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MTD 206 Kinesiology Upper Body
Everest College Massage Practitioner Curriculum
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Undergraduate 2
03/21/2011

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Name the attachments of the diaphragm
Definition
The diaphragm attaches FROM the internal surfaces of the ribcage and sternum, and the spine TO the central tendon of the diaphragm.
Term
What are the actions of the erector spinae group?
Definition
The erector spinae group performs extension and lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints.
Term
What is an action of the multifidus?
Definition
An action of the multifidus includes contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints.
Term
What muscle forms a partition between the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity?
Definition
The DIAPHRAGM forms a partition between the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.
Term
Which muscle of the erector spinae group is the most lateral?
Definition
The ILIOCOSTALIS muscle of the erector spinae group is the most lateral.
Term
What are the attachments of the multifidus?
Definition
The attachments of the multifidus are FROM the posterior sacrum, PSIS, posterior sacro-iliac ligament and L5-C4 TO the spinous processes of vertebrae 2-4 segmental levels superior to the inferior attachment.
Term
Which muscle of the erector spinae group attaches from spinous processes to spinous processes?
Definition
The SPINALIS muscle of the erector spinae group attaches from SP's to SP's.
Term
What are the attachments of the rotatores?
Definition
The attachments of the rotatores are FROM the transverse process (inferiorly) TO the lamina (superiorly).
Term
Which subgroup of the erector spinae group attaches from the pelvis to the ribs?
Definition
The ILIOCOSTALIS subgroup of the erector spinae subgroup attaches from the pelvis to the ribs.
Term
Which muscle of the erector spinae group is most medial?
Definition
The SPINALIS muscle of the erector spinae group is the most medial.
Term
What are the attachments of the temporoparietalis?
Definition
The temporoparietalis attaches FROM the fascia superior to the ear TO the lateral border of the galea aponeurotica.
Term
What are the attachments of the orbicularis oculi?
Definition
The obicularis oculi attaches FROM the medial side of the eye TO the medial side of the eye (encircles the eye).
Term
What are the attachments of the zygomaticus major?
Definition
The zygomaticus major attaches FROM the zygomatic bone TO the angle of the mouth.
Term
What are the attachments of the orbicularis oris?
Definition
The orbicularis oris is a muscle that, in its entirety, surrounds the mouth.
Term
What are the attachments of the temporalis?
Definition
The temporalis attaches FROM the temporal fossa TO the coronoid process and ramus of the mandible.
Term
What are the attachments of the masseter?
Definition
The masseter attaches FROM the inferior margins of both the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic arch of the temporal bone TO the angle, ramus, and coronoid process of the mandible.
Term
What are the attachments of the lateral pterygoid?
Definition
The lateral pterygoid attaches FROM the sphenoid bone TO the mandible and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Term
What are the attachments of the medial pterygoid?
Definition
The medial pterygoid attaches FROM the sphenoid bone TO the internal surface of the mandible.
Term
What muscles attach into the galea aponeurotica?
Definition
Muscles that attach into the galea aponeurotica include occipitofrontalis, temporoparietalis, auricularis anterior, and auricularis superior.
Term
What muscles attach onto the coronoid process of the mandible?
Definition
TEMPORALIS and MASSETER attach onto the coronoid process of the mandible.
Term
What is an action of the orbicularis oculi?
Definition
The orbicularis oculi closes and squints the eye.
Term
What is an action of the zygomaticus major?
Definition
Zygomaticus major elevates the angle of the mouth.
Term
What is an action of the temporalis?
Definition
The temporalis elevates the mandible at the TMJ.
Term
Which muscles elevate the mandible at the TMJ?
Definition
Masseter and temporalis elevate the mandible at the TMJ.
Term
What are the actions of the occipitofrontalis?
Definition
The occipitofrontalis draws the scalp both anteriorly and posteriorly.
Term
What are the attachments of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Definition
The SCM attaches FROM the manubrium of the sternum and medial clavicle TO the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
Term
What are the attachments of the anterior scalene?
Definition
The anterior scalene attaches FROM the transverse processes of the cervical spine TO the first rib.
Term
What are the attachments of the posterior scalene?
Definition
The posterior scalene attaches FROM the transverse processes of the cervical spine TO the second rib.
Term
Generally, where are the suboccipital muscles located?
Definition
In general the suboccipital muscles are located between the axis (C2) and the occiput.
Term
Generally, what are the actions of the scalene muscle group?
Definition
In general the scalene muscle group performs flexion and lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints, and elevation of the first and second ribs at the sternocostal and costospinal joints.
Term
Generally, what is the major action of the suboccipital group?
Definition
In general the suboccipital group performs extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint.
Term
What are the actions of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Definition
The SCM flexes, laterally flexes, and contralaterally rotates the neck at the spinal joints.
Term
Which muscle is contracting when you turn your trunk to the left?
Definition
The right rotatores contracts when you turn your trunk to the left.
Term
Which muscles attach onto the greater tubercle of the humerus?
Definition
The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles attach onto the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Term
What are the attachments of the levator scapulae?
Definition
The attachments of the levator scapulae are FROM the transverse processes (TPs) of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula, from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula.
Term
Which muscles attach to the medial border of the scapula?
Definition
The levator scapulae, rhomboids, and serratus anterior muscles attach to the medial border of the scapula.
Term
What are the attachments of the serratus anterior?
Definition
The attachments of the serratus anterior are FROM ribs #1-9 TO the anterior surface of the entire medial border of the scapula.
Term
Which muscle attaches to the lesser tubercle of the humerus?
Definition
The subscapularis muscle attaches onto the lesser tubercle of the humerus.
Term
What are the attachments of the teres minor?
Definition
Teres minor attaches FROM the superior lateral border of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Term
What is an action of the subscapularis?
Definition
The subscapularis medially rotates the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are actions of the levator scapulae?
Definition
The levator scapulae elevates the scapula and extends/laterally flexes the neck at the spinal joints.
Term
Which is the only one of the four rotator cuff muscles that cannot create rotation of the humerus (in the transverse plane)?
Definition
The supraspinatus is the only one of the four rotator cuff muscles that cannot create rotation of the humerus (in the the transverse plane).
Term
What are actions of the trapezius?
Definition
The trapezius extends and laterally flexes the neck and head at the spinal joints; retracts (adducts), elevates, and depresses the scapula at the scapulocostal joint.
Term
Why is the rotator cuff group called the rotator "cuff" group?
Definition
The rotator cuff group is named so because all four distal tendons conjoin to form a cuff on the proximal humerus.
Term
What are the attachments of the pectoralis minor?
Definition
The pectoralis minor attaches FROM ribs #3-5 TO the coracoid process of the scapula.
Term
What are the actions of the subclavius?
Definition
The subclavius depresses the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint and elevates the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints.
Term
What are the attachments of the rhomboids?
Definition
The rhomboids attach FROM the spinous processes (SPs) of C7-T5 TO the medial border of the scapula from the root of the spine of the scapula to the inferior angle of the scapula.
Term
What are the actions of the serratus anterior?
Definition
The serratus anterior upwardly rotates and protracts (abducts) the scapula at the scapulocostal joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the trapezius?
Definition
The trapezius attaches FROM the occiput, nuchal ligament, and spinous processes (SP's) of C7-T12 TO the lateral clavicle, acromion process and spine of the scapula.
Term
What is an action of the supraspinatus?
Definition
The supraspinatus abducts and flexes the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the infraspinatus?
Definition
The infraspinatus attaches FROM the infraspinous fossa of the scapula TO the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Term
What are the attachments of the supraspinatus?
Definition
The supraspinatus attaches FROM the supraspinous fossa of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Term
What are the attachments of the subscapularis?
Definition
The subscapularis attaches FROM the subscapular fossa of the scapula to the lesser tubercle of the humerus.
Term
What is an action of the teres minor?
Definition
The teres minor laterally rotates the arm at the shoulder joint.
Term
What is the only rotator cuff muscle that is attached to the anterior surface of the scapula?
Definition
The subscapularis is the only rotator cuff muscle that is attached to the anterior surface of the scapula.
Term
When a person has the postural condition referred to as "rounded shoulders" in which the scapulae are protracted and depressed at the scapulocostal joints, (and the humeri are medially rotated at the shoulder joints), which muscles are usually tight and are contributing to this problem?
Definition
When a person has the postural condition referred to as "rounded shoulders," the pectoralis minor muscles are usually tight and are contributing to the problem.
Term
What are the actions of the rhomboids?
Definition
The rhomboids elevate, retract (adduct), and downwardly rotate the scapula at the scapulocostal joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the latissimus dorsi?
Definition
The latissimus dorsi attaches FROM the spinous processes (SPs) of T7-L5, the posterior sacrum, posterior iliac crest TO the medial lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus.
Term
What are the actions of the latissimus dorsi?
Definition
The latissimus dorsi medially rotates, adducts, and extends the arm at the glenohumeral joint; anteriorly tilts the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint, and extends the trunk at the spinal joints.
Term
What are the attachments of the teres major?
Definition
The teres major attaches FROM the inferior angle and inferior lateral border of the scapula TO the medial lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus.
Term
What are the actions of the teres major?
Definition
The teres major medially rotates, adducts, and extends the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the deltoid?
Definition
The deltoid attaches FROM the lateral clavicle, acromion process, and spine of the scapula TO the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
Term
What are the actions of the deltoid?
Definition
The deltoid abducts, flexes and extends, medially and laterally rotates, and horizontally flexes and extends the arm at the glenohumeral joint. It also downwardly rotates the scapula at the glenohumeral and scapulocostal joints.
Term
What is one movement not provided by the deltoid?
Definition
The deltoid does no adduction.
Term
What are the attachments of the pectoralis major?
Definition
The pectoralis major attaches FROM the medial clavicle, sternum, and the costal cartilages of ribs 1 through 7 TO the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus.
Term
What are the actions of the pectoralis major?
Definition
The pectoralis major flexes, extends, adducts, and medial rotates the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the coracobrachialis?
Definition
The coracobrachialis attaches FROM the coracoid process of the scapula TO the medial shaft of the humerus.
Term
What are the actions of the coracobrachialis?
Definition
The coracobrachialis flexes and adducts the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the biceps brachii?
Definition
The biceps brachii attaches FROM the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula (long head) and the coracoid process of the scapula (short head) TO the radial tuberosity.
Term
What are the actions of the biceps brachii?
Definition
The biceps brachii flexes and supinates the forearm at the radioulnar joints, and flexes the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the brachialis?
Definition
The brachialis attaches FROM the distal half of the anterior shaft of the humerus TO the ulnar tuberosity.
Term
What is the movement of the brachialis?
Definition
The brachialis flexes the arm at the elbow joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the brachioradialis?
Definition
The brachioradialis attaches FROM the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus TO the styloid process of the radius.
Term
What are the actions of the brachioradialis?
Definition
The brachioradialis flexes the forearm at the elbow joint and pronates/supinates the forearm at the radioulnar joints.
Term
What are the attachments of the triceps brachii?
Definition
The triceps brachii attaches FROM the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula (long head) and the posterior shaft of the humerus (lateral and medial heads) TO the olecranon process of the ulna.
Term
What are the actions of the triceps brachii?
Definition
The triceps brachii extends the forearm at the elbow join and extends the arm at the glenohumeral joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the anconeus?
Definition
The anconeus attaches FROM the lateral epicondyle of the humerus TO the posterior proximal ulna.
Term
What is the action of the anconeus?
Definition
The anconeus extends the forearm at the elbow joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the supinator?
Definition
The supinator attaches FROM the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the proximal ulna to the proximal radius.
Term
What is the action of the supinator?
Definition
The supinator supinates the forearm at the radioulnar joints.
Term
What are the attachments of the pronator teres?
Definition
The pronator teres attaches FROM the medial epicondyle of the humerus via the common flexor tendon (humeral head) and the coronoid process of the ulna (ulnar head) TO the lateral radius.
Term
What are the actions of the pronator teres?
Definition
The actions of the pronator teres are pronation of the forearm at the radioulnar joints and flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the pronator quadratus?
Definition
The pronator quadratus attaches FROM the anterior distal ulna TO the anterior distal radius.
Term
What is the action of the pronator quadratus?
Definition
The pronator quadratus pronates the forearm at the radioulnar joints.
Term
Name a muscle that attaches onto the radial tuberosity.
Definition
The biceps brachii attaches attaches onto the radial tuberosity.
Term
Name three muscles that attach onto the coracoid process of the scapula.
Definition
The biceps brachii, pectoralis minor, and coracobrachialis attach onto the coracoid process of the scapula.
Term
Which muscle is usually considered to be the prime mover of flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint?
Definition
Biceps brachii is usually considered to be the prime mover of flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint.
Term
Name three muscles that can supinate the forearm at the radioulnar joints.
Definition
Three muscles that can supinate the forearm at the radioulnar joints are biceps brachii, brachioradialis, and supinator.
Term
What are the attachments of the flexor carpi radialis?
Definition
The flexor carpi radialis ORIGINATES at the medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) and INSERTS at the anterior hand on the radial side.
Term
What are the actions of the flexor carpi radialis?
Definition
The flexor carpi radialis flexes and radially deviates (abducts) the hand at the wrist joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the palmaris longus?
Definition
The palmaris longus ORIGINATES at the medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) and INSERTS at the palm of the hand.
Term
What is the action of the palmaris longus?
Definition
The palmaris longus flexes the hand at the wrist joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Definition
The flexor carpi ulnaris ORIGINATES at the medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) and the ulna, and INSERTS into the anterior hand on the ulnar side.
Term
What are the actions of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Definition
The flexor carpi ulnaris performs flexion and ulnar deviation of the hand at the wrist joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the flexor digitorum profundus?
Definition
The flexor digitorum profundus ORIGINATES at the medial and anterior ulna and INSERTS into the anterior surfaces of fingers two through five.
Term
What are the actions of the flexor digitorum profundus?
Definition
The flexor digitorum profundus flexes fingers 2-5 at the MCP, PIP, and DIP joints, and flexes the hand at the wrist joints.
Term
What are the attachments of the flexor pollicis longus?
Definition
The flexor pollicis longus ORIGINATES on the anterior surface of the radius and INSERTS into the thumb.
Term
What are the actions of the flexor pollicis longus?
Definition
The flexor pollicis longus flexes the thumb at the CMC, MCP, and IP joints, and flexes the hand at the wrist joint.
Term
What are the attachments of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
Definition
The extensor carpi radialis longus ORIGINIATES on the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus and INSERTS into the posterior hand on the radial side.
Term
What are the actions of the extensor carpi radialis longus?
Definition
The extensor carpi radialis longus extends and radially deviates (abducts) the hand at the wrist joint.
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