term
Origin of coracobrachialis.
Definition
Coracoid process of scapula.
Term
Origin of biceps brachii.
Definition

Supraglenoid tubercle

Coracoid process.

Term
Origin of triceps brachii.
Definition

Infraglenoid tubercle.

Shaft of humerus.

Term
Origin of supraspinatus.
Definition
supraspinous fossa.
Term
Origin of infraspinatus
Definition
infraspinous fossa
Term
Origin of teres minor
Definition
lateral border of scapula
Term
Origin of subscapularis
Definition
subscapular fossa
Term
Origin of pectoralis major
Definition

Clavicle.

Sternum.

Ribs 2-6.

Term
Origin of teres major.
Definition

Lateral border of scapula.

Inferior angle of scapula.

Term
Origin of latissimus dorsi.
Definition

Spinous processes T7-T12.

Ribs 8-12.

Iliac crest.

thoracolumbar fascia.

Term
Origin of brachialis
Definition
Anterior shaft of humerus
Term
Origin of brachioradialis
Definition
lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Term
Origin of supinator
Definition

Lateral epicondyle of humerus.

Supinator crest.

Term
Origin of pronator teres.
Definition

Medial epicondyle of humerus.

Coronoid process of ulna.

Term
Insertion of deltoid.
Definition
Deltoid tuberosity.
Term
Insertion of coracobrachialis.
Definition
middle medial shaft of humerus.
Term
Insertion of biceps brachii.
Definition
radial tuberosity.
Term
Insertion of triceps brachii.
Definition
olecranon process of ulna
Term
Insertion of supraspinatus
Definition
greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Insertion of infraspinatus
Definition
greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Insertion of teres minor
Definition
greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Insertion of subscapularis
Definition
lesser tubercle of humerus
Term
Insertion of pectoralis major
Definition
intertubercular groove.
Term
Insertion of teres major
Definition
intertubercular groove
Term
Insertion of latissimus dorsi
Definition
intertubercular groove
Term
Insertion of brachialis
Definition
coranoid process of ulna
Term
Insertion of brachioradialis
Definition
styloid process of radius
Term
Insertion of supinator
Definition
lateral surface of radius
Term
Insertion of pronator teres
Definition
lateral surface of radius
Term
Action of deltoid
Definition

Extends shoulder.

Flexes shoulder.

Abducts shoulder.

Term
Action of coracobrachialis.
Definition

Flexes shoulder.

Adducts shoulder.

Term
Action of biceps brachii
Definition

Flexes elbow.

Supinates forearm.

Term
Action of triceps brachii.
Definition

Extends shoulder.

Extends elbow.

Term
Action of supraspinatus.
Definition
Abduction of shoulder.
Term
Action of Infraspinatus.
Definition
Lateral rotation of shoulder.
Term
Action of teres minor.
Definition

Lateral rotation of shoulder.

Adduction of shoulder.

Term
Action of subscapularis.
Definition
Medial rotation of shoulder.
Term
Action of pectoralis major.
Definition

Medial rotation of shoulder.

Flexion of shoulder.

Adduction of shoulder.

Term
Action of teres major.
Definition

Medial rotation of shoulder.

Extension of shoulder.

Adduction of shoulder.

Term
Action of Latissimus dorsi.
Definition

Extension of shoulder.

Adduction of shoulder.

Medial rotation of shoulder.

Term
Action of brachialis.
Definition
Flexion of elbow.
Term
Action of brachioradialis.
Definition
flexion of elbow.
Term
Action of supinator.
Definition
Supination of forearm.
Term
Action of pronator teres.
Definition
Pronates forearm.
Term
Action of anconeus.
Definition
Extension of elbow.
Term
Name 3 muscles which have an origin on the clavicle.
Definition

Deltoid.

Pectoralis major.

Sternocleidomastoid.

Term
Name 2 muscles which have an origin on the coracoid process of the scapula.
Definition

Coracobrachialis.

Biceps brachii.

Term
Name 2 muscles which have an origin on the lateral border of the scapula.
Definition

Teres minor.

Teres major.

Term
Name 3 muscles which insert on the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Definition

Supraspinatus.

Infraspinatus.

Teres minor.

Term
Name 3 muscles which insert on the intertubercular groove.
Definition

Pectoralis major.

Teres major.

Latissimus dorsi.

 

(Remember 2 majors and a mus.)

Term
Name 2 muscles which insert on the lateral surface of the radius.
Definition

Supinator.

Pronator teres.

Term
Name 3 muscles which extend the shoulder.
Definition

Deltoid.

Triceps brachii.

Latissimus dorsi.

Term
Name 3 muscles which flex the shoulder.
Definition

Deltoid.

Coracobrachialis.

Pectoralis major.

Term
Name 2 muscles which abduct the shoulder.
Definition

Deltoid.

Supraspinatus.

Term
Name 5 muscles which adduct the shoulder.
Definition

Coracobrachialis.

Teres minor.

Pectoralis major.

Teres major.

Latissimus dorsi.

Term
Name 3 muscles which flex the elbow.
Definition

Biceps brachii.

Brachialis.

Brachioradialis.

Term
Name 2 muscles which supinate the forearm.
Definition

Biceps brachii.

Supinator.

Term
Name 2 muscles which extend the elbow.
Definition

Triceps brachii.

Anconeus.

Term
Name 2 muscles which laterally rotate the shoulder.
Definition

Infraspinatus.

Teres minor.

Term
Name 4 muscles which medially rotate the shoulder.
Definition

Subscapularis.

Pectoralis major.

Teres major.

Latissimus dorsi.

Term
Action of extensor carpi radialis longus.
Definition
Extends wrist.
Term
Action of extensor carpi radialis brevis.
Definition
Extends wrist.
Term
Action of extensor carpi ulnaris.
Definition
Extends wrist.
Term
Action of abductor pollicis longus.
Definition
abducts thumb (digit 1)
Term
Action of extensor pollicis brevis.
Definition
Extends thumb (digit 1)
Term
Action of extensor pollicis longus.
Definition
extends thumb (digit 1)
Term
Action of extensor digitorum.
Definition
extends digits 2-5 (fingers)
Term
Action of extensor indicis.
Definition
extends digit 2 (finger)
Term
Action of extensor digiti minimi.
Definition
extends digit 5 (finger)
Term
Action of flexor carpi ulnaris
Definition
flexes wrist
Term
Action of flexor carpi radialis.
Definition
flexes wrist.
Term
Action of palmaris longus
Definition
flexes wrist.
Term
Action of flexor pollicis longus.
Definition
flexes thumb.
Term
Action of flexor digitorum superficialis
Definition
flexes digits 2-5 (finger)
Term
Action of flexor digitorum profundus
Definition
flexes digits 2-5 (finger)
Term
Action of rectus femoris
Definition

Flexion of hip.

Extension of knee.

Term
Action of vastus lateralis.
Definition
Extension of knee
Term
Action of vastus intermedius.
Definition
Extension of knee
Term
Action of vastus medialis
Definition
Extension of knee
Term
Action of sartorius.
Definition

Flexion of hip.

Lateral rotation of hip.

Flexion of knee.

Term
Action of psoas major.
Definition

Flexion of hip.

Lateral rotation of hip.

Term
Action of iliacus.
Definition

Flexion of hip.

Lateral rotation of hip.

Term
Action of pectineus.
Definition

Flexion of hip.

Adduction of hip.

Lateral rotation of hip.

Term
Action of gracilis.
Definition
Adduction of hip.
Term
Action of adductor longus.
Definition
Adduction of hip.
Term
Action of adductor brevis.
Definition
adduction of hip.
Term
Action of adductor magnus.
Definition
adduction of hip.
Term
Action of biceps femoris.
Definition

Extension of hip.

Lateral rotation of hip.

Flexion of knee.

Term
Action of semimembranosus.
Definition

Flexion of knee.

Extension of hip.

Medial rotation of hip.

Term
Action of semitendinosus.
Definition

Extension of hip.

Medial rotation of hip.

Flexion of knee.

Term
Insertion of rectus femoris
Definition
tibial tuberosity.
Term
Insertion of vastus lateralis.
Definition
tibial tuberosity
Term
Insertion of intermedius.
Definition
tibial tuberosity.
Term
Insertion of vastus medialis.
Definition
tibial tuberosity.
Term
Insertion of sartorius.
Definition
pes anserinus
Term
Insertion of psoas major.
Definition
lesser trochanter
Term
Insertion of iliacus
Definition
lesser trochanter.
Term
Insertion of pectineus.
Definition
lesser trochanter
Term
Insertion of gracilis
Definition
pes anserinus
Term
Insertion of adductor longus
Definition
linea aspera
Term
Insertion of adductor brevis
Definition
linea aspera
Term
Insertion of adductor magnus
Definition
linea aspera
Term
Insertion of biceps femoris
Definition
head of fibula
Term
Insertion of semimembranosus
Definition
medial condyle of tibia
Term
Insertion of semitendinosus
Definition
pes anserinus
Term
Origin of rectus femoris
Definition
anterior inferior iliac spine
Term
Origin of vastus lateralis
Definition
greater trochanter and lenea aspera
Term
Origin of vastus intermedius
Definition
shaft of femur
Term
Origin of vastus medialis
Definition

Intertrochanteric line.

Linea aspera.

Term
Origin of sartorius.
Definition
anterior superior iliac spine.
Term
Origin of psoas major.
Definition
transverse processes and bodies of T12-L5
Term
Origin of iliacus
Definition
iliac fossa
Term
Origin of pectineus.
Definition
superior ramus of pubis
Term
Origin of gracilis
Definition

Inferior ramus of pubis.

Body of pubis.

Term
Origin of adductor longus
Definition
superior ramus of pubis
Term
Origin of adductor brevis
Definition
inferior ramus of pubis
Term
Origin of adductor magnus
Definition

Inferior ramus of pubis.

Ramus of ischium.

Ishial tuberosity.

Term
Origin of biceps femoris.
Definition

Ischial tuberosity.

Linea aspera.

Term
Origin of semimembranosus
Definition
ischial tuberosity
Term
Origin of semitendinosus
Definition
ischial tuberosity
Term

Originates on anterior inferior iliac spine.

Inserts on tibial tuberosity.

Flexes hip.

Extends knee.

Definition
Rectus femoris.
Term

Originates on greater trochanter and linea aspera.

Inserts on tibial tuberosity.

Extends knee.

Definition
Vastus lateralis.
Term

Originates on shaft of femur.

Inserts on tibial tuberosity.

Extends knee.

Definition
Vastus intermedius
Term

Originates on intertrochanteric line and linea aspera.

Inserts on tibial tuberosity.

Extends knee.

Definition
vastus medialis
Term

Originates on anterior superior iliac spine.

Inserts on pes anserinus.

Flexes and laterally rotates hip.

Flexes knee.

Definition
sartorius
Term

Originates on transverse processes and bodies of T12-L5.

Inserts on lesser trochanter.

Flexes and laterally rotates hip.

Definition
psoas major
Term

Originates on iliac fossa.

Inserts on lesser trochanter.

flexes and laterally rotates hip.

Definition
iliacus
Term

Originates on superior ramus of pubis.

Inserts on lesser trochanter.

Flexes, adducts and laterally rotates hip.

Definition
pectineus.
Term

Originates on inferior ramus and body of pubis.

Inserts on pes anserinus.

Adducts hip.

Definition
gracilis
Term

Originates on superior ramus of pubis.

Inserts on linea aspera.

Adducts hip.

Definition
Adductor longus.
Term

Originates on inferior ramus of pubis.

Inserts on linea aspera.

Adducts hip.

Definition
Adductor brevis
Term

Originates on inferior ramus of pubis, ramus of ischium, and ischial tuberosity.

Inserts on linea aspera.

Adducts hip.

Definition
Adductor magnus.
Term

Originates on ischial tuberosity and linea aspera.

Inserts on head of fibula.

Extends and laterally rotates hip.

Flexes knee.

Definition
Biceps femoris
Term

Originates on ischial tuberosity.

Inserts on medial condyle of tibia.

Flexes knee.

Extends and medially rotates hip.

Definition
semimembranosus
Term

Originates on ischial tuberosity.

Inserts on pes anserinus.

Extends and medially rotates hip.

Flexes knee.

Definition
Semitendinosus.
Term
Name 3 muscles which extend the wrist.
Definition

Extensor carpi radialis longus.

Extensor carpi radialis brevis.

Extensor carpi ulnaris.

Term
Name 2 muscles which extend the thumb.
Definition

Extensor pollicus brevis.

Extensor pollicus longis.

Term
Name 3 muscles which flex the wrist.
Definition

Flexor carpi ulnaris.

Flexor carpi radialis.

Palmaris longus.

Term
Name 2 muscles which flex digits 2-5.
Definition

Flexor digitorum superficialis.

Flexor digitorum profundus.

Term
Name 3 muscles which have an origin on the linea aspera.
Definition

Vastus lateralis.

Vastus medialis.

Biceps femoris.

Term
Name 2 muscles which originate on the superior ramus of the pubis.
Definition

Pectineus.

Adductor longus.

Term
Name 3 muscles which have an origin on the inferior ramus of the pubis.
Definition

Gracilis.

Adductor brevis.

Adductor magnus.

Term
Name 4 muscles which have an origin on the ischial tuberosity.
Definition

Adductor magnus.

Biceps femoris.

Semimembranosus.

Semitendinosus.

Term
Name 4 muscles which insert on the tibial tuberosity.
Definition

Rectus femoris.

Vastus lateralis.

Vastus intermedius.

Vastus medialis.

Term
Name 3 muscles which insert on the pes anserinus.
Definition

Sartorius.

Gracilis.

Semitendinosus.

Term
Name 3 muscles which insert on the lesser trochanter.
Definition

Psoas major.

Iliacus.

Pectineus.

Term
Name 3 muscles which insert on the linea aspera.
Definition

Adductor longus.

Adductor brevis.

Adductor magnus.

Term
Name 5 muscles which flex the hip.
Definition

Rectus femoris.

Sartorius.

Psoas major.

Iliacus.

Pectineus.

Term
Name 4 muscles which extend the knee.
Definition

Rectus femoris.

Vastus lateralis.

Vastus intermedius.

Vastus medialis.

 

(These are the quadriceps.)

Term
Name 5 muscles which laterally rotate the hip.
Definition

Sartorius.

Psoas major.

Iliacus.

Pectineus.

Biceps femoris.

Term
Name 4 muscles which flex the knee.
Definition

Sartorius.

Biceps femoris.

Semimembranosus.

Semitendinosus.

 

(The last three are the hamstrings.)

Term
Name 5 muscles which adduct the hips.
Definition

Pectineus.

Gracilis

Adductor longus.

Adductor brevis.

Adductor magnus.

Term
Name 3 muscles which extend the hips.
Definition

Biceps femoris.

Semimembranosus.

Semitendinosus.

 

(These are the hamstrings.)

Term
Name 2 muscles which medially rotate the knee.
Definition

Semimembranosus.

Semitendinosus.

Term

Originates on lateral surface of tibia.

Inserts on first metatarsal, medial cuneiform.

Actions are dorsiflexion and eversion.

Definition
tibialis anterior.
Term

Originates on medial and lateral epicondyles of femur.

Inserts on calcaneal tuberosity (via the calcaneal tendon).

Actions are plantar flexion and flexion of the knee.

Definition
gastrocnemius.
Term

Originates on lateral supraconylar ridge of femur.

Inserts on calcaneal tuberosity (via the calcaneal tendon)

Action is plantar flexion.

Definition
Plantaris.
Term

Originates on soleal line and head of fibula.

Inserts on calcaneal tuberosity (via calcaneal tendon)

Action is plantar flexion.

Definition
soleus
Term

Originates on lateral condyle of femur.

Inserts on posterior surface of tibia.

Unlocks knee.

Definition
popliteus.
Term

Originates on iliac crest, sacrum, and coccyx.

Inserts on gluteal tuberosity, lnea aspera, and iliotibial tract.

Extends and laterally rotates hip.

Definition
Gluteus maximus.
Term

Originates on gluteal surface.

Inserts on anterior and lateral greater trochanter of femur.

Abduct and medially rotates hip.

Definition
Gluteus medius.
Term

Originates on iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine.

Inserts on iliotibial tract.

Abducts hip.

Definition
Tensor fasciae latae.
Term

Originates on pubic crest.

Inserts on costal cartilage and xiphoid process.

Flexes spine.

Definition
rectus abdominis
Term
Origin of tibialis anterior.
Definition
lateral surface of tibia.
Term
Origin of gastrocnemius.
Definition

Medial epicondyle of femur.

Lateral epicondyle of femur.

Term
Origin of plantaris.
Definition
Lateral supercondylar ridge of femur.
Term
Origin of soleus.
Definition

Soleal line.

Head of fibula.

Term
Origin of popliteus.
Definition
Lateral condyle of the femur.
Term
Origin of gluteus maximus.
Definition

Coccyx.

Sacrum.

Iliac crest.

 

(Remember, you watch CSI while sitting on your gluteus maximus.)

Term
Origin of gluteus medius.
Definition
gluteal surface.
Term
Origin of tensor fasciae latae.
Definition

Iliac crest.

Anterior superior iliac spine.

Term
Origin of rectus abdominis.
Definition
pubic crest.
Term
Insertion of tibialis anterior.
Definition

First metatarsal.

Medial cuneiform.

Term
Insertion of gastrocnemius.
Definition
calcaneal tuberosity (via calcaneal tendon)
Term
Insertion of plantaris.
Definition
calcaneal tuberosity (via calcaneal tendon)
Term
Insertion of soleus.
Definition
calcaneal tuberosity (via calcaneal tendon)
Term
Insertion of popliteus.
Definition
posterior surface of tibia.
Term
Insertion of gluteus maximus.
Definition

Gluteal tuberosity.

Linea aspera.

iliotibial tract.

Term
Insertion of gluteus medius.
Definition
Anterior and lateral greater trochanter of femur.
Term
Insertion of tensor fasciae latae.
Definition
iliotibial tract.
Term
Insertion of rectus abdominis
Definition

Costal cartilage.

Xiphoid process.

Term
Action of tibialis anterior.
Definition

Dorsiflexion.

Eversion.

Term
Action of extensor digitorum longus.
Definition
extends digits 2-5 (toes)
Term
Action of extensor hallucis longus.
Definition
extends digit 1 (toe)
Term
Action of peroneus (fibularis) longus.
Definition

Plantar flexion.

Eversion.

Term
Action of peroneus (fibularis) brevis.
Definition

Plantar flexion.

Eversion.

Term
Action of gastrocnemius.
Definition

Plantar flexion.

Flexion of knee.

Term
Action of plantaris.
Definition
plantar flexion.
Term
Action of soleus.
Definition
plantar flexion.
Term
Action of popliteus.
Definition
Unlocks knee.
Term
Action of flexor hallucis longus.
Definition
flexes digit 1 (toe)
Term
Action of flexor digitorum.
Definition
flexes digits 2-5 (toes)
Term
Action of extensor hallucis longus.
Definition
extends digit 1 (toe)
Term
Action of extensor hallucis brevis.
Definition
extends digit 1 (toe)
Term
Action of extensor digitorum longus.
Definition
extends digits 2-5 (toes)
Term
Action of extensor digitorum brevis.
Definition
extends digits 2-5 (toes)
Term
Action of peronius tertius.
Definition

Dorsiflexion.

Eversion.

Term
Action of gluteus maximus.
Definition
Extends and laterally rotates hip.
Term
Action of gluteus medius.
Definition
Abducts and medially rotates hip.
Term
Action of tensor fasciae latae.
Definition
Abducts hip
Term
Action of rectus abdominis
Definition
Flexes spine.
Term
Action of abdominal obliques.
Definition
flexes and rotates spine.
Term
Name 2 muscles which are involved in dorsiflexion.
Definition

Tibialis anterior.

Peronius tertius.

Term
Name 2 muscles which extend digits 2-5 (toes).
Definition

Extensor digitorum longus.

Extensor digitorum brevis.

Term
Name 5 muscles which involved in plantar flexion.
Definition

Peroneus (fibularis) longus.

Peroneus (fibularis) brevis.

Gastrocnemius.

Plantaris.

Soleus.

Term
Name 2 muscles which abduct the hip.
Definition

Gluteus medius.

Tensor fasciae latae.

Term
Name 2 muscles which flex the spine.
Definition

Rectus abdominis.

Abdominal obliques.

Term
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Definition
Peripheral nerous system
Term
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Definition
Brachial plexus
Term
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Definition
Median nerve
Term
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Definition
Ulnar nerve
Term
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Definition
Radial nerve
Term
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Definition
Musculocutaneous nerve
Term
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Definition
Axillary nerve
Term
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Definition
Lumbosacral plexus
Term
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Definition
Femoral nerve.
Term
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Definition
Sciatic nerve
Term
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Definition
Tibial nerve
Term
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Definition
Common fibular (peroneal) nerve.
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