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movement of the scalp, forehead skin, and eyebrows
divided into two muscles that are connected to each other by the galea aproneurotica |
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long piece of connective tissue between the two bellies of the occipitofrontalis |
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muscle that closes a body opening |
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Levator Palpebrae Superioris |
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sphincter that surrounds the mouth and closes the lips |
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triangular muscle from the orbicularis oculi (O) and lateral to the nose (I) |
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from the corner of the eye to the upper lip |
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from the cheek bone in front of the ear (O) to the upper corner of the mouth (I) |
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small horizontal muscle from the corner of the mouth (O) and inserts in the fascia of the masseter |
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from the maxilla to the lower corner of the mouth to the risorius |
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Smiling and Laughing Muscles |
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Levator Labii Superior
Zygomatic Minor
Zygomatic Major
Risorius
Levator Anguli Oris
pulls upper lip up and back |
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Depressor Anguli Oris & Depressor Labii Inferior |
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these two muscles pull lip down
O: corner of mouth |
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pair of small muscles that inserts into the skin and wrinkles the chin
dimple on the chin is formed by enlarged muscle |
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cheek muscle
sucking, chewing, blowing for nursing, mastication, and sound production |
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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 |
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Intrinsic Muscles of Tongue |
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manipulate the tongue itself by changing its shape |
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Extrinsic Muscles of Tongue |
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change the position of the tongue in relationship to the buccal cavity
genioglossus, hypoglossus, styloglossus, palatoglossus |
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temporalis
masseter
medial and lateral pterygoids |
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fan-shaped muscle that originates on sides of the cranium, passes behind the zygomatic arch, and inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible |
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short robust muscle that originates on the zygomatic arch and inserts on the lateral surface near the angle of the mandible |
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O: pterygoid process of the sphenoid
I: medial surface of the mandible |
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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 |
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superior, middle, and inferior contract in this order to move food downward from the pharynx to the esophagus |
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elevates the thyroid cartilage that lifts the epiglottis which prevents choking
O: hyoid
I: thyroid cartilage of the larynx |
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pulls the larynx back down |
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Intrinsic Muscles of Larynx |
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control the vocal cords and laryngeal opening |
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Chewing and Swallowing Muscles |
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Genioglossus
Hypoglossus
Styloglossus
Palatoglossus
Temporalis
Masseter
Medial/Lateral Pterygoid
Suprahyoid group
Infrahyoid group
Pharyngeal constrictors
Thyrohyoid
Sternothyroid |
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Muscles that Move the Head |
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Sternocleidomastoid
Scalenes
O: vertebral column, thoracic cage, and pectoral girdle
I: cranium |
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prime mover of the head
O: sternum and clavicle
I: mastoid processes of the skull |
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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 |
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Trapezius
Splenius Capitis
Semispinalis Capitis |
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large triangular muscle has its origin from the occipital extend down along the vertebral column to the 12th thoracic vertebra; inserts on the shoulder |
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muscle deep to the trapezius in the neck
O: vertebrae
I: ear |
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muscle deep to splenius capitis
O: vertebrae
I: occiptal |
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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 |
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11 pairs of superficial muscles of thoracic cavity
lift and expand ribcage |
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11 pairs of deep muscles of the thoracic cage
used in forced exhalation |
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Diaphragm flattens
Scalenes fix 1st rib
External Intercostals lift and expand ribcage
*inspiration*
Diaphragm and External Intercostals relaxes
*lungs exhale*
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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 |
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major deep muscles of the head, neck, and upper back
3 parts: capitis, cervicis, thoracis |
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major deep muscles of the lumbar region |
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muscle deeper than the quadratus lumborum and connects the vertebrae to each other and acts to extend/rotate the vertebral column |
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divides the trunk and the rectus sheath vertically |
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divides the rectus abdominis and gives the abdomen its segmented appearance |
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Rectus Abdominis
External Abdominal Oblique (superficial)
Internal Abdominal Oblique (deeper)
Transverse Abdominal (deepest and horizontal)
attached by aponeurosis |
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abdominal muscles and tendons attached by these; you don't have one POA, instead you have a large POA |
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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 |
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Inguinal Ligament
Adductor Longus
Sartorius |
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formed by 3 layers of muscles and fasciae that span the pelvic outlet and support the interal organs of the abdominal cavity
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demarcated by the pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, and coccyx; divided into urogenital triangle and anal triangle
important landmarks in obstetrics |
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Urogenital and pelvic diaphragms |
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floor of the abdominal cavity and is the deepest layer of muscles from an inferior view |
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has two or three openings
urethra, anus, and vagina |
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levator ani, coccygeus, piriformis |
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helps expel urine and semen in males and closing the vagina in females; superficial layer of pelvic floor |
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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) |
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braces the shoulder and is vulnerable to injuries |
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deep muscle of pectoral girdle
O: upper ribcage
I: coracoid process |
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deep muscle of the pectoral girdle
O: upper ribcage
I: medial border of scapula |
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major superficial and posterior muscle group of pectoral girdle
O: spines of the vertebral column
I: clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula |
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deep muscle of posterior group of pectoral girdle
O: transverse processes of C1-C4
I: superior angle to medial border of scapula |
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Rhomboideus Major and Minor |
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deep muscle of posterior pectoral girdle
O: spines of vertebral column
I: medial border of scapula
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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 |
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major axial muscle of the shoulder
broad back muscle that extends from the waist to the armpit |
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prime mover of the shoulder
thick muscle that caps the shoulder
O: clavicle, scapular spine, acromion |
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Teres Major and Coracobrachialis |
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two muscles that help stabilize the shoulder |
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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 |
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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 |
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elevates the radius; synergistic
deeper than the biceps brachii
O: anteriolateral surface of the humerus |
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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 |
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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 |
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Pronator Teres near elbow
Pronator Quadratus near wrist |
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Biceps Brachii
Supinator (Posterior) |
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accomplished by extrinsic muscles of antebrachium and intrinsic muscles of hand |
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Extrinsic Muscles of Antebrachium |
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form the fleshy mass of the antebrachium and extend distad by tendons to the hand
example: flexor/extensor retinaculum |
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at the wrist on the anterior surface of the forearm, tendons pass under a transverse carpal ligament
helps flex the wrist |
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at the wrist on the posterior surface of the forearm, tendons pass under a transverse carpal ligament
helps extend the wrist |
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Flexor Carpi Radialis and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis |
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two muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm
flexors of the wrist
O: distal humerus
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muscles of the posterior compartment originate on the distal humerus and forearm
extensors of the wrist and hand |
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Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis |
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muscles of the posterior compartment that originate on the forearm and extend out onto the thumb and index finger |
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Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand |
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make up the fleshy mass of the palm and thumb
divided into 3 groups: thenar, hypothenar, midpalmar |
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thick fleshy base of thumb |
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fleshy base of little finger |
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base between fingers consisting of 11 muscles |
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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 |
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opening or gap where the stomach protrudes through diaphragm into the thoracic cavity |
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where the abdominal viscera protrude through the navel |
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iliacus and psoas major (two major muscles of anterior thigh) form common tendon
O: os coxae
I: lesser trochanter of femur |
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muscle lateral to the hips
braces the knee during locomotion
forms iliotibial band (with help) |
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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 |
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Gluteus Medius and Minimus |
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two of the posterior hip muscles
O: ilium
I: femur (greater trochanter) |
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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 |
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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 |
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laterally joints tendon of tensor fasciae latae and gluteus maximus to form this band
extends from iliac crest to tibia |
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Medial Compartment of Thigh Muscles |
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adductor longus
adductor brevis
adductor magnus
gracilis
pectineus
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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
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quadriceps femoris muscles converge distad to form this tendon that extends to the patella; continues distad as patellar ligament and inserts on tibial tuberosity |
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ligament that is hit with a rubber mallet by a physician when testing knee-jerk reflex |
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longest muscle in the body; crosses the quadriceps
aka "tailor's muscle"
O: lateral side of the hip
I: medial side of knee |
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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 |
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depression in the back of the knee |
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Posterior Superficial Plantar Flexors |
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Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris |
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gastrocnemius and soleus together referred as this
joins to form the calcaneal tendon |
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strongest tendon in the body
frequently injured in sports; among joggers
I: calcaneus |
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O: distal femur
I: medially on calcaneus by separate tendon |
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Posterior Deep Plantar Flexors |
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Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Tibialis Posterior |
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flexes the toe
O: mid-shaft of tibia
I: toes 2-5 |
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flexes the big toe
O: tibia
I: big toe |
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O: proximal tibia, fibula, and their interosseous membrane
I: ankle and metatarsals 2-5 |
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actuate the foot; these are the muscles below the knee and above the ankle |
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Anterior Compartment Muscles of Foot |
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Fibularis Tertius (Peroneus)
Tibialis Anterior
tendons held close to ankle by two extensor retinacula |
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helps to unlock the knee joint to be flexed
O: distal femur (lateral condyle)
I: proximal end of the tibia |
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Lateral Compartment Muscles of Foot |
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Fibularis Brevis
Fibularis Longus
help us to push out on our toes when walking, running, and jumping |
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Extensor Digitorum Brevis |
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muscle on dorsal side of the foot
intrinsic muscle of the foot
help to form and support an arch in locomotion |
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Abductor Hallucis, Adductor Hallucis, and Flexor Hallucis Brevis |
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three layers of muscles of the foot
all insert on the first digit and help to move the big toe |
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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 |
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Superficial Flexor Muscle Layer of Foot |
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flexor digitorum brevis
abductor hallucis
abductor digiti minimi |
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Deeper Muscles of the Foot |
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Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Adductor Hallucis
Flexor Hallucis Brevis |
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