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Proximal Attachment of Temporalis

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Temporal Fossa of Skull

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Distal Attachment of Temporalis

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Coronoid Process of Mandible

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Action of Temporalis

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Elevates and Retracts Mandible

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Proximal Attachment of Frontalis

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Cranial Aponeurosis

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Distal Attachment of Frontalis

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Skin of Forehead

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Action of Frontalis

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Raises eyebrows and skin of forehead

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Proximal Attachment of Masseter

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Zygomatic Arch

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Distal Attachment of Masseter

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Ramus of Mandible

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Action of Masseter

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Elevates Mandible

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Proximal Attachment of Sternocleidomastoid

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Medial portion of clavical/top of sternum

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Distal Attachment of Sternoclidomastoid

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Mastoid process of skull

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Action of Sternocleidomastoid (Unilateral contraction)

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Contralateral rotation of cervical, ipsilateral cervical flexion

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Action of Sternocliedomastoid (Bilateral contraction)

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Cervical flexion, elevation of sternum and assists in forced inhalation

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Proximal Attachment of Splenius Capitus

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Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T3, nuchal ligament

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Distal Attachment of Splenius Capitus

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Lateral superior nuchal line of occipital bone, mastoid process of temporal bone

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Process

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Any projection or bump on a bone

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Ramus

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An extension of a bone making an angle to the rest of the structure

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Trochanter

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A large, rough projection of bone

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Tuberosity

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A Rough projection of bone

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Tubercle

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A small, rounded projection of bone

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Crest

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A prominent ridge of bone

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Line

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A low ridge of bone

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Spine

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A pointed process

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Head

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The expanded, articular head of an epiphysis

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Neck
The narrower connection between the epiphysis and diaphysis
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Condyle
A smooth, rounded, articular process
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Trochlea
A smooth, grooved, articular process shaped like a pulley
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Facet
A small, flat articular surface
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Fossa
A shallow depression in bone
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Sculus
A narrow groove in bone
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Foramen
A narrow passageway in bone for blood vessels and nerves
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Fissure
An elongated cleft in bone
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Meatus or Canal
A passageway through the substance of a bone
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Sinus or Antrum
A chamber within a bone, normally filled with air
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Action of Splenius Capitus (Unilateral)
lateral flexion of the head and neck and ispilateral rotation of the head
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Action of Splenius Capitus (Bilateral)
Extension of the head and cervical spine
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Cartilage
Soft, gel-like padding between bones that protects joints
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Epiphysis
Enlarged, wide end of a long bone
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Diaphysis
Shaft of long bone
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Tendon
A cord of strong, flexible tissue that connects muscle belly to bone
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Ligament
Very tough band of tissue that connects bone to bone and provides stability to joints within the body
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Metaphysis
Region between diaphysis and epiphysis
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Epiphysial line
In adults, point of fusion between epiphysis and metaphysis
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Periosteum
connective tissue that surrounds the external bone surface
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Medullary cavity
the hollow space within the diaphysis that contains fatty yellow marrow in adults.
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Endosteum
a thin connective tissue membrane that lines the medullary cavity.
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Osteocyte
Mature bone cell
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Osteoblast
These cells are responsible for the production of new, healthy bone tissue - a process called Osteogenesis.
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Osteoclast
Osteoclasts resorb damaged or old bone cells during periods of growth or repair. They are also crucial in returning Calcium from bone to the bloodstream.
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Osteogenic Cell
These cells are a type of stem cell that can differentiate to form Osteoblasts. The ability to produce additional Osteoblasts becomes important when bone is cracked or broken
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Concentric contraction
Shortening contraction of a muscle
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Eccentric Contraction
Lengthening contraction of a muscle
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Isometric Contraction
Static contraction of a muscle
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Proximal Attachment of Superior trapezius
Medial third of the superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, nuchal ligament
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Distal Attachment of Superior Trapezius
Lateral Clavicle
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Action of Superior Trapezius
Elevates scapula, extension & lateral flexion of neck
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Proximal Attachment of Middle Trapezius
T1-T12 Vertebrae (Spinous Processes)
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Proximal Attachment of Inferior Trapezius
T1-T12 Vertebrae (Spinous Processes)
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Distal Attachment of Middle Trapezius
Acromion Process of Scapula
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Distal Attachment of Inferior Trapezius
Spine of Scapula
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Action of Middle Trapezius
Retracts Scapula
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Action of Inferior Trapezius
Depresses Scapula
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Proximal Attachment of Levator Scapula
Transverse Processes C1 - C4
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Distal Attachment of Levator Scapula
Superior Angle of Scapula
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Action of Levator Scapula
Elevates Scapula. Lateral Flexion and Extension of neck.
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Proximal Attachment of Rhomboids Major
Spinous process of vertebrae T2-T5
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Distal Attachment of Rhomboids Major
Medial border of scapula
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Action of Rhomboids Major
Draws scapula superomedially, Rotates glenoid cavity inferiorly; Supports position of scapula
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Proximal Attachment of Rhomboids Minor
Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T1
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Distal Attachment of Rhomboids Minor
Medial spine of scapula
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Action or Rhomboids Minor
Draws scapula superomedially, Rotates glenoid cavity inferiorly; Supports position of scapula

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