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12/13/2012

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Term
Orbiculais Occuli Origin
Definition
Medial margin of orbit
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Orbiculais Occuli Insertion
Definition
Skin around eyelids
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Orbiculais Occuli Action
Definition
Closes eye
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Temporalis Origin
Definition
Along temporal linesofskull
Term
Temporalis Insertion
Definition
Coronoid process of mandible
Term
Temporalis Action
Definition
Elevates mandible
Term
Orbicularis Oris Origin
Definition
Maxilla and mandible
Term
Orbicularis Oris Insertion
Definition
Lips
Term
Orbicularis Oris Action
Definition
Compresses, purses lips
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Masseter Origin
Definition
Zygomatic arch
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Masseter Insertion
Definition
Lateral surface of mandibular ramus
Term
Masseter Action
Definition
Elevates mandible and closes the jaws
Term
Sternohyoid Origin
Definition
Styloid process oftemporalbone
Term
Sternohyoid Insertion
Definition
Hyoid bone
Term
Sternohyoid Action
Definition
Elevates larynx
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Omohyoid Origin
Definition
Superior border of scapula near scapular notch
Term
Omohyoid Insertion
Definition
Hyoid bone
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Omohyoid Action
Definition
Depresses hyoid bone and larynx
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Sternocleidomastoid Origin
Definition
Two bellies: clavicular head attaches to sternal end of clavicle
Sternal head attaches to manubrium
Term
Pectoralis major Origin
Definition
Cartilages of ribs 2-6, bodyof sternum, and inferior, medial portion of clavicle
Term
Pectoralis major Insertion
Definition
crest of greater tubercle and lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
Term
Pectoralis major Action
Definition
Flexion, adduction and medial rotation at shoulder
Term
Serratus anterior Origin
Definition
Anterior and superior margins of ribs 1-8 or 1-9
Term
Serratus anterior Insertion
Definition
Anterior surface of vertebral border of scapula
Term
Serratus anterior Action
Definition
Protracts shoulder, rotates scapula so glenoid cavity moves superiorly (upward rotation)
Term
Trapezius Origin
Definition
Occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous process of thoracic vertebrae
Term
Trapezius Insetion
Definition
Clavicle and scapula (acromion and scapular spine)
Term
Trapezius Action
Definition
Depends on active region and state of other muscles; may elevate, retract, depress, or rotate scapula upward, elevate clavicle or extend neck
Term
External oblique Origin
Definition
External and inferior borders of ribs 5-12
Term
External oblique Insertion
Definition
Linea alba and iliac crest
Term
External oblique Action
Definition
Compresses abdomen, depresses ribs, flexes or bends spine
Term
Rectus abdominis Origin
Definition
Superior surface of pubis around symphysis
Term
Rectus abdominis Insertion
Definition
Inferior surfaces of costal cartilages and xiphoid process
Term
Rectus abdominis Action
Definition
Depress ribs, flex vertebral column, and compress abdomen
Term
Teres major Origin
Definition
Inferior angle of scapula
Term
Teres major Insertion
Definition
Passes medially to reachthe medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
Term
Teres major Action
Definition
Extension, adduction and medial rotation at shoulder
Term
Teres minor Origin
Definition
Lateral border of scapula
Term
Teres minor Insertion
Definition
Passes laterally to reachthe greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Teres minor Action
Definition
Lateral rotation at shoulder
Term
Deltoid Origin
Definition
Clavicle andscapula (acromion and adjacent scapular spine)
Term
Deltoid Insertion
Definition
Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Term
Deltoid Action
Definition
Whole muscle: abduction at shoulder
anterior part: flexion and medial rotation
Posterior part: extension and lateral rotation
Term
Biceps bracchii Origin
Definition
Short head from the coracoid process
Long head from the supraglenoid tubercle
Term
Biceps brachii Insertion
Definition
Tuberosity of radius
Term
Biceps brachii Action
Definition
Flexion at elbow and shoulder; supination
Term
Brachiallis Origin
Definition
Anterior, distal surace of humerus
Term
Brachiallis Insertion
Definition
Tuberosity of ulna
Term
Brachiallis Action
Definition
Flexion at elbow
Term
Brachioradialis Origin
Definition
Ridge superior to the lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
Brachioradialis Insertion
Definition
Lateral aspect of styloid process of radius
Term
Brachioradialis Action
Definition
Flexion at elbow
Term
Extensor carpi Radialis longus Origin
Definition
Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Term
Extensor carpi Radialis longus Insertion
Definition
Base of second metacarpal bone
Term
Extensor carpi Radialis longus Action
Definition
Extension and abduction at wrist
Term
Extensor carpi radialis brevis Origin
Definition
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
Extensor carpi radialis brevis Action
Definition
base of third metacarpal bone
Term
Extensor carpi radialis brevis Insertion
Definition
extension and abduction at wrist
Term
Extensor digitorum Origin
Definition
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
Extensor digitorum Insertion
Definition
Posterior surfaces of the phalanges, fingers 2-5
Term
Extensor digitorum Action
Definition
Extension atfinger joints and wrist
Term
Triceps brachii-Lateral head Origin
Definition
Superior lateral margin of humerus
Term
Triceps brachii-Lateral head Insertion
Definition
Olecranon of ulna
Term
Triceps brachii-Lateral head Action
Definition
Extension at elbow
Term
Triceps brachii-Long head Origin
Definition
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Term
Triceps brachii-Long head Insertion
Definition
Olecranon of ulna
Term
Triceps brachii-Long head Action
Definition
Extension at elbow, extension and adduction at the shoulder
Term
Pronator teres Origin
Definition
Medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
Term
Pronator teres Action
Definition
Pronation
Term
Pronator teres Insertion
Definition
Midlateral surface of radius
Term
Flexor carpi radialis Origin
Definition
medial epicondyle of humerus
Term
Flexor carpi radialis Insertion
Definition
bases of second and third metacarpal bones
Term
Flexor carpi radialis Action
Definition
Flexion and abduction at wrist
Term
Tensor fasciae latae Origin
Definition
Iliac crest and lateral surface of anterior superior iliac spine
Term
Tensor fasciae latae Insertion
Definition
Iliotibial tract
Term
Tensor fasciae latae Action
Definition
Flexion and medial rotation at hip; tenses fascia lata, which laterally supports the knee
Term
Vastus lateralis Origin
Definition
Anterior and inferior to greater trochanter of femur and along linea aspera
Term
Vastus lateralis Insertion
Definition
Tibial tuberosity via patellarligament
Term
Vastus lateralis Action
Definition
Extension at knee
Term
Rectus femoris Origin
Definition
Anterior inferior iliac spine and spuerior acetabular rim of ilium
Term
Rectus femoris Insertion
Definition
Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Term
Rectus femoris Action
Definition
Extension atknee; flexion at hip
Term
Vastus medialis Origin
Definition
Entire length of linea aspera of femur
Term
Vastus medialis Insertion
Definition
Tibial tuberosity via patellar lgament
Term
Vastus medialis Action
Definition
Extension at knee; flexion at hip
Term
Sartorius Origin
Definition
Anterior superior iliac spine
Term
Sartorius Insertion
Definition
Medial surface of tibia near tibial tuberosity
Term
Sartorius Action
Definition
Flexion at knee; flexion and lateral rotation at hip
Term
Adductor Origin
Definition
Inferior ramus of pubis
Term
Adductor Insertion
Definition
Linea aspera of femur
Term
Adductor Action
Definition
Adduction, flexion and medial rotation at hip
Term
Gracillis Origin
Definition
Inferior ramus of pubis
Term
Gracillis Insertion
Definition
Medial surface of tibia inferior to medial condyle
Term
Gracillis Action
Definition
Flexion at knee; adduction and medial rotation at hip
Term
Gluteus maximus Origin
Definition
Iliac crest, posterior gluteal line, and lateral surface of ilium; sacrum, coccyx, and thoracolumbar fascia
Term
Gluteus maximus Insertion
Definition
Iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of femur
Term
Gluteus maximus Action
Definition
Extension and lateral rotation at hip
Term
Biceps femoris Origin
Definition
Ischial tuberosity and linea aspera of femur
Term
Biceps femoris Insertion
Definition
Head of fibula, llateral condyle of tibia
Term
Biceps femoris Action
Definition
Flexion at knee, extension and lateral rotation at hip
Term
Semitendinosus Origin
Definition
Ischial tuberosity
Term
Semitendinosus Action
Definition
Flexion at knee, extension and medial rotation at hip
Term
Semitendinosus Insertion
Definition
Proximal, medial surface of tibia near insertion of gracilis
Term
Semimembranosus Origin
Definition
Ischial tuberosity
Term
Semimembranosus Insertion
Definition
Poserior surface of medial condyle of tibia
Term
Semimembranosus Action
Definition
Flexion at knee; extension and medial rotation at hip
Term
Gastrocnemius Origin
Definition
Femoral condyles
Term
Gastrocnemius Insertion
Definition
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Term
Gastrocnemius Action
Definition
Extension (plantar flexion) at ankle; inversion of foot; flextion at knee
Term
Tibialis anterior Origin
Definition
Lateral condyle and proximal shaft of tibia
Term
Tibialis anterior Insertion
Definition
Base of first metatarsal bone and medial cuneiform bone
Term
Tibialis anterior Action
Definition
Flexion (dorsiflexion) at ankle; inversion of foot
Term
Levator labii superioris Origin
Definition
Inferior margin of orbit, superior to the infraorbital foramen
Term
Levator labii superioris Insertion
Definition
Orbicularis oris
Term
Levator labii superioris Action
Definition
Elevates upper lip
Term
Zygomaticus major Origin
Definition
Zygomatic bone near zygomaticomaxillary suture
Term
Zygomaticus major Insertion
Definition
Angle of mouth
Term
Zygomaticus major Action
Definition
Retracts and elevates corner of mouth
Term
Depressor anguli oris Origin
Definition
Anterolateral surface of mandibular body
Term
Depressor anguli oris Insertion
Definition
Skin at angle of mouth
Term
Depressor anguli oris Action
Definition
depresses corner of mouth
Term
Scalene Origin
Definition
Transverse and costal processes of cervical vertebrae
Term
Scalene Insertion
Definition
Superior surfaces of first two ribs
Term
Scalene Action
Definition
Elevates ribs or flexneck
Term
Levator Scapula Origin
Definition
Transverse process of first four cervical vertebrae
Term
Levator Scapula Insertion
Definition
Vertebral border of scapula near superior angle
Term
Levator Scapula Action
Definition
Elevates scapula
Term
Infraspinatus Origin
Definition
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Term
Infraspinatus Insertion
Definition
Greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Infraspinatus Action
Definition
Lateral rotation at shoulder
Term
Latissimus Dorsi Origin
Definition
Spinous processes of inferior thoracic all lumbar vertebrae, ribs 8-12, and thoracolumbar fascia
Term
Latissimus Dorsi Action
Definition
Floor of intertubercular groove of the humerus
Term
Latissimus Dorsi insertion
Definition
Extension, adduction and medial rotation at shoulder
Term
Soleus Origin
Definition
Head and proximal shaft of fibula and adjacent posteromedial shaft of tibia
Term
Soleus Insertion
Definition
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Term
Soleus Action
Definition
Extension (plantar flexion) at ankle
Term
Mentalis Origin
Definition
Incisive fossa of mandible
Term
Mentalis Insertion
Definition
Skin of chin
Term
Mentalis Action
Definition
Elevates and protrudes lower lip
Term
Depressor labii inferioris Origin
Definition
Mandible between the anterior midline and the mental foramen
Term
Depressor labii inferioris Insertion
Definition
Skin of lower lip
Term
Depressor labii inferioris Action
Definition
Depresses lower lip
Term
Buccinator Origin
Definition
Alveolar processes of maxilla and mandible
Term
Buccinator Insertion
Definition
Blends into fibers of orbicularis oris
Term
Buccinator Action
Definition
Compresses cheeks
Term
Risorius Origin
Definition
Fascia surrounding parotid salivary gland
Term
Risorius Insertion
Definition
Angle of mouth
Term
Risorius Action
Definition
Draws corner of mouth to the side
Term
Digastric Origin
Definition
Two bellies anterior from inferior surface of mandible at chin; posterior from mastoid region of temporal bone
Term
Digastric Insertion
Definition
Hyoid bone
Term
Digastric Action
Definition
Depresses mandible or elevates larynx
Term
Stylohyoid Origin
Definition
styloid process of temporal bone
Term
Stylohyoid Insertion
Definition
Hyoid bone
Term
Stylohyoid Action
Definition
Elevates larynx
Term
Gluteus medius Origin
Definition
Anterior iliac crest of ilium, lateral surface between posterior and anterior gluteal lines
Term
Gluteus medius Insertion
Definition
Greater trochanger of femur
Term
Gluteus medius Action
Definition
Abduction and medial rotation at hip
Term
Vastus intermedius Origin
Definition
Anterolateral surface of femur and linea aspera (distal half)
Term
Vastus intermedius Insertion
Definition
Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Term
Vastus intermedius Action
Definition
Extension at knee
Term
Flexor digitorum longus Origin
Definition
Posteromedial surface of tibia
Term
Flexor digitorum longus Insertion
Definition
Inferior surfaces of distal phalanges,toes 2-5
Term
Flexor digitorum longus Action
Definition
Flexion at joints of toes 2-5
Term
Flexor hallucis longus Origin
Definition
Anterior surface of fibula
Term
Flexor hallucis longus Insertion
Definition
Inferior surface, distal phalanx of great toe
Term
Flexor hallucis longus Action
Definition
Flexion at joints of great toe
Term
Tibialis posterior Origin
Definition
Interosseous membrane and adjacent shafts of tibia
Term
Tibialis posterior Insertion
Definition
Tarsal and metatarsal bones
Term
Tibialis posterior Action
Definition
Adduction and inversion of foot; extension (plantar flexion) at ankle
Term
Extensor digitorum brevis Origin
Definition
Calcaneus
Term
Extensor digitorum brevis Action
Definition
Extension at metatarsophalangeal joints of toes 1-4
Term
Extensor digitorum brevis Insertion
Definition
Dorsal surfaces of toes (1-4)
Term
Gluteus Minimus Origin
Definition
Lateral surface of ilium between inferior and anterior gluteal lines
Term
Gluteus Minimus Insertion
Definition
Greater trochanter of femur
Term
Gluteus Minimus Action
Definition
Abduction and medial rotation at hip
Term
Iliacus Origin
Definition
iliac fossa of ilium
Term
Iliacus Insertion
Definition
Femur distal to lesser trochanter; tendon fused with that of psoas major
Term
Iliacus Action
Definition
Flexion at hip
Term
Psoas major Origin
Definition
Anteriror surfaces and transverse processes of vertebrae
Term
Psoas major Insertion
Definition
Lesser trochanter in company with iliacus
Term
Psoas major Action
Definition
Flexion at hip or lumbar intervertebral joints
Term
Piriformis Origin
Definition
Anterolateral surface of sacrum
Term
Piriformis Action
Definition
Greater trochanter of femur
Term
Piriformis Insertion
Definition
Lateral rotation and abduction at hip
Term
Supraspinatus Origin
Definition
supraspinous fossa of scapula
Term
Supraspinatus Insertion
Definition
Greater tubercle of humerus
Term
Supraspinatus Action
Definition
Abduction at the shoulder
Term
Subscapularis Origin
Definition
Subscapular fossa of sccapula
Term
Subscapularis Insertion
Definition
Lesser tubercle of humerus
Term
Subscapularis Action
Definition
Medial rotation at shoulder
Term
Coracobrachialis Origin
Definition
Coracoid process
Term
Coracobrachialis Insertion
Definition
Medial margin of shaft of humerus
Term
Coracobrachialis Action
Definition
Adduction and flexion at shoulder
Term
Flexor carpi ulnaris Origin
Definition
Medial epicondyle of humerus; adjacent medial surface of olecranon and anteromedial porton of ulna
Term
Flexor carpi ulnaris Insertion
Definition
Pisiform, hamate and base of fifth metacarpal bone
Term
Flexor carpi ulnaris Action
Definition
Flexion and adduction at wrist
Term
Flexor digitorum Origin
Definition
Medial epicondyle of humerus and anterior surfaces of ulna and radius
Term
Flexor digitorum Insertion
Definition
Midlateral surfaces of middle phalanges of fingers 2-5
Term
Flexor digitorum Action
Definition
Flexion at interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal and wrist joints
Term
Extensor digiti minimi Origin
Definition
Via extensor tendon to lateral epicondyle of humerus and from intermuscular septa
Term
Extensor digiti minimi Insertion
Definition
Posterior surface of proximal phalanx of little finger
Term
Extensor digiti minimi Action
Definition
Extension at joints of little finger
Term
Extensor carpi ulnaris Origin
Definition
Lateral epicondyle of humerus, adjacent dorsal suruface of ulna
Term
Extensor carpi ulnaris Insertion
Definition
Base of fifth metacarpal bone
Term
Extensor carpi ulnaris Action
Definition
Extension and adduction at wrist
Term
Anconeus Origin
Definition
Posetrior, inferior surface of lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
Anconeus Insertion
Definition
Lateral margin of olecranon on ulna
Term
Anconeus Action
Definition
Extension at elbow
Term
Supinator Origin
Definition
Lateral epicondyle of humerus, annular ligament and ridge near radial notch of ulna
Term
Supinator Insertion
Definition
Anterolateral surface of radius distal to the radial tuberosity
Term
Supinator Action
Definition
Supination
Term
Abductor pollicus longus Origin
Definition
Proximal dorsalsurfaces of ulna and radius
Term
Abductor pollicus longus Insertion
Definition
Lateral margin of first metacarpal bone
Term
Abductor pollicus longus Action
Definition
Abduction at joints of thumb and wrist
Term
Extensor pollicis longus Origin
Definition
Posterior and lateral surfaces of ulna and interosseous membrane
Term
Extensor pollicis longus Insertion
Definition
Base of distal phalanx of thumb
Term
Extensor pollicis longus Action
Definition
Extension at joints of thumb, abduction at wrist
Term
Extensor indicis Origin
Definition
Posterior surface of ulna and interosseous membrane
Term
Extensor indicis Insertion
Definition
Posterior surface of phalanges of index finger, with tendon of extensor digitorum
Term
Extensor indicis Action
Definition
Extension and adduction at joints of index finger
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