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Splenius Cervicis ORIGIN

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SPs T3-T6

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Splenius Cervicis INSERTION

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TPs C1-C3

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Slenius Capitis ORIGIN

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Inferior 1/2 of Ligamentum Nuchae

SPs C7-T4

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Splenius Capitis INSERTION

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Mastoid Process

Lateral portion of superior nuchal line

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ACTION of Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis

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Unilaterally - Rotate the head and neck to the same side
AND Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

Bilaterally - Extend the head and neck

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SCM ORIGIN

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STERNAL HEAD:
Top of Manubrium

CLAVICULAR HEAD:
Medial 1/3 of clavicle

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SCM INSERTION

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Both heads:

Mastoid Process of temporal bone and lateral portion of superior nuchal line of occiput

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ACTION of SCM

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UNILATERALLY:
Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side
AND rotate the head and neck to the opposite side

BILATERALLY:
Flex the neck
AND assist to elevate the rib cage during inhalation

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Levator Scapula ORIGIN

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TPs C1-C4

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Levator Scapula- INSERTION

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Medial border of scapula between superior angle and superior portion of spine of scapula

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ACTION of Levator scapula

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UNILATERALLY:

  • Elevate the scapula
  • Downwardly rotate the scapula
  • Laterally flex the head and neck to the same side

BILATERALLY:
Extend the head and neck

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Trapezius ORIGIN

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  • EOP
  • Medial superior Nuchal line of occiput
  • ligamentum nuchae
  • SPs C7-T12
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Trapezius INSERTION

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  • Lateral 1/3 of clavicle
  • Acromion
  • Spine of Scapula
  • Tubercle of spine of scapula
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UPPER Trapezius ACTION

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Extend head and neck
Laterally flex head and neck to the same side
Rotate head and neck to opposite side
Elevate the scapula 
Upward rotation of scapula
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MIDDLE Trapezius ACTION

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Adduct the scapula

Stabilize scapula

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LOWER Trapezius ACTION

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Depress scapula

Upward rotation of scapula

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Rhomboids MAJOR - ORIGIN

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SPs T2-T5

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Rhomboids Major - INSERTION

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Medial border of scapula between the spine of scapula and inferior angle

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Rhomboids Minor - ORIGIN

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SPs C7-T1

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Rhomboids Minor - INSERTION

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Upper portion of medial border of scapula across from spine of scapula

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Rhomboids Major & Minor - ACTION

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  • Adduct the scapula
  • Elevate the scapula
  • Downward rotation of scapula
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Deltoids ORIGIN

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  • Lateral 1/3 clavicle
  • Acromion
  • Spine of scapula
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Deltoids INSERTION

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Deltoid Tuberosity

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Deltoid ACTION

ALL Fibers

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Abduct shoulder

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Deltoids ACTION | ANTERIOR Fibers
- Flex shoulder - Medially rotate - Horizontally Adduct
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Deltoid Action | POSTERIOR Fibers
- Extend shoulder - Laterally rotate shoulder - Horizontally abduct
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Triceps Brachii ORIGIN  | Long head
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
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Triceps Brachii | ORIGIN LATERAL HEAD
Posterior surface of proximal 1/2 of humerus
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Triceps Brachii ORIGIN | MEDIAL HEAD
Posterior surface of distal 1/2 of the humerus
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Triceps Brachii ALL HEADS INSERTION
Olecranon process of ulna
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Triceps Brachii ACTION ALL HEADS
Extend the shoulder
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Triceps Brachii ACTIONS | LONG HEAD
- Extend the shoulder | - Adduct the shoulder
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Extensor carpi radialis LONGUS ORIGIN
Distal 1/3 of lateral supercondylar ridge of humerus
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Extensor carpi radialis LONGUS INSERTION
Base of 2nd metacarpal
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Extensor carpi radialis BREVIS  ORIGIN
Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus
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Extensor carpi radialis BREVIS INSERTION
Base of 3rd metacarpal
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Extensor carpi radialis LONGUS AND BREVIS ACTIONS
- Extend the wrist | - Abduct the wrist
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Extensor digitorum ORIGIN
Common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus
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Extensor digitorum INSERTION
Bases of middle and distal phalanges of 2-5 fingers
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Extensor Digitorum ACTION
Extend 2-5 fingers
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ORIGIN
Common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus
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Extensor carpi ulnaris INSERTION
Base of 5th metacarpal
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Extensor carpi ulnaris ACTIONS
- Extend the wrist | - Adduct the wrist
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Flexor Carpi Radialis ORIGIN
Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus
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Flexor Carpi Radialis INSERTION
Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
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Flexor Carpi Radialis ACTIONS
- FLEX the wrist | - ABDUCT the wrist
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Palmaris Longus ORIGIN
Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus
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Palmaris Longus INSERTION
Flexor Retinaculum and palmaris aponeurosis
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Palmaris Longus ACTIONS
TENSE the palmar fascia | FLEX the wrist
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris ORIGIN HUMERAL HEAD
Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris ORIGIN ULNAR HEAD
Posterior surface of proximal 2/3 of ulna
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris INSERTION
- Pisiform - Hook of the Hamate - Base of 5th metacarpal
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris ACTIONS
- FLEX the wrist | - ADDUCT the wrist
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SUPRASPINATUS  ORIGIN
Supraspinous Fossa of the scapula
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SUPRASPINATUS  INSERTION
Greater tubercle of Humerus
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SUPRASPINATUS ACTION
ADDUCT the shoulder | Stabilize the humerus
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INFRASPINATUS ORIGIN
Infraspinous Fossa of the scapula
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INFRASPINATUS INSERTION
Greater tubercle of humerus
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INFRASPINATUS ACTION
Laterally rotate the shoulder
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SUBSCAPULARIS ORIGIN
Subscapularis fossa of scapula
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SUBSCAPULARIS INSERTION
Lesser tubercle of humerus
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SUPSCAPULARIS ACTION
Medially rotate the shoulder | Stabilize the humerus
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TERES MINOR ORIGIN
Upper 2/3 of lateral border of scapula
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TERES MINOR INSERTION
Greater tubercle of humerus
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TERES MINOR ACTION
Laterally rotate the shoulder ADDUCT the shoulder Stabilize the head of humeruss
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SUBSCAPULARIS ORIGIN
Subscapularis fossa of scapula
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SUBSCAPULARIS INSERTION
Lesser tubercle of humerus
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SUPSCAPULARIS ACTION
Medially rotate the shoulder | Stabilize the humerus
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Teres Major ORIGIN
Inferior Angle and lower 1/3 of the lateral border of scapula
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Teres Major INSERTION
Crest of the lesser tubercle of humerus - medial lip
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Teres Major Action
Extend the shoulder Adduct the shoulder Medially rotate the shoulder
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Latissimus Dorsi ORIGIN
``` Inferior angle of scapula SPs of last 6 thoracic vertebrae Last 3-4 ribs Thoracolumbar Aponeurosis Posterior Iliac Crest ```
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Latissimus Dorsi INSERTION
Intertubercular Groove of humerus
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Latissimus Dorsi ACTION
Extend the shoulder Adduct the shoulder Medially rotate the shoulder
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Pectoralis Major ORIGIN
Medial 1/2 of clavicle Sternum Cartilage of ribs 1-6
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Pectoralis Major INSERTION
Crest of greater tubercle of humerus
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Pectoralis Major ACTION
ALL FIBERS: Adduct shoulder Medially rotate shoulder UPPER FIBERS: Flex shoulder Horizontal Adduction LOWER FIBERS: Extend Shoulder
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Pectoralis Minor ORIGIN
Ribs 3-5
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Pectoralis Minor INSERTION
Medial surface of coracoid process of scapula
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Pectoralis Minor ACTION
Depress scapula Abduct scapula Downwardly rotate scapula
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Serratus Anterior ORIGIN
External surfaces of upper 8-9 ribs
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Serratus Anterior INSERTION
Anterior surface of medial border of scapula
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Serratus Anterior ACTION
Abduct scapula Upwardly rotate scapula Depress scapula Hold the medial border of scapula against rib cage
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Quadratus Lumbotum ORIGIN
Last rib | TPs of lumbar vertebrae 1-4
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Quadratus Lumborum INSERTION
Internal lip of posterior iliac crest
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Quadratus Lumborum ACTION
Unilaterally: Lateral tilt of pelvis (elevation) Lateral flex of vertebral column to the same side Assist to extend the vertebral column Bilaterally: Fix the last rib during forced inhalation/exhalation
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Gluteus Maximus ORIGIN
``` Coccyx Edge of sacrum Posterior iliac crest Sacrotuberous Sacroiliac ligaments ```
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Gluteus Maximus INSERTION
Upper fibers: IT band Lower fibers: Gluteal Tuberosity
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Gluteus Maximus ACTION
ALL FIBERS: Extend hip Laterally rotate Abduct LOWER FIBERS: Adduct
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Gluteus Medius ORIGIN
Gluteal surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines below liac crest
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Gluteus Medius INSERTION
Lateral aspect of greater trochanter
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Gluteus Medius ACTION
ALL FIBERS: Abduct hip ANTERIOR FIBERS: Flex hip Medially rotate hip POSTERIOR FIBERS: Extend hip Laterally rotate hip
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Gluteus Minimus ORIGIN
Gluteal surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
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Gluteus Minimus INSERTION
Anterior aspect of greater trochanter
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Gluteus Minimus ACTION
Abduct Medially rotate Flex
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Gluteus Medius is also known as
The Deltoid of the hip
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Piriformis ORIGIN
Anterior surface of sacrum
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Piriformis INSERTION
SUPERIOR aspect of greater trochanter
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Piriformis ACTION
Laterally rotate hip | Abduct hip when flexed
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HAMSTRINGS: | Biceps Femoris LONG HEAD - ORIGIN
Ischeal tuberosity
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HAMSTRINGS: Biceps Femoris SHORT HEAD - ORIGIN
Lateral lip of the linea aspera
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HAMSTRINGS: Biceps Femoris BOTH HEADS - INSERTION
Head of Fibula
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HAMSTRINGS: | Biceps Femoris ACTIONS - LONG HEAD
Extend hip Assist lateral rotation Tilt pelvis posteriorly
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HAMSTRINGS: | Biceps Femoris ACTIONS - SHORT HEAD
Flex knee | Laterally rotate fixed knee
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HAMSTRINGS: | Semitendinosus ORIGIN
Ischial tuberosity
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HAMSTRINGS: | Semitendinosus INSERTION
Proximal, medial shaft of tibia at Pes Anserines tendon
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HAMSTRINGS: | Semitendinosus ACTION
``` Flex knee Medially rotate flexed knee Extend hip Assist to medially rotate hip Tilt pelvis Posteriorly ```
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HAMSTRINGS: | Semimembranosus ORIGIN
Ischial Tuberosity
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HAMSTRINGS: | Semimembranosus INSERTION
Posterior aspect of medal condyle of TIBIA
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HAMSTRINGS: | Semimembranosus ACTION
``` Flex the knee Medially rotate flexed knee Extend hip Assist medial rotation of hip Tilt pelvis posteriorly ```
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Which muscle most commonly has trigger points referring sciatic pain
Gluteus Minimus
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Tensor Fascia Latae INSERTION
Iliotibial tract
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Tensor Fascia Latae ORIGIN
Iliac crest, posterior to ASIS
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Tensor Fascia Latae ACTION
Flex the hip Medially rotate the hip Abduct the hip
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QUADS: | Rectus Femoris ORIGIN
AIIS
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QUADS: | Vastus Lateralis ORIGIN
Lateral lip of linea aspera gluteal tuberosity greater trochanter
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QUADS: | Vastus Medialis ORIGIN
Medial lip of linea aspera
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QUADS: | Vastus Intermedius ORIGIN
Anterior and lateral shaft of the femur
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QUADS: | ALL INSERTIONS
Tibial tuberosity via the patella and patellar ligament
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QUADS: | ALL ACTIONS
Extend the knee Rectus Femoris: Flex the hip
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Psoas Major ORIGIN
Bodies and transverse processes of lumber vertebrae
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Psoas Major AND Iliacus ACTIONS
Flex the hip Laterlly rotate hip Flex the trunk toward the thigh Tilt pelvis anteriorly
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Iliacus ORIGIN
Iliac fossa
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Psoas Major and Iliacus INSERTION
Lesser trochanter
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What are the 3 Erector Spinae muscles - MEDIAL TO LATERAL
Spinalis Longissimus Iliocostalis
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What are the 3 subsets of Spinalis
Spinalis CAPITIS Spinalis CERVICIS Spinalis THORACIS
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What are the 3 subsets of Longissimus
Longissimus CAPITIS Longissimus CERVICIS Longissimus THORACIS
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What are the 3 subsets of Iliocostalis
Iliocostalis CERVICIS Iliocostalis THORACIS Iliocostalis LUMBORUM
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What does Spinalis attach to
SPs
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What does Longissimus attach to
Ribs and TPs
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What does Iliocostalis attach to
Ribs
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Erector Spinae ACTIONS
Unilaterally: Lateral side bending of spine and head to the same side Bilaterally: Extension of the spine
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What is the definition of NMT?
A system of bodywork that affects muscle tone through sensory feedback in order to treat soft tissue pain and dysfunction
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Which muscle is resposible for most temporal headaches
Trapezius
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What do we palpate?
Specific individual muscles
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What are we feeling for during palpation
- Hypertonicity - Reaction - Trigger Points
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How much pressure should you use to find trigger points?
- Just enough to elicit a referred sensation | - Use a scale of 1-10 aiming for 7
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What is the PROTOCOL for NMT technique
ASSESS - Evaluate what they are saying and how they are walking and holding themselves (posture) GENERAL GLIDE - warm up the muscle region with effleurage SPECIFIC GLIDE - STATIC PRESSURE / TRIGGER POINT RELEASE - use the “wave” to SLOWLY stretch the myofascial tissue until you find a point of pain then use STATIC PRESSURE and a pain scale until you reach 7 Ask if you can use more pressure? Have the client BREATH deep for 10-12 seconds. Re-evaluate pain scale Treat twice
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O. I. A. R. stands for
ORIGIN INSERTION ACTION | R = Functional Anatomy - Related muscles and structures
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What is the STRONGEST hip flexor
Gluteus Maximus
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What is PALPATION
To assess the body through touch
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Difference between Swedish Massage and NMT
- Swedish Massage has a goal of RELAXATION | - NMT has a goal of PAIN RELIEF
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Nerve entrapment
Constriction or mechanical distortion of a nerve within a fibrous, fibrocartilage-osseous tunnel or taught band which in turn interferes with nerve conduction
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Postural Analysis
Muscles can be identified as LOCKED SHORT or LOCKED LONG based on posture. Therapists can then treat the LOCKED SHORT muscles as a means of balancing posture
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What is POSTURAL DISTORTION?
The result of imbalance in the musculoskeletal system caused by hypertonicity and gravity. This can cause shortened or lengthened muscles
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What is a TAUGHT BAND?
The group of taught muscle fibers associated with a myofascial triggerpoint - identifiable by palpation
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What are Trigger Points?
A localized area of deep tenderness that MAY produce referred pain - often in a PREDICTABLE area when overloaded or under direct digital pressure
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What is Hypertonicity?
Greater than normal muscle tone
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What is ISCHEMIA?
- Local decrease in blood supply | - A state in which the current O2 supply is inadequate for the current physiological needs of the tissue
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What three techniques are used during NMT?
- Gliding - Friction - Static/Ischemic compression to individual muscles

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