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Muscles of Torso
Muscles of Torso - Ex. 15
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Undergraduate 1
11/20/2011

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Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
Action: Arm Flexion, adduction, medial rotation

Origin: Clavicle, Sternum
Insertion: Humerus
Term
Serratus Anterior
(Boxer Muscle)
Definition
Action: Move scapula forward, rotate scapula

Origin: Ribs 1-8
Insertion: Scapula
Term
Deltoid
Definition
Action: Arm abduction

Origin: Clavicle and acromion and spine of scapula
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Term
Subclavius
Definition
Action: Depress and protract shoulder

Origin: First rib
Insertion: Clavicle
Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition
Action: Draws scapula anterior and inferiorly OR rib cage superiorly (used for inhaling)

Origin: Ribs 3-5
Insertion: Coracoid process of scapula
Term
External Intercostals
Definition
Action: Elevate rib cage, aid in inspiration

Origin: Inferior border of rib above
Insertion: superior border of rib below
Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition
Action: Depress rib cage, aid in expiration

Origin: Superior border of rib below
Insertion: Inferior border of rib above
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
Action: Prime mover of inspiration, flattens when contracts, lengthens thoracic cavity (look for 3 holes that pierce - says Tara)
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
Action: Flex and rotate vertebral column

Origin: pubic crest and symphysis
Insertion: Xiphoid process and ribs 5-7 (cartilage)
Term
layers of abdominal muscle (Obliquely)
Definition
Superficial to deep: External oblique (fibers like pocket fibers), Internal oblique (fibers run opposite pocket fibers), Transversus abdominus (runs tranversely across abdominal area)
Term
External Oblique
(fibers like pocket fibers)
Definition
Action: Flex and rotate vertebral column, trunk rotation and lateral flexion

Origin: ribs 5-12
Insertion: Pubic crest and iliac crest, linea alba
Term
Internal oblique
Definition
Action: Flex and rotate vertebral column, trunk rotatation and lateral flexion

Origin: Iliac crest
Insertion: Ribs 9-12 (cartilage), linea alba
Term
Transversus abdominis
Definition
Action: Compress abdominal contents

Origin: Ribs 6-12 (cartilage)
Insertion: Pubic crest, linea alba
Term
Trapezius
Definition
Action: Extend neck; raise, rotate, and adduct scapula

Origin: Occipital bone and spinous process of thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: Acromion and spine of scapula
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
Definition
Action: Arm extension, adduct and rotate arm

Origin: Spinous process of T6-L5
Insertion: Humerus
Term
Rotator Cuff Muscles
Definition
Infraspinatus (below scapular spine), Supraspinatus (above scapular spine), Teres Minor, Teres Major, Subscapularis
Term
Infraspinatus
Definition
Action: Lateral rotation of humerus

Origin: Infrapsinous fossa of scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Supraspinatus
Definition
Action: Aid in abduction of humerus, medial rotation of humerus

Origin: supraspinous fossa of scapula
Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Teres Minor
Definition
Action: Lateral rotation of humerus

Origin: Scapula
Insertion: Humerus
Term
Subscapularis
Definition
Action: Medial rotation at shoulder

Origin: Subscapular Fossa
Insertion: Lesser tubercle of humerus
Term
Teres Major
Definition
Action: Extend, medially rotate, and adduct humerus

Origin: Scapula
Insertion: Humerus
Term
Levator Scapulae
Definition
Action: Elevate and adduct scapula OR lateral flexion of neck

Origin: Transverse process of C1-C4
Insertion: Scapula
Term
Rhomboids
Definition
Action: Retract Scapula (pull medially)

Origin: Spinous process of C7-T5
Insertion: Scapula
Term
Semispinalis
Definition
Action: As a pair: Extend neck and vertebal column, Singly: Rotation

Origin: Transverse process of C7-T12
Insertion: Occipital bone and spinous process of cervical vertebrae
Term
Erector Spinae
Definition
Action: Extend and lateral bending of vertebral column

Origin: Iliac crest, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical vertebrae
Insertion: Ribs and transverse process of vertebrae 6 segments above origin
Term
Splenius
Definition
Action: Extend, hyperextend head

Origin: Spinous process of C7-T6
Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone, occipital bone, and transverse process of C2-C4
Term
Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Action: Extend lumbar spine

Origin: Iliac Crest
Insertion: Rib 12 and transverse process of lumbar vertebrae
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