Muscles List Flashcards

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Trapezius

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O:Medial third of superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, nuchal ligamemt,spinous process of C7-T12

I:lateral third of clavicle,acromion, spine of scapula,

A: upper trap (descending) elevates the scapula, lower (ascending) trap depresses the scapula, middle trap retracts the scapula, the descending and ascending traps act to rotate glenoid cavity superiorly

In: spinal accesory nerve Cranial Nerve XI motor fibers, C3/C4 spinal nerves, pain and proprioceptive fibers

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Latissimus Dorsi

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O: spinous processes of T7-T12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, inferior 3 or 4 ribs

I: floor of intertubercular sulcus of humerus

A: extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus, raises body toward arm while climbing

In: thoracodorsal nerve C6, C7, C8

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Rhomboid Major

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O: spinous proceses of T2-T5

I: medial border of the scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

A: retract the scapula, rotate it to depress the glenoid cavity, fixes scapula to thoracic wall

In: dorasal scapular nerve C4, C5

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Rhomboid Minor

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O: nucal ligament, spinous processes of C7 and T1 vertebrae

I: smooth triangular area at medial end of the scapular spine

A: retract the scapula, rotate it to depress the glendoid cavity, fixes scapula to thoracic wall

IN: dorsal scapular nerve C4, C5

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Levator Scapulae

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O: posterior of tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C4 vertebrae

I: medial border of the scapula, superior to the root of the spine

A: elevate the scapula and rotate the glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula

IN: dorsal scapular nerve C5; cervical nerves C4,C5

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Serratus Posterior Superior

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O: nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7-T3 vertebrae

I: superior borders of the 2nd-4th ribs

A: elevate ribs

IN: 2nd-5th intercostal nerves

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Serratus Posterior Inferior

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O: spinous process of T11-L2

I: inferior borders of 8th-12th ribs near their angles

A: depress ribs

IN: anterior rami of T9-T12 thoracic spinal nerves

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Splenius Capitis

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O: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T3/T4 vertebrae

I: fibers run superolaterally to mastoid process of temporal bone and lateral third of superior nuchal line of occipital bone

A: acting unilaterally: laterally flex neck and rotate head ipsilaterally
Acting bilaterally: extend head and neck

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerve

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Splenius Cervicis

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O: nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T6 vertebrae

I: tubercles of transverse processes of C1-C3 vertebrae

A: acting unilaterally: laterally flex neck and rotate head ipsilaterally
Acting bilaterally: extend head and neck

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Iliocostalis

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O: arises by a broad tendon from the posterior part of iliac crest; posterior surface of sacrum; sacroiliac ligaments; sacral and inferior lumbar spinous processes; supraspinous ligament

I: lumborum, thoracis, cervicis; fibers run superiorly to angles of the lower ribs and cervical transverse processes

A: acting bilaterally: extend the vertebral column and head; as back is flexed control movement via eccentric contraction;
acting unilaterally: laterally flex vertebral column

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Longissimus

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O: arises by a broad tendon from posterior part of iliac crest, posterior surface of sacrum, posterior surface of sacroiliac ligaments, sacral and inferior lumbar spinous processes, and supraspinous ligament

I: thoracis, cervicis, capitis; fibers run superiorly to ribs between tubercles and angles of transverse processes in the thoracic and cervical regions, and to mastoid process of temporal bone

A: acting bilaterally: extend the vertebral column and head; as back is flexed control movement via eccentric contraction;
acting unilaterally: laterally flex vertebral column

IN:posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Spinalis

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O:arises by a broad tendon from posterior part of iliac crest, posterior surface of sacrum, posterior surface of sacroiliac ligaments, sacral and inferior lumbar spinous processes, and supraspinous ligament

I: thoracis, cervicis, capitis, fibers run superiorly to the spinous processes in the upper thoracic region and to cranium

A: acting bilaterally: extend the vertebral column and head; as back is flexed control movement via eccentric contraction;
acting unilaterally: laterally flex vertebral column

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Obliquus Capitis Superior

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O: transverse processes of C1 vertebrae

I: occipital bone between the superior and inferior nuchal lines

A: lateral flexion and extension of the head and heck

IN: suboccipital nerve

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Obliquus Capitis Inferior

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O: spinous processes of C2

I: transverse processes of C1

A: rotate the head ipsilaterally

IN: suboccipital nerve

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Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

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O: spinous process of C2 vertebrae

I: lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone

A: acting unilaterally: rotate the head ipsilaterally
acting bilaterally: extend the head and neck

IN: suboccipital nerve

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Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

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O: posterior tubercles of the posterior arch of C1 vertebrae

I: medial part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone

A: acting unilaterally: rotate the head ipsilaterally
acting bilaterally: extend the head and neck

IN: suboccipital nerve

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Supraspinatus

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O: supraspinous fossa of the scapula

I: superior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

A: initiates and assists the deltoid in abduction of the arm and acts with the rotator cuff muscles

IN: suprascapular nerve C4, C5, C6

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Infraspinatus

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O: infraspinous fossa of the scapula

I: middle facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

A: externally rotate the arm; acts with the other rotator cuff muscles; helps to hold the humeral head in the glenoid cavity

IN: suprascapular nerve C5, C6

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Teres Minor

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O: middle part of the lateral border of the scapula

I: inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus

A: externally rotate the arm; acts with other rotator muscles; helps to hold humeral head in place

IN: axillary nerve C5, C6

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Teres Major

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O: posterior surface of inferior angle of scapula

I: medial lip of interbercular groove of the humerus

A: adducts and medially rotates arm

IN: lower subscapular nerve C5, C6

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Subscapularis

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O: subscapular fossa (most of the anterior surface of scapula)

I: lesser tubercle of the humerus

A: medially rotates and adducts the arms; helps to hold the humeral head in glenoid cavity

IN: upper and lower subscapular nerves C5, C6, C7

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Semispinalis

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O: Arises from transverse processes of C4-T12 vertebrae

I: Thoracis, Cervicis, Capitus: fibers run superomedially to occipital bone and spinous processes in thoracic and cervical regions, spanning 4-6 segments

A:Extends head, thoracic and cervical regions of vertebral column and rotates them contralaterally

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Multifidus

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O: Arises from posterior sacrum; posterior superior iliac spine of ilium; aponeurosis of erector spinae; sacroiliac ligaments; mammillary processes of lumbar vertebrae; transverse processes of T1-T3; articular processes of C4-C7

I: Thickest in lumbar region; fibers pass obliquely superomedially to entire length of spinous processes, spanning 2-4 segments superior to the origin

A: Stabilizes vertebrae during local movements of the vertebral column

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Rotatores (brevis and longus)

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O: Arise from transverse processes of vertebrae; best developed in thoracic region

I: Fibers pass superomedially to attach to the junction of the lamina and transverse process or spinous process of vertebra immediately (brevis) or 2 segments (longus) superior to vertebra of attachment

A: Stabilize vertebrae and assist with local extension and rotatory movements of vertebral column; may function as organs of proprioception

IN: posterior rami of spinal nerves

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Deltoids
O: lateral third of the clavicle; acromion and spine of the scapula I: deltoid tuberosity of the humerus A: anterior part: flexes and medially rotates arm middle part: abducts arm posterior part: extends and externally rotates arm IN: axillary nerve C5, C6
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Triceps Brachii
O: long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula lateral head: posterior surface of the humerus, superior to the radial groove medial head: posterior surface of the humerus, inferior to the radial groove I: proximal end of the olecranon of the ulna and the fascia of the forearm A: extends the forearm; long head resists dislocation of the humerus (important during abduction) IN: radial nerve C6, C7, C8
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Anconeus
O: lateral epicondyle of humerus I: lateral surface of olecranon and superior part of posterior surface of ulna A: assists triceps in extending forearm; stabilize elbow join; abduct ulna during pronation IN: radial nerve C7, C8, T1
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Pectoralis Major
O: clavicular head; anterior surface of the medial half of the clavicle; Sternocostal head: anterior surface of the sternum; superior 6 costal cartilages; abdominal head: aponeurosis of the external oblique I: lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus A: horizontally adducts and medially rotates the humerus; draws the scapula anteriorly and inferiorly. Acting alone, the clavicular head flexes the humerus and the sternocostal extends it from the felxed position IN: Lateral and medial pectoral nerves; clavicular head (C5, C6), sternocostal head (C7, C8, T1)
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Pectoralis Minor
O: 3rd to 5th ribs near their costal cartilage I: medial border and the superior surface of the coracoid process of the scapula A: stabilizes the scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the thoracic wall (thus tipping the inferior angle of the scapula) IN: medial pectoral nerve (C8, T1)
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Subclavius
O: junction of the 1st rib and its costal cartilage I: inferior surface of the middle third of the clavicle A: anchors and depresses the clavicle IN: nerve to subclavius C5, C6
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Serratus Anterior
O:External surface of the lateral parts of the 1st – 8th ribs I: Anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula A: Protracts the scapula and holds it against the thoracic wall; rotates the scapula IN:Long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Coracobrachialis
O: Tip of the coracoid process of the scapula I:Middle third of the medial surface of the humerus A: Helps to flex and adduct the arm; resists dislocation of the shoulder IN: Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Brachialis
O: distal half of the anterior surface of the humerus I: Coronoid process and tuberosity of the ulna A: flexes forearm in all positions IN: Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6) and radial nerve (C7)
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Biceps Brachii
O: Short head: tip of the coracoid process of the scapula Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula I: Radial tuberosity and fascia of the forearm via the bicipital aponeurosis A: Supinates the forearm and, when supine, flexes the forearm; the short head resists dislocation of the shoulder IN: Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
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Pronator Teres
O: ulnar head: coronoid process, Humeral head: medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) I: Middle of convexity of lateral surface of the radius A: Pronates and flexes the forearm at the elbow IN: Median nerve (C6, C7)
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Flexor Carpi Radialis (FCR)
O: Medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) I: Base of the 2nd metacarpal A: Weakly flexes the elbow; flexes and abducts the hand at the wrist IN: Median nerve (C6, C7)
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Palmaris Longus
O: medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) I: distal half of the flexor retinaculum and apex of the palmar aponeurosis A: weakly flexes the elbow; flexes the hand at the wrist; tenses the palmar aponeurosis IN: median nerve C7,C8
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (FCU)
O: Humeral head: medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon) Ulnar head: olecranon and posterior border of the ulna (via the aponeurosis) I: Pisiform; hook of hamate; 5th metacarpal A: Weakly flexes the elbow; flexes and adducts the hand at the wrist IN: Ulnar nerve (C7, C8)
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS)
O: Humeroulnar head: medial epicondyle (via the common flexor tendon); coronoid process Radial head: superior half of the anterior border of the radius I: Shafts of the middle phalanges of the medial four digits A: Weakly flexes the elbow; flexes the hand at the wrist; flexes the middle phalanges at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the medial four digits; acting more strongly, it also flexes proximal phalanges at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint IN: Median nerve (C7, C8, T1)
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Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP)
O: Proximal three quarters of the medial and anterior surfaces of the ulna and interosseous membrane I: Medial part: base of the distal phalanges of the 4th-5th digits Lateral part: base of the distal phalanges of the 2nd–3rd digits A: Flexes the hand at the wrist; Medial part: flexes distal phalanges of digits 4 and 5 at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint; Lateral part: flexes distal phalanges of digits 2 and 3 at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint IN: Medial part: Ulnar nerve (C8, T1) Lateral part: anterior interosseous nerve, from the median nerve (C8, T1)
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Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL)
O: Anterior surface of the radius and the adjacent interosseous membrane I: Base of the distal phalanx of the thumb A: Flexes the hand at the wrist; flexes the phalanges of the 1st digit (thumb) IN: Anterior interosseous nerve, from median nerve (C8, T1)
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Pronator Quadratus
O: Distal quarter of the anterior surface of the ulna I: Distal quarter of the anterior surface of the radius A: Pronates the forearm; deep fibers bind the radius and ulna together IN: Anterior interosseous nerve, from median nerve (C8, T1)
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Abductor Pollicis Brevis
O: Flexor rentinaculum and the tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium I:Lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb A:Abducts the thumb; helps to oppose the thumb during opposition IN: Recurrent branch of the median nerve (C8, T1)
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Opponens Pollicis
O: Flexor rentinaculum and the tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium I: Lateral side of the 1st metacarpal A: To oppose the thumb, it draws the 1st metacarpal medially to the center of the palm and rotate it medially IN: Recurrent branch of the median nerve (C8, T1)
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Flexor Pollicis Brevis
O: Flexor rentinaculum and the tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium I: Lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb A: Flexes the thumb IN: Superficial head: recurrent branch of the median nerve (C8, T1) Deep head: deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Flexor Digiti Minimi | brevis
O: Hook of hamate and the flexor rentinaculum I: Medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the 5th digit A: Flexes the proximal phalanx of the 5th digit IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Abductor Digiti MInimi
O: pisoform I: Medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the 5th digit A: Abducts the 5th digit; assists in flexion of the proximal phalanx of the 5th digit IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Opponens Digiti Minimi
O: Hook of hamate and the flexor rentinaculum I: Medial border of the 5th metacarpal A: Draws the 5th metacarpal anteriorly and rotates it, bringing the 5th finger into opposition with the thumb IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Palmaris Brevis
O: deep surface of dermis in proxima, anterior and medial of palm I: medial border of palmar aponeurosis A: wrinkles palmar skin, protects the ulnar neruvasculature through tunnel of guyon IN: superficial branch of the ulnar nerve
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Adductor Pollicis
O: Oblique head: base of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals; capitate; adjacent carpals Transverse head: anterior surface of the shaft of the 3rd metacarpal I: Medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb A: Adducts the thumb toward the lateral border of the palm IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Lumbricals (1st & 2nd)
O:Lateral two tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus (as unipennate muscles) I: Lateral sides of the extensor expansions of the 2nd-5th fingers A: Flex the MCP joints; extend the IP joints of the 2nd-5th digits IN: Median nerve (C8, T1)
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Lumbricals (3rd & 4th)
O: Medial three tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus I: Lateral sides of the extensor expansions of the 2nd-5th fingers A: Flex the MCP joints; extend the IP joints of the 2nd-5th digits IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Dorsal Interossei
O: Adjacent sides of two metacarpals (bipennante) I: Bases of proximal phalanges; extensor expansions of the 2nd-4th digits A: Abducts the 2nd-4th digits from the axial line; acts with the lumbricals in flexing the MCP joints and extending the IP joints IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Palmar Interossei
O: Palmar surfaces of the 2nd, 4th and 5th metacarpals (unipennate) I: Bases of proximal phalanges; extensor expansions of the 2nd, 4th and 5th digits A: Adducts the 2nd, 4th and 5th digits toward the axial line; assists the lumbricals in flexing the MCP joints and extending the IP joints IN: Deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
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Brachioradialis
O:Proximal two thirds of the lateral supraepicondylar ridge of the humerus I: Lateral surface of the distal end of the radius, proximal to the styloid process A: Relatively weak flexion of the forearm; maximal when the forearm is in a midpronated position IN: Radial nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus (ECRL)
O: Lateral supraepicondylar ridge of the humerus I: Dorsal aspect of the base of the 2nd metacarpal A: Extend and abduct the hand at the wrist; active during fist clenching IN: Radial nerve (C6, C7)
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
O: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon) I: Dorsal aspect of the base of the 3rd metacarpal A: Extend and abduct the hand at the wrist; active during fist clenching IN: Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)
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Extensor Digitorum
O: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon) I: Extensor expansions of the medial four digits (located between the MCP and PIP joints) A: Extends elbow and hand at the wrist; extends the medial four digits primarily at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, secondarily at the interphalangeal (IP) joint IN: Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)
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Extensor Digiti Minimi
O:Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon) I: Extensor expansion of the 5th digit A: Weak wrist extension; extends the 5th finger primarily at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, secondarily at the interphalangeal (IP) joint IN: Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU)
O: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon); posterior border of the ulna via a shared aponeurosis I: Dorsal aspect of the base of the 5th metacarpal A: Extends and adducts the hand at the wrist; active during fist clenching IN: Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)
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Supinator
O: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon); radial collateral and anular ligaments; supinator fossa; crest of the ulna I: Lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of the proximal third of the radius A: Supinates the forearm; rotates the radius to turn the palm anteriorly or superiorly (if elbow is flexed) IN: Deep branch of the radial nerve (C7, C8)
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Abductor Pollicis Longus
O: Posterior surface of the proximal halves of the ulna, radius, and interosseous membrane I: Base of the 1st metacarpal A: Abducts and extends the thumb at the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint IN: Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), a continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve
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Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB)
O: Posterior surface of the distal third of the radius and the interosseous membrane I: Dorsal aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb A: Extends the proximal phalanx of the thumb at the MCP joint; extends the CMC joint IN: Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), a continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve
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Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL)
O: Posterior surface of the middle third of the ulna and interosseous membrane I: Dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb A: Extends the distal phalanx of the thumb at the IP joint; extends the thumb at the MCP and CMC joints IN: Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), a continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve
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Extensor Indicis
O: Posterior surface of the distal third of the ulna and the interosseous membrane I: Extensor expansion of the 2th digit A: Helps to extends the hand at the wrist; extends the 2nd digit (enabling its independent extension from the other digits) IN: Posterior interosseous nerve (C7, C8), a continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve
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Psoas Major
O: Sides of T12-L5 vertebrae and discs between them; transverse processes of all lumbar vertebrae I: Lesser trochanter of the femur A: Flex the thigh at the hip; stabilize the hip joint IN: Anterior rami of the lumbar nerves (L1, L2, L3)
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Psoas Minor
O: Sides of T12-L1 vertebrae and intervertebral discs I: Pectineal line; iliopectineal eminence via the iliopectineal arch A: Flex the thigh at the hip; stabilize the hip joint IN: Anterior rami of lumbar nerves (L1, L2)
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Iliacus
O: Iliac crest; iliac fossa; ala of the sacrum; anterior sacroiliac ligaments I: Tendon of psoas major; lesser trochanter and the femur distal to it A: Flex the thigh at the hip; stabilize the hip joint IN: Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
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Sartorius
O: Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the superior part of the notch inferior to it I: Superior part of the medial surface of the tibia (pes anserine) A: Flexes, abducts, and externally rotates the thigh at the hip joint; flexes the leg at the knee joint (thus internally rotating the leg when the knee is flexed) IN: Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
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Rectus Femoris
O:Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and the ilium superior to the acetabulum I:Via the quadriceps tendons and independent attachments to the base of the patella; indirectly via the patellar ligament to the tibial tuberosity A: Extend the leg at the knee joint; steadies the hip joint and helps iliopsoas flex the thigh IN: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
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Vastus Lateralis
O: Greater trochanter and the lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur I: Via the quadriceps tendons and independent attachments to the base of the patella; indirectly via the patellar ligament to the tibial tuberosity; tibia and patella via the aponeurosis A: Extend the leg at the knee joint IN: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
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Vastus Medialis
O: Intertrochanteric line and the medial lip of the linea aspera of the femur I: Via the quadriceps tendons and independent attachments to the base of the patella; indirectly via the patellar ligament to the tibial tuberosity; tibia and patella via the aponeurosis A: Extend the leg at the knee joint IN: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
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Vastus Intermedius
O: Anterior and lateral surfaces of the shaft of the femur I: Via the quadriceps tendons and independent attachments to the base of the patella; indirectly via the patellar ligament to the tibial tuberosity A: Extend the leg at the knee joint IN: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
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Pectineus
O: superior ramus of the pubis I: Pectineal line of the femur, just inferior to the lesser trochanter A: Adducts and flexes the thigh; assists with internal rotation of the thigh IN: femoral nerve L2, L3 an may receive a branch from the obturator nerve
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Tensor Fascia Latae
O: Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS); anterior part of the iliac crest I: Iliotibial tract, which attaches to the lateral condyle of the tibia A: Abduct and internally rotate the thigh; keeps the pelvis level when the ipsilateral limb is weight bearing and the contralateral leg is advancing (unsupported) during swing phase IN: Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
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Adductor Longus
O: Body of the pubis inferior to the pubic crest I: Middle third of the linea aspera of the femur A: Adducts the thigh IN: Obturator nerve, branch of the anterior division (L2, L3, L4)
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Adductor Brevis
O: Body and the inferior ramus of the pubis I: Pectineal line and the proximal part of the linea aspera A: Adducts the thigh and to some extent, flexes it IN: Obturator nerve, branch of the anterior division (L2, L3, L4)
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Adductor Magnus
O: Adductor part: inferior ramus of the pubis; ramus of the ishium Hamstrings part: ischial tuberosity I: Adductor part: gluteal tuberosity; linea aspera; medial supracondylar line Hamstring part: adductor tubercle of the femur A: Adducts the thigh Adductor part: flexes the thigh; Hamstring part: extends the thigh IN: Adductor part: obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4), branches of the posterior division Hamstring part: tibial part of the sciatic nerve (L4)
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Gracilis
O:Body and the inferior ramus of the pubis I: Superior part of the medial surface of the tibia (pes anserine) A: Adducts the thigh; flexes the leg; helps to internally rotate the leg IN: Obturator nerve (L2, L3)
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Obturator Externus
O: Margins of the obturator foramen and the obturator membrane I: Trochanteric fossa of the femur A: Externally rotates the thigh; steadies the head of the femur in the acetabulum IN: Obturator nerve (L3, L4)
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Gluteus Maximus
O: ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line; dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx;sacrotuberous ligament I: Most fibers end in iliotibial tract, which inserts into lateral condyle of tibia; some fibers insert on gluteal tuberosity A: Extends thigh (especially from flexed position) and assists in its lateral rotation; steadies thigh and assists in rising from sitting position IN: Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Gluteus Medius
O: External surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines I: Lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur A: Abduct and medially rotate thigh; keep pelvis level when ipsilateral limb is weight-bearing and advance opposite limb (unsupported) side during its swing phase IN: Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
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Gluteus Minimus
O: External surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines I: Anterior surface of greater trochanter of femur A: Abduct and medially rotate thigh; keep pelvis level when ipsilateral limb is weight-bearing and advance opposite limb (unsupported) side during its swing phase IN: Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
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Piriformis
O: Anterior surface of sacrum; sacrotuberous ligament I: Superior border of greater trochanter of femur A: Laterally rotate extended thigh and abduct flexed thigh; steady femoral head in acetabulum IN: Branches of anterior rami of S1, S2
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Obturator Internus
O: Pelvic surface of obturator membrane and surrounding bones I: Medial surface of greater trochanter (trochanteric fossa) of femur A: Laterally rotate extended thigh and abduct flexed thigh; steady femoral head in acetabulum IN: Nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)
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Superior Gemellus
O: ischial spine I: medial surface of greater trochanter (trochanteric fossa of femur) A: Laterally rotate extended thigh and abduct flexed thigh; steady femoral head in acetabulum IN: Nerve to obturator internus (L5, S1)
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Inferior Gemellus
O: ischial tuberosity I: medial surface of greater trochanter (trochanteric fossa of femur) A: Laterally rotate extended thigh and abduct flexed thigh; steady femoral head in acetabulum IN: Nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)
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Quadratus Femoris
O: lateral border of ischial tuberosity I: Quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur and area inferior to it A: laterally rotates thigh; steadies femoral head in acetabulum IN: nerve to quadratus femoris (L5, S1)
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Semitendinosus
O: ischial tuberosity I: medial surface of superior part of tibia A: extend thigh; flex leg and rotate it medially when knee is flexed; when thigh and leg are flexed these muscles can extend trunmk IN:Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Semimembranosus
O: Ischial tuberosity I: Posterior part of medial condyle of tibia; reflected attachment forms oblique popliteal ligament (to lateral femoral condyle) A: Extend thigh; flex leg and rotate it medially when knee is flexed; when thigh and leg are flexed, these muscles can extend trunk IN: Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Biceps Femoris
O: Long head: ischial tuberosity Short head: linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line of femur I: Lateral side of head of fibula; tendon is split at this site by fibular collateral ligament of knee A: Flexes the leg and externally rotates it when the knee is flexed; extends the thigh IN: Long head: tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2) Short head: common fibular division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Gastrocnemius
O: Lateral head: lateral aspect of lateral condyle of femur Medial head: popliteal surface of femur, superior to medial condyle I: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon A: Plantarflexes ankle when knee is extended; raises heel during walking; flexes leg at knee joint IN: Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
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Plantaris
O: Inferior end of lateral supracondylar line of femur; oblique popliteal ligament I: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon A: Weakly assists gastrocnemius in plantarflexing ankle IN: Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
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Soleus
O: Posterior aspect of head and superior quarter of posterior surface of fibula; soleal line and middle third of medial border of tibia I: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon A:Plantarflexes ankle independent of position of knee; steadies leg on foot IN: Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
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Popliteus
O: Lateral surface of lateral condyle of femur and lateral meniscus I: Posterior surface of tibia, superior to soleal line A: Weakly flexes knee and unlocks it by rotating the femur 5° on fixed tibia; medially rotates tibia of unplanted limb IN:Tibial nerve (L4, L5, S1)
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Flexor Digitorum Longus
O: Medial part of posterior surface of tibia inferior to soleal line; by a broad tendon to fibula I: Bases of distal phalanges of lateral four digits A: Flexes lateral four digits; plantarflexes ankle; supports longitudinal arches of foot IN: Tibial nerve (S2, S3)
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Flexor Hallucis Longus
O: Inferior two thirds of posterior surface of fibula; inferior part of interosseous membrane I: Base of distal phalanx of great toe (hallux) A: Flexes great toe at all joints; weakly plantarflexes ankle; supports medial longitudinal arch of foot IN: Tibial nerve (S2, S3)
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Tibialis Posterior
O: Interosseous membrane; posterior surface of tibia inferior to soleal line; posterior surface of fibula I: Tuberosity of navicular, cuneiform, cuboid, and sustentaculum tali of calcaneus; bases of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals A: Plantarflexes ankle; inverts foot IN: Tibial nerve (L4, L5)
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Abductor Hallucis
O: Medial tubercle of the tuberosity of the calcaneus; flexor retinaculum; plantar aponeurosis I: Medial side of the base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit A: Abducts and flexes 1st digit (great toe/hallux) IN: Medial plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Abductor Digiti Minimi
O: Medial and lateral tubercles of the tuberosity of the calcaneus; plantar aponeurosis; intermuscular septa I: Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th digit A: Abducts and flexes the 5th digit IN: Lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Flexor Digitorum Brevis
O: Medial tubercle of the tuberosity of the calcaneus; plantar aponeurosis; intermuscular septa I: Both sides of the middle phalanges of lateral four digits A: Flexes lateral four digits IN: Medial plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Quadratus Plantae
O: Medial surface and lateral margin of the plantar surface of the calcaneus I: Posterolateral margin of the tendon of flexor digitorum longus A: Assists flexor digitorum longus in flexing the lateral four digits IN: Lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Adductor Hallucis
O: Oblique head: bases of the 2nd-4th metatarsals Transverse head: plantar ligaments of metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints I: Tendons of both heads attach to the lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit A: Flexes and adducts the 1st digit at the MTP joint; supports the transverse arch of foot IN: Deep branch of lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Flexor Hallucis Brevis
O: Plantar surfaces of cuboid and lateral cuneiforms I: Both sides of base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit A: Flexes proximal phalanx of 1st digit IN: Medial plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
O:Base of 5th metatarsal I: Base of proximal phalanx of 5th digit A: Flexes proximal phalanx of 5th digit IN: Superficial branch of lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Lumbricals
O: Tendons of flexor digitorum longus I: Medial aspect of the expansion over the lateral four digits A: Flex proximal phalanges, extend middle and distal phalanges of the lateral four digits IN: Medial one: medial plantar nerve (S2, S3) Lateral three: lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Plantar Interossei
O:Bases of medial sides of metatarsals 3-5 I:Medial sides of bases of phalanges of 3rd-5th digits A:Adduct digits (3-5) and flex metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints IN:Lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Dorsal Interossei
O:Adjacent sides of metatarsals 1-5 I:1st: medial side of proximal phalanx of 2nd digit 2nd-4th: lateral sides of 2nd-4th digits A:Abduct digits (2-4) and flex metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints IN:Lateral plantar nerve (S2, S3)
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Fibularis Longus
O: Head and superior two thirds of lateral surface of fibula I: Base of 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform A: Everts foot and weakly plantarflexes ankle IN: Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Fibularis Brevis
O:Inferior two thirds of lateral surface of fibula I: Dorsal surface of tuberosity on lateral side of base of 5th metatarsal A: Everts foot and weakly plantarflexes ankle IN: Superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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Tibialis Anterior
O: Lateral condyle and superior half of the lateral surface of the tibia and the interosseous membrane I: Medial and inferior surfaces of the medial cuneiform and base of the 1st metatarsal A: Dorsiflexes the ankle and inverts the foot IN: Deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
O:Lateral condyle of the tibia and superior three quarters of the medial surface of the fibula and interosseous membrane I:Middle and distal phalanges of the lateral four digits A:Extends the lateral four digits and dorsiflexes the ankle IN: Deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
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Extensor Hallucis Longus
O:Middle part of the anterior surface of the fibula and interosseous membrane I: Dorsal aspect of the base of the distal phalanx of the great toe (hallux) A:Extends the great toe and dorsiflexes the ankle IN: Deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
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Extensor Hallucis Brevis
O:Calcaneus (the floor of the tarsal sinus); interosseous talocalcaneal; stem of inferior extensor retinaculum Dorsal aspect of the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe A:Aids the extensor hallucis longus in extending the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint IN:Deep fibular nerve (L5 or S1, or both)
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Extensor Digitorum Brevis
O: Calcaneus (the floor of the tarsal sinus); interosseous talocalcaneal ligament; stem of the inferior extensor rentinaculum I: Long extensor tendons of the 2nd-5th digits A: Aids the extensor digitorum longus in extending the 2nd - 5th digits at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints IN: Deep fibular nerve (L5 or S1, or both)
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Fibularis (Peroneus) Tertius
O: Inferior third of the anterior surface of the fibula and interosseous membrane I: Dorsum of the base of the 5th metatarsal A: Dorsiflexes the ankle and aids in eversion of the foot IN: Deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
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Orbicularis Oris
O: Medial maxilla and the mandible; deep surface of the perioral skin; angle of the mouth I: Mucous membrane of the lips A: tonus; closes oral fissure, Phasic contraction compresses and protrudes the lips (kissing) or resists distension (blowing) IN: Facial nerve (CN VII) via buccal
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Depressor Anguli Oris
O:Anterolateral base of the mandible I: Angle of the mouth A: Part of dilators of the mouth; depresses the labial commissure bilaterally to frown (sadness) IN: Facial nerve (CN VII) via marginal mandibular
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Levator Labii Superioris
O: Infraorbital margin (maxilla) I: Skin of the upper lip A: part of dilator of mouth; retract, Elevate and/or evert the upper lip; deepen the nasolabial sulcus (showing sadness) IN: Facial nerve (CN VII) via buccal
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Levator Anguli Oris
O: Infraorbital maxilla (canine fossa) I: Angle of the mouth A: Part of dilators of mouth; widens oral fissure, as when grinning or grimacing IN: Facial nerve (CN VII) via buccal
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Buccinator
O: Mandible; alveolar process of the maxilla and the mandible; pterygomandibular raphe I: Angle of the mouth; obicularis oris A: Presses cheek against the molar teeth; works with the tongue to keep food between occlusal surfaces and out of the oral vestibule; resists distension (when blowing) IN: Facian nerve (CN VII) via buccal
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Orbicularis Oculi
O: Medial orbital margin; medial palpebral ligament; lacrimal bone I: Skin around the margin of the orbit; superior and inferior tarsal plates A: Closes the eyelids; palpebral part does so gently; orbital part does so tightly (winking) IN: Facial nerve (CN VII) via temporal and zygomatic
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Platysma
Subcutaneous tissue of infraclavicular and supraclavicular regions Base of mandible; skin of cheek and lower lip; angle of mouth (modiolus); orbicularis oris A: Draws the corner of the mouth inferiorly and widens it (sadness and fright); draws the skin of the superiorly when teeth are clenched IN: Cervical branch of the facial nerve (CN VII)
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Sternohyoid
O: Manubrium of the sternum and the medial end of the clavicle I: Body of the hyoid A: Depresses the hyoid after elevation during swallowing IN: C1-C3 by a branch of the ansa cervicalis
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Omohyoid
O: Superior border of the scapula near the suprascapular notch I: Inferior border of the hyoid A: Depresses, retracts, and steadies the hyoid IN: C1-C3 by a branch of the ansa cervicalis
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Sternothyroid
O: Posterior surface of the manubrium of the sternum I: Oblique line of the thyroid cartilage A: Depress the hyoid and the larynx IN: C2 and C3 by a branch of the ansa cervicalis
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Thyrohyoid
Oblique line of the thyroid cartilage Inferior border of the body and greater horn of the hyoid Depresses the hyoid and elevates the larynx C1 via the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
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Anterior Digastric
Digastric fossa of the mandible Intermediate tendon to the body and greater horn of the hyoid bone Working with the infrahyoid muscles, depresses the mandible against resistance; elevates and steadies the hyoid during swallowing and speaking Nerve to mylohyoid, a branch of the inferior alveolar nerve
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Posterior Digastric
Mastoid notch of the temporal bone Intermediate tendon to the body and greater horn of the hyoid bone Working with the infrahyoid muscles, depresses the mandible against resistance; elevates and steadies the hyoid during swallowing and speaking Digastric branch of the facial nerve (CN VII)
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Mylohyoid
Mylohyoid line of the mandible Mylohyoid raphe and body of the hyoid Elevates the hyoid, floor of the mouth, and tongue during speaking and swallowing Nerve to mylohyoid, a branch of the inferior alveolar nerve (from mandibular nerve, CN V3)
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Stylohyoid
Styloid process of the temporal bone Body of the hyoid Elevates and retracts the hyoid, thus elongating the floor of the mouth Stylohyoid branch of the facial nerve (CN VII)
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Sternocleidomastoid
Lateral surface of the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the lateral half of the superior nuchal line Sternal head: anterior surface of the manubrium of the sternum Clavicular head: superior surface of the medial third of the clavicle Unilateral contraction: tilts the head ipsilaterally (laterally flexes the neck) and rotates it so the face is turned superiorly toward the opposite side Bilateral contraction: (1) extends the neck at the atlanto-occipital joints; (2) flexes the cervical vertebrae so that the chin approaches the manubrium or (3) extends the superior cervical vertebrae while flexing the inferior vertebrae so the chin is thrust forward with the head kept level With the cervical vertebrae fixed, may elevate the manubrium and medial ends of the clavicles, assisting the pump-handle action of deep respiration Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI, motor); C2 & C3 nerves (pain and proprioception)
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Anterior Scalene
Transverse processes of C3-C6 vertebrae 1st rib Flex the head C4-C6 spinal nerves
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Middle Scalene
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C2-C7 vertebrae Superior surface of the 1st rib; posterior groove for the subclavian artery Laterally flexes the neck; elevates the 1st rib during inspiration Anterior rami of cervical spinal nerves
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Posterior Scalene
Posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C2-C7 vertebrae External border of 2nd rib Laterally flex neck, elevate 2nd rib during forced inspiration Anterior rami of C7-C8 cervical spinal nerves
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Rectus Capitis Anterior
Base of the cranium, just anterior to the occipital condyles Anterior surface of the lateral mass of C1 vertebrae Flex the head Branches from the loop between C1 and C2 spinal nerves
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Rectus Capitis Lateralis
Jugular process of the occipital bone Transverse process of C1 vertebrae Flex the head and help stabilize it Branches from the loop between C1 and C2 spinal nerves
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Longus colli
anterior tubercle of atlas, bodies of C1-C3, transverse processes of C3-C6 Bodies of C5-T3, transverse processes of C3-C5 Flexes neck with rotation (torsion) to opposite side if acting unilaterally Anterior rami of C2-C6 spinal nerves
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Longus capitis
Basilar part of occipital bone Anterior tubercles of C3-C6 transverse processes Flex the head Anterior rami of C1-C3 spinal nerves
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External Intercostal
Inferior border of ribs Superior border of ribs below Elevate ribs during forced inspiration Intercostal nerves
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Internal/Innermost Intercostal
Inferior border of ribs Superior border of ribs below Interosseous part: depresses ribs, Interchondral part: elevate ribs during forced respiration Intercostal nerves
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Transversus Thoracis
Posterior surface of lower sternum Internal surface of costal cartilages 2-6 Weakly depress ribs and proprioception Intercostal nerves
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Subcostal
Internal surface of lower ribs near their angles Superior borders of 2nd or 3rd ribs below Same as internal intercostal nerves Intercostal nerves
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Depressor labii inferioris
Platysma and anterolateral body of mandible Skin on lower lip Part of dilators of mouth; retracts (depresses) and/or everts lower lip (pouting/sadness)
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Lateral Pterygoid
Triangular two-headed muscle from (1) infratemporal surface and crest of greater wing of sphenoid (2) lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate Superior head attaches primarily to joint capsule and articular disc of TMJ; inferior head attaches primarily to pterygoid fovea on anteromedial aspect of neck of condyloid process of mandible Acting bilaterally, protracts mandible and depresses chin; acting unilaterally, swings jaw toward contralateral side; alternate unilateral contraction produces larger lateral chewing movements Anterior trunk of mandibular nerve (CN V3) Via lateral pterygoid nerve
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Medial pterygoid
quadrangular two head muscle from (1) medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate and pyramidal process of palatine bone and (2) tuberosity of maxilla Medial surface of ramus of mandile, inferior to mandibular foramen; in essence, a mirror image of ipsilateral masseter, two muscles flanking ramus Acts synergistically with masseter to elevate mandible; contributes to protrusion; alternate unilateral activity produces smaller grinding movements Anterior trunk of mandibular nerve (CN V3) Via medial pterygoid nerve
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Temporalis
Triangular muscle with broad attachment to floor of temporal fossa and deep surface of temporal fascia Narrow attachment to tip and medial surface of coronoid process and anterior border of ramus of mandible Elevates mandible, closing jaws; posterior, more horizontal fibers areally 1° retractors of mandible Anterior trunk of mandibular nerve CN V3 Via deep temporal branches
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Masseter
Quadrate muscle attaching to inferior border and medial surface of maxillary process of zygomatic bone and the zygomatic arch Angle and lateral surface of ramus of mandible Elevates mandible, closing jaws; superficial fibers make limited contribution to protrusion of mandible Anterior trunk of mandibular nerve CN V3 Via masseter nerve
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Occipitofrontalis Front belly
Epicranial aponeurosis Skin and subcutaneous tissue of eyebrows and forehead Elevates eyebrows and wrinkles skin of forehead; protracts scalp (indicating surprise or curiosity)
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Occipitofrontalis Occipital belly
Lateral two thirds of superior nuchal line Epicranial aponeurosis Retracts scalp; increasing effectiveness of frontal belly
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Zygomaticus major
Lateral aspect of zygomatic bone Angle of mouth (modiolus) Part of dilators of mouth; elevate labial commissure—bilaterally to smile (happiness); unilaterally to sneer, disdain
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Risorius
Parodi fascia and buccal skin (highly variable) Angle of mouth (modiolus) Part of dilators of mouth; depresses labial commissure bilaterally to frown (sadness)
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Mentalis
Body of mandible (anterior to roots of inferior incisors) Skin of chian (mentolabial sulcus) Elevates and protrudes lower lip; elevates skin of chin (showing doubt)
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Geniohyoid
Inferior mental spine of mandible body of the hyoid Pulls hyoid anterosuperiorly , widens pharynx, shortens floor of the mouth C1 via hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)