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Scalenes

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O - C2 - C7
I - 1st 2 Ribs
A - BiLateral - Flexion of the neck
raises 1st 2 ribs during forced inspiration.
Unilateral - Lateral Flexion of the cervical spine

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Gastrocnemius

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O- medial and lateral epicondyles of the femur
I- Calcaneus via the Achilles’ tendon
A- Plantarflexion or Flexion of the knee, it cannot do both at the same time

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Supraspinatus

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O- supraspinous fossa on the scapula
I- greater tubercle of the humerus
A- abduction of the first 5°

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Tensor Facis Latae (TFL)

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O - Iliac Crest just posterior to the anterior superior Iliac Spine
I - Tibia condyle via the iliotibial band
A - abduction
stabilizes the knee
flexion of hip
medial rotation of the femur

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Adductor Magnus

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O - pubic bone and ishial tuberosity
I - Linea Aspera and adductor tuberosity 
A - adduction of the femur 
forceful extension of the hip 
lateral rotation of the hip and femur
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Semi tendinosis and semi menbranosus

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O - Ishial tuberosity
I - tibia
A - Flexion of knee 
extension of the hip 
medial rotation of the hip and femur
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Rhomboids

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O - C7 - T5
I - Medial/Vertebral border of the Scapula
A - Retraction
Downward rotation
Slight elevation
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Erector Spinae or Paraspinals or Erectors

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Superior attachment - Occiput
inferior attachment - sacrum /ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis
A - bilaterally - extension of the spine
unilaterally - lateral flexion

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Pectoralis major

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O - sternum and clavicle
I - lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus
A - adduction
Horizontal adduction
Medial rotation of the humerus
Extension of the flexed shoulder
Flexion of the extended shoulder
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Splenuis Capitus

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O - about C3-T3
I - Mastoid Process
A - bilaterally - extension of the neck
Unilaterally - rotate the head to the same side
lateral flexion of the cervical spine
Thin bandage like muscle covering the neck muscles except the trapezius

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Pectoralis Minor

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Superior Attachment - Coracoid Process (Part of Scapula)
Inferior Attachment - Ribs 3-5
A - Protraction
Depression
Elevate the ribs during breathing
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Teres Minor

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O - Lateral Border of the Scapula
I - Greater Tubercle of the Humerus
A - Lateral rotation & Extension

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Soleus

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O - Soleal Line of the Tibia
I - Calcaneus via the Achilles Tendon
A - Plantarflexion
(Strongest plantarflexor and 2nd layer deep)

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Peroneus Longus

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O - Head of Fibula (smaller leg bone)
Lateral shaft of fibula
I - Base of the first metatarsal
A - Eversion of the foot & Plantarflexion

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Serratus Anterior

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O - First 8 ribs posterior lateral side
I - Medial border of the scapula (anterior side)
A - Protraction of the scapula
(Strongest protracting muscle)

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Ligaments

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connect bone to bone

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Sciatic Nerve

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Largest nerve in the body

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Peronis Muscles

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Peronis Longus
Peronis Brevis
Peronis Terius (3rd)
(been renamed to the fibularis muscles)

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Upper Trapezius

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O - Occiput - C7
I - Lateral 1/3 of ClavicleAcromium
A - Elevation & Upward Rotation

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Plantaris

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3rd muscle that makes up the Achilles Tendon

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Middle Trapezius

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O - T1 - T5
I - Spine of the Scapula
A - Retraction

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Lower Trapezius

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O - T6 - T12
I - Root of the Spine of the Scapula
A - Depression & Upward Rotation

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Teres Major

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O - Lateral Border of the Scapula
I - Medial Lip of the Bicepital groove of the Humerus
A - Adduction
Extension of the shoulder
Medial rotation of the humerus
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Latissimus Dorsi

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O - ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis via the Sacrum
I - Medial Lip of the Bicepital groove of the Humerus
A - Adduction
Extension of the shoulder
Medial rotation of the humerus

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Levator Scapula
O - C1 - C4 Traverse Processes I - superior angle of the scapula A - Elevation & Downward Rotation
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Gluteus Maximus
``` O - Lateral Sacrum & Iliac Crest I - Iliotibial Band & Gluteal Tuberosity A - Forceful Extension of the hip Lateral Rotation of the femur (Strongest muscle of the body/top layer) ```
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Infraspinatus
O - Infraspinous Fossa I - Greater Tubercle of the Humerus A - Lateral Rotation & Extension
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Tendons
Connects muscle to bone
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Subscapularis
O - Subscapular fossa I - Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus A - Medial Rotation
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Gluteus Medius & Minimus
``` O - Posterior Ilium I - Greater Trochanter A - Abduction of the femur Extension of the HipMedial Rotation of the hip (2nd layer deep) ```
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Brachial Plexus
bundle of nerves in the neck that go down the arm
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SternoCleidoMastiod (SCM)
O - Sternum & Clavicle I - Mastoid Process (bump behind the ear) A - Bilaterally - Flexion of the neck (tilt head fwd) Unilaterally - Rotate head to opposite side Lateral flexion of the cervical spine
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Biceps Femoris
``` O - Long Head - Ishial Tuberosity (sits bone) Short Head - Linea Aspera I - Fibula (smaller leg bone) A - Flexion of the knee extension of the hip lateral rotation of the femur ```
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Piriformis
O - Anterior Sacrum I - Greater Trochanter A - Lateral Rotation of the femur Largest and strongest deep lateral rotators of the femur
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6 deep lateral rotators of the hip
``` Superior to Inferior Piriformis Gemellus Superior Obturator Internus Gemellus Inferior Obturator Externus Quadratus Femoris ```
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Adductor Group
``` Adductor Magnus Adductor Brevis Adductor Longus Pectineus Gracilis ```
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SITS Muscles
``` Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularus A - Stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa (Rotator cuff muscles) ```
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Masseter
O – Zygomatic Arch I – Ramus(flat) of the mandible A – Mastication (closes the jaw, chewing) Protraction of the jaw
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Pterygoids
deep to the Masseter Muscle
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Temporalis
O – Temporal Fossa I – Coranoid Process of the Mandible A – Mastication (closes the jaw, chewing) Retraction of the jaw
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Frontalis
O – Epicranial Aponeurosis, aka, Galea Aponeurosis I – Eyebrows A – Raises the Eyebrows
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Deltoid
I - Deltoid Tuberosity O - Anterior – Clavical A - Flexion & Horizontal ADduction & Medial Rotation O - Middle – Acromium A - Abduction 5-90 degrees O - Posterior –Spine of Scapula A - Extension& Horizontal ABduction & Lateral Rotation
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Biceps Brachii (Arm)
``` O – Long: SupraGleinod Tubercle of the Scapula via Bicipital Groove Short: Coracoid Process of the Scapula I – Tuberosity of Radius A – Flexion of the Elbow Flexion of the Shoulder Supination ```
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Brachioradialis
O- Supracondylar ridge of the humerus I- Styloid Process of the radius (bone above the thumb) A- Flexion of the elbow with hand in Neutral position (drinking position)
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Forearm Extensors
O - Lateral Epicondyle of the humerus I - Hand & Fingers on the back of the hand A - Extension of the wrist and fingers
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Forearm Flexors
O - Medial Epicondyle of the humerus I - Hand & Fingers on the palm of the hand A - Flexion of the wrist and fingers
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Triceps Brachii
O – Long: InfraGleinod Tubercle of the Scapula Medial: Below the Spinal Grooves of the Humorous Lateral: Above the Spinal Grooves I – Olecranon Process of Ulna A – Extension of the Elbow Long Head- Extension of the Shoulder
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Rectus Abdominus
Superior Attachment - Xiphoid Process (bottom part of Sternum) Inferior Attachment - Pubic Bone A - Flexion of the spine (brings shoulders off groun or hips off ground slight movement) Top layer
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External Oblique
O - Lower Ribs and ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis I -Linea Alba via the external oblique aponeurosis A - Rotation of the trunk to the opposite Side Lateral Flexion 2nd Layer
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Internal Oblique
O - ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis and Iliac Crest I -Linea Alba via the internal oblique aponeurosis A - Rotation of the trunk to the same Side Lateral Flexion 3rd Layer
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Transverse Abdominus
O - ThoracoLumbar Aponeurosis I -Linea Alba via the transverse aponeurosis A - Expels content out of respective openings (all abdominal muscles assist with this.
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Rectus Femoris
O - Anterior Inferior Illiac Spine (AIIS) I - Tibia Condyle via the patella tendon/ligament A - Extension of the Knee Flexion of the Hip
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Vastus Lateralis/Vastus Medialis
O - Linea Aspera I - Tibia Condyle via the patella tendon/ligament A - Extension of the Knee
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Vastus Intermedius
O - Anterior Shaft of the Femur I - Tibia Condyle via the patella tendon/ligament A - Extension of the Knee
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Sartorius
O - Anterior Superios Illiac Spine (ASIS) I - Tibia (Pes Anserinus) A - Flexion of the Hip Flexion of the knee Lateral Rotation of the Femur -Longest muscle in the body -Tailor's Muscle - Actions to go into cross-leg position
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Tibialis Anterior
``` O - Lateral Shaft of the Tibia I - Base of 1st Metatarsal A - Dorsiflexion Inversion Antagonist to Peronis Longus ```
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Eunice Ingham
Founder of Reflexology
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Psoas
O - L1 - L5 I - Lessor Trochanter of Femor (back of femur) A - Flexion of the hip (strongest/initiates walking) Lateral Rotation One being tight, that leg will appear longer Both Tight cause pelvis to tilt forward (anterior pelvic tilt)
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Iliacus
O - Iliac Fossa - Anterior I - Lessor Trochanter A - Flexion of the Hip (2nd Strongest) Lateral rotation
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Quadratus Lumborum
``` Superior Attachment - 12th Rib Inferior Attachment - Iliac Crest A - Elevation of the hip (hip hiker) Lateral flexion of the Lumbar spine Deepest low back muscle Tight will make that leg shorter ```
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Posterior Suboccipitals
Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor Rectus Capitus Posterior Major Obliquus Capitis Inferior Obliquus Capitis Superior O-occipital Ridge I-C1 & C2 A-Extension & Rotation to same side
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Platysma
O - Subcutaneous tissue surrounding clavicle I -Base of mandible, skin of cheeks, orbicularis oris m. A - Frowning and depression of mandible Top most layer
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Anterior Pelvic Tilt - Possible Causes
Tight muscles - Psoas, Illiacus, Rectus Femoris, TFL, Satorius Weak muscles - Gluteus Muscles, Hamstrings Seated posture has the most to do with anterior pelvic tilt
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Peroneus Longus
O - Head of Fibula (smaller leg bone) Lateral shaft of fibula I - Base of the first metatarsal A - Eversion of the foot & Plantarflexion

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