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Human Structure - Anatomy - Lower Extremity Musculature
Lower Extremity Muscules - Origins, Insertions, Innervations, Vasculature, and Actions
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09/21/2009

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Term

Serratus Posterior Superior

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ligamentum Nuchae and Spinous Process of C7 thru T3

 

Insertion: Ribs 2 - 5

Term

Serratus Posterior Superior

Innervation

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Definition

Ventral Primary Rami

Term

Serratus Posterior Inferior

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Spinous Process of T9-L3

 

Insertion: Ribs 9-12

Term

Serratus Posterior Inferior

Innervation

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Definition

Ventral Primary Rami

Term

Serratus Posterior Superior & Inferior

Action

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Definition

Action

Assits in Respiration

 

Term

Erector Spinae: Iliocostalis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Iliac Crest, Sacrum, Spinous Process of Lumbar Vertebrae, and Angles of Ribs

 

Insertion: Angle of Ribs

Term

Erector Spinae: Longissimus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Blends with Iliocostalis, transverse processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae

 

Insertion: Transverse processes to the level of C2, Mastoid Process

Term

Erector Spinae: Spinalis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Spinous Processes starting at L2

 

Insertion: Spinous Processes to the level of C2, fuses with Semispinalis and fuses to skull between the superior and inferior nuchal line.

Term

Erector Spinae

Action

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Definition

Bilateral

Extend the spine and neck

 

Unilateral

Side bending of contractile side

Term

Erector Spinae

Innervation

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Definition
Ventral Primary Rami
Term

Transversospinalis: Semispinalis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Transverse processes from C4 to T12

 

Insertion: Transverse processes to C2 (Spans of 4-6 vertebrae) and skull between the superior and inferior nuchal lines

Term

Transversospinalis: Multifidus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Sacrum, Sacrotuberous ligament, Iliac Crest, and Transverse processes

 

Insertion: Spinous Process to the level of C2 (Spans 2-4 vertebrae)

Term

Transversospinalis: Rotatores

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Transverse Processes

 

Insertion: Attach to Lamina

Spans 1(Brevis) or 2(Longus) vertebrae

Term

Spinotransverse: Splenius

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Transverse Processes (C7-T4) and Ligamentum Nuchae

 

Insertion: Transverse processes of C1 - C3/4, Mastoid Process, and Superior Nuchal Line

Term

Spinotransverse: Splenius

Action

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Definition

Action

Bilateral: Extension of Head and Neck

 

Unilateral: Side bending of neck and rotation of head.

Term

Name the muscles identified below:

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Definition

A - Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

B - Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

C - Obliquus Capitis Inferior

D - Obliquus Capitis Superior

Term

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Spinous Process of C2

 

Insertion: Inferior Nuchal Line

Term

Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Posterior Tubercle of C1

 

Insertion: Inferior Nuchal Line

Term

Obliquus Capitis Superior

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Transverse Process of C1

 

Insertion: Between the Superior and Inferior Nuchal Lines

Term

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Spinous Process of C2

 

Insertion: Transverse Process of C1

Term
Action of the Suboccipital Muscles
Definition

Muscles include: Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor, Rectus Capitis Posterior Major, Obliquus Capitis Superior, and Obliquus Capitis Inferior

 

Action: Maintains posture of the head, minor role in rotation and extension.

Term
Borders of the Suboccipital Triangle
Definition

Obliquus Capitis Superior

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

 

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Term

Levator Costarum

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Transverse Process of C7 - T11

 

Insertion: Angle of the Ribs

Term

Levator Costarum

Innervation

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Definition
Dorsal Primary Rami
Term

Levator Costarum

Action

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Definition

Action

Aids in Respiration

Term

Rectus Abdominis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin - Pubic Crest and Symphysis

 

Insertion - 5-7th Costal Cartilages and Xiphoid Process

Term

Rectus Abodminis

Innervation

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Definition
Thoracoabdominal and Subcostal Nerves
Term

Rectus Abdominis

 

What is the reason/function of the Tendinous Intersections?

 

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Definition
Tendinous Intersections allows the muscle to contract segmentally (more control) and also provides an attachment for the Rectus Sheath.
Term

Rectus Abdominis

Action

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Definition

Action

Contracts and flexes the trunk, indirectly the vertebra as well.

Term

Pyrimidalis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin - Pubic Crest and Symphysis

 

Insertion - Linea Alba

Term

Pyrimidalis

Innervation

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Definition
Iliohypogastric (Branch from L1 VPR) and the Subcostal Nerves
Term

Pyrimidalis

Action

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Definition

Action

Tenses the Linea Alba

Term

External Abdominal Oblique Muscle

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin - External Surface of the 5th thru 12th Ribs and Thoracolumbar fascia. (Has interdigitation with the Seratus Anterior)

 

Insertion: Linea Alba, Lateral lip of the Iliac Crest to ASIS, and Pubic Tubercle

Term

External Abdominal Oblique Muscle

Innervation

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Definition
Subcostal and Thoracoabdominal Nerves
Term

External Abdominal Oblique Muscle

Action

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Definition

Action

Primary - Compresses the Abdominal Contents

Bilaterally - Causes Flexion of the Trunk

Unilaterally - Rotation of the Trunk

Term

Internal Abdominal Oblique

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin - Lateral 2/3 of Inguinal Ligament, Iliac Crest, and Thoracoabdominal Fascia

 

Insertion - Costal Cartilages of Ribs 7-10, Linea Alba, Pubic Crest, Pectineal Line, and Rectus Sheath

Term

Internal Abdominal Oblique

Innervation

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Definition
Thoracoabdominal, Subcostal, and Ilioinguinal Nerves
Term

Internal Abdominal Oblique

Action

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Definition

Action

Primary - Compresses the contents of the abdomen

Bilaterally - Flexion of the trunk

Unilaterally - Rotation of the trunk

Inferiorly - Compresses the Pubic Symphysis (Stabalizes the Pelvis)

Term

Transverse Abdominis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin - Lateral 1/3 of the Inguinal Ligament, Medial Part of the Iliac Crest, Thoracolumbar Fascia, and Costal Cartilage of Ribs 7 - 12

 

Insertion - Linea Alba, Pectineal Line, and Pubic Crest

Term

Transverse Abdominis

Innervation

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Definition
Thoracoabdominal, Subcostal, Iliohypogastric, and Ilioinguinal Nerves
Term

Transverse Abdominis

Action

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Definition

Action

Compression of the Abdomen

 

Stabalizes the Lumbar Spine

 

Compresses the Pubic Symphysis for Pelvic Compression / Stabalization

Term

Platysma

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Fascia over Clavicle

 

Insertion: Lower border of mandible, Subcutaneous tissue of face, and interdigitates with facial muscles around mouth

Term

Platysma

Innervation

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Definition
Cervical branches of the Facial Nerve (Cranial Nerve VII)
Term

Platysma

Action

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Definition

Action

Depresses the angles of the mandible

Term

Sternocleidomastoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Anterior Manubrium and Clavicular Head

 

Insertion: Mastoid Process

Term

Sternocleidomastoid

Innervation

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Definition
Accessory Nerve (Cranial Nerve XI) and APR of C2 thru C4
Term

Sternocleidomastoid

Action

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Definition

Action

Bilateral: Flexs the Neck and Extends the Head

 

Unilateral: Side bending of the Head and Rotation of the Head opposite to the way it bends

Term

Anterior Scalene

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Anterior Tubercles of C3 thru C6

 

Insertion: Scalene Tubercle on Frist Rib

Term

Middle Scalene

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Transverse Process between the Anterior and Posterior Tubercle of C2 thru C7

 

Insertion: First Rib

Term

Posterior Scalene

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Posterior Tubercles of C4 thru C6

 

Insertion: Second Rib

Term

Scalenes

Innervation

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Definition
Segmentally by APR
Term

Scalenes

Action

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Definition

Action

Side bends the head and aids in respiration

Term

Omohyoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Scapula just medial to the Suprascapular Notch

 

Insertion: Lower Border of Hyoid

 

The intermediate tendon is attached to the clavicle via the Fascial Sling

Term

Sternohyoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Deep border of the manubrium and the SC Joint

 

Insertion: Lower border of the hyoid

Term

Sternothyroid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Deep side of the manubrium

 

Insertion: Oblique line of Thyroid Cartilage

Term

Thyrohyoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Oblique Line of Thyroid Cartilage

 

Insertion: Lower Border of Hyoid Bone

Term

Infrahyoid Muscles

Action

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Definition

Collective Function

Depresses the hyoid bone for the purpose of swallowing and stabalizes the hyoid bone

 

Exception

Sternothyroid: Depresses the thyroid cartilage and plays a role during phonation

Term

Infrahyoid Muscles

Innervation

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Definition

Common Innervation

Ansa Cervicalis Nerve

 

Exception

Thyrohyoid - VPR of C1

Term

Digastric

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Digastric Fossa of Mandible

 

Insertion: Mastoid Notch

 

Fascial sling attaches the intermediate tendon to the hyoid bone

Term

Digastric

Innervation

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Definition

Anterior Belly: Third Branch of Cranial Nerve V

 

Posterior Belly: Facial Nerve

(Cranial Nerve VII)

Term

Stylohyoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Styloid Process

 

Insertion: Hyoid Bone (Splits to go around the Digastric)

Term

Stylohyoid

Innervation

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Definition

Facial Nerve

(Cranial Nerve VII)

Term

Mylohyoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Mylohyoid line on Mandible

 

Insertion: Hyoid Bone

Term

Mylohyoid

Innervation

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Definition
Third Branch of Cranial Nerve V
Term

Geniohyoid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Mental side of Mandible

 

Insertion: Hyoid Bone

Term

Geniohyoid

Innervation

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Definition
APR of C1
Term

Suprahyoid Muscles

Action

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Definition

Elevates the hyoid

 

Stabalizes the base of the Tongue

Term

Cricothyroid

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Arch of Cricoid Cartilage

 

Insertion: Lamina of Thyroid Cartilage

Term

Cricothyroid

Innervation

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Definition
External Laryngeal Nerve
Term

Cricothyroid

Action

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Definition

Tilts the thyroid cartilage laterally

 

Tension on Vocal Cords

Term

Gluteus Maximus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ilium (Behind Posterior Gluteal Line), Sacrum, and Sacrotuberous Ligament

 

Insertion: Gluteal Tuberosity and Iliotibial Band

Term

Gluteus Maximus

Innervation and Vasculature

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Definition

Innervation: Inferior Gluteal Nerve

 

Vasculature: Inferior Gluteal Artery

Term

Gluteus Maximus

Action

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Definition

Action

Extension of the Hip, Stabalization of the Hip, and Lateral Rotation

Term

Gluteus Medius

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ilium (Between the Posterior and Anterior Gluteal Lines)

 

Insertion: Lateral Surface of Greater Trochanter

Term

Gluteus Medius

Action

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Definition

Action

Abduct the Hip

If the foot is planted, can raise the opposite side of the pelvis

Aids in Medial Rotation

Term

Gluteus Medius

Innervation and Vasculature

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Definition

Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve

 

Vasculature: Superior Gluteal Artery

Term

Gluteus Minimus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ilium (Between the Anterior and Inferior Gluteal Lines)

 

Insertion: Lateral Side of the Greater Trochanter

Term

Gluteus Minimus

Action

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Definition

Action

Abduction and Medial Rotation

Term

Gluteus Minimus

Innervation and Vasculature

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Definition

Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve

 

Vasculature: Superior Gluteal Artery

Term

Piriformis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Anterior Surface of Sacrum

 

Insertion: Superior, Medial Surface of Greater Trochanter

Term

Piriformis

Innervation

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Definition
VPR of L5 - S2
Term

Piriformis

Action

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Definition

Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

Term

Obturator Internus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Deep Surface of Obturator Membrane

 

Insertion: Medial Side of Greater Trochanter

Term

Obturator Internus

Innervation

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Definition
Nerve to the Obturator Internus
Term

Obturator Internus

Action

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Definition

Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

Term

Superior Gamellus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ischial Spine

 

Insertion: Medial Side of the Greater Trochanter

Term

Superior Gamellus

Innervation

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Definition
Nerve to Obturator Internus
Term

Superior Gamellus

Action

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Definition

Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

Term

Inferior Gamellus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Medial Side of Greater Trochanter

Term

Inferior Gamellus

Innervation

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Definition
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Term

Inferior Gamellus

Action

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Definition

Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

Term

Quadratus Femoris

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Intertrochanteric Crest

Term

Quadratus Femoris

Innervation

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Definition
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Term

Quadratus Femoris

Action

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Definition

Action

Lateral Rotation

Term

Obturator Externus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Superficial Side of Obturator Membrane

 

Insertion: Trochanteric Fossa

Term

Obturator Externus

Innervation

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Definition
Obturator Nerve
Term

Gracilis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Body of Pubis and Inferior Pubic Rami

 

Insertion: Superior Part of Posterior Medial Tibia

Term

Gracilis

Action

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Definition

Action

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

Flextion of Knee Joint

Term

Gracilis

Innervation

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Definition
Obturator Nerve
Term

Adductor Longus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Body of Pubis

 

Insertion: Middle Third of Line Aspera

Term

Adductor Longus

Innervation

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Definition
Obturator Nerve
Term

Adductor Longus

Action

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Definition
Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint
Term

Pectineus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Pectineal Line of Pubic Bone

 

Insertion: Pectineal Line of Femur

Term

Pectineus

Innervation

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Definition
Obturator Nerve and Femoral Nerve
Term

Pectineus

Action

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Definition

Action

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

Hip Flexion

Term

Adductor Brevis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Body of Pubis and Inferior Pubic Ramus

 

Insertion: Pectineal Line and Proximal Third of Line Aspera

Term

Adductor Brevis

Innervation

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Definition

Obturator Nerve

(Which splits to go around this muscle)

Term

Adductor Brevis

Action

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Definition

Action

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

Term

Adductor Magnus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

This muscle has two divisions

 

Adductor Portion

Origin: Ischiopubic Ramus

Insertion: Linea Aspera and Medial Supracondyler Ridge

 

Hamstring Portion

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion: Adductor Tubercle

Term

Adductor Magnus

Innervation

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Definition

This muscle has two divisions

 

Adductor Portion

Obturator Nerve

 

Hamstring Portion

Tibial Division of the Sciatic Nerve

Term

Adductor Magnus

Action

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Definition

This muscle has two divisions

 

Adductor Portion

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

 

Hamstring Portion

Extension of Thigh at Hip Joint

Term
What are the quadracept muscles?
Definition

Anterior Muscles of the Thigh:

Rectus Femoris

Vastus Lateralis

Vastus Medialis

Vastus Intermedius

Term

Rectus Femoris

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin:

Straight Head: AIIS

Reflected Head: Ilium above the Acetabulum

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

Term

Rectus Femoris

Innervation

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Definition
Femoral Nerve
Term

Rectus Femoris

Action

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Definition

Action

Extension of Leg at Knee Joint

 

Flexion of Thigh at Hip Joint

Term

Vastus Lateralis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Lateral Part of the Intertrochanteric Line and Lateral Lip of the Linea Aspera

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

Term

Vastus Lateralis

Innervation

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Definition
Femoral Nerve
Term

Vastus Lateralis

Action

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Definition
Extension of Leg at Knee Joint
Term

Vastus Medialis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Medial Part of the Intertrochanteric Line and Medial Lip of the Linea Aspera

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

Term

Vastus Medialis

Innervation

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Definition
Femoral Nerve
Term

Vastus Medialis

Action

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Definition
Extension of Leg at Knee Joint
Term

Vastus Intermedius

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Anterior and Lateral Surfaces of the Proximal 2/3's of the Femur

 

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

Term

Vastus Intermedius

Innervation

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Definition
Femoral Nerve
Term

Vastus Intermedius

Action

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Definition

Action

Extension of Leg at Knee Joint

Term

Articularis Genu

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Deepest Fibers of the Vastus Intermedius

 

Insertion: Suprapatellar Bursa

Term

Articularis Genu

Innervation

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Definition
Femoral Nerve
Term

Articularis Genu

Action

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Definition

Action

Tenses the bursa so that it is able to travel with the Quadricepts Tendon and Reduce Friction

Term

Iliopsoas

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Formed from Two muscles

 

Iliacus

Origin: Iliac Fossa

 

Psoas Major

Origin: Transverse Processes of Lumbar Vertebra, and Intervertebral Discs and Vertebral Bodies of T12-L4

 

Common Insertion

Lesser Trochanter

Term

Iliopsoas

Innervation

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Definition

Formed from two muscles

 

Iliacus

Femoral Nerve

 

Psoas Major

VPR of L1-L3

Term

Iliopsoas

Action

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Definition

Action

Flexion of Hip

Term

Sartorius

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: ASIS

 

Insertion: Medial Surface of Tibia

Term

Sartorius

Innervation

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Definition
Femoral Nerve
Term

Sartorius

Action

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Definition

Action

1 - Hip Flexion

2 - Knee Flexion

3 - External Rotates Hip

Term

Semimembranosus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Posterior Medial Tibial Condyle and Continues to the Lateral Femoral Condyle via the Oblique Popliteal Ligament

Term

Semimembranosus

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Semimembranosus

Action

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Definition

Action

Hip Extension, Knee Flexion, Medial Rotation of the Leg

Term

Semitendinosus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Medial Surface of the Tibia

Term

Semitendinosus

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Semitendinosus

Action

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Definition

Action

Hip Extension, Knee Flexion, and Medial Rotation of the Leg

Term

Biceps Femoris

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin:

Long Head: Ischial Tuberosity

Short Head: Linea Aspera and Lateral Supracondyler Ridge

 

Insertion: Head of the Fibula, continuous with the Lateral Collateral Ligament

Term

Biceps Femoris

Innervation

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Definition

Long Head: Tibial Nerve

Short Head: Common Fibular Nerve

Term

Biceps Femoris

Action

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Definition
Hip Extension, Knee Flexion (Not Short Head), Lateral Rotation of the Leg
Term

Fibularis Longus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Lateral Surface of the Proximal Third of Fibula

 

Insertion: Base of 1st Metatarsal and Medial Cuneiform

Term

Fibularis Longus

Innervation

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Definition
Superficial Fibular Nerve
Term

Fibularis Longus

Action

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Definition

Action

Inversion of the Foot, Plantar Flexion

Term

Fibularis Brevis

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Lateral Surface of the distal 2/3 of Fibula

 

Insertion: Base of the 5th Metatarsal

Term

Fibularis Brevis

Innervation

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Definition
Superficial Fibular Nerve
Term

Fibularis Brevis

Action

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Definition
Plantar Flexion
Term

Tibialis Anterior

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Anterior Lateral Surface of the Tibia, Interosseous Membrane

 

Insertion: Base of the 1st Metatarsal and Medial Cuneiform

Term

Tibialis Anterior

Innervation

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Definition
Deep Fibular Nerve
Term

Tibialis Anterior

Action

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Definition

Action

Dorsi Flexion, Inversion of the Foot

Term

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Middle 1/3 of Fibula, Interosseous Membrane

 

Insertion: Distal Phalanx of the First Digit

Term

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Innervation

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Definition
Deep Fibular Nerve
Term

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Action

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Definition

Action

Extends the Toe, Assists in Dorsiflexion, Weak participant in Inversion

Term

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Fibula, Interosseous Membrane, and Lateral Tibial Condyle

 

Insertion: Digital Dorsal Expansions of lateral 4 toes

Term

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Innervation

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Definition
Deep Fibular Nerve
Term

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Action

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Definition

Action

Extension at the Metatarsalpalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints

Term

Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Anterior Distal Fibula

 

Insertion: Base of the 5th Metatarsal

Term

Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

Innervation

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Definition
Deep Fibular Nerve
Term

Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

Action

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Definition
Assists in Eversion and Dorsiflexion
Term

Gastrocnemius

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Distal Femur, Just Proximal to the Medial and Lateral Condyles

 

Insertion: Calcaneus

Term

Gastrocnemius

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Gastrocnemius

Action

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Definition

Action

Plantar Flexion, Knee Flexion

Term

Soleus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Proximal Fibula, Soleal Line

 

Insertion: Calcaneus

Term

Soleus

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Soleus

Action

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Definition

Action

Plantar Flexion

Term

Plantaris

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Posterior Lateral Femur Superior to the Gastrocnemius

 

Insertion: Calcaneus

Term

Plantaris

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Plantaris

Action

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Definition

Action

Plantar Flexion, Knee Extension

Term

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Posterior Lateral Fibula

 

Insertion: Distal Phalanx of Great Toe

Term

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Action

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Definition

Action

Flex Great Toe, Assists in Holding Up Talus, Assists in Plantar Flexion

Term

Tibialis Posterior

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Interosseous Membrane, Edges of the Tibia and Fibula

 

Insertion: Bases of the 2nd - 4th Metatarsals, 3 Cuneiforms, Cuboid, and Navicular

Term

Tibialis Posterior

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Tibialis Posterior

Action

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Definition

Action

Inversion of the Foot

Assits in Plantar Flexion

Term

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Origin and Insertion

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Definition

Origin: Posterior Tibia

 

Insertion: Distal Phalanges of Toes 2-5

Term

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Innervation

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Definition
Tibial Nerve
Term

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Action

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Definition

Action

Flex the IP Joints

Assist in Plantar Flexion

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