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Zygomaticus Major


Origin: Zygomatic bone


Insertion: Orbicularis Oris; angle of mouth


Action: Draws mouth superiorly and laterally


Zygomaticus Minor


Origin: Zygomatic bone


Insertion: Upper lip


Action: Elevates upper lip; exposes teeth


Orbicularis Oculi


Origin: Medial wall of orbit


Insertion: Around the orbit


Action: Closes eye


Levator Labii Superioris:


Origin: Above infraorbital foramen


Insertion: Orbicularis Oris; angle of mouth


Action: Raises upper lip


Levator Anguli Oris


Origin: Inferior to infraorbital foramen


Insertion: Orbicularis Oris; skin of lower lip


Action: Draws mouth superiorly and laterally


Risorius


Origin: Fascia over parotid gland


Insertion: angle of mouth


Action: draws mouth laterally (grimmace)


Occipitofrontalis (frontal belly)


Origin: Aponeurosis on skull


Insertion: Skin superior to supraorbital margin


Action: draws scalp anterior; raises eyebrows


Buccinator


Origin: Maxilla and Mandible


Insertion: Orbicularis Oris


Action: presses cheeks against teeth; assists in chewing


Platysma


Origin: fascia over deltoid and pectoralis major


Insertion: Mandible; skin of lower face


Action: Draws outer lip laterally and posteriorly; depresses mandible (pouting)


Superior Rectus


Origin: Tendinous ring at optic foramen


Insertion: Superior part of eyeball


Action: Move eye superiorly

Inferior Rectus


Origin: Tendinous ring at optic foramen


Insertion: Inferior part of eyeball


Action: Move eye inferiorly

Medial Rectus


Origin: Tendinous ring at optic foramen


Insertion: Medial part of eyeball


Action: Move eye medially

Lateral Rectus


Origin: Tendinous ring at optic foramen


Insertion: Lateral part of eyeball


Action: Move eye laterally



Masseter


Origin: Maxilla and Zygomatic arch


Insertion: angle and ramus of mandible


Action: Elevates mandible



Temporalis


Origin: Temporal bone


Insertion: Coronoid process and ramus of mandible


Action: Elevates and retracts mandible



Sternocleidomastoid


Origin: Manubrium of sternum and clavicle


Insertion: Mastoid process and occipital bone


Actions:


Bilaterally: flex cervical vertebrae


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion to the same side or turning the head to the opposite side


RMA: Elevates sternum during forced inhalation


*divides neck into the anterior and posterior triangles



Semispinalis Capitus


Origin: Articular processes of C4-C6 & transverse processes of C7-T7


Insertion: Occipital bone


Actions:


Bilaterally: Extend head


Unilaterally: rotates head to opposite side



Splenius capitus


Origin: ligamentum nuchae; spinous processes of C7-T4


Insertion: occipital bone & mastoid process


Actions:


Bilaterally: Extend head


Unilaterally: rotates and laterally flexes head to same side



Rectus Abdominis


Origin: Pubic bone


Insertion: Cartilage of ribs 5-7 & Xiphoid process


Action: Flexes vertebral column and compresses abdomen


*Tendinous intersections form a 6 pack



External oblique (*fascicles run medially and inferiorly)


Origin: ribs 5-12


Insertion: Iliac crest, linea alba


Actions:


Bilaterally: compress abdomen & flex vertebral column


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion and rotation



Internal oblique (*fascicles run medially and superiorly)


Origin: Iliac crest


Insertion: Linea alba & cartilage of ribs 7-10


Actions:


Bilaterally: compress abdomen and flex vertebral column


Unilaterally: lateral flexion and rotation



Transversus Abdominis (*fascicles run transversely)


Origin: Iliac crest & cartilage of ribs 5-10


Insertion: Xiphoid process, linea alba, and pubis


Action: Compresses abdomen





Rectus sheaths


Formed by the aponeuroses of the external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis





External intercostals (11 pairs)


Origin: inferior border of rib above


Insertion: Superior boarder of rib below


Action: elevates ribs for inhalation



Internal Intercostals (11 pairs)


Origin: Superior border of rib below


Insertion: Inferior border of rib above


Action: Draws ribs together for forced exhalation

Erector Spinae

Consists of iliocostalis muscles (lateral), longissimus muscles (intermediate), and spinalis muscles (medial).





Illiocostalis Cervicis


Origin: Ribs 1-6


Insertion: Transverse processes of C4-C6


Actions:


Bilaterally: Extends and maintains posture of the cervical vertebral column.


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion of cervical vertebral towards contracted side




Illiocostalis Thoracis


Origin: Ribs 7-12


Insertion: Ribs 1-6


Actions:


Bilaterally: Extends and maintains posture of the thoracic vertebral column.


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion of thoracic vertebral towards contracted side




Illiocostalis Lumborum


Origin: Iliac crest


Insertion: Ribs 7-12


Actions:


Bilaterally: Extends and maintains posture of the Lumbar vertebral column.


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion of lumbar vertebral towards contracted side

Longissimus Capitus


Origin: Articular process of C4-C7 & transverse processes of T1-T4


Insertion: Mastoid process of the temporal bone


Action:


Bilaterally: Extends head & vertebral column


Unilaterally: Rotation of head to same side




Longissimus Cervicis


Origin: Transverse processes of T4-T5


Insertion: Transverse proceses of C2-C6


Action:


Bilaterally: Extends vertebral column


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion to same side




Longissimus Thoracis


Origin: Transverse processes of Lumbar vertebrae


Insertion: Transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae and superior lumbar vertebrae; ribs 9 & 10


Action:


Bilaterally: Extends vertebral column


Unilaterally: Lateral flexion to same side

Spinalis Capitis


Origin: Articular processes of C4-C6, transverse processes of C7-T7


Insertion: Occipital bone


Action: Extends vertebral column and head




Spinalis Cervicis


Origin: Ligamentum nuchae & spinous process of C7


Insertion: Spinous process of axis


Action: Extends vertebral column and head




Spinalis Thoracis


Origin: Spinous processes of T10-L2


Insertion: Spinous processes of superior thoracic vertebrae


Action: Extends vertebral column and head



Subclavius


Origin: Rib 1


Insertion: Clavicle


Action: Depresses and moves clavicle anteriorly

Pectoralis Minor:


Origin: Ribs 2-5


Insertion: Coracoid process


Action: Abducts (protracts) scapula; elevates and rotates scapula downward.

Serratus anterior (Boxers muscle **horizontal arm movements)


Origin: Ribs 1-9


Insertion: Vertebral border & inferior angle of scapula


Action: Abducts scapula; rotates it upwards


RMA: elevates ribs when scapula is stable

Trapezius


Origin: Occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, & spinous processes of C7-T12


Insertion: Clavicle; acromion and spine of scapula


Action:


Superior fibres: Elevate scapula and upward rotation


Middle fibres: Adduct (retract) scapula


Inferior fibres: Depress and upward rotate scapula


RMA: Extension of head



Levator Scapulae


Origin: Transverse processes of C1-C4


Insertion: Superior vertebral border of the scapula


Action: Elevation and downward rotation of the scapula

Rhomboid Major


Origin: Spines of T2-T5


Insertion: Vertebral border of scapula, inferior to spine of scapula


Action: Elevates, adducts, and downward rotates scapula



Rhomboid Minor


Origin: Spines of C7-T1


Insertion: Vertebral border superior to the spine of the scapula


Action: Elevates, adducts and downward rotates scapula

Pectoralis Major (axial)


Origin: Clavicle; sternum; costal cartilages of ribs 2-6


Insertion: Greater tubercle & lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus


Action: Medially rotates arm @ shoulder joint, adducts arm.


Clavicular head: Flexion of the arm


Sternal head: Extension of the arm



Latissimus Dorsi (axial)


Origin: Spines of T7-L5, sacrum & ilium, Ribs 9-12


Insertion: Intertubercular sulcus


Action: extends, adducts, & medially rotates the arm


RMA: Elevates vertebral column

Scapular muscles that move the humerus

Deltoid, Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Teres Major, Coracobrachialis

Deltoid


Origin: Acromial end of clavicle, acromion & spine of scapula


Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity


Action: Flexion & extension, medial & lateral rotation, and abduction of the arm



Subscapularis


Origin: Subscapular fossa


Insertion: Lesser tubercle


Action: Medial rotation of arm

Supraspinatus


Origin: Supraspinous fossa


Insertion: Greater tubercle


Action: Abduction of arm



Infraspinatus


Origin: Infraspinous fossa


Insertion: Greater tubercle


Action: Lateral rotation of arm

Teres Minor


Origin: Inferior lateral border (axillary border) of scapula


Insertion: Greater tubercle


Action: Lateral rotation & extension of arm

Teres Major


Origin: Inferior angle of scapula


Insertion: Medial lip of intertubercular sulcus


Action: Extension, adduction and medial rotation

Coracobrachialis


Origin: Corocoid process


Insertion: Mid-medial surface of humerus


Action: Flexes and adducts arm

Rotator Cuff Muscles

Subscapularis


Supraspinatus


Infraspinatus


Teres Minor

Carpal bones

Lateral to medial (thumb to pinkie)


Proximal:


Scaphoid


Lunate


Triquetrium (most visible on posterior view)


Pisiform (only seen on anterior view)




Distal:


Trapezium


Trapezoid


Capitate


Hamate (hooked)

Flexor Carpi Radialis (superficial anterior)


Origin: Medial epicondyle


Insertion: Metacarpals II & III


Action: Flexes and abducts hand (radial deviation)

Palmaris Longus (superficial anterior - tendon is palpable)


Origin: Medial epicondyle


Insertion: Flexor retinaculum & palmar aponeurosis


Action: Weak flexion of hand at wrist joint

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (superficial anterior)


Origin: Medial epicondyle


Insertion: Pisiform, Hamate, and base of metacarpal V


Action: Flexion of hand and ulnar deviation





Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (deepest muscle of the superficial anterior compartment)


Origin: Medial epicondyle, coronoid process, and anterior surface of radius


Insertion: Middle phalanges of digits II-V

Flexor Pollicis Longus (deep anterior)


Origin: Anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane


Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb


Action: flexes distal phalanx of thumb

Flexor Digitorum Profundus (deep anterior)


Origin: Anterior medial surface of ulna


Insertion: Base of distal phalanges of fingers


Action: Flexes proximal, middle and distal phalanges, and hand



Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (superficial posterior)


Origin: Lateral supracondylar ridge; lateral epicondyle


Insertion: Metacarpal II


Action: Extends and abducts hand at wrist

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (superficial posterior)


Origin: Lateral epicondyle


Insertion: Metacarpal III


Action: Extends and abducts hand at wrist

Extensor Digitorum (superficial posterior)


Origin: Lateral Epicondyle


Insertion: middle and distal phalanges


Action: Extends proximal, middle, and distal phalanges, and hand



Extensor Digiti Minimi (superficial posterior)


Origin: Lateral epicondyle


Insertion: Tendon of Extensor Digitorum of pinkie


Action: Extends pinkie and hand

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (superficial posterior)


Origin: Lateral epicondyle; posterior border of ulna


Insertion: Metacarpal V


Action: Extends and adducts hand at wrist joint

Abductor Pollicis Longus (deep posterior)


Origin: Posterior of radius & ulna; interosseous membrane


Insertion: Metacarpal I


Action: Abducts and extends thumb; abducts hand at wrist

Extensor Pollicis Brevis (deep posterior)


Origin: Posterior of radius; interosseous membrane


Insertion: Proximal Phalanx of thumb


Action: Extends proximal phalanx and metacarpal of thumb; abducts hand at wrist

Extensor Pollicis Longus (deep posterior)


Origin: Posterior of ulna; interosseous membrane


Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb


Action: Extends distal phalanx and metacarpal of thumb; abducts hand

Extensor Indices (deep posterior)


Origin: Posterior of ulna and interosseus membrane


Insertion: Tendon of extensor digitorum of index finger


Action: Extends phalanges of the index finger at interphalangeal joints; extends hand



Flexor retinaculum


Forms carpal tunnel

Extensor retinaculum


Holds extensor muscle tendons in place

Synovial Joint Components

Articular capsule


Synovial fluid


Accessory ligaments

Bursae/Bursitis

Fluid filled sac-like structures that alleviate friction. Bursitis is inflammation caused by repeated exertion of a joint

Arrangements of Muscle fibres

Parallel


Fusiform


Circular


Triangular


Pennate

Muscle compartment

Group of skeletal muscles, associated blood vessels, and nerves with a common function

Parts of the frontal bone (4)

Orbit


Frontal Squama


Supraorbital margin


Supraorbital foramen

Parietal bone

locate

Parts of occipital bone (3)

Foramen magnum


Occipital condyles


External occipital protuberance

Parts of Temporal bone (9)

Zygomatic process


Mandibular fossa


Articular tubercle


External auditory meatus


Internal auditory meatus


Mastoid process


Styloid process


Carotid foramen


Jugular foramen

Sphenoid bone (2)

"Keystone"


Optic foramen


Superior orbital fissure

Sutures

Coronal


Sagittal


Lambdoid (parietal and occipital)


Squamous (parietal and temporal)

Facial bones (7)

Nasal bone


Lacrimal bone


Palatine


Vomer (septum)


Maxillae


Zygomatic bone


Mandibular bone

Parts of the Mandible (3)

Coronoid process


Condylar process


Ramus

Bones of the spine

7 cervical


12 thoracic


7 lumbar


5 (fused) sacral


4 coccyxal



Parts of the sacrum 

Parts of the sacrum

Base


Posterior sacral foramen


Anterior sacral foramen


Sacral cana


Median sacral crest


Lateral sacral crest


Sacral hiatus


Transverse lines


Apex


Coccyx

Parts of the Sternum (5)

Parts of the Sternum (5)

Manubrium


Clavicular notch


Suprasternal notch


Body


Xiphoid process

Parts of the rib, true ribs vs. false, spaces between ribs

Parts of the rib, true ribs vs. false, spaces between ribs

Superior facet


Inferior facet


Tubercle


Articular facet


Costal groove


Facet for costal cartilage


True ribs: 1-7


False ribs: 8-12


11&12 are floating ribs


Spaces between ribs: Intercostal spaces

Parts of the scapula (14)

Parts of the scapula (14)

Spine


Acromion


Supraspinous fossa


Infraspinous fossa


Superior angle


Inferior angle


Lateral (axillary) border


Medial (vertebral) border


Infraglenoid tubercle


supraglenoid tubercle


Glenoid cavity


coracoid process


Subscapular fossa


Scapular notch



Parts of the humerus (forms the glenohumeral joint)

Parts of the humerus (forms the glenohumeral joint)

Head


Body


Greater tubercle


Lesser tubercle


Intertubercular groove


Deltoid tuberosity


Medial supracondylar ridge


Lateral supracondylar ridge


Medial epicondyle


Lateral epicondyle


Olecranon fossa


Coronoid fossa


Radial fossa


Trochlea


Capitulum

Pectoral Girdle

Clavicle + Scapula


Does not articulate vertebral column


Parts of the radius (6)
Parts of the ulna (8)


Parts of the radius (6)


Parts of the ulna (8)

Radius


Head


Articular circumference


Radial tuberosity


Styloid process


Ulnar notch


Articular surface


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Olecranon


Trochlear notch


Radial notch


Coronoid process


Styloid process


Ulnar tuberosity


Head of ulna


Articular circumference

Carpal Tunnel

Formed by the pisiform, hamate, scaphoid, & trapezium



Biceps Brachii


Origin: Supraglenoid tubercle and coronoid process


Insertion: Radial tuberosity


Action: Flexes arm at elbow and shoulder

Brachialis (deep to biceps)


"Workhorse"


Origin: Distal and anterior end of humerus


Insertion: Ulnar tuberosity & coronoid process


Action: Flexion at elbow

Brachioradialis


Origin: lateral border of humerus


Insertion: above styloid process of radius


Action: Flexion at elbow

Triceps Brachii


Origin (3 heads): Infragleoid tubercle, posterior surface of humerus and lateral surface of humerus


Insertion: Olecranon


Action: Extension at shoulder and elbow



Pronator teres


Origin: medial epicondyle & coronoid process


Insertion: Partway down radius


Action: Pronates forearm

Pronator quadratus


Origin: distal end of ulna


Insertion: Distal end of radius


Action: Pronates forearm

Supinator


Origin: Lateral epicondyle


Insertion: Lateral proximal end of radius


Action: Supinates forearm