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Human Muscle Identification: Origins and Functions Flashcards

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Latissimus dorsi

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O -
Sacral, lumbar, and lower thoracic vertebrae
Pelvis
Ribs
F -
Extension of shoulder
Adduction and medial rotation of arm
Depression and retraction of shoulder

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Trapezius

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O -
Occipital bone
C7 and all thoracic vertebrae
F -
Rotation and retraction of scapula
Superior portion elevates scapula
Inferior portion depresses scapula

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Deltoid

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O -
Scapula
Clavicle
F -
Lateral portion abducts arm
Anterior portion flexes shoulder
Posterior portion extends shoulder

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Biceps brachii

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O -
Scapula
F -
Flexion of the elbow
Supination of the forearm and hand

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Triceps brachii

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O -
Scapula
Humerus
F -
Extension of elbow

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Brachioradialis

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O -
Humerus
F -
Flexion of elbow

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Pectoralis major

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O -
Clavicle
Sternum
Ribs
F -
Flexion of shoulder
Adduction and medial rotation of the arm

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Serratus anterior

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O -
Ribs
F -
Protraction and rotation of scapula

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Rectus abdominis

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O -
Pelvis
F -
Compression of abdomen
Flexion of vertebral column

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External oblique

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O -
Ribs
F -
Compression of abdomen
Flexion and rotation of vertebral column

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Gluteus maximus

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O -
Pelvis
F -
Abduction and medial rotation of thigh

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Rectus femoris

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O -
Pelvis
F -
Extension of knee
Flexion of hip

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Vastus lateralis

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O -
Femur
F -
Extension of knee

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Vastus medialis

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O -
Femur
F -
Extension of knee

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Biceps femoris

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O -
Pelvis
Femur
F -
Flexion of knee
Lateral rotation of leg
Extension of hip

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Semitendinosus

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O -
Pelvis
F -
Flexion of knee
Medial rotation of leg
Extension of hip

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Semimembranosus

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O -
Pelvis
F -
Flexion of knee
Medial rotation of leg
Extension of hip

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Gastrocnemius

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O -
Femur
F -
Plantar flexion of foot
Flexion of knee

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Frontalis

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O -
Occipital bone
F -
Elevation of eyebrows

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Occipitalis

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O -
Occipital bone
F -
Elevation of eyebrows

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Masseter

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O -
Zygomatic bone
F -
Elevation and protraction of mandible

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Sternocleidomastoid

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O -
Sternum
Clavicle
F -
One-sided contraction: Rotation of head
Simultaneous contraction: Flexion of the head

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Temporalis

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O -
Temporal bone
F -
Elevation and retraction of the mandible

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Orbicularis oculi

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O -
Maxilla
Frontal bone
F -
Closes eye

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Zygomaticus
O - Zygomatic bone F - Elevation of the corner of the mouth
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Buccinator
O - Maxilla Mandible F - Compression of cheeks
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Orbicularis oris
O - Muscles near the mouth F - Closes and protrudes lips
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Platysma
O - Fascia in upper chest F - Depression of lower lip and angle of the mouth
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Digastric
O - Mandible Temporal bone F - Opening of mouth Depression of mandible
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Sternothyroid
O - Manubrium of sternum F - Depression of larynx and hyoid bone
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Sternohyoid
O - Manubrium Clavicle F - Depression of larynx and hyoid bone if mandible is fixed
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Mylohyoid
O - Mandible F - Elevation of hyoid bone Elevation of the floor of the mouth
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Flexor digitorum superficialis
O - Humerus Ulna Radius F - Flexion of wrist and joints of fingers
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Flexor carpi ulnaris
O - Humerus Ulna F - Flexion of wrist Adduction of hand
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Flexor carpi radialis
O - Humerus F - Flexion of wrist Abduction of hand
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Extensor carpi ulnaris
O - Humerus Ulna F - Extension of wrist Adduction of hand
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Extensor digitorum
O - Humerus F - Extension of joints of the fingers
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Extensor carpi radialis longus
O - Humerus F - Extension of wrist Abduction of hand
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Fibularis longus
O - Tibia Fibula F - Plantar flexion and eversion of the foot Supports arch
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Tibialis anterior
O - Tibia F - Dorsiflexion and inversion of foot
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Extensor digitorum longus
O - Tibia Fibula F - Dorsiflexion of foot Extension of toes
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Soleus
O - Fibula Tibia F - Plantar flexion of foot
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Gracilis
O - Pelvis F - Adduction of thigh Flexion of knee
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Gluteus medius
O - Pelvis F - Abduction and medial rotation of thigh
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Tensor fascia latae
O - Pelvis F - Abduction of thigh Flexion of hip Medial rotation of thigh
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Sartorius
O - Pelvis F - Flexion of knee Flexion of hip Abduction and lateral rotation of thigh Medial rotation of leg
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Adductor longus
O - Pelvis F - Adduction of thigh Flexion of hip

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