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65 Cards in this Set
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Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Origin: sternum and clavicle
Insertion: mastoid process Action : Bilaterally: flexes neck, hyperextends head Unilaterally: laterally bends the neck; rotates head to the opposite side |
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Scalene Muscles
Origin insertion Action |
Origin:Transverse Process of cervical vertebrae
Insertion: First and second ribs Action :Bilaterally: assists in neck flexion Unilaterally: neck lateral bending |
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Splenius Capitis Muscles
Origin Insertion Action |
Splenius Capitis Muscles
Origin: Lower half of nuchal ligament; spinous process of C7 through T3 Insertion:Lateral Occipital bone; mastiod process Action:Bilaterally: extends head and neck Unilaterally: rotate and laterally bend head to the same side |
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Splenius Cervicis Muscles
Origin Insertion Action |
Splenius Cervicis Muscles
Origin:Spinous process through T3 through T6 Insertion: Transverse process of C1 through C3 Action: Bilaterally :extends neck Unilaterally: rotate and laterally bend neck to same side |
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Rectus Abdominis Muscles
Origin Insertion Action |
Rectus Abdominis Muscles
Origin: Pubis Insertion: Xiphoid process and costal cartilages of fifth, sixth and seventh ribs Action: Trunk flexion and compression of abdomen |
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External Oblique Muscles
Origin Insertion Action |
External Oblique Muscles
Origin:lower eight ribs laterally Insertion: illiac crest and linea alba Action: Bilaterally: trunk flexion and compression of abdomen Unilaterally: laterally bending and rotation of Trunk to opposite side |
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Internal Oblique Muscles
Origin Insertion Action |
Internal Oblique Muscles
Origin:Inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia Insertion: tenth, eleventh and twelfth ribs; abdominal aponeurosis Action: Bilaterally: trunk flexion ; compression of abdomen Unilaterally: laterally bending; rotation of trunk to same side |
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Transverse Abdominis Muscle
Origin insertion Action |
Transverse Abdominis Muscle
Origin:Inguinal ligament, Iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, and last six ribs Insertion: abdominal aponeurosis and linea alba Action: Compression of abdomen |
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Quadratus lumborum Muscles
Origin Insertion Action |
Quadratus lumborum Muscles
Origin: iliac crest Insertion: Twelfth ribs; transverse processes of all five lumbar vertebrae Action: Trunk lateral bending |
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Upper Trapezius Muscle
Origin insertion Action |
Upper Trapezius Muscle
Origin: Occipital bone; Nuchal ligament on cervical spinous processes Insertion: Outer third of clavicle; Acromion process Action: Scapular elevation and upward rotation |
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Middle Trapezius Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Middle Trapezius Muscle
Origin: spinous process of C7 through T3 Insertion: Scapular spine Action: Scapular retraction |
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Lower Trapezius Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Lower Trapezius Muscle
Origin:Spinous Processes of middle and lower thoracic vertebrae Insertion:Base of the Scapular spine Action: Scapular depression and upward rotation |
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Levator Scapula Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Levator Scapula Muscle
Origin: Transverse processes of first four cervical vertebreae Insertion: Vertebral border of scapula between the superior angle and spine Action: Scapular elevation and downward rotation |
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Rhomboid muscles
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Rhomboid muscles
Origin: spinous process of C7 thorough T5 Insertion: Vertebral border of Scapula between the spine and inferior angle Action: Scapular retraction, elevation, and downward rotation |
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Serratus Anterior Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Serratus Anterior Muscle
Origin: Lateral surface of the upper eight ribs Insertion: Vertebral border of the Scapula anterior surface. Action:Scapular protraction and upward rotation |
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Pectoralis Minor Muscle
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Pectoralis Minor Muscle
Origin: Anterior surface, third through Fifth ribs Insertion: Coracoid process of the scapula Action:Scapular depression, protraction, downward rotation, and tilt |
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Anterior Deltoid Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Anterior Deltoid Muscle
Origin:lateral third of the clavicle Insertion: Deltoid Tuberosity Action: Shoulder abduction, flexion, medial rotation, and horizontal adduction |
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Middle Deltoid Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Middle Deltoid Muscle
Origin: Acromion Process insertion: Deltoid Tuberosity Action: Shoulder Abduction |
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Posterior Deltoid Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Posterior Deltoid Muscle
Origin: Spine of Scapula Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity Action: Shoulder abduction, extension, hyperextension, lateral rotation, horizontal abduction |
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Supraspinatus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Supraspinatus Muscle
Origin: Supraspinous fossa of the scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of the humerus Action: Shoulder abduction |
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Pectoralis Major Muscle, Clavicular Portion
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Pectoralis Major Muscle, Clavicular Portion
Origin: Medial third of clavicle Insertion: Lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus Action:Shoulder flexion -- Frist 60 degrees |
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Pectoralis Major Muscle, Sternal Protion
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Pectoralis Major Muscle, Sternal Protion
Origin: Sternum, costal cartilage of frist six ribs Insertion: Lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus Action: Shoulder extension-- frist 60 degrees (from 180 to 120) |
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Pectoralis Major Muscle, Clavicular and Sternal Portions
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Pectoralis Major Muscle, Clavicular and Sternal Portions
Action: shoulder adduction, medial rotation and horizontal adduction. |
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Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
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Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
Origin: Spionous Processes of T7 through L5, posterior surface of sacrum, iliac crest, and lower three ribs Insertion:Medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus Action: Shoulder extension, adduction, medial rotation, hyperextension |
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Teres Major Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Teres Major Muscle
Origin: Axillary border of scapula near the inferior angle Insertion: Crest below lesser tubercle next to the latissimus dorsi muscle attachment Action: shoulder extension, adduction, and medial rotation |
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Infraspinatus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Infraspinatus Muscle
Origin:Infraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action Shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction |
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Teres Minor Muscle
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Teres Minor Muscle
Origin: Axillary border of scapula insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: Shoulder lateral rotation, horizontal abduction |
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Subcapularis Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Subcapularis Muscle
Origin:Subscapular fossa of the scapula Insertion: Lesser tubercle of the humerus Action: Shoulder medial rotation |
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Coracobrachialis Muscle
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Coracobrachialis Muscle
Origin: Coracoid process of the scapula Insertion:Medial Surface of the humerus near midpoint Action: Stabilizes the shoulder joint |
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Biceps Brachii Muscle
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Biceps Brachii Muscle
Origin: Long head, Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula short head, coracoid process of scapula Insertion Radial tuberosity of radius Action: Elbow Flexion, forearm Supination |
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Triceps Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Triceps Muscle
Origin Long head; Infraglenoid tubericle of scapula Lateral head: inferior to greater tubericle on posterior humerus Medial head:Posterior surface of humerus Insertion Olecranon process of Ulna Action:Elbow extension |
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Brachioradialis Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Brachioradialis Muscle
Origin: Lateral supracondylar ridge on the humerus Insertion: Styloid process of the radius Action: Elbow flexion |
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Pronator Teres Muscle
Origin insertion Action |
Pronator Teres Muscle
Origin: Medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna Insertion: Lateral aspect of radius at its midpoint. Action: Forearm pronation, assistive in elbow flexion |
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Supinator Muscle
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Supinator Muscle
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and adjacent ulna Insertion: Anterior surface of the proximal radius Action: Forearm supination |
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Iliopsoas Muscle
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Illiopsoas Muscle
Origin:illiac fossa, anterior and lateral surfaces of T12 through L5 Insertion: Lesser trochanter Action: Hip Flexion |
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Sartorius Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Sartorius Muscle
Origin:Anterior superior iliac spine Insertion: Proximal medial aspect of tibia Action: Combination of hip flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion. |
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Pectineus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Pectineus Muscle
Origin: Superior ramus of pubis Insertion:Pectineal line of femur Action:Hip flexion and adduction |
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Adductor Longus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Adductor Longus Muscle
Origin: Pubis Insertion: Middle third of the linea aspera Action: Hip Adduction |
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Adductor Brevis Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Adductor Brevis Muscle
Origin: Pubis Insertion: Pectineal line and proximal linea aspera Action: Hip adduction |
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Adductor Magnus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Adductor Magnus Muscle
Origin:Ischium and pubis Insertion: Entire linea aspera and adductor tubercle Action : Hip adduction |
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Gracilis Muscle
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Graclis Muscle
Origin:Pubis Insertion: Anterior medial surface of proximal end of tibia Action: Hip adduction |
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Gluteus Maximus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Gluteus Maximus Muscle
Origin: Posterior sacrum and illium Insertion: Posterior femur distal to greater trochanter and to illiotibial band Action: Hip extension, hyperextension, lateral rotation |
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Piriformis Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Piriformis Muscle
Origin:Posterior sacrum, ischium, pubis Insertion: Greater trochanter area Action: Hip Lateral rotation |
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Gluteus Medius Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Gluteus Medius Muscle
Origin: Outer surface of the illium Insertion: Lateral surface of the greater trochanter Action: Hip abduction |
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Gluteus Minimus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Gluteus Minimus Muscle
Origin: Lateral Illium Insertion: Anterior surface of the greater trochanter Action: Hip abduction, medial rotation |
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Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle
Origin: Anterior superior illiac spine Insertion: Lateral condyle of tibia Action: Combined hip flexion and abduction |
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Rectus Femoris Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Rectus Femoris Muscle
Origin:Anterior inferior illiac spine(AIIS) Insertion:Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon Action:Hip flexion, knee extension |
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Vastus Lateralis Muscle
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Vastus Lateralis Muscle
Origin:Linea aspera Inserton:Tibial tuberosity vai pattellar tendon Acton: knee extension |
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Vastus Medialis Muscle
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Vastus Medialis Muscle
Origin:Linea aspera Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon Action:knee extension |
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Vastus Intermedialis Muscle
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Vastus Intermedialis Muscle
Origin:Anterior femur Insertion:Tibial tuberosity via pattelar tendon Action: knee extension |
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Semimembranosus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Semimembranosus Muscle
Origin:Ischial tuberosity Insertion: Posterior surface of medial condyle of tibia Action:Extend hip and flex knee |
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Semitendinosus Muscle
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Semitendinosus Muscle
Origin:Ischial tuberosity Insertion:Anteromedial surface of proximal tibia Action: Extend hip and flex knee |
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Biceps Femoris Muscle
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Biceps Femoris Muscle
Origin: Long head:ischial tuberosity Short head:lateral lip of linea aspera Insertion:Fibular head Action: long head extend hip and flex knee Short head: flex knee |
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Popliteus
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Popliteus
Origin:Lateral condyle of femur Insertion:Posterior medial condyle of tibia Action: Initiates knee flexion |
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Gastrocnemius Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Gastrocnemius Muscle
Origin:Medial and lateral condyles of femur Insertion:Posterior calcaneus Action:Knee flexion, ankle plantar flexion |
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Soleus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Soleus Muscle
Origin:Posterior tibia and fibula Insetion:Posterior calcaneus Action: Ankle plantar flexion |
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Plantaris muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Plantaris Muscle
Origin: Posterior lateral condyle of femur Insertion:Posterior calcaneus Action: very weak assist in knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion |
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Tibialis Posterior Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Tibialis Posterior Muscle
Origin:Interosseous membrane, adjacent tibia and fibula Insertion: Navicular and most tarsals and metatarsals Action:Ankle inversion; assist in plantar flexion |
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Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle
Origin:Posterior fibula and interosseous membrane Insertion: Distal phalanx of the great toe Action: Flexes great toe; assist in inversion and plantar flexion of the ankle |
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Flexor Digitorum
Origin Insertion Action |
Flexor Digitorum
Origin: Posterior tibia Insertion: Distal phanlax of four lesser toes Action: Flexes the four lesser toes; assist in ankle inversion and plantar flexion of the ankle |
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Tibialis Anterior Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Tibialis Anterior Muscle
Origin: Lateral tibia and interosseous membrane Insertion:First cuneiform and metatarsal Action: Ankle inversion and dorsiflexion |
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Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Extensor Hallcis Longus Muscle
Origin:Fibula and interosseous membrane Insertion:Distal phalanx of great toe Action: Extends first toe; assist in ankle inversion and dorsiflexion |
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Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle
Origin: Fibula; interosseous membrane, tibia Insertion:Distal phalanx of four lesser toes Action: Extends four lesser toes, assists in ankle dorsiflexion |
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Peroneus Longus Muscle
Origin Insertion Action |
Peroneus Longus Muscle
Origin: Lateral proximal fibula and interosseous membrane Insertion: Plantar surface of first coneiform adn metatarsal Action: Ankle eversion; assists in ankle plantar flexion |
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Peroneus Brevis Muscle
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Peroneus Brevis Muscle
Origin: Lateral distal fibula Insertion: Base of fifth metatarsal Action: Ankle eversion; assists in plantar flexion |
