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ORIGIN:
Temporal Fossa INSERTION: Coronoid process of the mandible ACTION: Elevates the mandible |
TEMPORALIS
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ORIGIN:
The distal aspect of the zygomatic process of the temporal The inferior border of the zygomatic bone INSERTION: Angle of the ramus The coronoid process of the mandible ACTION: Elevation of the mandible Protraction and Retraction of the mandible |
MASSETER
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ORIGIN:
The lower border of the mandible INSERTION: The superficial pectoral fascia The superficial deltoid fascia ACTION: Tenses the skin of the anterior neck Depression of the mandible |
PLATYSMA
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ORIGIN:
Manubrium of the sternum and medial clavivle INSERTION: Mastiod process ACTION: Both sides together: neck flexion Each side alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation to the opposite |
STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID
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ORIGIN:
Transverse process C3-C6 INSERTION: Antero-medial aspect of the 1st rib ACTION: Both sides together: Neck flexion Each side alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation to the opposite 1st rib elevation |
ANTERIOR SCALENE
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ORIGIN:
Transverse process C2-C7 INSERTION: Slightly lateral to anterior scalene ACTION: Both sides together: Neck flexion Each side alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation to the opposite 1st rib elevation |
MIDDLE SCALENE
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ORIGIN:
Transverse process C5-C7 INSERTION: Antero-lateral aspect of the 2nd rib ACTION: Both sides together: Neck flexion Each side alone: Lateral flexion to that side 2nd rib elevation: |
POSTERIOR SCALENE
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ORIGIN:
Spinous process of C7 - T4 Ligamentum nuchae INSERTION: Mastoid Process Inferior nuchal line ACTION: Both sides together: Neck extension Each side alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation to that side |
SPLENIUS CAPITIS
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ORIGIN:
Spinous process of T3 - T6 INSERTION: Transverse process of C1 - C3 ACTION: Both sides together: Neck extension Each side alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation to that side |
SPLENIUS CERVICIS
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ORIGIN:
Base of the skull EOP Posterior ligaments of the neck INSERTION: The posterior aspect of the lateral 1/3 of the clavicle ACTION: Lateral flexion of the neck to that side Elevation of the scapula Upward rotation of the scapula |
UPPER TRAPEZIUS
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ORIGIN:
Spinous process of C7-T3 INSERTION: The medial border of the acromion process The upper border of the scapula spine ACTION: Retracts the scapula- thoracic joint (ST joint) |
MIDDLE TRAPEZIUS
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ORIGIN:
The spinous process of T4- T12 INSERTION: Base of the scapula spine ACTION: At the ST Joint: Depression Retraction Upward rotation |
LOWER TRAPEZIUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior ilium crest Median sacral crest T6 - T12 Lower 3 ribs (posterior) INSERTION: The medial side of the bicepital groove ACTION: At the GH: Adduction Internal rotation Extension Horizontal extension |
LATISSIMUS DORSI
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3 portions
1. Spinalis (capitis, cervicis, thoracis) 2. Longissimus (capitis, cervicis, thoracis) 3. Iliocostalis (cervicis, thoracis, lumborum) ACTION: Spinal extension |
ERECTOR SPINAE
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1. Semispinalis
2. Multifidus 3. Rotatores These are deep to the erector spinae group |
TRANSVERSOSPINALIS GROUP
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ORIGIN:
The posterior inner lip of the iliac crest INSERTION: The medial 1/2 of the 12th rib The transverse process of L1-L4 ACTION: At the lumbar spine: Lateral flexion to that side Stabilization of the pelvis |
QUADRATUS LUMBORUM
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ORIGIN:
Costal cartilage 5-7 INSERTION: The crest of pubis The front of the pubic symphysis ACTION: Both: Thoracic and lumbar flexion Alone: Lateral flexion to that side Lines of demarcation: Linea Alba Tendonous Inscriptions |
RECTUS ABDOMINIS
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ORIGIN:
The outer surface of the lower 8 ribs INSERTION: The outer lip of the iliac crest The inguinal ligament The superior pubic ramus The aponeurosis to linea alba ACTION: At the spine: Both: Flexion and stabilization of the core Alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation of lumbar and thoracic spine to the opposite side Fiber Orientation: Down and In toward the midline |
EXTERNAL OBLIQUE ABDOMINIS
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The superior 1/2 of the inguinal ligament The anterior 2/3 of the crest of ilium INSERTION: The anterior costal carlilage of ribs 8-10 The linea alba ACTION: At the spine: Both: Spinal flexion Alone: Lateral flexion to that side Rotation of lumbar and thoracic spine to the same side Fiber Orientation: Down and out from the midline |
INTERNAL OBLIQUE ABDOMINIS
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ORIGIN:
The lateral 1/3 of inguinal ligament The inner lip of the iliac crest The posterior aspect of costal cartilage 7-12 INSERTION: Crest of pubis The aponeurosis to linea alba ACTION: The inward pull of the abdominal wall |
TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS
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ORIGIN:
Lower border of the rib INSERTION: Upper border of the rib ACTION: Rib elevation Fiber Orientation Down and in from the midline |
EXTERNAL INTERCOSTALS
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ORIGIN:
Lower border of the rib INSERTION: Upper border of the rib ACTION: Rib elevation Fiber Orientation Down and out from the midline |
INTERNAL INTERCOSTALS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior xiphoid Inner surface of costal cartilage Portion of the lumbar vertebrae INSERTION: The central tendon of the diaphram ACTION: Increases the space within the lung cavity |
DIAPHRAM
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ORIGIN:
The transverse process of C1 - C4 INSERTION: The superior angle of the scapula ACTION: At the ST Joint: Elevation Downward rotation Scapula retraction |
LEVATOR SCAPULAE
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ORIGIN:
Lateral portion of ribs 1-9 INSERTION: Medial border of the scapula ACTION: At the ST Joint: Protraction Upward rotation |
SERRATUS ANTERIOR
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ORIGIN:
Posterior scapula Inferior angle of the scapula (below minor) INSERTION: Medial lip of the bicepital groove ACTION: At the GH Joint: Stabilization Internal rotation Extension Adduction |
TERES MAJOR
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ORIGIN:
Spinous process of C7-T5 INSERTION: The medial border of the scapula ACTION: At the ST Joint: Retraction Elevation Downward rotation |
RHOMBOID MAJOR AND MINOR
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ORIGIN:
Medial 2/3 of the supraspinatus fossa INSERTION: Superior portion of the greater tubercle ACTION: At the GH Joint: Stabilization of the humeral head Abduction |
SUPRASPINATUS
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ORIGIN:
Medial aspect of the infraspinatus fossa INSERTION: Posterior portion of the greater tubercle ACTION: At the ST Joint: Stabilization of the humeral head External rotation Horizontal extention |
INFRASPINATUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior scapula The lateral border: Slightly superior to the inferior angle (above Teres Major) INSERTION: The greater tubercle of the humerus ACTION: At the GH Joint: Stabilization of the humeral head External rotation Horizontal extension Adduction |
TERES MINOR
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ORIGIN:
Subscapular fossa INSERTION: The lesser tubercle of the humerus ACTION: At the GH Joint: Stabilization of the humeral head Internal rotation Adduction |
SUBSCAPULARIS
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ORIGIN:
The clavicle Costal carlilages 1-6 The sternal margin INSERTION: Slightly inferior to the lateral portion of the bicepital groove ACTION: At the GH: Both: Internal rotation Horizontal flexion GH flexion At the sternal margin: Adduction At the clavicle: Abduction |
PECTORALIS MAJOR
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The middle of outer ribs 3-5 INSERTION: The corocoid process of the scapula ACTION: At the ST Joint: Protraction Depression Downward rotation Elevates ribs 3-5 |
PECTORALIS MINOR
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ORIGIN:
Antero-lateral 1/3 of the clavicle INSERTION: Deltoid tuberosity ACTION: At the GH Joint: Abduction Internal rotation Flexion at the GH |
ANTERIOR DELTOID
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ORIGIN:
Inferior edge of the scapula spine INSERTION: Deltoid tuberosity ACTION: At the GH Joint: Abduction External rotation Extention at the GH |
POSTERIOR DELTOID
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ORIGIN:
The lateral aspect of the acromion INSERTION: Deltoid tuberosity ACTION: Abduction |
MIDDLE DELTOID
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ORIGIN:
Supraglenoid tubercle INSERTION: Radial tuberosity ACTION: At the Elbow: Flexion Supination At the GH Joint: Flexion |
BICEPS BRACHII LONG HEAD
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ORIGIN:
Coracoid process of the scapula INSERTION: Radial tuberosity ACTION: At the Elbow: Flexion Supination At the ST Joint: Upward Rotation Protraction Depression |
BICEPS BRACHII SHORT HEAD
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ORIGIN:
Infraglenoid tubercle INSERTION: Olecranon process of the ulna ACTION: At the Elbow: Extension At the GH Joint: Extension |
TRICEPS BRACHII LONG HEAD
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ORIGIN:
The upper 1/2 of the posterior surface of the humerus INSERTION: Olecranon process of the ulna ACTION: At the Elbow: Extension |
TRICEPS BRACHII LATERAL HEAD
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ORIGIN:
The distal 2/3 of the posterior surface of the humerus INSERTION: Olecranon process of the ulna ACTION: At the Elbow: Extension |
TRICEPS BRACII MEDIAL HEAD
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ORIGIN:
Middle of the medial border of the humeral shaft INSERTION: Coracoid process of the scapula ACTION: At the ST Joint: Protraction Downward rotation At the GH Joint: Horizontal flexion Adduction |
CORACOBRACHIALIS
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ORIGIN:
The distal 1/2 of the anterior humerus INSERTION: Coronoid process of the ulna ACTION: At the Elbow: Flexion (The true elbow flexor) |
BRACHIALIS
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ORIGIN:
Directly superior to lateral epicondyle INSERTION: Lateral portion of the radial styloid process ACTION: At the Elbow: Flexion At the Radial Ulnar Joint: Pronation and supination from full to neutral |
BRACHIORADIALIS
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Anterior superior portion of the medial epicondyle The medial ulna below coronoid INSERTION: The middle 1/3 of the lateral surface of the radius ACTION: At the Radial Ulnar Joint: Pronation At the Elbow: Flexion |
PRONATOR TERES
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ORIGIN:
Distal 1/4 of the anterior ulna INSERTION: The distal 1/4 of anterior radius ACTION: At the Radial Ulnar Joint: Pronation |
PRONATOR QUADRATUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterial lateral epicondyle Posterior lateral olecranon process INSERTION: Lateral surface of proximal radius below the head ACTION: At the Elbow: Extension At the Radial Ulnar Joint: Supination |
SUPINATOR
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ORIGIN:
Anterior medial epicondyle INSERTION: Anterior base of metacarpals 2-3 ACTION: Wrist flexion Radial deviation of the wrist Elbow Flexion |
FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS
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ORIGIN:
Anterior medial epicondyl Posterior Proximal ulna INSERTION: Ventral: Pisiform Hammate Base of 5th metacarpal ACTION: Wrist flexion Ulnar deviation at the wrist Elbow flexion |
FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS
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ORIGIN:
Medial epicondyle INSERTION: Palmar aponeurosis ACTION: Wrist flexion Elbow flexion Thenor opposition |
PALMARIS LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
The anterior medial epicondyle The medial coronoid process The middle 1/3 of anterior radius INSERTION: Ventral: The middle phalanx of 2-5 ACTION: Digit Flexion at PIPS 2-5 MCP Flexion Elbow Flexion Wrist Flexion |
FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS
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ORIGIN:
Proximal 1/2 of anterior medial ulna INSERTION: Ventral: Base of distal phalanx 2-5 ACTION: Digit flexion at: DIPS 2-5 PIPS 2-5 MCPS 2-5 Wrist Flexion |
FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS
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ORIGIN:
Inferior to coronoid process on the ulna Middle 1/3 anterior radius INSERTION: Ventral: The base of the distal phalanx ACTION: Flexion at: Interphalangeal joint of pollex MCP of pollex Wrist |
FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS
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Posterior lateral epicondyle Middle 1/3 posterior ulna INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of the 5th metacarpal ACTION: Elbow Extensor Wrist Extensor Ulnar Deviation |
EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior lateral epicondyle INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of the 3rd metacarpal ACTION: Wrist Extension Elbow Extension Radial Deviation |
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS
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ORIGIN:
Superior to lateral epicondyle and epicondyle INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of the 2nd metacarpal ACTION: Wrist Extension Elbow Extension Radial Deviation |
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior Lateral Epicondyle INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of the middle and distal phalanx 2-5 ACTION: Elbow Extension Wrist Extension Extension of digits 2-5 at: DIPS PIPS MCPS |
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM
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ORIGIN:
Distal 1/3 of posterior ulna INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of middle and distal phalanx of 2nd metacarpal ACTION: Wrist Extension Extension of 2nd metacarpal at: PIPS DIPS MCPS |
EXTENSOR INDICIS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior lateral epicondyle INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of middle and distal phalanx of the 5th phalange ACTION: Wrist Extension Elbow Extension Extension of 5th phalange at: PIPS DIPS MCPS |
EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI
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ORIGIN:
Posterior lateral middle ulna INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of distal phalanx of pollex ACTION: Wrist Extension Thumb extension at: MCPS Interphalangeal |
EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior lower middle radius INSERTION: Dorsal: Base of the proximal phalanx of pollex ACTION: Wrist Extension Extension of the MCP at the pollex |
EXTENSOR POLLEX BREVIS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior middle of the radius and ulna INSERTION: Dorsal: The base of the first metacarpal ACTION: Abduction of the pollex |
ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
Illiac fossa Anterior transverse process of L1-L5 The lateral body of T12-L5 and the sacral base Intervertebral disks between T12-L5 INSERTION: Lesser trochanter Medial acetabulum ACTION: Hip Flexion External rotation of the knee |
ILIOPSOAS
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Superior pubic ramus INSERTION: Inferior to the lesser trochanter ACTION: Hip flexor External rotation of the hip Hip Adduction |
PECTINEUS
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ORIGIN:
AIIS Posterior groove superior to the acetabulum INSERTION: The patella tibial tuberosity ACTION: Hip Flexion Knee Extension |
RECTUS FEMORIS
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ORIGIN:
ASIS INSERTION: Pes Anserine ACTION: Hip Flexion Knee Flexion |
SARTORIUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior 1/4 of iliac crest Posterior lateral sacrum and coccyx INSERTION: Superior 1/3 of linea aspera ACTION: Hip extension External rotation of the hip |
GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
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ORIGIN:
Long Head: Ischial tuberosity Short Head: Inferior 1/2 of linea aspera INSERTION: Lateral condyle of the tibia Fibular head ACTION: At the Hip: External rotation Extension At the Knee: Flexion |
BICEPS FEMORIS
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ORIGIN:
Ischial Tuberosity INSERTION: Pes Anserine ACTION: Knee flexion Hip Extension Internal rotation of the hip |
SEMITENDINOSUS
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ORIGIN:
Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Posterior medial tibial condyle ACTION: Hip Extension Internal Rotation of the hip |
SEMIMEMBRANOSUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior 1/2 ilium inferior to the crest INSERTION: Posterior and middle aspects of the greater trochanter ACTION: Abduction of the hip |
GLUTEUS MEDIUS
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ORIGIN:
Lateral ilium inferior to the origin of medius INSERTION: Anterior surface of the greater trochanter ACTION: Abduction of the hip Internal rotation of the hip |
GLUTEUS MINIMUS
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ORIGIN:
Anterior iliac crest and portion slightly inferior INSERTION: Gerdy's Tubercle ACTION: Abduction of the hip Flexion of the hip *Dynamic stability of the knee |
TENSOR FASCIA LATTE
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ORIGIN:
Anterior medial aspect of the inferior pubic ramus INSERTION: Upper 1/3 of the linea aspera ACTION: Hip Adduction |
ADDUCTOR BREVIS
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ORIGIN:
Anterior medial inferior pubic ramus INSERTION: Middle 1/3 of linea aspera ACTION: Hip Adductor |
ADDUCTOR LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
Medial aspect of the inferior pubic ramus INSERTION: Pes Anserine ACTION: Adduction of the hip Internal rotation of the hip |
GRACILIS
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ORIGIN:
Antero-lateral aspect of the sacrum INSERTION: Superior aspect of the greater trochanter ACTION: External rotation of the hip |
PIRIFORMIS
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ORIGIN:
Whole linea aspera INSERTION: Tibial tuberosity ACTION: Knee extension The medialis oblique gives stabilization of the patella |
VASTUS MEDIALIS
AND VASTUS MEDIALIS OBLIQUE |
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Anterior inferior to greater trochanter on the anterior and posterior borders INSERTION: The whole linea aspera ACTION: Knee extension |
VASTUS LATERALIS
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ORIGIN:
Superior 2/3 of the anterior femur shaft INSERTION: Tibial tuberosity ACTION: Knee Extension |
VASTUS INTERMEDIUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior lateral condyle of the femur INSERTION: Posterior tibia inferior to medial condyle ACTION: Unlocks the knee to allow for flexion *Important in the screwhome mechanism |
POPLITEUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior superior to femoral condyles INSERTION: Calcaneal Tuberosity ACTION: Knee Flexion Plantar Flexion |
GASTROCNEMIUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior superior fibular head Posterior superior 2/3 of the tibial shaft INSERTION: Calcaneal Tuberosity ACTION: Plantar Flexion |
SOLEUS
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ORIGIN:
Posterior superior 1/2 of the interosseus membrane INSERTION: Navicular 1st Cuniform Base of mets 2-5 ACTION: Plantar Flexion Ankle Inversion *Helps maintain the longitudinal arch |
POSTERIOR TIBIALIS
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ORIGIN:
Antero-lateral 2/3 of the tibial shaft INSERTION: 1st Cuniform Base of 1st metacarpal ACTION: Dorsiflexion Ankle Inversion |
ANTERIOR TIBIALIS
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ORIGIN:
Superior 2/3 of anterior fibula Lateral tibial condyle Fibular Head INSERTION: Dorsal middle and distal phalanx 2-5 ACTION: Toe Extensor |
EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
The middle 2/3 of anterior fibula INSERTION: Base of distal phalanx of the 1st ACTION: Extension of the big toe |
EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS
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ORIGIN:
Inferior pubic ramus Ischial Tuberosity INSERTION: Full length of linea aspera Adductor tubercle ACTION: Hip Adductor |
ADDUCTOR MAGNUS
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