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Splenius capitus
POINTS OF ATTACHMENT:
ligamentum nuchae;
mastoid process
extends head;
laterally rotates head
semispinalis capitus
POINTS OF ATTACHMENT:
transverse process of cervical vertebrae;
occipital bone
extends head;
laterally rotates head synergistically with sternocleidomastoid
iliocostalis
REGIONS:
lumbar; thoracis; cervicis
extend back/spine;
maintain erect posture
longissimus
REGIONS:
thoracis; cervicis; capitis
extend back/spine;
maintain erect posture
spinalis
REGIONS:
thoracis; cervicis
extend back/spine;
maintain erect posture
sternocleidomastoid
POINTS OF ATTACHMENT:
manubrium of sternum, medial clavicle;
mastoid process and occipital bone
prime movers of head flexion; lateral flexion and head rotation when acting alone
digastric (anterior and posterior bellies)
all originate at points on the skull or mandible and insert on the hyoid
elevates hyoid
stylohoid
all originate at points on the skull or mandible and insert on the hyoid
elevates hyoid
Platysma
don't have to know points of attachments
functions: draws lower lip inferiorly and posteriorly; depresses mandible
Scalenes
don't have to know points of attachments
elevate first two ribs in inspiration; flex and rotate neck
mylohyoid
all originate at points on the skull or mandible and insert on hyoid
elevates hyoid and tongue
geniohyoid
all originate at points on the skull or mandible and insert on hyoid
elevates hyoid
sternohyoid
sternum and hyoid
depresses hyoid and larynx
sternothyroid
sternum and thyroid
pulls thyroid cartilage inferiorly
omohyoid
shoulders and hyoid
depresses hyoid
thryohyoid
thyroid and hyoid
depresses hyoid
external intercostals
inferior border of rib; superior border of rib below it
elevate rib cage during inspiration
internal intercostals
inferior border of rib; superior border of rib above it
depress rib cage during expiration
transversus thoracis
inner surface of lower third of sternum; inner surface of costal cartilages
depresses upper ribs
diaphragm
inferior rib cage and lumbar vertebrae; central tendon
prime mover of inspiration; flattens on contraction
rectus abdominis
pubic crest and pubic symphysis; xiphoid process and coastal cartilages
flex and rotate lumbar region of vertebral column
external oblique
lower 8 ribs; aponeurosis inserts on linea alba
flex vertebral column; trunk rotation; and lateral flexion
internal oblique
iliac crest, inguinal ligament, fascia; linea alba, lower ribs
flex vertebral column, trunk rotation; and lateral flexion
transverse abdominis
inguinal ligament, iliac crest, inferior costal cartilages;
linea alba
compress abdominal contents
quadratus lumborum
iliac crest; lumbar vertebrae and 12th rib
flex vertebral column laterally, assists in lower back extension
iliacus
iliac fossa/crest;
less trochanter of femur
prime mover in thigh flexion and trunk flexion
psoas major
T12-L5 vertebrae;
lesser trochanter of femur
prime mover in thigh flexion and trunk flexion; lateral flexion of spine
Orbicularis oris
(don't have to know attachment points)
closes and protrudes lips
orbicularis oculi
(don't have to know attachment points)
closes eye; draws eyebrows inferiorly
buccinator
(don't have to know attachment points)
draws corner of mouth laterally; compresses cheek
masseter
(don't have to know attachment points)
elevates mandible (prime mover of jaw closure)
temporalis
(don't have to know attachment points)
elevates and retracts mandible; maintains position of mandible at rest (prime mover of jaw closure)