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Sternocleidomastoid
Flexes and laterally rotates the head

O—manubrium of sternum and medial portion of clavicle
I—mastoid process of temporal bone and superior nuchal line of occipital bone
Flexes and laterally rotates the head

origin - sternum, clavicle
insertion - mastoid process of temporal
Trapezius
Stabilizes, raises, retracts,
and rotates scapula

O—occipital bone,
ligamentum nuchae,
and spinous processes
of C7 and all thoracic
vertebrae
I—a continuous insertion
along acromion and
spine of scapula and
lateral third of clavicle
Stabilizes, raises, retracts, and rotates scapula

O—occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes of C7 and all thoracic vertebrae
I—a continuous insertion along acromion and spine of scapula and lateral third of clavicle
Deltoid
Prime mover of arm
abduction when all
its fibers contract
simultaneously

O—embraces insertion
of the trapezius;
lateral third of clavicle;
acromion and spine of
scapula
I—deltoid tuberosity of
humerus
Prime mover of arm abduction when all its fibers contract simultaneously

O—embraces insertion of the trapezius; lateral third of clavicle; acromion and spine of scapula
I—deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Infraspinatus
Rotates humerus laterally

O—infraspinous fossa of
scapula
I—greater tubercle
of humerus posterior
to insertion of
supraspinatus
Rotates humerus laterally

O—infraspinous fossa of scapula
I—greater tubercle of humerus posterior to insertion of supraspinatus
Teres major
Extends, medially rotates,
and adducts humerus;

O—posterior surface of
scapula at inferior angle
I—crest of lesser tubercle
on anterior humerus;
insertion tendon fused
with that of latissimus
dorsi
Extends, medially rotates, and adducts humerus;

O—posterior surface of scapula at inferior angle
I—crest of lesser tubercle on anterior humerus; insertion tendon fused with that of latissimus dorsi
Latissimus dorsi
Prime mover of arm
extension; powerful
arm adductor; medially
rotates arm at shoulder;

O—indirect attachment
via lumbodorsal fascia
into spines of lower
six thoracic vertebrae,
lumbar vertebrae, lower
3 to 4 ribs, and iliac
crest; al...
Prime mover of arm extension; powerful arm adductor; medially rotates arm at shoulder;

O—indirect attachment via lumbodorsal fascia
into spines of lower six thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, lower 3 to 4 ribs, and iliac crest; also from scapula’s inferior angle
I—spirals around teres major to insert in floor of intertubercular sulcus of humerus
Gluteus medius
Abducts and medially
rotates thigh

O—between anterior
and posterior gluteal
lines on lateral surface
of ilium
I—by short tendon into
lateral aspect of greater
trochanter of femur
Abducts and medially rotates thigh

O—between anterior and posterior gluteal lines on lateral surface of ilium
I—by short tendon into lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus maximus
Major extensor of thigh;

O—dorsal ilium, sacrum,
and coccyx
I—gluteal tuberosity of
femur; iliotibial tract
Major extensor of thigh;

origin - iliac crest, sacrum
insertion - linea aspera of femur (gluteal tuberosity)
Adductor magnus
posterior
part is a synergist of
hamstrings to extend
thigh

O—ischial and pubic rami
and ischial tuberosity
I—linea aspera and
adductor tubercle of
femur
posterior part is a synergist of hamstrings to extend thigh

O—ischial and pubic rami and ischial tuberosity
I—linea aspera and adductor tubercle of femur
Biceps femoris
Extends thigh and flexes
knee;

O—ischial tuberosity
(long head); linea aspera,
lateral supracondylar
line, and distal femur
(short head)
I—common tendon
passes downward and
laterally (forming lateral
border of popliteal
fossa) to ...
Extends thigh and flexes knee;

O—ischial tuberosity (long head); linea aspera, lateral supracondylar line, and distal femur (short head)
I—common tendon passes downward and laterally (forming lateral border of popliteal fossa) to insert into head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Semitendinosus
Extends thigh and
flexes knee

O—ischial tuberosity in
common with long head
of biceps femoris
I—medial aspect of
upper tibial shaft
Extends thigh and flexes knee

O—ischial tuberosity in common with long head of biceps femoris
I—medial aspect of upper tibial shaft
Semimembranosus
Extends thigh and flexes
knee;

O—ischial tuberosity
I—medial condyle
of tibia; via oblique
popliteal ligament to
lateral condyle of femur
Extends thigh and flexes knee;

O—ischial tuberosity
I—medial condyle of tibia; via oblique popliteal ligament to lateral condyle of femur
Triceps brachii
Powerful forearm
extensor

O—long head:
infraglenoid tubercle
of scapula; lateral
head: posterior shaft of
humerus; medial head:
posterior humeral shaft
distal to radial groove
I—by common tendon
into olecranon of ulna
Powerful forearm extensor

O—long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula; lateral head: posterior shaft of humerus; medial head: posterior humeral shaft distal to radial groove
I—by common tendon into olecranon of ulna
Brachialis
A major forearm flexor

O—front of distal
humerus; embraces
insertion of deltoid
muscle
I—coronoid process
of ulna and capsule of
elbow joint
A major forearm flexor

O—front of distal humerus; embraces insertion of deltoid muscle
I—coronoid process of ulna and capsule of elbow joint
Brachioradialis
Synergist in flexing
forearm;

O—lateral supracondylar
ridge at distal end of
humerus
I—base of radial styloid
process
Synergist in flexing forearm;

O—lateral supracondylar ridge at distal end of
humerus
I—base of radial styloid process
Iliotibial tract
d
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Gastrocnemius
Plantar flexes foot

O—by two heads from
medial and lateral
condyles of femur
I—posterior calcaneus via
calcaneal tendon
Plantar flexes foot

O—by two heads from medial and lateral condyles of femur
I—posterior calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Soleus
Plantar flexes foot

O—extensive origin from
superior tibia, fibula, and
interosseous membrane
I—as for gastrocnemius
Plantar flexes foot

O—extensive origin from superior tibia, fibula, and
interosseous membrane
I—as for gastrocnemius
Calcaneal tendon
(Achilles)
(Achilles)
Temporalis
O—temporal fossa
I—coronoid process of mandible via a tendon that passes deep to zygomatic arch

Closes jaw;
Masseter
O—zygomatic arch and zygomatic bone
I—angle and ramus of mandible

Prime mover of jaw closure; elevates mandible
Trapezius
O—occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae,
and spinous processes of C7 and all thoracic vertebrae
I—a continuous insertion along acromion and
spine of scapula and lateral third of clavicle

Stabilizes, raises, retracts, and rotates scapula
Deltoid
O—embraces insertion of the trapezius;
lateral third of clavicle; acromion and spine of scapula
I—deltoid tuberosity of humerus

Prime mover of arm abduction when all its fibers contract simultaneously;
Triceps brachii
O—long head: infraglenoid tubercle
of scapula; lateral head: posterior shaft of humerus; medial head: posterior humeral shaft distal to radial groove
I—by common tendon into olecranon of ulna

Powerful forearm extensor
Biceps brachii
origin - glenoid fossa, corocoid process of scapula
insertion - radial tuberosity
Brachialis
O—front of distal humerus; embraces
insertion of deltoid muscle
I—coronoid process of ulna and capsule of elbow joint

A major forearm flexor
Pronator teres
O—medial epicondyle of humerus; coronoid process of ulna
I—by common tendon into lateral radius, midshaft

Pronates forearm; weak flexor of elbow
Brachioradialis
arises from the distal humerus and inserts
on the distal forearm, it resides mainly in the forearm. Its force
is exerted far from the fulcrum, so the brachioradialis is a weak
forearm flexor
Iliopsoas
Iliopsoas is a composite of two closely related muscles (iliacus and psoas major) whose fibers pass under the
inguinal ligament (see Figure 10.12) to insert via a common tendon on the femur.
Pectineus
O—pubis (and superior
ramus)
I—from lesser trochanter
inferior to the linea
aspera on posterior
aspect of femur

Adducts, flexes, and
medially rotates thigh
Rectus femoris
origin - anterior inferior iliac spine
insertion - proximal anterior surface of tibia

Extends knee and flexes thigh at hip
Vastus lateralis
origin - linea aspera of femur

insertion - proximal anterior surface of tibia

Extends and stabilizes knee
Vastus medialis
origin - linea aspera of femur

insertion - proximal anterior surface of tibia

Extends knee
Tibialis anterior
O—lateral condyle and
upper 2/3 of tibial shaft;
interosseous membrane
I—by tendon into
inferior surface of medial
cuneiform and first
metatarsal bone

Prime mover of
dorsiflexion; inverts foot;
helps support medial
longitudinal arch of foot
Epicranius, frontal belly
Orbicularis oculi
Zygomaticus
Orbicularis oris
Sternocleidomastoid
Pectoralis major
origin - clavical, sternum
insertion - greater tubercle of humerus
Serratus anterior
O—by a series of muscle
slips from ribs 1–8 (or 9)
I—entire anterior surface
of vertebral border of
scapula

Rotates scapula so its
inferior angle moves
laterally and upward;
Rectus abdominis
External oblique
Internal oblique
Transversus abdominis
Tensor fasciae latae
O—anterior aspect of
iliac crest and anterior
superior iliac spine
I—iliotibial tract*

Steadies the knee and
trunk on thigh by making
iliotibial tract taut; flexes
and abducts thigh; rotates
thigh medially
Sartorius
origin - anterior superior iliac spine
insertion - medial surface tibia

Flexes, abducts, and
laterally rotates thigh;
flexes knee (weak) as in a
soccer kick; helps produce
the cross-legged position
Adductor longus
O—pubis near pubic
symphysis
I—linea aspera

Adducts, flexes, and
medially rotates thigh
Gracilis
O—inferior ramus and
body of pubis and
adjacent ischial ramus
I—medial surface of tibia
just inferior to its medial
condyle

Adducts thigh, flexes
and medially rotates leg,
especially during walking
Gastrocnemius
origin - medial and lateral condyles of femur
insertion - calcaneous via Achilles tendon
Plantar flexes foot when
knee is extended; because
it also crosses knee joint,
it can flex knee when
foot is dorsiflexed
Soleus
O—extensive origin from
superior tibia, fibula, and
interosseous membrane
I—as for gastrocnemius

Plantar flexes foot; important
locomotor and postural
muscle during walking,
running, and dancing
White matter,
 gray matter, 
posterior horn, 
anterior horn, 
central canal, 
sensory root, 
sensory root ganglion (sensory neuron cell
body, nucleus), 
motor root, 
motor neurons
White matter,
gray matter,
posterior horn,
anterior horn,
central canal,
sensory root,
sensory root ganglion (sensory neuron cell
body, nucleus),
motor root,
motor neurons
cell
location
parts
cell
location
parts
cell
location
parts
cell
location
parts
cell
location
parts
cell
location
parts
motor area?
motor area?
primary motor area
premotor cortex (planning)
Frontal eye field
prefrontal corted
working memory for spatial tasks
prefrontal
executive area for task management
broca's area
working memory for object recall tasks
solving complex, multitask problems
Primary somatosensory cortex
somatosensory association area
gustatory cortex
Wernicke's area
primary visual cortex
visual association area
auditory association area
primary auditory cortex
Hypothalamus
optic chiasma
pituitary gland
mammillary body
pons
medulla oblongata
spinal cord
corpus callosum
choroid plexus
thalamus(encloses third ventricle)
pineal gland
corpora quadrigemina
cerebral aqueduct
arbor vitae
fourth ventricle
choroid plexus
cerebellum
Epidural Space
Subdural Space
Subarachnoid Space
Frontal lobe of cerebellum
Optic chiasma
parietal lobe
cerebellum
pineal gland
arbor vitae
corpora quadrigemina
fourth ventricle
medulla oblongata
pons
Frontal lobe of cerebellum
Optic chiasma
parietal lobe
cerebellum
pineal gland
arbor vitae
corpora quadrigemina
fourth ventricle
medulla oblongata
pons
Olfactory bulb
Optic nerve
Pituitary/Mammillary Body
Pons
Medulla oblongata
Olfactory bulb
Optic nerve
Pituitary/Mammillary Body
Pons
Medulla oblongata
I. Olfactory
Purely sensory-carries impulses for sense of
smell .

Person is asked to sniff and identify aromatic
substances, such as oil of cloves and vanilla
Purely sensory-carries impulses for sense of
smell .

Person is asked to sniff and identify aromatic
substances, such as oil of cloves and vanilla
II. Optic
Vision and visual field are determined with eye
chart and by testing the point at which the person
first sees an object (finger) moving into the visual
field. Eye interior viewed with ophthalmoscope
to detect swelling of optic disc (point at
...
Vision and visual field are determined with eye
chart and by testing the point at which the person
first sees an object (finger) moving into the visual
field. Eye interior viewed with ophthalmoscope
to detect swelling of optic disc (point at
which optic nerve leaves the eye) and to observe
blood vessels.
III. Oculomotor
Mixed-motor fibers to inferior oblique and
superior, inferior, and medial rectus muscles,
which direct eyeball; to levator palpebrae
muscles of eyelid; to iris and smooth muscle
controlling lens shape and pupil size.

Pupils are examined for...
Mixed-motor fibers to inferior oblique and
superior, inferior, and medial rectus muscles,
which direct eyeball; to levator palpebrae
muscles of eyelid; to iris and smooth muscle
controlling lens shape and pupil size.

Pupils are examined for size, shape, and equality.
Pupillary reflex is tested with penlight (pupils
should constrict when illuminated). Convergence
for near vision is tested, as is subject's ability to
follow objects up, down, side to side, and
diagonally with eyes.
IV. Trochlear
Mixed-provides motor fibers to superior
oblique muscle (an extrinsic eye muscle).

Tested in common with cranial nerve III.
Mixed-provides motor fibers to superior
oblique muscle (an extrinsic eye muscle).

Tested in common with cranial nerve III.
V. Trigeminal
Mixed-conducts sensory impulses from skin
of face and anterior scalp, from mucosae of
mouth and nose. Also contains motor fibers
that activate the chewing muscles.

Sensations of pain, touch, and temperature are
tested with safety pin and ho...
Mixed-conducts sensory impulses from skin
of face and anterior scalp, from mucosae of
mouth and nose. Also contains motor fibers
that activate the chewing muscles.

Sensations of pain, touch, and temperature are
tested with safety pin and hot and cold objects.
Corneal reflex tested with wisp of cotton. Motor
branch assessed by asking person to clench his
teeth, open mouth against resistance, and move
jaw side to side.
VI. abducens
Carries motor fibers to lateral rectus muscle
of eye.

Tested in common with cranial nerve III.
Carries motor fibers to lateral rectus muscle
of eye.

Tested in common with cranial nerve III.
VII. facial
Mixed-supplies motor fibers to muscles of
facial expression and to lacrimal and salivary
glands; carries sensory fibers from taste
receptors of anterior tongue.

Anterior two-thirds of tongue is tested for ability
to taste sweet (sugar), sal...
Mixed-supplies motor fibers to muscles of
facial expression and to lacrimal and salivary
glands; carries sensory fibers from taste
receptors of anterior tongue.

Anterior two-thirds of tongue is tested for ability
to taste sweet (sugar), salty, sour (vinegar), and
bitter (quinine) substances. Symmetry of face is
checked. Subject is asked to close eyes, smile,
whistle, and so on. Tearing is assessed with
ammonia fumes.
VIII. vestibulocochlear
Purely sensory-transmits impulses for senses
of equilibrum and hearing.

Hearing is checked by air and bone conduction
using tuning fork.
Purely sensory-transmits impulses for senses
of equilibrum and hearing.

Hearing is checked by air and bone conduction
using tuning fork.
IX. glossopharyngeal
Mixed-motor fibers serve pharyngeal
muscles and salivary glands; sensory fibers
carry impulses from pharynx, posterior tongue
(taste buds), and pressure receptors of carotid
artery.

Gag and swallowing reflexes are checked. Subject
is asked...
Mixed-motor fibers serve pharyngeal
muscles and salivary glands; sensory fibers
carry impulses from pharynx, posterior tongue
(taste buds), and pressure receptors of carotid
artery.

Gag and swallowing reflexes are checked. Subject
is asked to speak and cough. Posterior third of
tongue may be tested for taste.
X. vagus
Mixed-Motor fibers to pharynx and larynx
and sensory fibers from same structures; a very
large portion is composed of parasympathetic
motor fibers, which supply heart and smooth
muscles of abdominal visceral organs; transmits
sensory impulses...
Mixed-Motor fibers to pharynx and larynx
and sensory fibers from same structures; a very
large portion is composed of parasympathetic
motor fibers, which supply heart and smooth
muscles of abdominal visceral organs; transmits
sensory impulses from viscera.

As for cranial nerve IX (IX and X are tested in
common, because they both serve muscles of throat
and mouth).
XI accessory
Mixed-provides motor fibers to
sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

Sterncleidomastoid and trapezius muscles are
checked for strength by asking person to rotate
head and elevate shoulders against resistance.
Mixed-provides motor fibers to
sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

Sterncleidomastoid and trapezius muscles are
checked for strength by asking person to rotate
head and elevate shoulders against resistance.
XII. hypoglossal
M ixed-motor fibers serve muscles of tongue
and sensory fibers carry impulses from tongue.

Person is asked to protrude and retract tongue.
Any deviations in position are noted.
M ixed-motor fibers serve muscles of tongue
and sensory fibers carry impulses from tongue.

Person is asked to protrude and retract tongue.
Any deviations in position are noted.