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Undergraduate 3
04/09/2011

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Term
Occipitofrontalis
Definition

movement of the scalp, forehead skin, and eyebrows

 

divided into two muscles that are connected to each other by the galea aproneurotica

Term
Galea Aponeurotica
Definition
long piece of connective tissue between the two bellies of the occipitofrontalis
Term
Sphincter
Definition
muscle that closes a body opening
Term
Orbicularis Oculi
Definition
closes the eye
Term
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
Definition
opens the eye
Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
sphincter that surrounds the mouth and closes the lips
Term
Levator Labii Superior
Definition
triangular muscle from the orbicularis oculi (O) and lateral to the nose (I)
Term
Zygomatic Minor
Definition
from the corner of the eye to the upper lip
Term
Zygomatic Major
Definition
from the cheek bone in front of the ear (O) to the upper corner of the mouth (I)
Term
Risorius
Definition
small horizontal muscle from the corner of the mouth (O) and inserts in the fascia of the masseter
Term
Levator Anguli Oris
Definition
from the maxilla to the lower corner of the mouth to the risorius
Term
Smiling and Laughing Muscles
Definition

Levator Labii Superior

Zygomatic Minor

Zygomatic Major

Risorius

Levator Anguli Oris

 

pulls upper lip up and back

Term
Depressor Anguli Oris & Depressor Labii Inferior
Definition

these two muscles pull lip down

 

O: corner of mouth

Term
Mentalis
Definition

pair of small muscles that inserts into the skin and wrinkles the chin

 

dimple on the chin is formed by enlarged muscle

Term
Buccinator
Definition

cheek muscle

 

sucking, chewing, blowing for nursing, mastication, and sound production

Term
Platysma
Definition
thin superficial muscle from the chest to the lower jaw and helps to depress the mandible opening and widening the mouth; tenses the skin of the neck
Term
Intrinsic Muscles of Tongue
Definition
manipulate the tongue itself by changing its shape
Term
Extrinsic Muscles of Tongue
Definition

change the position of the tongue in relationship to the buccal cavity

 

genioglossus, hypoglossus, styloglossus, palatoglossus

Term
Mastication Muscles
Definition

temporalis

masseter

medial and lateral pterygoids

Term
Temporalis
Definition
fan-shaped muscle that originates on sides of the cranium, passes behind the zygomatic arch, and inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible
Term
Masseter
Definition
short robust muscle that originates on the zygomatic arch and inserts on the lateral surface near the angle of the mandible
Term
Medial/Lateral Pterygoid
Definition

O: pterygoid process of the sphenoid

I: medial surface of the mandible

Term
Hyoid Muscles
Definition

eight pairs of muscles help the actions of chewing and swallowing; four are above and four are below

 

innervated by the 1st through 3rd cervical nerves

Term
Pharyngeal Constrictors
Definition
superior, middle, and inferior contract in this order to move food downward from the pharynx to the esophagus
Term
Thyrohyoid
Definition

elevates the thyroid cartilage that lifts the epiglottis which prevents choking

 

O: hyoid

I: thyroid cartilage of the larynx

Term
Sternothyroid
Definition
pulls the larynx back down
Term
Intrinsic Muscles of Larynx
Definition
control the vocal cords and laryngeal opening
Term
Chewing and Swallowing Muscles
Definition

Genioglossus

Hypoglossus

Styloglossus

Palatoglossus

Temporalis

Masseter

Medial/Lateral Pterygoid

Suprahyoid group

Infrahyoid group

Pharyngeal constrictors

Thyrohyoid

Sternothyroid

Term
Muscles that Move the Head
Definition

Sternocleidomastoid

Scalenes

 

O: vertebral column, thoracic cage, and pectoral girdle

I: cranium

Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition

prime mover of the head

 

O: sternum and clavicle

I: mastoid processes of the skull

Term
Scalenes
Definition

three muscles on each side of the neck

 

comes out and behind the trapezius in an oblique angle and help us to turn our head from side to side

Term
Extensors of the Neck
Definition

Trapezius

Splenius Capitis

Semispinalis Capitis

Term
Trapezius
Definition
large triangular muscle has its origin from the occipital extend down along the vertebral column to the 12th thoracic vertebra; inserts on the shoulder
Term
Splenius Capitis
Definition

muscle deep to the trapezius in the neck

O: vertebrae

I: ear

Term
Semispinalis Capitis
Definition

muscle deep to splenius capitis

 

O: vertebrae

I: occiptal

Term
Diaphragm
Definition

muscular dome whose primary function is for respiration

 

division of the trunk into thoracic and abdominal cavities

 

has openings for the esophagus, aorta, and IVC

Term
External Intercostals
Definition

11 pairs of superficial muscles of thoracic cavity

 

lift and expand ribcage

Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition

11 pairs of deep muscles of the thoracic cage

 

used in forced exhalation

Term
Respiration Muscles
Definition

Diaphragm flattens

Scalenes fix 1st rib

External Intercostals lift and expand ribcage

*inspiration*

Diaphragm and External Intercostals relaxes

*lungs exhale*

 

Term
Erector Spinae Group
Definition

prime mover for moving the spine

 

important for posture and bending at the waist

 

deep group of back muscles that connects the vertebrae to each other

 

iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis, 2 serratus posterior

 

hold and move the head, stabilize/extend/rotate/abduct vertebral column

Term
Semispinalis
Definition

major deep muscles of the head, neck, and upper back

 

3 parts: capitis, cervicis, thoracis

Term
Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
major deep muscles of the lumbar region
Term
Multifidus
Definition
muscle deeper than the quadratus lumborum and connects the vertebrae to each other and acts to extend/rotate the vertebral column
Term
Linea Alba
Definition
divides the trunk and the rectus sheath vertically
Term
Tendinous Intersections
Definition
divides the rectus abdominis and gives the abdomen its segmented appearance
Term
Muscles of the Abdomen
Definition

Rectus Abdominis

External Abdominal Oblique (superficial)

Internal Abdominal Oblique (deeper)

Transverse Abdominal (deepest and horizontal)

 

attached by aponeurosis

Term
Aponeurosis of Abdomen
Definition
abdominal muscles and tendons attached by these; you don't have one POA, instead you have a large POA
Term
Inguinal Ligament
Definition

inferior margin of the trunk and forms a strong, cord-like structure between the anterior spine of the ilium and the pubis

 

also forms the superior margin of the femoral triangle

Term
Femoral Triangle
Definition

Inguinal Ligament

Adductor Longus

Sartorius

Term
Pelvic Floor Muscles
Definition

formed by 3 layers of muscles and fasciae that span the pelvic outlet and support the interal organs of the abdominal cavity

 

Term
Perineum
Definition

demarcated by the pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, and coccyx; divided into urogenital triangle and anal triangle

 

important landmarks in obstetrics

Term

Urogenital and pelvic diaphragms

Definition

floor of the abdominal cavity and is the deepest layer of muscles from an inferior view

Term
Urogenital Diaphragm
Definition

has two or three openings

 

urethra, anus, and vagina

Term
Pelvic Diaphragm
Definition

levator ani, coccygeus, piriformis

Term
Bulbospongiosus
Definition
helps expel urine and semen in males and closing the vagina in females; superficial layer of pelvic floor
Term
Scapula
Definition

anchor for the shoulder; loosely attached to the ribcage; when it is doing work/under stress the muscles around it tense/contract and hold it in place

 

considerable range of motion (rotation, elevation, depression, protraction, retraction)

Term
Clavicle
Definition
braces the shoulder and is vulnerable to injuries
Term
Pectoral Girdle
Definition
scapula and clavicle
Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition

deep muscle of pectoral girdle

O: upper ribcage

I: coracoid process

Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition

deep muscle of the pectoral girdle

O: upper ribcage

I: medial border of scapula

Term
Trapezius
Definition

major superficial and posterior muscle group of pectoral girdle

 

O: spines of the vertebral column

I: clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula

Term
Levator Scapulae
Definition

deep muscle of posterior group of pectoral girdle

 

O: transverse processes of C1-C4

I: superior angle to medial border of scapula

Term
Rhomboideus Major and Minor
Definition

deep muscle of posterior pectoral girdle

 

O: spines of vertebral column

I: medial border of scapula

 

Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition

major axial muscle of shoulder

 

robust muscle that pulls shoulders and arms in

 

O: clavicle, sternum, upper costal cartilages

I: lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus

Term
Latissimus Dorsi
Definition

major axial muscle of the shoulder

 

broad back muscle that extends from the waist to the armpit

Term
Deltoid
Definition

prime mover of the shoulder

 

thick muscle that caps the shoulder

 

O: clavicle, scapular spine, acromion

Term
Teres Major and Coracobrachialis
Definition
two muscles that help stabilize the shoulder
Term
Rotator Cuff
Definition

four tendons merge with the joint capsule and stabilize movement of the head of the humerus

 

holds the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa

 

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis

Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition

prime mover of the ulna

 

long head holds humerus into glenoid cavity
short/long head originates from scapula

together they form tendon that extends distad and inserts onto the radial tuberosity

Term
Brachialis
Definition

elevates the radius; synergistic

 

deeper than the biceps brachii

 

O: anteriolateral surface of the humerus

Term
Brachioradialis
Definition

synergistic muscle (along with brachialis) whose belly is entirely over the anterior surface of the forearm

 

thick, fleshy muscle mass on the lateral surface of the antebrachium

 

O: distal end of humerus

I: distal end of radius

Term
Triceps Brachii
Definition

prime mover of elbow extension

long head - O: surface below glenoid cavity

lateral head - O: proximal surface of humerus

medial head - O: posterior surface of humerus

Term
Pronation Muscles
Definition

Pronator Teres near elbow

Pronator Quadratus near wrist

Term
Supination Muscles
Definition

Biceps Brachii

Supinator (Posterior)

Term
Wrist Movement Muscles
Definition
accomplished by extrinsic muscles of antebrachium and intrinsic muscles of hand
Term
Extrinsic Muscles of Antebrachium
Definition

form the fleshy mass of the antebrachium and extend distad by tendons to the hand

 

example: flexor/extensor retinaculum

Term
Flexor Retinaculum
Definition

at the wrist on the anterior surface of the forearm, tendons pass under a transverse carpal ligament

 

helps flex the wrist

Term
Extensor Retinaculum
Definition

at the wrist on the posterior surface of the forearm, tendons pass under a transverse carpal ligament

 

helps extend the wrist

Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Definition

two muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm

 

flexors of the wrist

 

O:  distal humerus

 

Term
Extensor Digitorum
Definition

muscles of the posterior compartment originate on the distal humerus and forearm

 

extensors of the wrist and hand

Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Definition
muscles of the posterior compartment that originate on the forearm and extend out onto the thumb and index finger
Term
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
Definition

make up the fleshy mass of the palm and thumb

 

divided into 3 groups: thenar, hypothenar, midpalmar

Term
Thenar Group
Definition
thick fleshy base of thumb
Term
Hypothenar Group
Definition
fleshy base of little finger
Term
Midpalmar Group
Definition
base between fingers consisting of 11 muscles
Term
Hernias
Definition

occur when viscera protrude through the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity where it may be weak

 

most common type: inguinal through muscles of groin

 

heavy lifting can build up pressure within the ab cavity and cause the intestine or bladder to be forced through the wall of the groin

Term
Hiatal Hernia
Definition
opening or gap where the stomach protrudes through diaphragm into the thoracic cavity
Term
Navel Hernia
Definition
where the abdominal viscera protrude through the navel
Term
Iliopsoas
Definition

iliacus and psoas major (two major muscles of anterior thigh) form common tendon

 

O: os coxae

I: lesser trochanter of femur

Term
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Definition

muscle lateral to the hips

 

braces the knee during locomotion

 

forms iliotibial band (with help)

Term
Gluteus Maximus
Definition

largest and most robust muscle of the hip (posterior); forms mass of the buttocks

 

generates the strength to walk up stairs and the drive when running

 

O: ilium and sacrum

I: gluteal tuberosity of femur

Term
Gluteus Medius and Minimus
Definition

two of the posterior hip muscles

 

O: ilium

I: femur (greater trochanter)

Term
Lateral Rotators
Definition

pelvic region muscle deeper than gluteus maximus

 

rotate the femur laterally; abduct and adduct femur laterally--help transfer weight, stabilize, and maintain balance when walking and running

 

example: when crossing legs

Term
Fascia Lata
Definition

ensheaths the thigh; securely encircles and bines together the thigh musculature

 

joins tendon of tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus to form iliotibial band

 

divides thigh into 3 compartments

-anterior/medial: help lift leg, extend knee (adduction)

-posterior: extension of hip, flexors of knee

Term
Iliotibial Band
Definition

laterally joints tendon of tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus to form this band

 

extends from iliac crest to tibia

Term
Medial Compartment of Thigh Muscles
Definition

adductor longus

adductor brevis

adductor magnus

gracilis

pectineus

 

Term
Quadriceps Femoris
Definition

prime mover of the knee (for extension)

 

four heads: rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius

 

make up anterior mass of the thigh

 

allow us to extend the knee when walking and/or kicking a ball

 

 

Term
Patellar Tendon
Definition
quadriceps femoris muscles converge distad to form this tendon that extends to the patella; continues distad as patellar ligament and inserts on tibial tuberosity
Term
Patellar Ligament
Definition
ligament that is hit with a rubber mallet by a physician when testing knee-jerk reflex
Term
Sartorius
Definition

longest muscle in the body; crosses the quadriceps

 

aka "tailor's muscle"

 

O: lateral side of the hip

I: medial side of knee

Term
Hamstrings
Definition

posterior muscle compartment of the hip

 

biceps femoris, semimembranous, semitendinous

 

injury occurs frequently in sports from not being loss (muscles warmed-up) and from fatigue

Term
Popliteal Fossa
Definition
depression in the back of the knee
Term
Posterior Superficial Plantar Flexors
Definition
Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris
Term
Triceps Surae
Definition

gastrocnemius and soleus together referred as this

 

joins to form the calcaneal tendon

Term
Calcaneal Tendon
Definition

strongest tendon in the body

 

frequently injured in sports; among joggers

 

I: calcaneus

Term
Plantaris
Definition

O: distal femur

I: medially on calcaneus by separate tendon

Term
Posterior Deep Plantar Flexors
Definition

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Tibialis Posterior

Term
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Definition

flexes the toe

 

O: mid-shaft of tibia

I: toes 2-5

Term
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Definition

flexes the big toe

 

O: tibia

I: big toe

Term
Tibialis Posterior
Definition

O: proximal tibia, fibula, and their interosseous membrane

I: ankle and metatarsals 2-5

Term
Crural Muscles
Definition
actuate the foot; these are the muscles below the knee and above the ankle
Term
Anterior Compartment Muscles of Foot
Definition

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Fibularis Tertius (Peroneus)

Tibialis Anterior

 

tendons held close to ankle by two extensor retinacula

Term
Popliteus
Definition

helps to unlock the knee joint to be flexed

 

O: distal femur (lateral condyle)

I: proximal end of the tibia

Term
Lateral Compartment Muscles of Foot
Definition

Fibularis Brevis

Fibularis Longus

 

help us to push out on our toes when walking, running, and jumping

Term
Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Definition

muscle on dorsal side of the foot

 

intrinsic muscle of the foot

 

help to form and support an arch in locomotion

Term
Abductor Hallucis, Adductor Hallucis, and Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Definition

three layers of muscles of the foot

 

all insert on the first digit and help to move the big toe

Term
Plantar Aponeurosis
Definition

several of the foot muscles originate on this broad sheath that diverges from the calcaneum and extends to the base of the toes

 

covers the sole of the foot

Term
Superficial Flexor Muscle Layer of Foot
Definition

flexor digitorum brevis

abductor hallucis

abductor digiti minimi

Term
Deeper Muscles of the Foot
Definition

Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Adductor Hallucis

Flexor Hallucis Brevis

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