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Trapezius

Origin:


Upper: Occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, spines of c7-T3


Lower: spines of T4-T12



Insertion: spine of scapula, acromion, lateral 1/3 of clavicle



Action:


All: retracts the scapula


-Superior Fibers: elevates scapula


-Middle Fibers: ADDuct scapula


-Inferior Fibers: depress, upward rotate scapula



Innervation: Accessory, c3-c5

Sternocleidomastoid

Origin:


-sternal head: manubrium of sternum


-clavicular head: medial third of clavicle




Insertion: mastoid process, occipital bone




Action:


-unilateral: lateral flexion, contralateral rotation


-bilateral: elevation of head, flex cervical vertebrae




Innervation: Accessory, C2/3

Semispinalis Capitis

Origin: articular process of C4-C6, transverse process C7-T7




Insertion: occipital bone




Action:extend head, contralateral rotation of head




Innervation: C spine



Splenius capitis

Origin: Spinous processes of C7-T4




Insertion: Occipital, mastoid




Action: extend head, contralateral rotation of head




Innervation: C spine

Longissimus Capitis

Origin: articular processes of c4-c7, transverse processes of T1-T4




Insertion: Mastoid




Action:extend head, ipsilateral neck flexion and rotation




Innervation: C-spine

Spinalis Capitis

Origin: arises with semispinalis capitis




Insertion: occipital bone




Action: extend head




Innervation: C spine

Splenius Cervicis

Origin: Spinous processes of T3-T6


Insertion: Transverse processes of C1-C4


Action: extend head, ipsilateral neck flexion and rotation


Innervation: C spine

Illiocostalis Cervicis

Origin: Ribs 1-6




Insertion: Transverse processes of C4-C6




Action: Extend, maintain and laterally flex spine




Innervation: C/T spine

Illiocostalis Thoracis

Origin: Ribs 7-12




Insertion: Ribs 1-6




Action: Extend, maintain and laterally flex spine




Innervation: T spine

Illiocostalis Lumborum

Origin: Iliac crest




Insertion: Ribs 7-12




Action: Extend, maintain and laterally flex spine




Innervation: L spine

Longissimus Cervicis

Origin: Transverse processes of T4-T5




Insertion: Transverse processes of C2-C6




Action: Extend and laterally flex spine




Innervation: spinal nerves

Longissimus Thoracis

Origin: Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae




Insertion: Ribs 9,10, and transverse processes of all thoracic and superior lumbar vertebrae




Action: extend and laterally flex spine




Innervation: spinal nerves

Spinalis Cervicis

Origin: ligamentum nuchae and spinous process of C7




Insertion: spinous process of axis




Action: Extend spine




Innervation: spinal nerves

Spinalis Thoracis

Origin: Spinous processes of T10-L2




Insertion: Spinous process of superior throacic vertebrae




Action: extend spine




Innervation: spinal nerves

What are the muscles of the Erector Spinae Group

Illiocostalis muscles (lateral), longissimus muscles (intermediate), and spinalis muscles (medial)

Semispinalis Cervicis

Origin: transverse processes of T1-T5




Insertion: Spinous Processes C1-C5




Action: Extend spine, rotate head contralaterally




Innervation: Spinal nerves

Semispinalis Thoracis

Origin: Transverse processes of T6-T10




Insertion: Spinous processes of C6-T4




Action: extend spine, rotate head contralaterally




Innervation: spinal nerves

Multifidus

Origin: sacrum, illium, transverse processes of lumbar, thoracic and C4-C7




Insertion: spinous processes of a more superior vertebrae




Action: extend and contralaterally flex/rotate spine




Innervation: Spinal nerves

Rotatores

Origin: transverse processes of all vertebrae




Insertion: spinous process superior to origin




Action: extend, contralateral rotation of spine




Innervation: spinal nerves

Interspinales

Origin: superior surface of all spinous processes




Insertion: inferior surface of spinous process of vertebrae superior to origin




Action: extend and stablize spine




Innervation: spinal nerves

Intertransversarii

Origin: transverse processes of all vertebrae




Insertion: transverse process of vertebrae superior to the origin




Action: stablize spine, extension, lateral flexion




Innervation: Spinal nerves

Anterior Scalene

Origin: Transverse processes of C3-C6




Insertion: First Rib




Action: Elevate ribs




Innervation: C spine

Middle Scalene

Origin: Transverse processes of C2-C7




Insertion: First Rib




Action: Lateral flexion and rotation of C spine




Innervation: C spine

Posterior Scalene

Origin: Transverse Processes of C4-C6




Insertion: 2nd Rib




Action: Elevate 2nd rib, lateral flexion and rotation of c spine




Innervation: C spine

Rectus Abdominus

Origin: Pubic crest and pubic symphysis




Insertion: Cartilage of ribs 5-7 and xiphoid process




Action: flexion, compresses abdomen (increased pressure to aid in bodily functions)




Innervation: T spine 7-12

External Oblique

Origin: Ribs 5-12




Insertion: Illiac crest and linea alba




Action: flexion, lateral flexion and rotation




Innervation: T7-T12, iliohypogastric nerve

Internal oblique

Origin: iliac crest, linguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia




Insertion: cartilage of ribs 7-10 and linea alba




Action: flexion, lateral flexion and rotation




Innervation: T8-T12, iliohypogastric nerve and ilioinguinal nerve

Transverse abdominus

Origin: iliac crest, inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia, cartilage of ribs 5-10




Insertion: xiphoid process, linea alba, pubis




Action: compresses abdomen




Innervation: T8-T12, iliohypogastric nerve, ilioinguinal nerve

Quadratus Lumborum

Origin: iliac crest, iliolumbar ligament




Insertion: inferior border of rib 12 and L1-L4




Action: move/stablize 12th rib, lumbar extension, lateral flexion




Innervation: T12, L1-L4

Diaphragm

Origin: xiphoid, inferior 6 ribs, lumbar vertebrae and their discs




Insertion: Central tendon




Action: inhalation/exhalation




Innervation: phrenic nerve (contains axons for C3-C5)

External Intercostals

Origin: interior border of rib above




Insertion: Superior border of rib below




Action: inhalation/exhalation




Innervation: T2-T12

Internal Intercostals

Origin: superior border of rib below




Insertion: inferior border of rib above




Action: exhalation




Innervation: T2-T12

Innermost Intercostals

Same as Internal Intercostal

Subclavius

Origin: first rib




Insertion: clavicle




Action: depresses and anteriorly moves clavicle, stabilize pectoral girdle




Innervation: subclavian nerve

Pectoralis Minor

Origin: ribs 2-5



Insertion: coracoid process



Action: depresses scapula RMA: when scapula is fixed-elevate ribs



Innervation: Medial pectoral nerve


Serratus Anterior

Origin: superior 9 ribs



Insertion: medial border and inferior angle of scapula



Action: pulls scapula forward (protraction); doward or upward rotation of scapula (when upper or lower fibers contract individually) RMA: when scapula is fixed-elevate ribs



Innervation: Long thoracic nerve

What muscle is known as the boxers muscle?

Serratus Anterior. Bc it is important in horizontal arm movements

Levator Scapulae

Origin: Transverse processes of C1-C4



Insertion: superior angle of scapula



Action: Elevates scapula



Innervation: Dorsal scapular nerve, C3-C5

Rhomboid Major

Origin: Spines of T2-T5



Insertion: vertebral border of scapula inferior to spine



Action: elevates, retracts and ADDucts the scapula



Innervation: dorsal scapular nerve

Rhomboid Minor

Origin: Spines of C4-T1



Insertion: vertebral border of scapular superior to spine



Action: elevates, retracts, and ADDucts scapula



Innervation: dorsal scapular nerve

Pectoralis Major

Origin: Clavicle, sternum, cartilage of ribs 2-6



Insertion: anterior edge of the bicipital groove


Action: ADDucts and medially rotates arm,



Innervation: medial and lateral pectoral nerves

Latissimus Dorsi

Origin: spine of T7-L5, crests of sacrum and ilium, inferior 4 ribs



Insertion: bicipital groove



Action: ADDucts arm, depresses scapula

Deltoid

Origin: lateral 1/3 of clavicle (anterior fibers), acromion of scapula (lateral fibers), spine of scapula (posterior fibers)



Insertion: deltoid tuberosity of humerus



Action:


-Anterior Fibers: flex


-Lateral FIbers: ABduct arm


-Posterior Fibers: extend



Innervation: axillary nerve

Subscapularis

Origin: subscapular fossa of scapula




Insertion: lesser tubercle of humerus




Action: medially rotates arm




Innervation: upper and lower subscapular nerve

Supraspinatus

Origin: supraspinous fossa of scapula



Insertion: under acromion to greater tubercle of humerus



Action: assists deltoid in ABDuction



Innervation: suprascapular nerve

Infraspinatus

Origin: infraspinous fossa of scapula



Insertion: greater tubercle of humerus



Action: external rotation



Innervation: suprascapular nerve

Teres minor

Origin: inferior lateral border of scapula




Insertion: greater tubercle of humerus




Action: laterally rotates and extend arm




Innervation: axillary nerve

Corocobrachialis

Origin: coracoid process



Insertion: middle of medial surface of humerus



Action: flexes and ADDucts arm



Innervation: musculocutaneous nerve

Biceps Brachii

Origin:


-Long Head: supraglenoid tubercle


-Short Head: coracoid process



Insertion: radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis



Action: flexion and supination, weak shoulder flexion



Innervation: musculocutaneous nerve

Brachialis

Origin: distal anterior surface of humerus




Insertion: ulnar tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna




Action: flexion at elbow




Innervation: musculocutaneous and radial nerves

Brachioradialis

Origin: diatal humerus below detoid tuberosity



Insertion: superior to styloid process of radius



Action: flexion at elbow, supinate/pronate to neutral



Innervation: radial nerve

Triceps Brachii

Origin:


-Long Head: infraglenoid tubercle


-Lateral Head: lateral and posterior surface of humerus


-Medial Head: entire posterior surface of humerus inferior to a groove for the radial nerve




Insertion: olecranon of ulna




Action: elbow and shoulder extension




Innervation: radial

Anconeus

Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus



Insertion: lateral aspect of proximal ulna



Action: extend elbow



Innervation: radial

Pronator teres

Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna



Insertion: midlateral surface of radius



Action: pronation, weak elbow flexion



Innervation: median

Pronator Quadratus

Origin: dital portion of shaft of ulna




Insertion: distal portion of shaft of radius




Action: pronation




Innervation: median

Supinator

Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus, annular ligament and ridge near radial notch of ulna (supinator crest)



Insertion: lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radius (above insertion for pronator teres)



Action: supination



Innervation: deep radial nerve

Flexor carpi radialis

Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus




Insertion: 2nd and 3rd metacarpals




Action: wrist flexion and radial deviation




Innervation: median nerve

Palmaris Longus

Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus




Insertion: flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis




Action: weak wrist flexion




Innervation: median

Flexor carpi ulnaris

Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus and superior posterior border of ulna



Insertion: pisiform, (hamate, and base of 5th metacarpal indirectly via piso ligaments)



Action: flexes wrist and ulnar deviation



Innervation: ulnar nerve

Flexor digitorum superficialis

Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, and anterior oblique line of radius



Insertion: middle phalanx of each finger (splits in 2 at each finger)



Action: flexes fingers (except distal segment) and wrist



Innervation: median nerve

Flexor Pollicis Longus

Origin: anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane




Insertion: base of dital phalanx of thumb




Action: Flexes distal phalanx of thumb




Innervation: median nerve

Flexor digitorum profundus

Origin: anterior medial surface of body of ulna



Insertion: base of distal phalanx of each finger (4 tendons)



Action: flexes all joints of fingers and wrist



Innervation: median, ulnar

Extensor carpi radialis longus

Origin: lateral epicondylar ridge of humerus (below brachioradialis)



Insertion: 2nd metacarpal



Action: wrist extension and radial deviation



Innervation: radial

Extensor Carpi radialis brevis

Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus




Insertion: 3rd metacarpal




Action: wrist extension and radial deviation




Innervation: radial

Extensor Digitorum

Origin: lateral epicondlye of humerus




Insertion: distal and middle phalanges of each finger




Action: Extends all joints of fingers, and wrist




Innervation: radial

Extensor digiti minimi

Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus




Insertion: tendon of extensor digitorum on 5th phalanx




Action: Extends proximal phalanx of little finger, extend wrist




Innervation: deep radial

Extensor carpi ulnaris

Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna




Insertion: 5th metacarpal




Action: wrist extension and ulnar deviation




Innervation: deep radial

Abductor pollicis longus

Origin: posterior surface or middle of radius and ulna and interosseous membrane




Insertion: first metacarpal




Action: abducts and extends thumb at carpometacarpal joint, radial deviation




Innervation: deep radial

Extensor pollicis brevis

Origin: posterior surface of middle of radius and interosseous membrane




Insertion: base of proximal phalanx of thumb




Action: extends thumb (except distal) and wrist




Innervation: deep radial

Extensor Pollicis Longus

Origin: posterior surface of middle of ulna and interosseous membrane




Insertion: base of distal phalanx of thumb




Action: extends thumb (except proximal) and wrist




Innervation: deep radial

Extensor indicis

Origin: posterior surface of ulna




Insertion: tendon of extensor digitorum on index finger




Action: extends all joints of index finger, and wrist




Innervation: deep radial

Abductor Pollicis Brevis

Origin: flexor retinaculum, scaphoid, and trapezium




Insertion: lateral side of proximal phalanx of thumb




Action: ABDucts thumb




Innervation: median nerve

Opponens pollicis

Origin: flexor retinaculum and trapezium




Insertion: lateral side of first metacarpal




Action: Thumb opposition




Innervation: median



Flexor Pollicis Brevis

Origin: flexor retinaculum, trapezium, capitate and trapezoid




Insertion: lateral side of proximal phalanx of thumb




Action: flexes thumb




Innervation: median and ulnar nerves

Adductor pollicis

Origin:


-Oblique Head: capitate, 2nd/3rd metacarpals


-Transverse Head: 3rd metacarpal




Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of thumb




Action: ADDucts thumb




Innervation: ulnar

Abductor digit Minini

Origin: pisiform and tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris




Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of little finger




Action: ABDucts the flexes little finger at metacarpophalangeal joint




Innervation: ulnar

Flexor digiti minimi brevis

Origin: flexor retinaculum and hamate




Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of little finger




Action: flexes little finger




Innervation: ulnar

Opponens digiti minimi

Origin: flexor retinaculum and hamate




Insertion: medial side of 5th metacarpal




Action: opposition of little finger




Innervation: ulnar

Lumbricals (hands)

Origin: lateral sides of tendons and flexor digitorum profundus of each finger




Insertion: lateral sides of tendons of extensor digitorum on proximal phalanges of each finger




Action: flex fingers at metacarpophalangeal and extend at interphalangeal joints




Innervation: median and ulnar

Palmar interossei

Origin: sides of shafts of metacarpals of all digits (except middle)




Insertion: sides of bases of proximal phalanges of each finger




Action: ADDucts and flexes each finger (except middle) at the metacarpaphalangeal joint and extends at interphalangeal




Innervation: ulnar

Dorsal interossei

Origin: adjacent sides of metacarpals




Insertion: proximal phalanx of each finger




Action: ABDuct and flex fingers 2-4 at metacarpophlangeal; extend each finger at interphalangeal




Innervation: ulnar

Illiopsoas

Origin:


-Psoas Major: transverse process and bodies of lumbar vertebrae


-Illiacus: Illiac fossa and sacrum




Insertion: lesser trochanter of femur




Action: flex and laterally rotate hip




Innervation:


-Psoas Major: L2/L3


-Illiacus: femoral nerve

Gluteus Maximus

Origin: iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx, and aponeurosis of sacrospinalis




Insertion: illiotibial tract of fascia lata and superior lateral part of linea aspera (gluteal tuberosity)




Action: extends and laterally rotates thigh at hip

Gluteus Medius

Origin: illium




Insertion: greater trochanter of femur




Action: ABDucts and medially rotates thigh at hip joint




Innervation: superior gluteal nerve

Gluteus Minimus

Origin: illium




Insertion: greater trochanter of femur




Action: ABDucts and medially rotates thigh at hip




Innervation: superior gluteal nerve

Tensor fascia latae

Origin: illiac crest




Insertion: tibia by way of iliotibial tract




Action: flexes and ABDucts hip




Innervation: superior gluteal nerve

Piriformis

Origin: anterior sacrum




Insertion: superior border of greater trochanter of femur




Action: ABDucts and laterally rotates thigh at hip




Innervation: S1

Obturator Internus

Origin: inner surface of obturator foramen, pubis and ischium




Insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter of femur




Action: ABDucts and laterally rotates thigh at hip




Innervation: nerve to obturtator internus

Obturator externus

Origin: outer surface of obturator membrane




Insertion: trochanteric fossa of femur




Action: ABDucts and laterally rotates thigh at hip




Innervation: obturator nerve

Superior Gemellus

Origin: ischial spine




Insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter of femur




Action: ABDucts and laterally rotates thigh at hip




Innervation: nerve of obturator internus

Inferior Gemellus

Origin: Ischial tuberosity




Insertion: medial surface of greater trochanter of femur




Action: ABDucts and laterally rotates thigh at hip




Innervation: nerve to quadratus femoris

Quadratus Femoris

Origin: Ischial tuberosity




Insertion: quadrate tubercle on posterior femur




Action: Stabilizes and laterally rotates hip




Innervation: nerve to quadratus femoris

Adductor Longus

Origin: pubic crest and pubic symphysis




Insertion: linea aspera of femur




Action: ADDucts, rotates and flexes thigh at hip


RMA: extends hip, medial rotation of leg




Innervation: obturator

Adductor Brevis

Origin: inferior ramus of pubis




Insertion: superior half of linea aspera of femur




Action: ADDucts, rotates and flexes thigh at hip


RMA: extends hip, medial rotation of leg




Innervation: obturator

Adductor Magnus

Origin: inferior ramus of pubis and ischium to ischial tuberosity




Insertion: linea aspera of femur




Action: ADDucts, rotates and flexes thigh at hip


-posterior: extends and medially rotates




Innervation: obturator and sciatic

Pectineus

Origin: superior ramus of pubis




Insertion: pectineal line of femur btw lesser trochanter and linea aspera




Action: ADDucts and flexes hip




Innervation: femoral

Gracilis

Origin: body and inferior ramus of pubis




Insertion: medial surface of body of tibis




Action: ADDucts, and medially rotates hip, flexes knee




Innervation: obturator

Rectus Femoris

Origin: anterior inferior illiac spine




Insertion: patella via quad tendon then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament




Action: hip flexion, knee extension




Innervation: femoral

Vastus Lateralis

Origin: greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur




Insertion: patella via quad tendon then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament




Action: extend knee




Innervation: femoral

Vastus Medialis

Origin: linea aspera of femur




Insertion: patella via quad tendon then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament




Action: extends knee




Innervation: femoral

Vastus Intermedius

Origin: anterior and lateral surface of body of femur




Insertion: patella via quad tendon then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament




Action: extends knee




Innervation: femoral

Sartorius

Origin: anterior superior iliac spine




Insertion: medial surface of body of tibia




Action: weak knee flexion; weak hip flexion, abduction and lateral rotation




Innervation: femoral

Biceps Femoris

Origin:


-long head: ischial tuberosity


-short head: linea aspera of femur




Insertion: head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia




Action: flexes knee, extends hip




Innervation: tibial and common fibular nerves from the sciatic

Semitendinosus

Origin: ischial tuberosity




Insertion: proximal part of medial surface of shaft of tibia




Action: flexes knee, extends hip




Innervation: tibial from sciatic

Semimembranosus

Origin: ischial tuberosity




Insertion: medial condyle of tibia




Action: flexes knee, extends hip




Innervation: tibial from sciatic

Tibialis Anterior

Origin: lateral condyle and body of tibia, and interosseous membrane




Insertion: first metatarsal, first cuneiform




Action: dorsiflexes and inverts foot




Innervation: Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Origin: anterior surface of fibula, and interosseous membrane




Insertion: distal phalanx of great toe




Action: dorsiflexes foot and extends proximal phalanx of great toe




Innervation: deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Origin: lateral condyle of tibia, anterior surface of fibula, and interosseous membrane




Insertion: middle and distal phalanges of toes 2-5




Action: dorsiflexes foot, extends toes




Innervation: deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius

Origin: distal 1/3 of fibula and interosseous membrane




Insertion: base of 5th metatarsal




Action: dorsiflexes and everts foot

Fibularis (peroneus) longus

Origin: head and body of fibula




Insertion: first metatarsal and first cuneiform




Action: plantar flexion, eversion




Innervation: superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve

Fibularis (peroneous) brevis

Origin: body of fibula




Insertion: base of 5th metatarsal




Action: plantar flexion, eversion




Innervation: superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve

Gastrocnemius

Origin: lateral and medial condyles of femur and capsule of knee




Insertion: calcaneus via achilles tendon




Action: plantar flexes ankle, flexes knee




Innervation: tibial nerve

Soleus

Origin: head of fibula and medial border of tibia




Insertion: calcaneus via achilles tendon




Action: plantar flexion




Innervation: tibial nerve

Plantaris

Origin: femur superior of lateral condyle




Insertion: calcaneus via achilles tendon




Action: plantar flexes ankle, flexes knee




Innervation: tibial nerve

Popliteus

Origin: lateral condyle of femur




Insertion: proximal tibia




Action: knee flexion, medially rotates tibia to unlock extended knee




Innervation: tibial nerve

Tibialis Posterior

Origin: tibia, fibula, and interosseour membrane




Insertion: 2nd-4th metatarsals, navicular, all 3 cuneiforms, and cuboid




Action: plantar flexion, inversion




Innervation: tibial

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Origin: posterior surface of tibia




Insertion: distal phalanges of toes 2-5




Action: plantar flexion, flexes toes 2-5




Innervation: tibial

Flexor Hallicus Longus

Origin: inferior 2/3 of fibula




Insertion: distal phalanx of great toe




Action: plantar flexion, flexes great toe




Innervation: Tibial

Extensor Hallucis Brevis

Origin: calcaneous and inferior extensor retinaculum




Insertion: proximal phalanx of great toe




Action: extends great toe




Innervation: deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

Extensor Digitorum Brevis

Origin: calcaneous and inferior extensor retinaculum




Insertion: middle phalanges of toes 2-4




Action: extends toes 2-4 at interphalangeal joint




Innervation: deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

Abductor Hallucis

Origin: calcaneous, plantar aponeurosis, and flexor retinaculum




Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanx of great toe with the tendon of the flexor hallicus brevis




Action: ABDucts and flexes great toe




Innervation: medial plantar

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Origin: calcaneous, plantar aponeurosis, and flexor retinaculum




Insertion: sides of middle phalanx of toes 2-5




Action: flexes toes 2-5 at proximal interphalangeal and metatarsaophalangeal joints




Innervation: medial plantar

Abductor Digiti Minimi

Origin: calcaneous, plantar aponeurosis, and flexor retinaculum




Insertion: lateral side of proximal phalanx of little toe with the tendon of the flexor digiti minimi brevis




Action: ABDucts and flexes little toe




Innervation: Lateral plantar nerve

Quadratus Plantae

Origin: calcaneuous




Insertion: tendon of flexor digitorum longus




Action: assists flexor digitorum longus to flex toes 2-5




Innervation: lateral plantar nerve

Lumbricals (feet)

Origin: tendons of flexor digitorum longus




Insertion: tendons of extensor digitorum longus on proximal phalanges of toes 2-5




Action: extend toes at interphalangeal joints and flex toes at metatarsophalangeal joint




Innervation: medial and lateral plantar nerves

Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Origin: cuboid and third (lateral) cuneiform




Insertion: medial and lateral sides of proximal phalanx of great toe via a tendon containing a sesamoid bone




Action: flexes great toe at metatarsophalangeal




Innervation: medal plantar

Adductor Hallucis

Origin: metatarsals 2-4, ligaments of 3-5 metatarsophalangeal joints, and tendon of fibularis longus




Insertion: lateral side of proximal phalanx of great toe




Action: ADDucts and flexes great toe at metatarsophalangeal




Innervation: lateral plantar

Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Origin: metatarsal 5 and tendon of fibularis longus




Insertion: lateral side of proximal phalanx of little toe




Action: flexes little toe at metatarsophalangeal




Innervation: lateral plantar

Dorsal Interossei

Origin: adjacent side of all metatarsals




Insertion: Proximal phalanges: both sides of toe 2 and lateral side of toes 3 and 4




Action: ABDuct and flex toes 2-4 at metatarsophalangeal and extend toes at interphalangeal




innervation: lateral plantar

Plantar Interossei

Origin: metatarsals 3-5




Insertion: medial side of proximal phalanges of toes 3-5




Action: ADDucts and flex proximal metatarsophalangeal and extend toes to interphalangeal




Innervation: lateral plantar

Long head of the triceps arises from

Infraglenoid tubercle

Long head of the biceps arises from

The supraglenoid tubercle

Muscles of the shoulder joint

Subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor

Teres Major

Origin: lower lateral border of scapula



Insertion: posterior lip of bicipital groove



Action: ADDuctor of humerus



Innervation: lower subscapular nerve

Omohyoid

Origin: hyoid bone



Insertion: upper edge of spine of scapula



Action: depresses hyoid bone and larynx



Innervation: spinal roots c1-c3

In what position is the biceps a more efficient elbow flexor?

When the arm is pronated bc in this position it is fully stretched when it starts it's action

Hi eric

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