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Anatomy & Physiology Lab-Test3
Muscles
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/29/2009

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Term
Rectus Femoris
Definition
Origin: Anterior Inferior Illiac spine
Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity and patella
Action: Flex the thigh, extend the leg
Term
Biceps Femoris
Definition
Origin: Ischial Tuberosity and Linea Aspera
Insertion: Head of fibula, lateral condyle of tibia
Action: Extend thigh, flex leg
Term
Gluteus Maximus
Definition
Origin: Illium, sacrum, coccyx
Insertion: Gluteal Tuberosity and illotibial tract
Action: major extensor of thigh, abducts thigh
Term
Adductor Group
Definition
Origin: Ischium and pubic bone
Insertion: Linea Aspera
Action: adduct, flex, rotate the thigh
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
Promotes inspiration by increasing the vertical length and volume of the thorax
Term
External Intercostals
Definition
Promotes inspiration by increasing the width (anterior/posterior dimensions) and volume of the thorax.
Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition
Promotes forced expiration by decreasing the width and volume of the thorax.
Term
Rectus abdominus, external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis
Definition
Muscles of the abdominal body wall. The contraction of these compresses the abdomen and greatly increases pressure within the abdominal cavity to facilitate urination, defecation, childbirth, and forced exhalation.
Term
Deltoid, Gluteus Medius, Vastus Lateralis
Definition
Muscles that serve as the preferred sites for intramuscular injections because of their large sizes, rich blood supplies, and little danger of damaging major nerves or blood vessels. Vastus lateralis-preferred site for injections for toddlers and small infants.)
Term
Aponeurosis
Definition
a broad, flat sheet of tendon (ex.-galea, abdominal, and palmar aponeuroses)
Term
Linea Alba
Definition
a narrow band of tendon along the mid-line of the trunk, extending from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis
Term
Inguinal Ligaments
Definition
bands of tendons running obliquely form the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic bone (anatomically, they separate the thighs from the trunk)
Term
Iliotibial tracts
Definition
broad bands of tendons on the lateral aspect of the thigh that extend from the iliac crest to the lateral condyle of the tibia.
Term
Lumbosacral Fascia
Definition
Large, triangular sheets of tendons on the dorsal aspect of the trunk
Term
Epicranius
Definition
A 2-part muscle united by the galea aponeurosis on the superior and lateral aspects of the skull. Components are the frontalis and occipitalis.
Term
Frontalis
Definition
Part of epicranius
Origin: Galea aponeurosis
insertion: skin above the supraorbital margin
action: raises the eyebrows
Term
Occipitalis
Definition
Part of epicranius
Origin: Occipial bone and mastoid process
Insertion: galea aponeurosis
Action: Pull the scalp posteriorly
Term
Temporalis
Definition
origin: temporal bone
Insertion: coronoid process of the madible
Action: Elevates (closes) the jaw
Term
Masseter
Definition
Origin: Zygomatic Arch
Insertion: Angle and Ramus of the mandible
Action: Elevates (closes) the jaw
Term
Buccinator ("Trumpeter's Muscle")
Definition
Origin: Alveolar processes of the posterior mandible and maxillae
Insertion: Orbicularis oris muscle
Action: compresses the cheek when blowing and sucking
Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
Origin: Fascia associated with the maxillae, mandible and lips
Insertion: muscles and skin at the angle of the mouth
Action: purses and puckers the lips
Term
Orbicularis Oculi
Definition
Origin: Medial wall of the orbit
Insertion: Tissue of the eyelid
Action: closes the eye
Term
Platysma ("Pouting Muscle")
Definition
Origin: Fascia of the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles
Insertion: Mandible and skin of the corners of the mouth
Action: pulls the corners of the mouth down and back
Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition
Origin: Mid-clavicle and manubrium of sternum
Insertion: mastoid process of the temporal bone
Action: flexes and rotates the head
Term
Trapezius
Definition
Origin: Occipial bone and spines of C7 thru all thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: Clavicle, and the acromion and spine of the scapula
Action: extend the head and shrug the shoulders
Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
Origin: Clavicle, sternum, and the cartilages of the 1st 6 ribs
Insertion: greater tubercle
Action: flex, adduct, and rotate the arm
Term
Latissumus Dorsi
Definition
Origin: spines of T6-L5, iliac and sacral crests
Insertion: Intertubercular groove
Action: extend adduct and rotate the arm
Term
Deltoid
Definition
Origin: Clavicle, and the acromion and spine of the scapula
Insertion: deltoid tuberosity
Action: abduct the arm
Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition
Origin: supraglenoid tubercle and coracoid process
Insertion: Radial tuberosity
Action: flex and supinate the forearm
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Origin: Distal, anterior humerus
Insertion: Coronoid process of the ulna
Action: flex the forearm
Term
Triceps Brachii
Definition
Origin: Infraglenoid tubercle and psterior body of the humerus
Insertion: olecranon process
Action: extend the forearm
Term
Brachioradialis
Definition
Origin: Lateral ridge of the distal humerus
Insertion: styloid process of the radius
Action: flex the forearm
Term
Flexor Carpii Radialis
Definition
Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion: 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Action: Flex the wrist and abduct the hand
Term
Palmaris Longus
Definition
Origin: Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion: Palmar aponeurosis
Action: Flex the wrist
Term
Flexor Carpii Ulnaris
Definition
Origin: medial epicondyle of the humerus and the olecranon process
Insertion:5th metacarpal
Action: flex and adduct the wrist
Term
Extensor Carpii Ulnaris
Definition
Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion: 5th metacarpal
Action: extend and adduct the wrist
Term
Extensor Digitorium
Definition
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Insertion: 2nd-5th mid-phalanges
Action: extends the phalanges
Term
Iliopsoas
Definition
Origin: Iliac fossa and the bodies and discs of vertebrae T12-all lumbar
Insertion: Lesser trochanter
Action: Major flexor of thigh, and flexes trunk on thigh
Term
Sartorius ("Tailor's Muscle")
Definition
Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine
Insertion: Medial proximal tibia
Action: Flex the leg, and flex and rotate the thigh
Term
Gracilis
Definition
Origin: Inferior ramus and body of the pubic bone
Insertion: Medial Condyle of tibia
Action: adduct the thigh and flex the leg
Term
Tibialis Anterior
Definition
Origin: Lateral condyle and body of the tibia
Insertion: 1st metatarsal and tarsal bones
Action: dorsi-flex and invert the foot
Term
Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus
Definition
Origin: Head of the fibula
Insertion: Underfoot to 1st metatarsal and tarsal bones
Action: Plantar flex and evert the foot
Term
Triceps Surae
Definition
This is actually 2 muscles that shape the sural (calf) region and share a common insertion on the calcanues via the calcaneal tendon:
Gastrocnemius:
Origin: Lateral and medial condyles of the femur
Insertion: Calcaneus (via the calcaneal tendon)
Action: Plantarflex the foot and flex the leg

Soleus:
Origin: Head of the fibula, and the medial, proximal tibia
Insertion: Calcaneus
Action: plantarflex the foot (most important walking muscle)
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