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Popliteus - Innervation

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Tibial nerve

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Popliteus - Origin

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Lateral condyle of the femur

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Popliteus - Insertion

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Proximal, posterior aspect of the tibia

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Popliteus - Actions

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MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint

FLEX the tibiofemoral joint

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Popliteus - Palpation key

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Prone - with knee flexed, resist medial rotation of the knee

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Tibialis Posterior - Innervation

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Tibial nerve

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Tibialis Posterior - origin

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Proximal, posterior shafts of the tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane

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Tibialis Posterior - Insertion

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All 5 tarsal bones and bases of 2nd through 4th metatarsals

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Tibialis Posterior - Actions

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INVERT the subtalar joint

PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint

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Tibialis Posterior - Palpation Notes

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Prone - Resist plantarflexion and inversion of the foot

(Locate medial malleolus, slide posteriorly and proximally off the malleolus into the space between the tibial shaft and the calcaneal tendon)

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Flexor Digitorum Longus - Innervation

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Tibial nerve

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Flexor Digitorum Longus - Origin

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Middle, posterior surface of the tibia

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Flexor Digitorum Longus - Insertion

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Distal phalanges of 2nd through 5th toes

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Flexor Digitorum Longus - Actions

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FLEX the 2nd through 5th toes at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Weak PLANTARFLEXION of talocrural joint

INVERT the subtalar joint

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Flexor Hallucis Longus - Innervation

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Tibial nerve

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Flexor Hallucis Longus - Origin

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Middle half of posterior fibula

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Flexor Hallucis Longus - Insertion

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Distal phalanx of the 1st toe

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Flexor Hallucis Longus - Actions

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FLEX the 1st toe at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Weak PLANTARFLEXION of talocrural joint

INVERT the subtalar joint

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Extensor Digitorum Longus - Innervation

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Deep fibular nerve

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Extensor Digitorum Longus - Origin

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Lateral condyle of the tibia
Anterior shaft of fibula
Interosseous membrane

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Extensor Digitorum Longus - Insertion

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Middle & distal phalanges of 2nd through 5th toes

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Extensor Digitorum Longus - Actions

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EXTEND the 2nd through 5th toes at the metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

DORSIFLEX the talocrural joint

EVERT at the subtalar joint

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Fibularis Brevis - Innervation

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Superficial fibular nerve

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Fibularis Brevis - Origin

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Distal 2/3 of lateral fibula

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Fibularis Brevis - Insertion
Tuberosity of 5th metatarsal
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Fibularis Brevis - Actions
EVERT the subtalar joint Assist to PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint
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Plantaris - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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Plantaris - Origin
Lateral supracondylar line of the femur
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Plantaris - Insertion
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
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Plantaris - Actions
Weak PLANTARFLEXION of the talocrural joint Weak FLEXION of the tibiofemoral joint
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Plantaris - Palpation notes
Prone - fall Medially off the head of the fibula into the popliteal space between gastrocnemius heads
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Gastrocnemius - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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Gastrocnemius - Origin
Condyles of the femur posterior surfaces
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Gastrocnemius - Insertion
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
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Gastrocnemius - Actions
FLEX the tibiofemoral joint PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint
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Soleus - Innervation
Tibial nerve
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Soleus - origin
Soleal line Proximal, posterior surface of the tibia Posterior aspect of the head of the fibula
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Soleus - insertion
Calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon
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Soleus - actions
PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint
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Fibularis Longus - Innervation
Superficial fibular nerve
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Fibularis Longus - Origin
Head of the fibula Proximal 2/3 of the lateral fibula
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Fibularis Longus - Insertion
Base of the 1st metatarsal Medial cuneiform
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Fibularis Longus - Actions
EVERT the subtalar joint Assist to PLANTAR FLEX the talocrural joint
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Tibialis anterior - Innervation
Deep fibular nerve
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Tibialis anterior - origin
Lateral condyle of tibia Proximal lateral surface of tibia Interosseous membrane
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Tibialis anterior - insertion
Base of the 1st metatarsal Medial cuneiform
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Tibialis anterior - actions
INVERT the subtalar joint DORSIFLEX the talocrural joint
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Sartorius - Innervation
Femoral Nerve
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Sartorius - Origin
ASIS
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Sartorius - Insertion
Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon
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Sartorius - Actions
FLEX the coxal joint LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint ABDUCT the coxal joint FLEX the tibiofemoral joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint
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Gracilis - Innervation
Anterior branch of the Obturator Nerve
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Gracilis - Origin
Inferior ramus of the pubis
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Gracilis - Insertion
Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon
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Gracilis - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint FLEX the tibiofemoral joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint
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Adductor Brevis - Innervation
Obturator Nerve
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Adductor Brevis - Origin
Inferior ramus of the pubis
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Adductor Brevis - Insertion
Pectineal line and medial lip of the linea aspera
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Adductor Brevis - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Assist to FLEX the coxal joint
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Pectineus - Innervation
Femoral and Obturator Nerves
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Pectineus - Origin
Superior ramus of the pubis
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Pectineus - Insertion
Pectineal line of the femur
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Pectineus - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Assist to FLEX the coxal joint
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Adductor Magnus - Innervation
Obturator and Sciatic Nerve
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Adductor Magnus - Origin
Inferior ramus of the pubis Ramus of ishium Ischial tuberosity
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Adductor Magnus - Insertion
Medial lip of linea aspera Adductor tubercle
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Adductor Magnus - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Assist to FLEX the coxal joint Posterior Fibers: EXTEND the coxal joint
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TFL - Innervation
Superior gluteal nerve
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TFL - Origin
Iliac crest posterior to the ASIS
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TFL - Insertion
Iliotibial tract
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TFL - Actions
FLEX the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint ABDUCT the coxal joint
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Adductor Longus - Innervation
Obturator Nerve
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Adductor Longus - Origin
Pubic tubercle
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Adductor Longus - Insertion
Pectineal line Medial lip of the linea aspera
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Adductor Longus - Actions
ADDUCT the coxal joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Assist to FLEX the coxal joint
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Rectus Femoris - Innervation
Femoral nerve
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Rectus Femoris - Origin
AIIS
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Rectus Femoris - Insertion
Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar tendon
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Rectus Femoris - Actions
FLEXES the coxal joint EXTENDS the tibiofemoral joint
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Vastus Medialis - Innervation
Femoral nerve
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Vastus medialis - Origin
Medial lip of the linea aspera
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Vastus medialis - Insertion
Tibial tuberosity via the patella and patellar ligament
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Vastus Medialis - Actions
EXTENDS the tibiofemoral joint
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Vastus Lateralis - Innervation
Femoral Nerve
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Vastus Lateralis - Origin
lateral lip of the linea aspera Gluteal tuberosity Greater trochanter
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Vastus Lateralis - Insertion
Tibial tuberosity via the patella and patellar ligament
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Vastus Lateralis - Actions
EXTENDS the tibiofemoral joint
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Vastus Intermedius - innervation
Femoral nerve
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Vastus intermedius - Origin
Anterior and lateral shaft of the femur
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Vastus Intermedius - Insertion
Tibial tuberosity via the patella and patellar ligament
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Vastus Intermedius - Actions
EXTEND the tibiofemoral joint
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Biceps Femoris - Innervation
Sciatic Nerve: Long Head - TIBIAL branch Short Head - FIBULAR branch
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Biceps Femoris - Origin
LONG HEAD: Ischial tuberosity SHORT HEAD: Lateral lip of the linea aspera
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Biceps Femoris - Insertion
Head of the fibula
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Biceps Femoris - Actions
FLEX the tibiofemoral joint LATERALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint Long Head: EXTEND the coxal joint Assist to LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Bilaterally: TILT the pelvis POSTERIORLY
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Semitendinosus - Innervation
Sciatic nerve - Tibial branch
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Semitendinosus - Origin
Ischial tuberosity
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Semitendinosus - insertion
Proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at the pes anserinus tendon
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Semitendinosus - Actions
FLEX the tibiofemoral joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint EXTEND the coxal joint Assist to MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Bilaterally: TILT the pelvis POSTERIORLY
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Semimembranosus - Innervation
Sciatic nerve - tibial branch
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Semimembranosus - Origin
Ischial tuberosity
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Semimembranosus - Insertion
Posterior aspect of the medial condyle of the tibia
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Semimembranosus - Actions
FLEX the tibiofemoral joint MEDIALLY ROTATE the flexed tibiofemoral joint EXTEND the coxal joint Assist to MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint Bilaterally: TILT the pelvis POSTERIORLY
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SCM - Innervation
Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI) C2,3
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SCM - Origin
Sternal Head: Top of the manubrium Clavicular Head: Medial 1/3 of the clavicle
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SCM - Insertion
Mastoid process of the temporal bone Lateral portion of the superior nuchal line of the occiput
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SCM - Actions
Unilaterally: LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side ROTATE the head and neck to the OPPOSITE side Bilaterally: FLEX the neck Assist to ELEVATE the ribcage during inhalation
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Scalenes - Innervation
C3-8
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Scalenes - Origin
ANTERIOR: transverse process of C3-C6 MIDDLE: transverse process of C2-C7 POSTERIOR: transverse process of C6-C7
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Scalenes - Insertion
ANTERIOR: 1st rib MIDDLE: 1st rib POSTERIOR: 2nd rib
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Scalenes - Actions
Unilaterally: LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side (all 3) ROTATE the head and neck to the OPPOSITE side (all 3) Bilaterally: FLEX the head and neck (anterior only) ELEVATE the ribs during inhalation (all 3)
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SIN # to remember for scalenes
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Levator Scapulae - Innervation
Cervical and dorsal scapular nerves
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levator Scapulae - Origin
transverse process of C1 - C4
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Levator Scapulae - Insertion
Medial border of the scapula between the superior angle and the superior portion of the spine of the scapula
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Levator Scapula - Actions
Unilaterally: ELEVATE the scapula DOWNWARDLY ROTATE the scapula LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side ROTATE the head and neck to the SAME side Bilaterally: EXTEND the head and neck
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Splenius Capitus - Innervation
Cervical nerve
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Splenius capitus - Origin
Inferior 1/2 of the ligamentum nuchae Spinous process of C7 - T4
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Splenius Capitus - Insertion
Mastoid process Lateral portion of the superior nuchal line
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Splenius capitus - Actions
Unilaterally: ROTATE the head and neck to the SAME side LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side Bilaterally: EXTEND the head and neck
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Splenius Cervicis - Innervation
Cervical Nerve
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Splenius Cervicis - Origin
Spinous processes of T3 - T6
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Splenius Cervicis - Insertion
Transverse processes of C1 - C3
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Splenius Cervicis - Actions
Unilaterally: ROTATE the head and neck to the SAME side LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side Bilaterally: EXTEND the head and neck
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Pectoralis Minor - Innervation
Medial pectoral nerve, with fibers from a communicating branch of the lateral pectoral nerve
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Pectoralis Minor - Origin
Third, fourth, and fifth ribs
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Pectoralis Minor - Insertion
Medial surface of the coracoid process of the scapula
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Pectoralis Minor - Actions
DEPRESS the scapula (scapulothoracic joint) ABDUCT/PROTRACT the scapula (scapulothoracic joint) DOWNWARDLY ROTATE the scapula (scapulothoracic joint) With the scapula fixed: Assist to ELEVATE the thorax during forced inhalation
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Longus Colli - Innervation
C2-7
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Longus Colli - Origin
Bodies of C5 - T3 Transverse processes of C3 - C5
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Longus Colli - Insertion
Tubercle on anterior arch of the atlas Bodies of the axis, C3 - C4 Transverse processes of C5 - C6
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Longus Colli - Actions
Unilaterally: LATERALLY FLEX the head and neck to the SAME side ROTATE the head and neck to the SAME side Bilaterally: FLEX the head and neck
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Suboccipitals - Name them
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor Oblique Capitis Superior Oblique Capitis Inferior
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Suboccipitals - Innervation
Suboccipital Nerve (all 4)
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RCP Major - Origin
Spinous process of the axis (C2)
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RCP Minor - Origin
Tubercle of the posterior arch of the atlas (C1)
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OCS - Origin
Transverse process of the atlas (C1)
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OCI - Origin
Spinous process of the axis (C2)
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RCP Major - Insertion
Inferior nuchal line of the occiput
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RCP Minor - Insertion
Inferior nuchal line of the occiput
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OCS - Insertion
between the nuchal lines of the occiput
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OCI - Insertion
Transverse process of the atlas (C1)
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Suboccipitals - Actions
RCP Major, RCP MInor, OCS: ROCK & TILT the head back into extension RCP Major, OCI: ROTATE the head to the SAME side OCS: LATERALLY FLEX the head to the same side
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Which suboccipitals rock and tilt the head back into extension?
RCP Major RCP Minor OCS
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Which suboccipitals rotate the head and neck to the same side?
RCP Major OCI
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Which suboccipitals laterally flex the head to the same side?
OCS
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Pectoralis Major - Actions
ADDUCT glenohumeral MEDIALLY ROTATE glenohumeral Assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation Upper fibers: FLEX glenohumeral HORIZONTALLY ADDUCT glenohumeral Lower fibers: EXTEND glenohumeral
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Pectoralis Major - Innervation
Upper fibers: lateral pectoral nerve Lower fibers: Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
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Pectoralis Major - Origin
Medial half of clavicle Sternum Cartilage of ribs 1-6
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Pectoralis major - insertion
Crest of greater tubercle of humerus
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OCI - actions
Rotate same side
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OCS - actions
Extend head Laterally flex head
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RCP major - actions
Extend Rotate same side
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RCP minor - actions
Rock and tilt the head back into extension
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Subclavius - Innervation
subclavian nerve
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Subclavius - Origin
1st rib and cartilage
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subclavius - insertion
inferior surface of the middle 1/3 of clavicle
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subclavius - actions
DEPRESS the clavicle and draw it anteriorly ELEVATE the 1st rib (to assist during inhalation) STABILIZE the sternoclavicular joint
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Serratus anterior - innervation
long thoracic nerve
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serratus anterior - origin
external surfaces of upper 8 or 9 ribs
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serratus anterior - insertion
anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
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serratus anterior - actions
with origin fixed: ABDUCT scapulothoracic UPWARDLY ROTATE scapulothoracic DEPRESS scapulothoracic HOLD the medial border of the scapula against the rib cage with scapula fixed: may act to ELEVATE the thorax during forced inhalation
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coracobrachialis - innervation
musculocutaneous nerve
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coracobrachialis - origin
coracoid process of the scapula
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coracobrachialis - insertion
medial surface of the mid-humeral shaft
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coracobrachialis - actions
FLEX glenohumeral ADDUCT glenohumeral
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teres major - innervation
lower subscapular nerve (C5-C7)
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teres major - origin
inferior angle lower 1/3 of lateral border of the scapula
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teres major - insertion
crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
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teres major - actions
EXTEND, ADDUCT, MEDIALLY ROTATE glenohumeral joint
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infraspinatus - innervation
suprascapular nerve (C4-C6)
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infraspinatus - origin
infraspinous fossa of the scapula
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infraspinatus - insertion
greater tubercle of the humerus
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infraspinatus - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE, ADDUCT glenohumeral joint STABILIZE the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity
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teres minor - innervation
axillary nerve (C5-6)
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teres minor - origin
upper 2/3 of lateral border of the scapula
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teres minor - insertion
greater tubercle of the humerus
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teres minor - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE, ADDUCT the glenohumeral joint STABILIZE head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity
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subscapularis - innervation
upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5-7)
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subscapularis - origin
subscapular fossa of the scapula
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subscapularis - insertion
lesser tubercle of the humerus
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subscapularis - actions
MEDIALLY ROTATE glenohumeral STABILIZE head of humerus in glenoid cavity
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supraspinatus - innervation
suprascapular nerve (C4-6)
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supraspinatus - origin
supraspinous fossa of the scapula
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supraspinatus - insertion
greater tubercle of the humerus
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supraspinatus - actions
ABDUCT glenohumeral STABILIZE head of humerus in glenoid cavity
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Brachialis - innervation
musculocutaneous and small branch of radial nerve
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brachialis - origin
the distal 1/2 of the anterior surface of the humerus
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brachialis - insertion
tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna
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brachialis - actions
FLEX the elbow at the humeroulnar joint
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pronator teres - innervation
median nerve
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pronator teres - origin
common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of the ulna
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pronator teres - insertion
middle of the lateral surface of the radius
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pronator teres - actions
PRONATE the forearm at the radioulnar joints assist to FLEX the elbow at the humeroulnar joint
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flexor carpi ulnaris - innervation
ulnar nerve
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flexor carpi ulnaris - origin
humeral head: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus ulnar head: posterior surface of proximal 2/3 of ulna
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flexor carpi ulnaris - insertion
pisiform hook of hamate base of 5th metacarpal
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flexor carpi ulnaris - actions
FLEX and ADDUCT the wrist at the radiocarpal joint assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint
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flexor carpi radialis - innervation
median nerve
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flexor carpi radialis - origin
common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of the humerus
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flexor carpi radialis - insertion
bases of the second and third metacarpals
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flexor carpi radialis - actions
FLEX and ABDUCT the wrist at radiocarpal joint may assist to FLEX the elbow at the humeroulnar joint
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flexor digitorum superficialis - innervation
median nerve
204
flexor digitorum superficialis - origin
- common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of the humerus - ulnar collateral ligament - coronoid process of the ulna - interosseous membrane - proximal shaft of the radius
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flexor digitorum superficialis - insertion
side of the middle phalanges of 2nd-5th fingers
206
flexor digitorum superficialis - actions
FLEX 2nd-5th fingers FLEX the wrist at radiocarpal joint
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flexor digitorum profundus - innervation
median and ulnar nerves
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flexor digitorum profundus - origin
anterior and medial surfaces of proximal 3/4 of ulna
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flexor digitorum profundus - insertion
bases of distal phalanges, palmar surface of 2nd-5th fingers
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flexor digitorum profundus - actions
FLEX 2nd-5th fingers at metacarpophalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints assist to FLEX the wrist at radiocarpal joint
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palmaris longus - innervation
median nerve
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palmaris longus - origin
common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus
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palmaris longus - insertion
flexor retinaculum palmar aponeurosis
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palmaris longus - actions
TENSE the palmar fascia FLEX the wrist at radiocarpal joint may assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint
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pronator quadratus - innervation
median nerve
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pronator quadratus - origin
medial, anterior surface of distal ulna
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pronator quadratus - insertion
lateral, anterior surface of distal radius
218
pronator quadratus - actions
PRONATION of the forearm at radioulnar joints
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extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL2) - innervation
radial nerve
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extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL2) - origin
distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
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extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL2) - insertion
base of the 2nd metacarpal
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extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL2) - actions
EXTENDS and ABDUCTS the wrist at radiocarpal joint assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint
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extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB3) - innervation
radial nerve
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extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB3) - origin
common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
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extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB3) - insertion
base of 3rd metacarpal
226
extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB3) - actions
ABDUCT and EXTEND the wrist at radiocarpal joint assist to FLEX the elbow at humeroulnar joint
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supinator - innervation
radial nerve
228
supinator - origin
- lateral epicondyle of the humerus - radial collateral ligament - annular ligament - supinator crest of the ulna
229
supinator - insertion
anterior, lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radial shaft
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supinator - actions
SUPINATES the forearm at the radioulnar joints
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ABductor pollicis longus - innervation
radial nerve
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ABductor pollicis longus - origin
posterior surface of radius, ulna, and interosseous membrane
233
ABductor pollicis longus - insertion
base of 1st metacarpal
234
ABductor pollicis longus - actions
ABDUCTS and EXTENDS the thumb at carpometacarpal jt ABDUCTS (RADIALLY DEVIATES) the wrist at radiocarpal jt forms the anterior border of the anatomical snuff box
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extensor pollicis longus - innervation
radial nerve
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extensor pollicis longus - origin
posterior surface of ulna interosseous membrane
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extensor pollicis longus - insertion
base of distal phalanx of thumb
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extensor pollicis longus - actions
EXTEND the thumb (MCP, CMC, and IP joints) ABDUCT the wrist at radiocarpal joint
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extensor pollicis brevis - innervation
radial nerve
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extensor pollicis brevis - origin
posterior surface of radius interosseous membrane
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extensor pollicis brevis - insertion
base of proximal phalanx of thumb
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extensor pollicis brevis - actions
EXTEND the thumb (MCP and CMC joints) ABDUCT the wrist at radiocarpal joint
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flexor pollicis longus - innervation
median nerve C(6), 7, 8, T1
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flexor pollicis longus - origin
anterior surface of the radius interosseous membrane
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flexor pollicis longus - insertion
base of distal phalanx of thumb
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flexor pollicis longus - actions
FLEX the thumb (MCP, CMC, IP jts) assist to FLEX the wrist at radiocarpal joint
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Abductor pollicis brevis - innervation
median nerve
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Abductor pollicis brevis - origin
flexor retinaculum, trapezium, scaphoid tubercles
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Abductor pollicis brevis - insertion
base of proximal phalanx of thumb
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Abductor pollicis brevis - actions
ABDUCT the thumb (MCP, CMC jts) assist OPPOSITION of the thumb
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flexor pollicis brevis - innervation
superficial head: median nerve deep head: ulnar nerve
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flexor pollicis brevis - origin
superficial head: flexor retinaculum deep head: trapezium, trapezoid, capitate
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flexor pollicis brevis - insertion
base of the proximal phalanx of thumb
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flexor pollicis brevis - actions
FLEX the thumb (MCP and CMC joints) assist in OPPOSITION of the thumb
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opponens pollicis - innervation
median nerve C6,7,8,T1
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opponens pollicis - origin
flexor retinaculum, tubercle of trapezium
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opponens pollicis - insertion
entire length of 1st metacarpal bone, radial surface
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opponens pollicis - actions
OPPOSITION of thumb (CMC jt) - bringing the pads of thumb and 5th finger together
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adductor pollicis (oblique and transverse) - innervation
ulnar nerve C8,T1
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adductor pollicis (oblique and transverse) - origin
capitate, 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
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adductor pollicis (oblique and transverse) - insertion
base of proximal phalanx of thumb
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adductor pollicis (oblique and transverse) - actions
ADDUCT the thumb (MCP, CMC jts) assist to FLEX the thumb (MCP jt)
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adductor digiti minimi - innervation
ulnar nerve C(7),8, T1
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adductor digiti minimi - origin
pisiform, tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris
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adductor digiti minimi - insertion
base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger, ulnar surface
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adductor digiti minimi - actions
ABDUCT the 5th finger (MCP jt) assist in OPPOSITION of the 5th finger toward the thumb (MCP jt)
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flexor digiti minimi brevis - innervation
ulnar nerve C(7),8,T1
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flexor digiti minimi brevis - origin
hook of hamate, flexor retinaculum
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flexor digiti minimi brevis - insertion
base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger, palmar surface
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flexor digiti minimi brevis - actions
FLEX the 5th finger (MCP jt) assist in OPPOSITION of the 5th finger toward the thumb
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opponens digiti minimi - innervation
ulnar nerve C(7),8,T1
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opponens digiti minimi - origin
hook of hamate, flexor retinaculum
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opponens digiti minimi - insertion
shaft of 5th metacarpal, ulnar surface
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opponens digiti minimi - actions
OPPOSITION of 5th finger (CMC jt)
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lumbricals of the hand - innervation
2nd and 3rd fingers: median nerve C(6),7,8,T1 4th and 5th fingers: ulnar nerve C(7),8,T1
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lumbricals of the hand - origin
surfaces of the flexor digitorum profundus tendons
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lumbricals of the hand - insertion
extensor aponeurosis on dorsal surface of phalanges
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lumbricals of the hand - actions
EXTEND 2nd - 5th fingers @ IP jts FLEX 2nd - 5th fingers @ MCP jts
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palmar interossei - innervation
ulnar nerve C8,T1
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palmar interossei - origin
base of 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th metacarpals
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palmar interossei - insertion
base of proximal phalanx of the related finger, and the extensor aponeurosis
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palmar interossei - actions
ADDUCT the thumb, 2nd, 4th, 5th fingers toward the 3rd finger assist to FLEX the thumb, 2nd, 4th, 5th fingers (MCP jts) assist to EXTEND the thumb, 2nd, 4th, 5th fingers (IP jts)
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dorsal interossei - innervation
ulnar nerve C8,T1
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dorsal interossei - origin
adjacent sides of all metacarpals
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dorsal interossei - insertion
base of the proximal phalanx of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th fingers extensor aponeurosis
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dorsal interossei - actions
ABDUCT 2nd, 3rd, 4th fingers (MCP jts) assist to FLEX 2nd, 3rd, 4th fingers (MCP jts) assist the EXTEND 2nd, 3rd, 4th fingers (IP jts)
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deltoid - innervation
axillary nerve
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deltoid - origin
lateral 1/3 of the clavicle acromion of scapula spine of scapula
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deltoid - insertion
deltoid tuberosity
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deltoid - actions
entire deltoid: ABDUCT GH jt anterior deltoid: FLEX, MEDIALLY ROTATE, HORIZONTALLY ADDUCT the GH jt posterior deltoid: EXTEND, LATERALLY ROTATE, HORIZONTALLY ABDUCT the GH jt
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biceps brachii - innervation
musculocutaneous nerve
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biceps brachii - origin
long head: supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula short head: coracoid process of the scapula
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biceps brachii - insertion
tuberosity of the radius, aponeurosis of the biceps brachii
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biceps brachii - actions
FLEX elbow at humeroulnar jt SUPINATE forearm at radioulnar joints FLEX shoulder at glenohumeral jt
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triceps brachii - innervation
radial nerve
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triceps brachii - origin
long head: infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula lateral head: proximal half of posterior surface of humerus Medial head: Distal half of posterior surface of humerus
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triceps brachii - insertion
olecranon process of the ulna
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triceps brachii - actions
all heads: EXTEND elbow at humeroulnar jt long head: ADDUCT and EXTEND shoulder @ GH jt
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brachioradialis - innervation
radial nerve
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brachioradialis - origin
proximal 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of he humerus
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brachioradialis - insertion
styloid process of the radius
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brachioradialis - actions
FLEX elbow at humeroulnar jt assist to PRONATE and SUPINATE the forearm when these movements are resisted
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Innervation
T1-T4
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Origin
Spinous processes of C7-T3
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Serratus Posterior Superior - Insertion
posterior surfaces of ribs 2-5
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Serratus Posterior Superior - actions
elevate the ribs during inhalation
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Innervation
T9-T12
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Origin
Spinous Processes of T12-L3
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - Insertion
posterior surface of ribs 9-12
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Serratus Posterior Inferior - actions
depress the ribs during exhalation
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External intercostals - innervation
thoracic nerve
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external intercostals - origin
inferior border of the rib above
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external intercostals - insertion
superior border of the rib below
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external intercostals - actions
draw the ribs superiorly (increases the space of the thoracic cavity) to assist with inhalation
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internal intercostals - origin
inferior border of the rib above
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internal intercostals - innervation
thoracic nerve
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internal intercostals - insertion
superior border of the rib below
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internal intercostals - actions
draw the ribs inferiorly (decreasing the space of the thoracic cavity) to assist with exhalation
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diaphragm - innervation
phrenic nerve from the cervical plexus: C3, C4, C5 (keeps the diaphragm alive)
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diaphragm - origin
inner surfaces of the the lower 6 ribs, upper 2 or 3 lumbar vertebrae, inner part of xiphoid process
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diaphragm - insertion
central tendon
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diaphragm - actions
draw down the central tendon of the diaphragm increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation
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rectus abdominis - innervation
T5-T12, ventral rami
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rectus abdominis - origin
pubic crest pubic symphysis
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rectus abdominis - insertion
cartilage of ribs 5-7 xiphoid process
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rectus abdominis - actions
FLEX the vertebral column TILT pelvis POSTERIORLY
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external obliques - innervation
T5-T12
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external obliques - origin
external surfaces of ribs 5-12
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external obliques - insertion
anterior part of the iliac crest, rectus sheath to the linea alba
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external obliques - actions
LATERALLY FLEX vertebral column to same side ROTATE vertebral column to the opposite side FLEX vertebral column COMPRESS abdominal contents
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internal obliques - innervation
T7-L1, iliohypogastric nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve, ventral divisions
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internal obliques - origin
lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia
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internal obliques - insertion
internal surfaces of the lower 3 ribs, rectus sheath to the linea alba
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internal obliques - actions
FLEX, LATERALLY FLEX, and ROTATE vertebral column to the same side, COMPRESS the abdominal contents
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transverse abdominis - innervation
T7-12, L1, iliohypogastric nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve, ventral divisions
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transverse abdominis - origin
lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, internal surfaces of the lower 6 ribs
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transverse abdominis - insertion
rectus sheath to the linea alba
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transverse abdominis - actions
COMPRESS abdominal contents
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Semispinalis Capitis - innervation
cervical nerve
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Semispinalis Capitis - Origin
TVPs of C4-T5
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Semispinalis Capitis - Insertion
between the superior and inferior lines of the occiput
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Semispinalis Capitis - actions
EXTEND head and vertebral column
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Iliacus - Innervation
Femoral nerve
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Iliacus - origin
Iliac fossa
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Iliacus - insertion
Lesser trochanter
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Iliacus - actions
With origin fixed: FLEX the coxal joint May LATERALLY FLEX the coxal joint With insertion fixed: FLEX the trunk toward the thigh TILT the pelvis ANTERIORLY
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Psoas Major - Innervation
Lumbar plexus
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Psoas Major - origin
Bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
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Psoas Major - insertion
Lesser trochanter
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Psoas Major - actions
With origin fixed: FLEX the coxal joint May LATERALLY ROTATE coxal joint With insertion fixed: FLEX the trunk toward the thigh TILT the pelvis ANTERIORLY Unilaterally: assist to LATERALLY FLEX the lumbar spine
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Piriformis - Innervation
Sacral plexus
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Piriformis - origin
Anterior surface of sacrum
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Piriformis - insertion
Superior aspect of greater trochanter
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Piriformis - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint ABDUCT the coxal joint when the hip is flexed
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Quadratus Femoris - Innervation
Sacral plexus
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Quadratus Femoris - origin
Lateral border of Ischial tuberosity
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Quadratus Femoris - insertion
Intertrochanteric crest between the greater and lesser trochanters
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Quadratus Femoris - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
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Obturator Internus - Innervation
Sacral plexus
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Obturator internus - Origin
Obturator membrane & inferior surface of foramen
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Obturator internus - insertion
Medial surface of greater trochanter
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Obturator internus - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
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Obturator externus - Innervation
Obturator nerve
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Obturator externus - origin
Rami of pubis and ischium, Obturator membrane
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Obturator externus - insertion
Trochanteric fossa of femur
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Obturator externus - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
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Gemellus Superior - Innervation
Sacral plexus
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Gemellus superior - origin
Ischial spine
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Gemellus superior - insertion
Medial surface of greater trochanter
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Gemellus superior - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
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Gemellus inferior - Innervation
Sacral plexus
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Gemellus inferior - origin
Ischial tuberosity
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Gemellus inferior - actions
LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint
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Gemellus inferior - insertion
Medial surface of the greater trochanter
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Quadratus Lumborum - innervation
Lumbar plexus (T12-L3)
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Quadratus Lumborum - origin
Posterior iliac crest
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Quadratus Lumborum - insertion
Last rib, TVPs of L1-L4
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Quadratus Lumborum - Actions
LATERALLY TILT pelvis LATERALLY FLEX the vertebral column Assist to EXTEND the vertebral column FIX the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation
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Gluteus Maximus - Innervation
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Gluteus Maximus - Origin
Coccyx, edge of sacrum, posterior iliac crest, sacrotuberous and sacroiliac ligaments
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Gluteus Maximus - insertion
Upper fibers: Iliotibial tract Lower fibers: gluteal tuberosity
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Gluteus Maximus - Actions
EXTEND LATERALLY ROTATE ABDUCT The coxal joint Lower fibers: ADDUCT the coxal joint
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Gluteus Medius - Innervation
Superior gluteal nerve, L4, L5, and S1
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Gluteus Medius - Origin
Gluteal surface of the ilium, Between posterior and anterior gluteal lines, Just below iliac crest
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Gluteus Medius - Insertion
Lateral aspect of greater trochanter
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Gluteus Medius - Actions
Posterior fibers: ABDUCT, EXTEND, LATERALLY ROTATE the coxal joint POSTERIORLY TILT and DEPRESS the same side of the pelvis at the hip joint Middle fibers: ABDUCT the coxal joint DEPRESS the same side of the pelvis at the hip joint Anterior fibers: ABDUCT, FLEX, MEDIALLY ROTATE the coxal joint ANTERIORLY TILT and DEPRESS the same side of the pelvis at the hip joint
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Masseter - innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V) mandibular division
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masseter - origin
Zygomatic arch
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masseter - insertion
angle and ramus of mandible
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masseter - actions
ELEVATE TMJ may assist to PROTRACT TMJ
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masseter palpation
ask client to clench and relax jaw
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temporalis - innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V) mandibular division
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temporalis - origin
temporal fossa & fascia
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temporalis - insertion
coronoid process and anterior edge of ramus of the mandible
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temporalis - actions
ELEVATE TMJ RETRACT TMJ
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temporalis - palpation
Palpate approx inch above the zygomatic arch and have client clench and relax jaw to locate the insertion site, have client open mouth wide
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lateral pterygoid - innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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lateral pterygoid - origin
Superior head: infratemporal surface and crest of greater wing of sphenoid Inferior head: lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid
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lateral pterygoid - insertion
articular disc and capsule of TMJ, neck of mandible
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lateral pterygoid - actions
Unilaterally: LATERALLY DEVIATE the TMJ to the OPPOSITE side Bilaterally: PROTRACT the TMJ
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lateral pterygoid - palpation
with gloved hand: position palpating finger inside the mouth between the cheek and teeth along external surface of top teeth to back molars. press posteriorly and superiorly, have client protract or contralaterally DEVIATE the jaw
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medial pterygoid - innervation
trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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medial pterygoid - origin
medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid, tuberosity of maxilla
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medial pterygoid - insertion
medial surface of ramus of the mandible
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medial pterygoid - actions
Unilaterally: LATERALY DEVIATE the TMJ to the OPPOSITE side Bilaterally: ELEVATE the TMJ PROTRACT the TMJ
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medial pterygoid - palpation
curl fingers around inside surface of the mandible, have client clench teeth and relax inferior attachment can be palpated with gloved finger inside mouth - a long lower teeth to back molars and press posterolaterally
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occipitofrontalis - innervation
facial nerve (CN VII)
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occipitofrontalis - origin
Both: galea aponeurotica
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occipitofrontalis - insertion
frontalis: skin superior to eyebrows occipitalis: superior nuchal line of occiput
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occipitofrontalis - actions
frontalis: raise the eyebrows wrinkle the forehead occipitalis: anchor and retract the galea posteriorly
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occipitofrontalis - palpation
supine: have client raise eyebrows supine/prone: locate superior nuchal ine and move 1 inch superior
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platysma - innervation
facial (CN VII)
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platysma - origin
fascia covering superior part of pectoralis major
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platysma - insertion
base of mandible, skin of lower part of face
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platysma - actions
assist to DEPRESS the TMJ TIGHTEN the fascia of the neck DRAW DOWN corner of the mouth
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platysma - palpation
ask client to jutt head anteriorly and protract jaw

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