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13 Cards in this Set
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Lattisimus Dorsi
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Origin: Sacrum, lumbar vertebrae and lower thoratic vertebrae
Iliac Crest/ ribs Insertion: Humerus Joint: Shoulder Action: brings shoulders and arms back to the body |
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Pectorals (major and minor)
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Origin: Sternum, Clavicle and ribs
Insertion: Humerus Joint: Shoulder Action: moves humerus (arm) to chest |
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Deltoid
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Origin: Clavicle, deltoid tuberosity, acromion and scapula
Insertion: humerus Joint: shoulder Action: raises and rotates arm in all directions |
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Biceps
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Origin: Scapula
Insertion: Radius & ulna Joint: Shoulder and elbow Action: flexes elbow and moves forearm |
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Triceps
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Origin: Brachi, Scapular and humerus
Insertion: Ulna, elbow Joint: Shoulder/ Elbow Action: extends forearm |
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Gluteals
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Origin: Ilium
Insertion: femur Joint: Hip Action: Moves hips forward |
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Quadriceps: 4 muscles
1. Rectus femoris 2. Vastus lateralis 3. Vastus medialis 4. Vastus intermedius |
Origin: 1. illium
2, 3, 4. Femur Insertion: Tibia (patella tendon) Joint: Hip/ knee Action: 1. Extends leg out 2, 3, 4. Extends knee |
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Hamstrings: 3 muscles
1. Biceps femoris 2. Semitendonous 3. Semimembranous |
Origin: Ishium
Insertion: 1. Fibula and femur 2, 3. Tibia Joint: Hip/ knee Action: Bends knee |
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Gastrocnemius
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Origin: Femur
Insertion: Calcaneum (by achillus tendon) Joint: Knee/ Ankle Action: raises heel when leg is straight |
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Soleus
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Origin: tibia and head of fibula
Insertion: Calcaneum (by achillus tendon) Joint: Ankle Action: Raises heal when leg is bent |
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Tibialus anterior
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Origin: Tibia
Insertion: Metatarsals Joint: Ankle, Metatarsals Action: Ankle plantar flexion (raises front of foot) |
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Trapezius
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Origin: Base of skull to last thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: Scapula & Clavicle Joint: Scapula Action: Elevates and lowers pectoral girdle. Moves scapula towards the spine |
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Abdominals
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Origin: Ribs, lumbar vertebrae and iliac crest
Insertion: Xiphoid process (at bottom of sternum) margin Joint: Vertebral/ trunk Action: Brings trunk forward, and aids expiration |
