Muscles - Origins, Insertions & Actions [COMPLETE] Flashcards
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Muscles that opens the angle of a joint.
Extensor
Muscles that closes the angle of a joint.
Flexor

M. Deltoideus Pars Scapularis
O: Caudal Spina Scapulae
I: Tuberositas Deltoidea of Humerus
A: Flex Shoulder

M. Deltoideus Pars Acromialis
O: Acromion
I: Tuberositas Deltoidea of Humerus
A: Flex Shoulder

M. Infraspinatus
O: Fossa Infraspinata, Spina Scapulae, Margo Caudalis Scapulae
I: Facies m. Infraspinati of Humerus
A: Flex Shoulder Joint, Acts as a collateral ligament

M. Teres Major
O: Margo Caudalis and Angulus Caudalis on Scapula
I: Teres Major Tuberosity on Humerus
A: Flex Shoulder

M. Triceps Brachii Caput Laterale
O: Linea m. Tricipitis
I: Tuber Olecrani
A: Extend Elbow Joint

M. Triceps Brachii Caput Longum
O: Distal margo caudalis of Scapula
I: Tuber Olecrani
A: Flex Shoulder, Extend Elbow

M. Supraspinatus
O: Fossa Supraspinata, Spine, Cran. Border of Scapula
I: Tuberculum Majus on Humerus
A: Extend Shoulder, Stabilises Shoulder

M. Extensor Digitorum Lateralis
O: Lateral Humeral Epicondyle, Lig. Collaterale Laterale
I: Digits III-V
A: Extend Carpus, Extend digits III-V

M. Extensor Digitorium Communis
O: Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
I: Digit II-V Distal Phalanx
A: Extend Carpus and Joints of digits II-V

M. Extensor Carpi Radialis
O: Lateral Epicondyle Crest
I: MC II-III
A: Extend Carpus

M. Brachioradialis
O: Lateral Epicondyle Crest
I: Distally and Medially on radius
A: Supinates (rotates) forearm

M. Abductor Digiti I Longus
O: Lateral surface of radius and ulna, Interosseous membrane
I: Mc I
A: Extend and Abduct (Move away from body) Digit I

M. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
O: Lateral Epicondyle on Humerus, behind collateral ligament
I: Lateral MC V Base and Accessory Carpal bone
A: Support, flexion, abduction and rotation of carpus

M. Extensor Digitorium Communis
O: Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus
I: Digit II-V Distal Phalanx
A: Extend Carpus and Joints of digits II-V

M. Extensor Digitorum lateralis
O: Lateral Epicondyle on Humerus, Lig Collaterale Laterale
I: Digits III-V Distal Phalanx
A: Extend Carpus and Joints of Digits III-V

M. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
O: Lateral Epicondyle on Humerus, Behind collateral ligament
I: MC V Base, Accessory Carpal Bone
A: Support Carpus, Flexion, abduction and rotation of carpal joint

M. Extensor Carpi Radialis
O: Lateral Epicondyl on Humerus
I: Mc: II-III
A: Extend Carpal Joint

M. Extensor Digiti I et II
O: Lateral Middle Third of Ulna
I: Head of Mc. I/ Distal Phalanx of Digit II
A: Extend Digit I-II, Adduct Dew Claw

M. Abuductor Digiti I Longus
O: Lateral Surface of Rad and Uln
I: Mc. I
A: Extend and Abduct Digit I

M. Pronator Teres
O: Medial Epicondyle on Humerus
I: Upper Part of Radius
A: Pronate Forearm Medially

M. Pronator Quadratus
O/I: Connects Radius and Ulna
A: Pronate Forearm Medially

M. Supinator
O: Lateral Epicondyle on Humerus
I: Proximal Radius
A: Supinates Forearm Laterally

















































































































































































