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19 Cards in this Set
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Rectus Abdominis
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a superficial muscle extending from the pubis to the rib cage
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Obliques
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(internal and external) muscle fibers run obliquely
attach on illiac/pubic crest and lower 8 rib |
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Iliacus
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the more lateral muscle of the Iliopsoas
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Psoas Major
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is the more medial muscle of the Iliopsoas. Butchers refers to this muscle as the tenderloin
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Sartoius
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a straplike muscle which runs across the anterior thigh
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Gluteus Maximus
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the largest and most superficial gluteal muscle and forms the bulk of the buttocks
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Gluteus Medius
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covered by the Maximus and is an important site for intra-muscular injections
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Rectus Femoris
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the superficial muscle of the anterior thigh
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Vastus Lateralis
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forms the lateral aspect of the thigh and is a common intramuscular injection site
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Vastus Medialis
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forms the medial aspect of the thigh
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Tensor Fascia Latae
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helps to form the lateral aspect of the thigh
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Adductor Magnus
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a triangle shaped muscle of the anterior thigh
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Semitendinosus
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a fleshy muscle on the posterior thigh
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Semimembranosus
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deep to the semitendinosus
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Tibialis Anterior
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the superficial muscle of the anterior leg
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Lumbricals
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four worm shaped muscles that are seen one to each toe 2-5 similar to one seen in the hands
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Rhomboids
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2 rectangular muscles deep to the trapezius
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Latissimus Dorsi
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a broad flat triangular muscle of the thorax and lower back
is the prime mover of Inspiration |
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Diaphragm
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a broad muscle pierced by the aorta and esophagus and forms the floor of the thoracic cavity
is the prime mover of Inspiration |
