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Muscles, Ligaments, Nerves, Oh My!
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10/04/2009

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Term
Teres Major
Definition
AdExMr (arm), lower subscapular nerve
Term
Teres Minor
Definition
Lr (at shoulder), axillary nerve
Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
FadMr (arm), medial and lateral pectoral nerve
Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition
D (scalpua), medial and lateral pectoral nerve
Term
Deltoid
Definition
AbAdExFLrMr, axillary nerve
Term
Subscapularis
Definition
Mr (at shoulder joint), upper and lower subscapular nerve
Term
Supraspinatus
Definition
Ab (at shoulder joint), suprascapular nerve
Term
Infraspinatus
Definition
Lr (at shoulder), suprascapular nerve
Term
Erector Spinae
Definition
Lflex, Holds spine erect, dorsal rami
Term
Trapezius
Definition
EDR (scapula), accessory nerve and C-3,4 ventral rami
Term
Lattisimus Dorsi
Definition
AdExMr (arm at shoulder), thoracodorsal nerve
Term
Rhomboids (major and minor)
Definition
R(scapula), dorsal scapular nerve
Term
Levator Scapulae
Definition
E (scapula), C-3,4 ventral rami and dorsal scapular nerve
Term
Transversospinalis
Definition
Rotate to opp side, hold spine erect, dorsal rami
Term
Semispinalis capitis
Definition
Ex head, dorsal rami
Term
Semispinalis cervicis
Definition
Ex and rotates vertebral column (to other side), dorsal rami
Term
Splenius cervicis and capitis
Definition
Extend and rotate head/neck (same side), dorsal rami
Term
Serratus anterior
Definition
Prot scapula, rotate glenoid fossa (upward), long thoracic nerve
Term
Subclavius
Definition
D clavicle, nerve of subclavius
Term
Serratus posterior superior & Serratus posterior inferior
Definition
Respiration, ventral rami
Term
Rectus capitis major and minor
Definition
Extend head, suboccipital nerve (dorsal ramus-C1)
Term
Flexor carpi radialis
Definition
F forearm at elbow, FAb hand at wrist, median nerve
Term
Palmaris Longus
Definition
F hand and forearm at wrist and elbow, median nerve
Term
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Definition
FAd hand at wrist, F forearm at elbow, ulnar nerve
Term
Flexor digitarum superficialis,
Definition
F proximal and middle phalanges of fingers at MP & PIP joints, F arm at wirst and forearm at elbow, median nerve
Term
Flexor digitorum profundus m.
Definition
F hand at wrist, F all finger phalanges at IP (PIP & DIP) & MP joints, median (deep branch) and ulnar nerves
Term
Flexor pollicis longus m.
Definition
F wrist, F thumb at MP & IP joints, median nerve (deep branch)
Term
Pronator quadratus m.
Definition
Pronates hand at radioulnar joints, median nerve (deep branch)
Term
Anconeus m.
Definition
Ex forearm at elbow, radial nerve
Term
Brachioradialis m.
Definition
F forearm at elbow, radial nerve
Term
Extensor carpi radialis longus m.
Definition
ExAb hand at wrist, radial nerve
Term
Extensor carpi radialis brevis m.
Definition
ExAb hand at wrist, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Extensor digitorum m.
Definition
Ex hand at wrist, fingers at DIP, MP & PIP joints, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Extensor digiti minimi m.
Definition
Ex little finger at MP joint, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Extensor indicis m.
Definition
Ex index finger, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Extensor carpi ulnaris m.
Definition
ExAd hand at wrist, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Supinator m.
Definition
Sup forearm at radioulnar joints, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Abductor pollicis longus m.
Definition
Ab thumb and hand at wrist, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Extensor pollicis brevis m.
Definition
Ad hand at wrist, Ex thumb at IP & MP joint, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Extensor pollicis longus m.
Definition
Ab hand at wrist, Ex thumb at IP & MP joint, radial nerve (deep branch)
Term
Abductor pollicis brevis m.
Definition
Ab thumb, median nerve (recurrent branch)
Term
Opponens brevis m.
Definition
FAbMr first metacarpal at carpometacarpal joint, median nerve (recurrent branch)
Term
Flexor pollicis brevis m.
Definition
F thumb at MP joint, median nerve (recurrent branch)
Term
Abductor digiti minimi m.
Definition
Ab small finger at MP joint, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Flexor digiti minimi m.
Definition
F proximal phalanx at MP joint, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Opponens digiti minimi m.
Definition
FAbLr 5th metacarpal at carpometacarpal joint, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Lumbricals 1 and 2 muscles
Definition
F MP, Ex MP of index and middle fingers, median nerve
Term
Lumbricals 3 and 4 muscles
Definition
Flexes MP, Ex IP joints of ring and little finger, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Palmar interossei muscles
Definition
Ad index, ring and little finger, F MP, E IP joints of those fingers, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Dorsal interossei muscles
Definition
Ab index, ring and little fingers, F MP, Ex IP joints of these fingers, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Palmaris brevis
Definition
Builds up hypothenar eminence (aids in grip), ulnar nerve
Term
Adductor pollicis
Definition
Adducts thumb at carpometacarpal joint, ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Term
Inferior oblique
Definition
Rotates atlas to same side, suboccipital nerve
Term
Superior oblique
Definition
Extends head, rotates head to same side (suboccipital nerve)
Term
Erector spinae
Definition
Holds spine erect, Lat F to same side, dorsal rami
Term
Transversospinalis
Definition
Holds spine erect, rotates to opposite side, dorsal rami
Term
Triangle of auscultation
Definition
Latissimus dorsi, Trapezius, Rhomboid Major
Term
Lumbar triangle
Definition
Iliac crest, external oblique, latissimus dorsi
Term
Interscalene triangle
Definition
Scalenus anterior, scalenus medius, rib 1
Term
Quadrangular space
Definition
Teres minor, teres major, surgical neck of humerus, long head of triceps brachii
Term
Triangular space
Definition
Teres minor, teres major, tendon of long head of triceps brachii
Term
Deltopectoral triangle
Definition
Pectoralis major, deltoid, clavicle
Term
Triceps
Definition
Extends arm at shoulder and forearm at elbow, radial nerve
Term
Biceps brachii
Definition
Flexes arm at shoulder and forearm at elbow, supinates hand at radioulnar joint, musculocutaneous nerve
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Flexes forearm at elbow, musculocutaneous nerve
Term
Corachobrachialis
Definition
Flexes arm at shoulder joint, musculocutaneous nerve
Term
Pronator teres
Definition
Pronates hand at radioulnar joints, median nerve
Term
Psoas major
Definition
F hip and lumbar vertebral column, innervation: L2, L3
Term
Iliacus
Definition
F hip, femoral nerve
Term
Sartorius
Definition
F hip and knee, Lr hip. Femoral nerve.
Term
Quadriceps femoris
Definition
Ex knee, femoral nerve
Term
Pectineus
Definition
FAd hip, femoral and obturator nerve
Term
Adductor longus
Definition
Ad hip, obturator nerve
Term
Adductor magnus
Definition
Ad hip, obturator nerve (and tibial part of sciatic nerve)
Term
Adductor brevis
Definition
Ad hip, obturator nerve
Term
Gracialis
Definition
Ad hip, F knee, obturator nerve
Term
Tibialis anterior
Definition
Dorsiflex and inverts ankle, deep fibular nerve
Term
Extensor hallucis longus
Definition
Ex big toe, dorsiflex ankle, deep fibular nerve
Term
Extensor digitorum longus
Definition
Ex lateral four toes, dorsiflexes ankle, deep fibular nerve
Term
Extensor digitorum brevis
Definition
Ex toes, deep fibular nerve
Term
Extensor hallucis brevis
Definition
Ex big toe, deep fibular nerve
Term
Femoral triangle
Definition
Sartorius, adductor longus, inguinal ligament, (ilopsoas and pectineus)
Term
Gluteus maximus
Definition
Ex Lr hip, inferior gluteal nerve
Term
Gluteus medius
Definition
Ab hip, (Lr post, Mr ant), superior gluteal n erve
Term
Gluteus minimus
Definition
AbMr hip, superior gluteal nerve
Term
Tensor fasciae latae
Definition
FAb hip, stabilize extended knee, superior gluteal nerve
Term
Piriformis
Definition
Lr hip, nerve to piriformis
Term
Superior gemellus, Obturator internus
Definition
Lr hip, nerve to obturator int.
Term
Inferior gemellus
Definition
Lr hip, nerve to quadratus femorus
Term
Obturator externus
Definition
Lr hip, obturator nerve
Term
Quadratus femorus
Definition
Lr hip, knee to quadratus femoris
Term
Biceps femoris (long head)
Definition
Ex hip, F knee, tibial nerve
Term
Biceps femoris (short head)
Definition
F knee, common fibular nerve
Term
Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Definition
F knee, Ex hip, tibial nerve
Term
Gastrocnemius
Definition
Plantarflex ankle, F knee, Tibial nerve
Term
Soleus, plantaris
Definition
Plantarflex ankle, tibial nerve
Term
Popliteus
Definition
F knee, unlock knee joint, tibial nerve
Term
Flexor hallucis longus
Definition
F big toe, plantarflex & inverts ankle, tibial nerve
Term
Flexor digitorum longus
Definition
F lateral four toes, plantarflex and inverts ankle, tibial nerve
Term
Flexor digitorum longus
Definition
F lateral four toes, plantarflex and inverts ankle, tibial nerve
Term
Tibialis posterior
Definition
Plantarflex and inverts ankle, tibial nerve
Term
Peroneus tertius
Definition
Dorsiflex and everts ankle, deep fibular nerve
Term
Peroneus longus, peroneus brevis
Definition
Everts and plantarflexes ankle, superficial fibular nerve
Term
Extensor digitorum brevis
Definition
Ex toes, deep fibular nerve
Term
Extensor hallucis brevis
Definition
Ex big toe, deep fibular nerve
Term
Abductor hallucis
Definition
Ab big toe, medial plantar nerve
Term
Abductor digiti minimi
Definition
Ab little toe, lateral plantar nerve
Term
Flexor digitorum brevis
Definition
F lateral four toes, medial plantar nerve
Term
Quadratus plantae
Definition
Straightens tendons of flexor digitorum longus, lateral plantar nerve
Term
Lumbricals (foot)
Definition
F MP and Ex IP joints of lateral four toes, medial plantar nerve to first lumbrical, lateral plantar nerve to second, third and fourth lumbricals
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