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272 Cards in this Set

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Orbicularis oculi
Orbicularis oculi - Origin
Orbit
Orbicularis oculi - Insertion
Circle of orbital skin
Circle of orbital skin
Orbicularis oculi - Action
Closes eyes
Closes eyes
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Orbicularis oris -
Orbicularis oris - Origin
Mouth
Mouth
Orbicularis oris - Insertion
Skin at corners of mouth
Skin at corners of mouth
Orbicularis oris - Action
Closes lips
Closes lips
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Frontalis (Occipitofrontalis) -
Frontalis (Occipitofrontalis) - Origin
Epicranial aponeurotica
Epicranial aponeurotica
Frontalis (Occipitofrontalis) - Insertion
Skin above eye
Skin above eye
Frontalis (Occipitofrontalis) - Action
Raises eyebrows
Raises eyebrows
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Occipitalis -
Occipitalis - Origin
Occipital bone
Occipital bone
Occipitalis - Insertion
Epicranial aponeurosis
Epicranial aponeurosis
Occipitalis - Action
Pulls scalp posteriorly
Pulls scalp posteriorly
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Zygomaticus major
Zygomaticus major - Origin
Zygomatic bone
Zygomatic bone
Zygomaticus major - Insertion
Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oris
Zygomaticus major - Action
Muscle of smile
Muscle of smile
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Zygomaticus minor
Zygomaticus minor - Origin
Zygomatic bone
Zygomatic bone
Zygomaticus minor - Insertion
Upper lip
Upper lip
Zygomaticus minor - Action
Muscle of smile
Muscle of smile
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Levator labii superioris
Levator labii superioris - Origin
Maxilla
Maxilla
Levator labii superioris - Insertion
Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oris
Levator labii superioris - Action
Raises upper lip
Raises upper lip
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Depressor labii inferioris
Depressor labii inferioris - Origin
Mandible
Mandible
Depressor labii inferioris - Insertion
Skin of lower lip
Skin of lower lip
Depressor labii inferioris - Action
Depresses lower lip
Depresses lower lip
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Buccinator
Buccinator - Origin
Maxilla and mandible
Maxilla and mandible
Buccinator - Insertion
Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oris
Buccinator - Action
Whistling, blowing, and sucking; mastication
Whistling, blowing, and sucking; mastication
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Masseter
Masseter - Origin
Maxilla and zygomatic arch
Maxilla and zygomatic arch
Masseter - Insertion
Mandible
Mandible
Masseter - Action
Elevates mandible
Elevates mandible
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Corrugator supercilii
Corrugator supercilii - Origin
Supraorbital ridge – medial end
Supraorbital ridge – medial end
Corrugator supercilii - Insertion
Skin of eyebrow
Skin of eyebrow
Corrugator supercilii - Action
Draw eye inferiorly and wrinkles forehead vertically
Draw eye inferiorly and wrinkles forehead vertically
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Levator palpebrae superioris
Levator palpebrae superioris - Origin
Roof of orbit
Roof of orbit
Levator palpebrae superioris - Insertion
Skin of upper eyelid
Skin of upper eyelid
Levator palpebrae superioris - Action
Elevate upper eyelid – opens eye
Elevate upper eyelid – opens eye
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Temporalis
Temporalis - Origin
Temporal bone
Temporal bone
Temporalis - Insertion
Coronoid process – mandible
Coronoid process – mandible
Temporalis - Action
Elevates mandible – mastication
Elevates mandible – mastication
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Sternocleidomastoid
Sternocleidomastoid - Origin
Sternum and clavicle
Sternum and clavicle
Sternocleidomastoid - Insertion
Mastoid process of temporal bone
Mastoid process of temporal bone
Sternocleidomastoid - Action
Laterally extend and rotate head
Laterally extend and rotate head
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Platysma
Platysma - Origin
Deltoid fascia
Deltoid fascia
Platysma - Insertion
Skin of face
Skin of face
Platysma - Action
Pulls mandible and lip down
Pulls mandible and lip down
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Superior rectus
Superior rectus - Origin
Posterior orbit
Posterior orbit
Superior rectus - Insertion
Superior and central part of eye
Superior and central part of eye
Superior rectus - Action
Directs eye superiorly and medially
Directs eye superiorly and medially
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Inferior rectus
Inferior rectus - Origin
Posterior orbit
Posterior orbit
Inferior rectus - Insertion
Inferior and central part of eye
Inferior and central part of eye
Inferior rectus - Action
Directs eye inferiorly and medially
Directs eye inferiorly and medially
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Lateral rectus
Lateral rectus - Origin
Posterior orbit
Posterior orbit
Lateral rectus - Insertion
Lateral side of eye
Lateral side of eye
Lateral rectus - Action
Directs eye laterally
Directs eye laterally
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Medial rectus
Medial rectus - Origin
Posterior orbit
Posterior orbit
Medial rectus - Insertion
Medial side of eye
Medial side of eye
Medial rectus - Action
Directs eye medially
Directs eye medially
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Superior oblique
Superior oblique - Origin
Sphenoid bone; posterior orbit
Sphenoid bone; posterior orbit
Superior oblique - Insertion
Superior and lateral surface of eye
Superior and lateral surface of eye
Superior oblique - Action
Directs eye inferiorly and laterally
Directs eye inferiorly and laterally
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Inferior oblique
Inferior oblique - Origin
Maxilla
Maxilla
Inferior oblique - Insertion
Inferior and lateral surface of eye
Inferior and lateral surface of eye
Inferior oblique - Action
Directs eye superiorly and laterally
Directs eye superiorly and laterally
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Pectoralis major
Pectoralis major - Origin
Clavicle, sternum, costal cartilage ribs 2-6
Clavicle, sternum, costal cartilage ribs 2-6
Pectoralis major - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Pectoralis major - Action
Adducts and medially rotate arm
Adducts and medially rotate arm
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Latissimus dorsi
Latissimus dorsi - Origin
Inferior six thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum and ilium
Inferior six thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum and ilium
Latissimus dorsi - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Latissimus dorsi - Action
Extends, adducts, and medially rotates arm
Extends, adducts, and medially rotates arm
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Deltoid
Deltoid - Origin
Clavicle and scapula
Clavicle and scapula
Deltoid - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Deltoid - Action
Abduct arm; rotate arm
Abduct arm; rotate arm
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Subscapularis
Subscapularis - Origin
Subscapular fossa of scapula
Subscapular fossa of scapula
Subscapularis - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Subscapularis - Action
Medially rotate arm
Medially rotate arm
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Supraspinatus
Supraspinatus - Origin
Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Supraspinatus - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Supraspinatus - Action
Abducting arm
Abducting arm
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Infraspinatus
Infraspinatus - Origin
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Infraspinatus - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Infraspinatus - Action
Laterally rotate and adduct arm
Laterally rotate and adduct arm
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Teres major
Teres major - Origin
Inferior angle of scapula
Inferior angle of scapula
Teres major - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Teres major - Action
Extend arm; adduction and medially rotation of arm
Extend arm; adduction and medially rotation of arm
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Teres minor
Teres minor - Origin
Inferior lateral border of scapula
Inferior lateral border of scapula
Teres minor - Insertion
Humerus
Humerus
Teres minor - Action
Laterally rotate, extend, and adduct arm
Laterally rotate, extend, and adduct arm
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Pectoralis minor
Pectoralis minor - Origin
Ribs 3-5
Ribs 3-5
Pectoralis minor - Insertion
Coracoid process of scapula
Coracoid process of scapula
Pectoralis minor - Action
Abducts and rotate scapula downward; elevate ribs 3-5 during inhalation
Abducts and rotate scapula downward; elevate ribs 3-5 during inhalation
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Serratus anterior
Serratus anterior - Origin
Superior 9 ribs
Superior 9 ribs
Serratus anterior - Insertion
Scapula
Scapula
Serratus anterior - Action
Abducts scapula and rotates upward; “boxer’s muscle”
Abducts scapula and rotates upward; “boxer’s muscle”
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Trapezius
Trapezius - Origin
Occipital bone and thoracic vertebrae
Occipital bone and thoracic vertebrae
Trapezius - Insertion
Clavicle, acromion, scapula
Clavicle, acromion, scapula
Trapezius - Action
Elevates shoulders
Elevates shoulders
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Rhomboid major
Rhomboid major - Origin
2nd-5th thoracic vertebrae
2nd-5th thoracic vertebrae
Rhomboid major - Insertion
Vertebral border of scapula inferior to spine
Vertebral border of scapula inferior to spine
Rhomboid major - Action
Elevate and adduct scapula and rotate downward
Elevate and adduct scapula and rotate downward
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Rhomboid minor
Rhomboid minor - Origin
7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebrae
7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebrae
Rhomboid minor - Insertion
Vertebral border of scapula superior to spine
Vertebral border of scapula superior to spine
Rhomboid minor - Action
Elevates and adduct scapula and rotate downward
Elevates and adduct scapula and rotate downward
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External intercostals
External intercostals - Origin
Inferior border of rib above
Inferior border of rib above
External intercostals - Insertion
Superior border of rib below
Superior border of rib below
External intercostals - Action
Elevates ribs during inhalation
Elevates ribs during inhalation
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Internal intercostals
Internal intercostals - Origin
Superior border of rib below
Superior border of rib below
Internal intercostals - Insertion
Inferior border of rib above
Inferior border of rib above
Internal intercostals - Action
Draws ribs together during exhalation
Draws ribs together during exhalation
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Diaphragm
Diaphragm - Origin
Sternum and ribs
Sternum and ribs
Diaphragm - Insertion
Central tendon
Central tendon
Diaphragm - Action
Inhalation and exhalation
Inhalation and exhalation
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Rectus abdominis
Rectus abdominis - Origin
Pubic crest and pubic symphysis
Pubic crest and pubic symphysis
Rectus abdominis - Insertion
Xiphoid process, ribs 5-7
Xiphoid process, ribs 5-7
Rectus abdominis - Action
Compresses and flexes abdomen – defecation, urination, childbirth
Compresses and flexes abdomen – defecation, urination, childbirth
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External oblique
External oblique - Origin
Inferior eight ribs
Inferior eight ribs
External oblique - Insertion
Iliac crest and linea alba
Iliac crest and linea alba
External oblique - Action
Compress abdomen; laterally flex vertebral column
Compress abdomen; laterally flex vertebral column
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Internal oblique
Internal oblique - Origin
Iliac crest
Iliac crest
Internal oblique - Insertion
Inferior four ribs and linea alba
Inferior four ribs and linea alba
Internal oblique - Action
Compress abdomen; laterally flex vertebral column
Compress abdomen; laterally flex vertebral column
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Biceps brachii
Biceps brachii - Origin
Scapula
Scapula
Biceps brachii - Insertion
Radius
Radius
Biceps brachii - Action
Flexes forearm, supinates forearm, and flexes arm
Flexes forearm, supinates forearm, and flexes arm
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Triceps brachii
Triceps brachii - Origin
Scapula and humerus
Scapula and humerus
Triceps brachii - Insertion
Ulna
Ulna
Triceps brachii - Action
Extends forearm and extends arm
Extends forearm and extends arm
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Brachioradialis
Brachioradialis - Origin
Distal humerus
Distal humerus
Brachioradialis - Insertion
Styloid process of ulna
Styloid process of ulna
Brachioradialis - Action
Flexes forearm; supinate and pronate forearm
Flexes forearm; supinate and pronate forearm
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Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor carpi radialis - Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Flexor carpi radialis - Insertion
2nd and 3rd metacarpals
2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Flexor carpi radialis - Action
Flex and abduct hand at wrist
Flex and abduct hand at wrist
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Palmaris longus
Palmaris longus - Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Palmaris longus - Insertion
Palmar aponeurosis
Palmar aponeurosis
Palmaris longus - Action
Flexes hand
Flexes hand
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Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexor carpi ulnaris - Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna
Medial epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna
Flexor carpi ulnaris - Insertion
Pisiform, hamate, and 5th metacarpal
Pisiform, hamate, and 5th metacarpal
Flexor carpi ulnaris - Action
Flexes and adducts hand
Flexes and adducts hand
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Flexor digitorum superficialis
Flexor digitorum superficialis - Origin
Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, lateral margin of radius
Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna, lateral margin of radius
Flexor digitorum superficialis - Insertion
Middle phalanx of each finger
Middle phalanx of each finger
Flexor digitorum superficialis - Action
Flexes middle phalanx of each finger, proximal phalanx of each finger, and hand
Flexes middle phalanx of each finger, proximal phalanx of each finger, and hand
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Extensor carpi radialis longus
Extensor carpi radialis longus - Origin
Humerus
Humerus
Extensor carpi radialis longus - Insertion
2nd metacarpal
2nd metacarpal
Extensor carpi radialis longus - Action
Extends and abducts hand
Extends and abducts hand
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Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor carpi radialis brevis - Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor carpi radialis brevis - Insertion
3rd metacarpal
3rd metacarpal
Extensor carpi radialis brevis - Action
Extends and abducts hand
Extends and abducts hand
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Extensor digitorum
Extensor digitorum - Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor digitorum - Insertion
Distal and middle phalanges to each finger
Distal and middle phalanges to each finger
Extensor digitorum - Action
Extends distal and middle phalanges, proximal phalanx of each finger and hand
Extends distal and middle phalanges, proximal phalanx of each finger and hand
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Extensor carpi ulnaris
Extensor carpi ulnaris - Origin
Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna
Lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior border of ulna
Extensor carpi ulnaris - Insertion
5th metacarpal
5th metacarpal
Extensor carpi ulnaris - Action
Extends and adducts hand
Extends and adducts hand
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Identify
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus maximus - Origin
Iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx
Iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx
Gluteus maximus - Insertion
Linea aspera and gluteal tuberosity of femur
Linea aspera and gluteal tuberosity of femur
Gluteus maximus - Action
Extend thigh and laterally rotate thigh
Extend thigh and laterally rotate thigh
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Identify
Gluteus medius
Gluteus medius - Origin
Ilium
Ilium
Gluteus medius - Insertion
Greater trochanter of femur
Greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus medius - Action
Abduct thigh and medially rotate thigh
Abduct thigh and medially rotate thigh
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Rectus femoris
Rectus femoris - Origin
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Rectus femoris - Insertion
Patellar ligament
Patellar ligament
Rectus femoris - Action
Extend leg; flexes thigh
Extend leg; flexes thigh
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Identify
Vastus lateralis
Vastus lateralis - Origin
Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
Vastus lateralis - Insertion
Patellar ligament
Patellar ligament
Vastus lateralis - Action
Extend leg
Extend leg
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Vastus medialis
Vastus medialis - Origin
Linea aspera of femur
Linea aspera of femur
Vastus medialis - Insertion
Patellar ligament
Patellar ligament
Vastus medialis - Action
Extend leg
Extend leg
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Vastus intermedius
Vastus intermedius - Origin
Anterior and lateral surface of femur
Anterior and lateral surface of femur
Vastus intermedius - Insertion
Patellar ligament
Patellar ligament
Vastus intermedius - Action
Extend leg
Extend leg
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Biceps femoris
Biceps femoris - Origin
Ischial tuberosity and linea aspera of femur
Ischial tuberosity and linea aspera of femur
Biceps femoris - Insertion
Head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Biceps femoris - Action
Flexes leg and extends thigh
Flexes leg and extends thigh
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Identify
Semitendinosus
Semitendinosus - Origin
Ischial tuberosity
Ischial tuberosity
Semitendinosus - Insertion
Shaft of tibia
Shaft of tibia
Semitendinosus - Action
Flexes leg and extends thigh
Flexes leg and extends thigh
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Identify
Semimembranosus
Semimembranosus - Origin
Ischial tuberosity
Ischial tuberosity
Semimembranosus - Insertion
Medial condyle of tibia
Medial condyle of tibia
Semimembranosus - Action
Flexes leg and extends thigh
Flexes leg and extends thigh
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Identify
Sartorius
Sartorius - Origin
Anterior superior iliac spine
Anterior superior iliac spine
Sartorius - Insertion
Medial surface of tibia
Medial surface of tibia
Sartorius - Action
Flexes leg; flexes abducts, and laterally rotate thigh
Flexes leg; flexes abducts, and laterally rotate thigh
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Gracilis
Gracilis - Origin
Body and inferior ramus of pubis
Body and inferior ramus of pubis
Gracilis - Insertion
Medial surface of tibia
Medial surface of tibia
Gracilis - Action
Adducts thigh, medially rotate thigh, and flexes leg
Adducts thigh, medially rotate thigh, and flexes leg
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Adductor magnus
Adductor magnus - Origin
Pubis and ischium
Pubis and ischium
Adductor magnus - Insertion
Linea aspera of femur
Linea aspera of femur
Adductor magnus - Action
Adducts and laterally rotates thigh; flexes and extends thigh
Adducts and laterally rotates thigh; flexes and extends thigh
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Identify
Pectineus
Pectineus - Origin
Pubis
Pubis
Pectineus - Insertion
Femur
Femur
Pectineus - Action
Flexes and adducts thigh
Flexes and adducts thigh
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Identify
Tibialis anterior
Tibialis anterior - Origin
Lateral condyle of tibia
Lateral condyle of tibia
Tibialis anterior - Insertion
1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform
1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform
Tibialis anterior - Action
Dorsiflexes foot and inverts foot
Dorsiflexes foot and inverts foot
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Gastrocnemius
Gastrocnemius - Origin
Lateral and medial condyles of femur
Lateral and medial condyles of femur
Gastrocnemius - Insertion
Calcaneus
Calcaneus
Gastrocnemius - Action
Plantar flexes foot and flexes leg
Plantar flexes foot and flexes leg
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Identify
Soleus
Soleus - Origin
Head of fibula and medial border of tibia
Head of fibula and medial border of tibia
Soleus - Insertion
Calcaneus
Calcaneus
Soleus - Action
Plantar flexes foot
Plantar flexes foot
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Identify
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor digitorum longus - Origin
Tibia, fibula, and interosseous membrane
Tibia, fibula, and interosseous membrane
Extensor digitorum longus - Insertion
Middle and distal phalanges of toes 2-5
Middle and distal phalanges of toes 2-5
Extensor digitorum longus - Action
Dorsiflexes foot and extends distal and middle phalanges of each toe
Dorsiflexes foot and extends distal and middle phalanges of each toe