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Trapezius

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Origin- The muscle attaches to the medial third of superior nuchal line; external occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament, and spinous processes of C7 - T12 vertebrae

Insertion- The muscle inserts on the lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

Action- The main function of the trapezius is stabilizing the scapula in its anatomical place, as well as controlling it during movements of the shoulder and upper limb.

Nerve- Spinal root of accessory nerve (CN XI) (motor)

Cervical nerves (C3 and C4) (pain and proprioception)

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Levator Scapula

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Origin- the transverse processes of the first four cervical vertebrae.

Insertion- The muscle fibers descend laterally to insert at the superior angle and medial border of scapula, between the superior angle and base of the spine of scapula.

Action- The main function of the levator scapulae muscle is to elevate and retract the shoulder girdle at the scapulothoracic joint. At the same time, it helps in preventing the depression of the girdle when carrying heavy loads.

Nerve- cervical nerve (C3-C4) and dorsal scapular nerve (C5).

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Rhomboids Major and Minor

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Origin-
Rhomboid minor: Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T1
Rhomboid major: Spinous process of vertebrae T2-T5

Insertion-
Rhomboid minor: Root (medial end) of spine of scapula
Rhomboid major: Medial border of scapula (from inferior angle to root of spine of scapula)

Action-
The rhomboids help to maintain a correct posture when sitting, standing and walking. In addition, the contraction of the rhomboids fixes and stabilizes the scapula into position.

Nerve-
Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5)

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Serratus Anterior

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Origin- originates on the superolateral surfaces of the first to eighth or ninth ribs at the lateral wall of the thorax and inserts along the superior angle, medial border, and inferior angle of the scapula

Insertion-
Superior part: Anterior surface of superior angle
Middle part: Anterior surface of medial border
Inferior part: Anterior surface of inferior angle and medial border

Action- The contraction of the entire serratus anterior leads to a anterolateral movement of the scapula along the ribs. Due to the pull of the inferior part at the lower scapula, the shoulder joint is shifted superiorly.

Nerve- Long thoracic nerve (C5- C7)

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Pectoralis Minor

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Origin-Anterior surface, costal cartilages of ribs 3-5

Insertion- Medial border and coracoid process of scapula

Action- Scapulothoracic joint: draws scapula anteroinferiorly, stabilizes scapula on thoracic wall

Nerve-Medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C5-T1)

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Pectoralis Major

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Origin-

Clavicular part: anterior surface of medial half of clavicle
Sternocostal part: anterior surface of sternum, Costal cartilages of ribs 1-6
Abdominal part: Anterior layer of rectus sheath

Insertion- Crest of greater tubercle of humerus

Action- adduction, or depression, of the arm and rotation of the arm forward about the axis of the body.

Nerve-Lateral and medial pectoral nerves (C5-T1)

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Latissimus Dorsi

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Origin-
Vertebral part: Spinous processes of vertebrae T7-T12, Thoracolumbar fascia
Iliac part: Posterior third of crest of ilium
Costal part: Ribs 9-12
Scapular part: Inferior angle of scapula

Insertion- Intertubercular sulcus of the humerus, between pectoralis major and teres major muscles

Action- Shoulder joint: Arm internal rotation, Arm adduction, Arm extension; Assists in respiration

Nerve- Thoracodorsal nerve (C6-C8)

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Supraspinatus

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Origin- Supraspinous fossa of scapula

Insertion-Greater tubercle of humerus

Action- Shoulder joint: abduction of arm, stabilization of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity

Nerve- Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)

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Infraspinatus

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Origin- Infraspinous fossa of scapula

Insertion- Greater tubercle of humerus

Action- Shoulder joint: Arm external rotation;
Stabilizes humeral head in glenoid cavity

Nerve- Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)

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Subscapularis

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Origin- Subscapular fossa of scapula

Insertion- Lesser tubercle of humerus

Action- Shoulder joint: Arm internal rotation
Stabilizes humeral head in glenoid cavity

Nerve- Upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5 - C6)

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Teres Major

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Origin- Inferior angle and lower part of the lateral border of the scapula

Insertion- Intertubercular sulcus (medial lip) of the humerus

Action- Extension and internal rotation of the humerus (arm)

Nerve- Lower subscapular nerve (C5-C7)

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Deltoids

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Origin- Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle (clavicular part), Acromion (acromial part), Spine of Scapula

Insertion- Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

Action- Clavicular part: flexion and internal rotation of the arm,
Acromial part: abduction of the arm beyond the initial 15°
Spinal part: extension and external rotation of the arm.

Nerve- Axillary nerve (C5, C6)

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Coracobrachialis

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Origin- Coracoid process of the scapula

Insertion- Anteromedial surface of the humeral shaft

Action- Adduction and flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint

Nerve- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5- C7

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Biceps Brachii

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Origin- Short head - Apex of the Coracoid process of the scapula
Long head - Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

Insertion- Radial tuberosity of the radius
Deep fascia of forearm (insertion of the bicipital aponeurosis)

Action- Flexion and supination of the forearm at the elbow joint, weak flexor of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Nerve- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5- C6)

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Brachialis

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Origin- Distal half of anterior surface of humerus

Insertion- Coronoid process of the ulna; Tuberosity of ulna

Action- Strong flexion of forearm at the elbow joint

Nerve- Musculocutaneous nerve (C5,C6); Radial nerve (C7)

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Triceps Brachii and Anconeus

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Long head - infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Medial head - posterior surface of the humerus (inferior to radial groove)
Lateral head - posterior surface of the humerus (superior to radial groove)

Insertion- Olecranon of ulna and fascia of forearm

Action-
Elbow joint: extension of the forearm
Shoulder joint: extension and adduction of the arm (long head)

Nerve- Radial nerve (C6-C8)

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Flexor Carpi Radialis

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Origin- Medial epicondyle of humerus

Insertion-Bases of metacarpal bones 2-3

Action- Wrist joint: Wrist flexion, wrist abduction

Nerve- Median nerve (C6, C7)

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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

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Origin-Medial epicondyle of humerus, olecranon and posterior border of ulna

Insertion-Pisiform bone, hamate bone, base of metacarpal bone 5

Action- Wrist joint: Wrist flexion, wrist adduction

Nerve- Ulnar nerve (C7-T1

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Palmaris Longus

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Origin- Medial epicondyle of humerus

Insertion- Flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis

Action-

Wrist joint: Wrist flexion;
Tenses palmar aponeurosis

Nerve- Median nerve (C7, C8)

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Pronator Teres

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Humeral head: medial supracondylar ridge of humerus
Ulnar head: Coronoid process of ulna

Insertion- Lateral surface of radius (distal to supinator)

Action- Pronation of forearm at the proximal radioulnar joint, flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint

Nerve- Median nerve (C6, C7)

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Pronator Quadratus

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Origin- Distal anterior surface of ulna

Insertion- Distal anterior surface of radius

Action- Proximal radioulnar joint: Forearm pronation

Nerve- Median nerve (anterior interosseous nerve, C7, C8)

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Flexor Digitorum Superficilais

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Origin- Humeroulnar head: Medial epicondyle of humerus, coronoid process of ulna
Radial head: Proximal half of anterior border of radius

Insertion- Sides of middle phalanges of digits 2-5

Action- Metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5: Finger flexion

Nerve- Median nerve (C8, T1)

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Flexor Digitorum Profundus

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Origin- Proximal half of anterior surface of ulna, interosseous membrane

Insertion- Palmar surfaces of distal phalanges of digits 2-5

Action- Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints 2-5: Finger flexion

Nerve- Digits 2-3: Median nerve (anterior interosseous nerve);
Digits 4-5: Ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

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Flexor Pollicis Longus

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Origin- Anterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane

Insertion- Palmar surface of distal phalanx of thumb

Action- Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint 1;
Thumb flexion

Nerve- Median nerve (anterior interosseous nerve C7, C8)

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Brachioradialis
Origin- Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum of arm Insertion- (Proximal to) styloid process of radius Action- Elbow joint: Forearm flexion (when semi pronated) Nerve- Radial nerve (C5-C6
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Origin- Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum of arm Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of metacarpal bone 2 Action- Wrist joints: Hand extension, hand abduction Nerve- Radial nerve (C5-C8)
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon) Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of metacarpal bone 3 Action- Wrist joints: Hand extension, hand abduction Nerve- Radial nerve (C5- C6
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus, posterior border of ulna Insertion- Base of metacarpal bone 5 Action- Wrist joint: Hand extension and adduction Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8
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Extensor Digitorum
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon) Insertion- Extensor expansions of digits 2-5 Action- Metacarpophalangeal / Interphalangeal joints 2-5: Finger extension Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
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Extensor Digiti Minimi
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon) Insertion- Extensor expansion of digit 5 Action- Metacarpophalangeal joint 5: Finger extension Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
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Supinator
Origin- Lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament, annular ligament, supinator crest of ulna Insertion- Lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of proximal third of radius Action- Proximal radioulnar joint: Forearm supination Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8
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Extensor Indicis
Origin- Posterior surface of distal third of ulna and interosseus membrane Insertion- Extensor expansion of index finger Action- Wrist joints: Weak hand extension Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of index finger: Finger extension Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
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Abductor Pollicis Longus
Origin- Posterior surface of proximal half of radius, ulna and interosseus membrane Insertion- Base of metacarpal bone 1, (trapezium bone Action- Radiocarpal joint: Hand extension; Carpometacarpal joint of thumb: Thumb abduction and extension Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
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Extensor Pollicis Longus
Origin- Posterior surface of middle third of ulna and interosseus membrane Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of distal phalanx of thumb Action- Wrist joints: Weak hand extension Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint of thumb: Thumb extension Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
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Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Origin- Posterior surface of distal third of radius and interosseus membrane Insertion- Posterior aspect of base of proximal phalanx of thumb Action- Carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joint 1: Thumb extension Nerve- Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8)
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Sartorius
Origin- Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) Insertion- Proximal end of tibia below medial condyle (via pes anserinus) Action- Hip joint: thigh flexion, thigh abduction, thigh external rotation Knee joint: leg flexion, leg internal rotation Nerve- Femoral nerve (L2-L3)
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Psoas Major and lliacus (IIiopsoas)
Origin- Vertebral bodies of T12-L4, intervertebral discs between T12-L4, transverse processes of L1-L5 vertebrae Insertion- Lesser trochanter of femur as iliopsoas tendon Action- Hip joint: Flexion of the thigh/trunk, lateral rotation of the thigh Lateral flexion of the trunk Nerve- Anterior rami of spinal nerves L1-L3
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Quadriceps Femoris Group
Origin- Rectus femoris: Anterior inferior iliac spine, supraacetabular groove Vastus medialis: Intertrochanteric line, pectineal line of femur, linea aspera, medial supracondylar line of femur Vastus lateralis: Intertrochanteric line, greater trochanter, gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera of femur Vastus intermedius: Anterior surface of femoral shaft Insertion- Rectus femoris and vastus intermedius: Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament), patella Vastus lateralis: Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament), patella, (lateral condyle of tibia) Vastus medialis: Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament), patella, (medial condyle of tibia) Action- Hip joint: Thigh flexion (rectus femoris only); Knee joint: Leg extension Nerve- Femoral nerve (L2-L4)
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Pectineus
Origin- Superior pubic ramus (pectineal line of pubis) Insertion- Pectineal line of femur, linea aspera of femur Action- Hip joint: Thigh flexion, thigh adduction, thigh external rotation, thigh internal rotation; pelvis stabilization Nerve- Femoral nerve (L2, L3) (Obturator nerve (L2, L3))
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Adductor Longus
Origin- Body of pubis, inferior to pubic crest and lateral to the pubic symphysis Insertion- Middle third of linea aspera of femur (medial lip) Action- Hip joint: Thigh flexion, Thigh adduction, Thigh external rotation; Pelvis stabilization Nerve- Obturator nerve (L2-L4)
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Adductor Brevis
Origin- Anterior body of pubis, inferior pubic ramus Insertion- Linea aspera of femur (medial lip Action- Hip joint: thigh flexion, thigh adduction, thigh external rotation; pelvis stabilization Nerve- Obturator nerve (L2-L4)
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Adductor Magnus
Origin- Adductor part: Inferior pubic ramus, ischial ramus Ischiocondylar part: Ischial tuberosity Insertion- Adductor part: Gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera (medial lip), medial supracondylar line Ischiocondylar part: Adductor tubercle of femur Action- Adductor part: Hip joint - Thigh flexion, thigh adduction, thigh external rotation Hamstring part: Hip joint - Thigh extension, thigh internal rotation Entire muscle: Pelvis stabilization Nerve- Adductor part: Obturator nerve (L2-L4) Ischiocondylar part: Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L4)
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Gracilis
Origin- Anterior body of pubis, inferior pubic ramus, ischial ramus Insertion- Medial surface of proximal tibia (via pes anserinus) Action- Hip joint: Thigh flexion, thigh adduction; Knee joint: leg flexion, leg internal rotation Nerve- Obturator nerve (L2-L3)
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Gluteus Maximus
Origin- Lateroposterior surface of sacrum and coccyx, gluteal surface of ilium (behind posterior gluteal line), thoracolumbar fascia, Sacrotuberous ligament Insertion- Iliotibial tract, gluteal tuberosity of femur Action- Hip joint: Thigh extension, thigh external rotation, thigh abduction (superior part), thigh adduction (inferior part) Nerve- Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Gluteus Medius
Origin- Gluteal surface of ilium (between anterior and posterior gluteal lines Insertion- Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur Action- Hip joint: Thigh abduction, thigh internal rotation (anterior part); Pelvis stabilization Nerve- Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
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Gluteus Minimus
Origin- Gluteal surface of ilium (between anterior and inferior gluteal lines Insertion- Anterior aspect of greater trochanter of femur Action- Hip joint: Thigh abduction, thigh internal rotation (anterior part); Pelvis stabilization Nerve- Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
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Tensor of Fascia Lata
Origin- Outer lip of anterior iliac crest, Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) Insertion- Lateral condyle of tibia (via iliotibial tract) Action- Hip joint: Thigh internal rotation, (Weak abduction); Knee joint: Leg external rotation, (Weak leg flexion/ extension); Stabilizes hip & knee joints Nerve- Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
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Six Deep Lateral Rotators/Femur
Origin- The piriformis muscle originates on the anterior sacrum. The gemellus inferior and gemellus superior originate on the ischial spine. The obturator externus originates on the external surface of the obturator foramen. The obturator internus originates on the internal surface of the obturator foramen. The quadratus femoris originates on the ischial tuberosity. Insertion- All six of the deep six lateral rotators insert on the greater trochanter of the femur. Action- They all allow you to move your leg back and out, and to rotate your leg outward. When they are functioning properly, they don't make the headlines. Nerve-
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Hamstrings Group
Origin- The upper lateral facet on the ischial tuberosity Insertion- A horizontal groove on the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle Action- Hip extension, Knee flexion, Internal rotation of the lower leg when the knee is flexed Nerve- Tibial division of the sciatic nerve (L5, S1 and 2)
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Tibialis Anterior
Origin- Lateral surface of tibia, interosseous membrane Insertion- Medial cuneiform bone, base of metatarsal bone 1 Action- Talocrural joint: foot dorsiflexion; subtalar joint: foot inversion Nerve- Deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
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Fibularis Tertius (peroneus Tertius)
Origin- Medial surface (distal third) of fibula, interosseous membrane (anterior surface), anterior intermuscular septum Insertion- Dorsal surface of base of metatarsal bone 5 Action- Talocrural joint: Foot dorsiflexion Subtalar joint: Foot eversion Nerve- Deep fibular nerve (L5, S1)
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Fibularis Longus (Peroneus Longus)
Origin- Head of fibula, proximal 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula, intermuscular septa Insertion- Medial cuneiform bone, metatarsal bone 1 Action- Talocrural joint: Foot plantar flexion; Subtalar joint: Foot eversion; Supports longitudinal and transverse arches of foot Nerve- Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1)
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Fibularis Brevis (Peroneus Brevis)
Origin- Distal 2/3 of the lateral surface of fibula, anterior inermuscular septum Insertion- Tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone Action- Talocrural joint: Foot plantar flexion Subtalar joint: Foot eversion Nerve- Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1)
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Gastrocnemius
Origin- Lateral head: Posterolateral aspect of lateral condyle of the femur Medial head: Posterior surface of medial femoral condyle, popliteal surface of femoral shaft Insertion- Posterior surface of the calcaneus via the calcaneal tendon Action- Talocrural joint: Foot plantar flexion Knee joint: Leg flexion Nerve- Tibial nerve (S1, S2
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Soleus
Origin- Soleal line, medial border of tibia, head of fibula, posterior border of fibula Insertion- Posterior surface of calcaneus (via calcaneal tendon Action- Talocrural joint: Foot plantar flexion Nerve- Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
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Plantaris
Origin- Lateral supracondylar line of femur, oblique popliteal ligament of knee Insertion- Posterior surface of calcaneus (via calcaneal tendon) Action- Talocrural joint: foot plantar flexion Knee joint: knee flexion Nerve- Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
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Popliteus
Origin- Lateral condyle of femur, posterior horn of lateral meniscus of knee joint Insertion- Posterior surface of proximal tibia Action- Unlocks knee joint; Knee joint stabilization Nerve- Tibial nerve (L4-S1)
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Temporal (Temporalis)
Origin- Temporal fossa (up to inferior temporal line), Temporal fascia Insertion- Apex and medial surface of coronoid process of mandible Action- Anterior fibres: Elevates mandible Posterior part: Retracts mandible Nerve- Deep temporal branches (of mandibular nerve (CN V3))
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Masseter
Origin- Superficial part: maxillary process of zygomatic bone, Inferior border of zygomatic arch (anterior 2/3) Deep part: deep/inferior surface of zygomatic arch (posterior 1/3) Insertion- Lateral surface of ramus and angle of mandible Action- Elevates and protrudes mandible Nerve- Masseteric nerve of mandibular nerve (CN V3)
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Orbicularis Oris
Origin- Medial aspects of maxilla and mandible, perioral skin and muscles, modiolus Insertion- Skin and mucous membrane of lips Action- Closes mouth, compresses and protrudes lips Nerve- Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
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Buccinator
Origin- Superior part: Alveolar process of maxilla Inferior part: Alveolar part of mandible Posterior part: Pterygomandibular raphe, buccinator crest of mandible Insertion- Modiolus, blends with muscles of upper lip Action- Compresses cheek against molar teeth Nerve- Buccal branch of facial nerve (CN VII)
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Sternocleidomastoid
Origin- Sternal head: superior part of anterior surface of manubrium sterni Clavicular head: superior surface of medial third of the clavicle Insertion- Lateral surface of mastoid process of the temporal bone, Lateral half of superior nuchal line of the occipital bone Action- Unilateral contraction: cervical spine: neck ipsilateral flexion, neck contralateral rotation Bilateral contraction: atlantooccipital joint/ superior cervical spine: head/neck extension; Inferior cervical vertebrae: neck flexion; sternoclavicular joint: elevation of clavicle and manubrium of sternum Nerve- Accessory nerve (CN XI), branches of cervical plexus (C2-C3)
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Scalenes (Ant/Mid/Post)
ant Origin-anterior tubercle of transverse processes of vertebrae C3-C6 Insertion-anterior scalene tubercle of rib 1, superior border of rib 1 (anterior to subclavian groove) Innervation-anterior rami of spinal nerves C4-C6 Function- bilateral contraction - neck flexion unilateral contraction - neck lateral flexion (ipsilateral), neck rotation (contralateral), elevates rib 1 mid Origin- posterior tubercles of transverse processes of vertebrae C2-C7 Insertion- superior border of rib 1 (posterior to subclavian groove) Innervation- anterior rami of spinal nerves C3-C8 Function- neck lateral flexion, elevates rib 1 post Origin-posterior tubercles of transverse processes of vertebrae C5-C7 Insertion-external surface of rib 2 Innervation-anterior rami of spinal nerves C6-C8 Function-neck lateral flexion, Elevates rib 2
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Intercostal Muscles
Origin- Inferior border of ribs above. Insertion- Superior border of ribs below Action- they enable forced expiration by depressing the ribs, thus shrinking the diameter of the thoracic cavity and pushing the air out of the lungs. Nerve- thoracic spinal nerves from T1 to T11
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Quadratus Lumborum
Origin- Iliac crest, iliolumbar ligament Insertion- Inferior border of rib 12, transverse processes of vertebrae L1-L4 Action- Bilateral contraction - fixes Ribs 12 during inspiration, trunk extension Unilateral contraction - lateral flexion of trunk (ipsilateral) Nerve- Subcostal nerve (T12), anterior rami of spinal nerves L1-L4
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Splenius Capitis
Origin- Lower half of ligamentum nuchae (C4-C6) and spinous process of C7-T3 Insertion- Superior nuchal line, mastoid process of temporal bone, and rough surface adjoining occipital bone Action- Splenius capitis assists in supporting the head in the erect position. Nerve- Lateral branches of the posterior rami of the middle and lower cervical spinal nerves
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Splenius Cervicis
Origin- Spinous processes of T3 to T6 Insertion- Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C1 to C3 Action- Bilaterally they extend the neck; unilaterally they laterally flex and rotate the head and neck to the ipsilateral (same) side Nerve- Dorsal rami of cervical spinal nerves (C5, 6, 7, and 8)
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Subcalvius
Origin- Costal cartilage, sternal end of rib 1 Insertion- Anteroinferior surface of middle third of clavicle Action- Sternoclavicular joint: Anchors and depresses clavicle Nerve- Subclavian nerve (C5-C6)
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Longus Colli
Origin- Superior part: Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of vertebrae C3-C5 Intermediate part: Anterior surface of bodies of vertebrae C5-T3 Inferior part: Anterior surface of bodies of vertebrae T1-T3 Insertion- Superior part: Anterior tubercle of vertebra C1 Intermediate part: Anterior surface of bodies of vertebrae C2-C4 Inferior part: Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of vertebrae C5-C6 Action- Bilateral contraction of the muscle causes flexion of the neck (i.e. forward movement). Unilateral contraction, especially of the inferior oblique part, also results in weak lateral flexion (ipsilaterally) and contralateral rotation of the neck. These actions have important stabilizing functions for the vertebral column, aligning the head and neck for upright posture. For further details about these movements and the muscles of the neck, take a look below: Nerve- Anterior rami of spinal nerves C2-C6
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Longus Capitis
Origin- Anterior tubercles of transverse processes of C3-C6 Insertion- Basilar part of occipital bone Action- Bilateral contraction - head flexion; Unilateral contraction - head rotation (ipsilateral) Nerve- the spinal nerves C1-C3 and occasionally C4, that are the branches of the cervical plexus.
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Rectus Capitis Anterior
Origin- Anterior surface of the lateral mass of the atlas (C1 vertebra) and the root of its transverse process Insertion- The inferior surface of the occipital bone anterior to the foreamen magnum Action- Aids in flexion of the head and the neck Nerve- anterior rami of spinal nerves C1 and C2.
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Rectus Capitis Lateralis
Origin- Superior surfaces of the transverse processes of the atlas Insertion- Inferior surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone Action- Stabilizes the head Weakly assists with lateral flexion of the head Nerve- Anterior primary rami of the first cervical spinal nerve (C1)
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Rectus Abdominis
Origin- Pubic symphysis, pubic crest Insertion- Xiphoid process, costal cartilages of ribs 5-7 Action- Trunk flexion, compresses abdominal viscera, expiration Nerve- Spinal nerves T7 to T12 (ventral rami) . T7 innervates fibers above the superior tendinous intersection, T8 innervates fibers between the superior and middle intersections and T9 innervates fibers between the middle and lower intersection.
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Ext. Oblique
Origin- It originates from the external surface of the lower eight ribs 5-12 Insertion- The most posterior fibers directed vertically and other fibers anteromedially. Action- Bilateral contraction - Trunk flexion, compresses abdominal viscera, expiration Unilateral contraction - Trunk lateral flexion (ipsilateral), trunk rotation (contralateral) Nerve- The upper two-third of external abdominal oblique supplied by lower intercostal nerves T7-T11 and subcostal nerve T12. The lower third supplied by the iliohypogastricL1 from lumbar plexus.
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Int. Oblique
Origin- Lateral two-thirds of the inguinal ligament, anterior two-thirds of the intermediate line of the iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia Insertion- Lower four ribs, abdominal aponeurosis of linea alba, crest of pubis Action- Bilateral contraction - Trunk flexion, compresses abdominal viscera, expiration Unilateral contraction - Trunk lateral flexion (ipsilateral), trunk rotation (ipsilateral) Nerve- Ventral rami of intercostal nerves(T 7-T 11), ilioinguinal nerve( L1)
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Rectus Capitis Post Maj
Origin- Tip of the spinous process of the axis (C2). Insertion- Lateral aspect of the inferior nuchal line of the occiput,[2] as well as to the bone inferior to this line.[1] Action- Ipsilateral rotation of the atlantoaxial joint. Nerve- Suboccipital nerve or dorsal ramus of cervical spinal nerve (C1)
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Rectus Capitis Post Min
Origin- Tubercle on the posterior arch of the atlas (C1) Insertion- Medial portion of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone Action- Extension of the head Nerve- Suboccipital nerve or dorsal ramus of cervical spinal nerve (C1)
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Obliquus Capitis Sup.
Origin- Transverse process of atlas Insertion- Occipital bone (between superior and inferior nuchal lines) Action- Working bilaterally, obliquus capitis superior extends the head on the neck at the atlanto-occipital joint. It laterally flexes the head to the ipsilateral side when working unilaterally. Nerve- Suboccipital nerve or dorsal ramus of cervical spinal nerve (c1)
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Obliquus Capitis Inf
O: Spinous process of axis I: Transverse process of atlas A: Bilateral contraction - Atlantooccipital joint: Head extension Unilateral contraction - Atlantoaxial joint: Head rotation (ipsilateral) N: Suboccipital nerve or dorsal ramus of cervical spinal nerve (C1)
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Transversus Abdominis
Origin- Internal surfaces of costal cartilages of ribs 7-12, thoracolumbar fascia, anterior two thirds of iliac crest, iliopectineal arch Insertion- Linea alba, aponeurosis of internal abdominal oblique muscle; pubic crest, pectinal line of pubis Action- Bilateral contraction - Compresses abdominal viscera, expiration Unilateral contraction - Trunk rotation (ipsilateral) Innervation- Intercostal nerves (T7-T11), subcostal nerve (T12), iliohypogastric nerve (L1), ilioinguinal nerve (L1)
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Transversospinales (Semispinalis thoracic)
Origin- Transverse process of T6 to T10 Insertion- Spinous process of T1 to T4 and C6,C7 Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
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Transversospinales (Semispinalis cervicis)
Origin- Transverse process of upper 4-6 thoracic vertebrae Insertion- Spinous process of C2 to C5 Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve-The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
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Transversospinales (Semispinalis capitis)
Origin- Transverse process of T1 to T6 or T7 and C7 Articular process of C4 to C6 Insertion- Base of the skull, at the occipital bone medially between the inferior superior nuchal lines Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve-The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
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Transversospinales (Multifidus)
Origin- Posterior sacrum, origin of erector spinae, posterior superior iliac spine, the mammillary process of lumbar vertebrae, transverse process of thoracic vertebrae, and articular process of lower cervical vertebra C4-C7. Insertion- Base of spinous process of all vertebrae from L5 to C2 Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve-The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
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Transversospinales (Rotatores lumborum)
Origin- Transverse process of lumbar vertebrae Insertion- Spinous process of lumbar vertebrae Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve-The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
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Transversospinales (Rotatores thoracis)
Origin- Transverse process of thoracic vertebrae Insertion- Spinous process of thoracic vertebrae Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve-The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
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Transversospinales (Rotatores cervicis)
Origin- Transverse process of cervical vertebrae Insertion- Spinous process of cervical vertebrae Action- The transversospinalis muscles group share the same action, bilateral contraction extends the spine and unilateral contraction rotates the vertebral column to the opposite side Nerve-The transversospinalis muscles group share the same nerve supply from the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves

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