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Anatomy
12th Grade
02/05/2013
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Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
 Definition
Origin; Humerus (lateral epicondyle)
Insertion; Metacarpal bones
Action; Extends, abducts wrist
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis
 Definition
Origin; Humerus (lateral epicondyle)
Insertion; Metacarpal bones
Action; Extend, abduct wrist
Term
Extensor Digitorum
 Definition
Origin; Humerus (lateral epicondyle)
Insertion; Phalanges
Action; Extends fingers
Term
Gluteus Maximus
 Definition
Origin; Hip
Insertion; Femur
Action; Extends thigh
Term
Rectus Femoris
 Definition
Origin; Ilium
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Extends leg, flexes thigh
Term
Vastus Lateralis
 Definition
Origin;Femur
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Extends leg
Term
Vastus Medialis
 Definition
Origin; Femur
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Extends leg
Term
Vastus Intermedius
 Definition
Origin; Femur
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Extends leg
Term
Sartorius
 Definition
Origin; Ilium
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Flexes thigh, flexes, rotates leg
Term
Biceps Femoris
 Definition
Origin; Ischium, femur
Insertion; Fibula
Action; Flexes leg, extends thigh
Term
Semi- membranosus
 Definition
Origin; Ischium
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Flexes leg, extends thigh
Term
Semitendinosus
 Definition
Origin; Ischium
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Flexes leg, extends thigh
Term
Gracilis
 Definition
Origin; Pubis
Insertion; Tibia
Action; Adducts thigh
Term
Gastrocnemius
 Definition
Origin; Femur
Insertion; Calcaneus
Action; (Plantar) flexes foot
Term
Soleus
 Definition
Origin; Tibia, fibula
Insertion; Calcaneus
Action; (Plantar) flexes foot
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