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Definition
ORIGIN: Occipital bone, spines of 7th cervical and thoracic vertebrae
INSERTION: Lateral third of clavicle, acromion process, spine of scapule
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Upper: Upward rotation and elevation of scapula
Middle: Upward rotation and adduction of scapula
Lower: Depression of scapula
TRAPEZIUS
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ORIGIN: Transverse Processes of first four Cervical Vertebrae
INSERTION: Upper Vertebral Border of scapula
FUNCTION: Elevation of scapula
Levator Scapulae
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Definition
ORIGIN: Spines of 7th cervial through 5th thoracic vertebrae
INSERTION: Middle to lower vertebal border of scapula
FUNCTION: Adduction, downward rotation, and elevation of scapula
Rhomboid Major and Minor |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Anterior surface of ribs 3-5
INSERTION: Coracoid Process of scapula
FUNCTION: Stabilization, depression, downward rotation, and abduction of the scapula
Pectoralis Minor
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Definition
ORIGIN: Occipital bone, spines of 7th cervical and thoracic vertebrae
INSERTION: Ventral surface of vertebral border of scapula
FUNCTION: Stabilization, abdution, and upward rotation of the scapula
Serratus Anterior (Saggital View)
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Definition
ORIGIN: Clavical, sternum, and first six costal cartilages
INSERTION: Greater tubercule of humerus
FUNCTION: Flexion, extension, adduction, internal rotation, and horizontal adduction
Pectoralis Major
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Definition
ORIGIN: Anterior, lateral clavicle, border of the acromion, and lower edge of spine of the scapula
INSERTION: Deltoid tubercule of humerus on mid-lateral surface
FUNCTION:
Entire Muscle: Abduction
Anterior Fibers: flexion, internal rotation, and horizontal adduction
Posterior Fibers: external rotation and horizontal abduction
DELTOID
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Definition
ORIGIN: Spines of lower six thoracic vertebrae and all lumbar vertebrae, crests of illium and sacrum, lower four ribs, and interor angle of scapulae
INSERTION: Medial side of intertubercular groove of humerus
FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, horizontal abduction, and internal rotation
Latissimus Dorsi
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Various Aspects of scapula
INSERTION: All insert on greater tubercle of humerus EXCEPT for the subscapularis. which inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus
FUNCTION:
Infraspinatus and teres minor: External Rotation
Subscapularis: Internal Rotation
Supraspinatus: Abduction
All: Stability of humeral head
Rotator Cuff
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Definition
ORIGIN: Posterior inferior lateral border of scapula, just superior to inferior angle
INSERTION: Intertubercular groove of the humerus
FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, and internal rotation
Teres Major
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Definition
ORIGIN: Long head: Tubercle above glenoid cavity
Short head: Coracoid process of scapula
INSERTION: Radial tuberosity
FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow, supination at forearm
Biceps brachii
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Definition
ORIGIN: Anterior humerus
INSERTION: Ulnar tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna
FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow
Brachialis
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ORIGIN: Distal 2/3 of lateral condyloid ridge of humerus
INSERTION: Styloid process of radius
FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow, supination at forearm
Brachioradialis
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Definition
ORIGIN: Long head: lower edge of glenoid cavity of scapula
Lateral head: posterior humerus
Short head: distal 2/3 of posterior humerus
INSERTION: Olecranon process of ulna
FUNCTION: Extension at elbow, arm extension (long head)
Triceps brachii
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Definition
ORIGIN: Epicondyle of medial humerus
INSERTION: Middle 1/3 of lateral radius
FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow and pronation of forearm
Pronator teres |
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ORIGIN: Distal anterior surface of ulna
INSERTION: Distal anterior surface of radius
FUNCTION: Pronation at forearm
Pronator quadratus |
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ORIGIN: Lateral, posterior epicondyle of humerus and supinator crest of ulna
INSERTION: Proximal, lateral surface of radius
FUNCTION: Supination at forearm
Supinator
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Definition
ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus
INSERTION: Anterior base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
FUNCTION: Flexion
Flexor carpi radialis
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Definition
ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus, medial olecranon process, and upper posterior ulna
INSERTION: 5th metacarpal
FUNCTION: Flexion
Flexor carpi ulnaris
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Definition
ORIGIN: Lateral epicondyle of humerus
INSERTION: Posterior base of 2nd metacarpal
FUNCTION: Extension
Extensor radialis longus
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Definition
ORIGIN: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and middle 1/2 of posterior ulna
INSERTION: Posterior base of 5th metacarpal
FUNCTION: Extension
Extensor carpi ulnaris |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus
INSERTION: Palmar aponeurosis
FUNCTION: Flexion
Palmaris longus |
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Pubic crest
INSERTION: Cartilage of 5th through 7th ribs
FUNCTION: Flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk
Rectus abdominis
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Anterior, lateral borders of lower 8 ribs
INSERTION: Anterior half of ilium, pubic, and anterior fascia
FUNCTION: Contralteral rotation, lateral flexion, and forward flexion
External oblique |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Lumbodorsal fascia, iliac crest, and anterior fascia
INSERTION: Cartilage of last 3 to 4 ribs, linea alba, and superior ramis of pubis
FUNCTION: Ipsilateral rotation, lateral flexion, and forward flexion (both sides)
Internal Oblique
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Definition
ORIGIN: Iliac crest, lumbar fascia, cartilages of last 6 ribs, and anterior fascia
INSERTION: Xiphoid process of sternum, anterior fascia, and pubis
FUNCTION: Compresses abdomen
Transverse abdominis |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Posterior iliac crest, sacrum, ribs, and vertebrae
INSERTION: Angles of ribs, transverse processes of all ribs
FUNCTION: Extension (both sides) and lateral flexion
Erector Spinae
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Posterior surface of the sacrum, articular processes of the lumbar vertebrae, transverse processes or the thoracic vertebrae, articular processes of C3-7
INSERTION: The spinous processes of vertebrae 1 through 4
FUNCTION: Contributes to spinal stability during trunk extension, rotation, and side bending
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Definition
ORIGIN: Transverse processes of T12 and L1-L5; Iliac crest and fossa
INSERTION: Lesser trochanter of femur
FUNCTION: Flexion and external rotation
Iliopsoas: Iliacus and psoas major and minor
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ORIGIN: Anterior-inferior spine of ilium and upper lift of acetabulum
INSERTION: Superior aspect of patella and patellar tendon
FUNCTION: Flexion
Rectus femoris |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Posterior 1/4 of iliac crest and sacrum
INSERTION: Gluteal line of femur and iliotibial band
FUNCTION: Extension and external rotation; Superior fibers: abduction
Gluteus maximus
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Long head: ischial tuberosity; Short head: Lower, lateral linea aspera
INSERTION: Lateral condyle of tibia and head of fibula
FUNCTION: Extension, abduction, and slight external rotation
Biceps femoris
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity
INSERTION: Proximal anterior-medial aspect of tibia
FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, and slight internal rotation
Semitendinosus
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity
INSERTION: Posterior aspect of medial tibial condyle
FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, slight internal rotation
Semimembranosus
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Lateral surface of ilium
INSERTION: Greater trochanter of femur
FUNCTION: abduction; Anterior Fibers: internal rotation; Posterior Fibers: external rotation
Gluteus medius and minimus |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Pubic Ramus and ischial tuberosity
INSERTION: Medial aspects of femur
FUNCTION: Adduction
Adductor magnus
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Pubic Ramus and ischial tuberosity
INSERTION: Linea aspera of femur
FUNCTION: Adduction
Adductor brevis and longus
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Anterior Iliac crest and ilium just below crest
INSERTION: Illiotibial band
FUNCTION: Flexion, abduction, and internal rotation
Tensor fasciae latae
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Anterior superior iliac spine
INSERTION: Proximal anterior medial tibia just below the tuberosity
FUNCTION: Flexion and external rotation of the hip; flexion of the knee
Sartorius
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Superior pubic ramus
INSERTION: Lesser trochanter and linea aspera of femur
FUNCTION: Flexion, adduction, and external rotation
Pectineus
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Multiple origin points for six muscles on pubis ischium, sacrum, and obturator foramen
INSERTION: On and just below greater trochanter, and trochanteric fossa of femur
FUNCTION: External Rotation
Six Deep External Rotators: Piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris |
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Definition
ORIGIN: Pubic symphysis and arch
INSERTION: Medial tibia just below the condyle
FUNCTION: Adduction
Gracilis
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Along the surfaces of the lateral, anterior, and medial femur
INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity via the patellar tendon
FUNCTION: Extension
Vastus lateralis, intermedius, and medialis
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Term
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Definition
ORIGIN: Lateral condyle of femur
INSERTION: Proximal Tibia
FUNCTION: Knee flexion, internal rotation of the lower leg to "unlock knee"
Popliteus
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Definition
ORIGIN: Proximal 2/3 of lateral tibia
INSERTION: Medial aspect of 1st cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal
FUNCTION:Dorsiflexion at ankle, inversion of foot
Anterior tibialis |
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Definition
Lateral surface of head of tibia and proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula
Inferior aspects of medial tarsal (1st cuneiform) and base of first metatarsal
Plantarflexion at ankle eversion at foot
Peroneus longus
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Definition
Distal 2/3 of lateral fibula
Base of 5th metatarsil
Plantarflexion at ankle, eversion of foot
Peroneus brevis
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Definition
Posterior surfaces of femoral condyles
Posterior surface of calcaneus via Achilles tendon
Plantarflexion at ankle, flexion at knee
Gastrocnemius
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Definition
Proximal 2/3 of posterior surfaces of tibia and fibula and popliteal line
Posterior surface of calcaneus via Achilles tendon
Plantarflexion at ankle
Soleus
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Definition
Posterior surface of lateral tibia and medial fibula
Lower medial surfaces of medial tarsals and metatarsals
Plantarflexion at ankle, inversion at foot
Posterior tibialis
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Definition
Anterior middle fibula
Dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe
Dorsiflexion and inversion at foot, extension of great toe
Extensor hallucis longus
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Definition
Lateral condyle of tibia and proximal 3/4 of fibula
Dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe
Dorsiflexion and eversion of foot, extension of toes 2-5
Extensor digitorum
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Distal 1/3 of the anterior/lateral fibula
Dorsal surface of base of 5th metatarsal
Dorsiflexion and eversion of foot
Peroneus tertius |
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Distal 2/3 of fibula
Plantar surface of distal phalanx of great toe
Flexion of great toe, plantarflexion and inversion of foot
Flexor hallucis longus
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Definition
Posterior middle 1/3 of tibia
Plantar surfaces of distal phalanges of toes 2-5
Flexion of toes 2-5, plantarflexion and eversion of the foot
Flexor digitorum longus
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