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Muscles -- Upper Limb
Upper Limb, for Exam 1
280
Anatomy
Graduate
09/07/2013

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Term
Superficial Posterior Axio-Appendicular Muscles
Definition
Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
Term
Deep Posterior Axio-Appendicular Muscles
Definition
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboid Minor
Rhomboid Major
Term
Scapulohumeral Muscles
Definition
Deltoid
Teres Major
Term
Rotator Cuff Muscles
Definition
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Term
Trapezius
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Occipital Bone - Superior Nuchal Line
External Occipital Protuberance

Ligamentum Nuchae
Spinous Processes CV7-TV12
Term
Trapezius
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Clavicle - (Lateral) Posterior Border
Scapula - Acromion, Spine
Term
Trapezius
-Innervation
Definition
CN XI - Spinal Accessory Nerve
Ventral Rami of C3-C4 Spinal Nerves (pain & proprioception)
Term
Trapezius
-Actions
Definition
Upper Fibers: Scapula Elevation & Upward Rotation

Middle Fibers: Scapula Retraction

Lower Fibers: Scapula Depression & Upward Rotation
Term
Latissiumus Dorsi
-Proximal Attachement
Definition
Spinous Processes of TV7-TV12
Thoracolumbar Fascia
Ilium - Iliac Crest
Ribs 9-12
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Floor of Intertubercular Groove
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
-Innervation
Definition
Thoracodorsal Nerve
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Extension, Adduction, and Medial Rotation
Term
Levator Scapulae
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Transverse Processes CV1-CV4
Term
Levator Scapulae
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Medial Border from Superior Angle to Base of Spine
Term
Levator Scapulae
-Innervation
Definition
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Ventral Rami of C3-C4 Spinal Nerves
Term
Levator Scapulae
-Action
Definition
Scapula Elevation & Downward Rotation
Term
Rhomboid Minor
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ligamentum nuchae
Spinous processes of CV7-TV1
Term
Rhomboid Minor
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Medial Border at the Base of the Spine
Term
Rhomboid Minor
-Innervation
Definition
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Term
Rhomboid Minor
-Action
Definition
Scapula retraction and downward rotation
Term
Rhomboid Major
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Spinous processes of TV2-TV5
Term
Rhomboid Major
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Medial Border from Base of the Spine to the Inferior Angle
Term
Rhomboid Major
-Innervation
Definition
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Term
Rhomboid Major
-Action
Definition
Scapula Retraction and Downward rotation
Term
Deltoid
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Clavicle - Lateral, Anterior border
Scapula - Acromion and Spine
Term
Deltoid
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Deltoid tuberosity
Term
Deltoid
-Innervation
Definition
Axillary Nerve
Term
Deltoid
-Action
Definition
Anterior Fibers: Shoulder Flexion & Medial Rotation
Middle Fibers: Shoulder Abduction
Posterior Fibers: Shoulder Extension & Lateral Rotation
Term
Teres Major
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Posterior Surface of the Inferior Angle
Term
Teres Major
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Medial Lip of Intertubercular Groove
Term
Teres Major
-Innervation
Definition
Lower Subscapular Nerve
Term
Teres Major
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Adduction, Extension, & Medial Rotation
Term
Supraspinatus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Supraspinous Fossa
Term
Supraspinatus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Greater Tubercle
Term
Supraspinatus
-Innervation
Definition
Suprascapular Nerve
Term
Supraspinatus
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Abduction
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula
Term
Infraspinatus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Infraspinous Fossa
Term
Infraspinatus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Greater Tubercle
Term
Infraspinatus
-Innervation
Definition
Suprascapular Nerve
Term
Infraspinatus
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Lateral Rotation
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity of Scapula
Term
Teres Minor
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Middle Part of Lateral Border
Term
Teres Minor
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Greater Tubercle
Term
Teres Minor
-Innervation
Definition
Axillary nerve
Term
Teres Minor
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Lateral Rotation
Holds humeral head in glenoid cavity of scapula
Term
Subscapularis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Scapula -Subscapular Fossa
Term
Subscapularis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lesser Tubercle
Term
Subscapularis
-Innervation
Definition
Upper and lower subscapular nerves
Term
Subscapularis
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Medial Rotation
Holds humeral head in glenoid cavity of scapula
Term
Borders of Quadrangular Space
Definition
teres major
teres minor
long and lateral heads of triceps
Term
Contents of Quadrangular Space
Definition
axillary nerve
posterior circumflex humeral artery
Term
Borders of Triangular Space
Definition
teres major
teres minor
long head of triceps
Term
Contents of Triangular Space
Definition
circumflex scapular artery
Term
Pectoralis Major
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Clavicular Head:
Clavicle - (Medial) Anterior Border

Sternocostal Head:
Sternum - Anterior surface
Costal cartilages of Ribs 1-6
Aponeurosis of External Oblique Muscle
Term
Pectoralis Major -Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Lip of the Intertubercular Groove
Term
Pectoralis Major
-Innervation
Definition
Lateral Pectoral Nerve & Medial Pectoral Nerve
Term
Pectoralis Major
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Adduction and Medial Rotation

Clavicular Head: Shoulder Flexion
Sternocostal Head: Shoulder Extension from a Flexed Position
Term
Pectoralis Minor
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ribs 3-5 near the Costal Cartilages
Term
Pectoralis Minor
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Coracoid Process
Term
Pectoralis Minor
-Innervation
Definition
Medial Pectoral Nerve
Term
Pectoralis Minor
-Action
Definition
Scapula Depression & Downward Rotation
Term
Subclavius
-where is it?
Definition
runs between the first rib and the middle of the clavicle (anterior inferior surface)
Term
Subclavius
-where is it?
Definition
runs between the first rib and the middle of the clavicle (anterior inferior surface)
Term
Serratus Anterior
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ribs 1-8 (Lateral)
Term
Serratus Anterior
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Anterior Surface of Medial Border
Term
Serratus Anterior
-Innervation
Definition
Long Thoracic Nerve
Term
Serratus Anterior
-Action
Definition
Scapula Protraction, Upward Rotation & Elevation
Term
Biceps Brachii
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Short Head: Scapula - Coracoid Process

Long Head: Scapula - Supraglenoid Tubercle
Term
Biceps Brachii
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Tuberosity
Bicipital Aponeurosis
Term
Biceps Brachii
-Innervation
Definition
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Term
Biceps Brachii
-Action
Definition
Forearm Supination
Elbow Flexion with Supination of Forearm
(Shoulder Flexion)
Term
Brachialis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - (Middle-Distal) Anterior Surface
Term
Brachialis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Coronoid Process
Tuberosity
Term
Brachialis
-Innervation
Definition
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Term
Brachialis
-Action
Definition
Elbow Flexion
Term
Coracobrachialis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Scapula - Coracoid Process
Term
Coracobrachialis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Humerus (Middle) - Medial Surface
Term
Coracobrachialis
-Innervation
Definition
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Term
Coracobrachialis
-Action
Definition
Shoulder Flexion & Adduction
Term
Triceps Brachii
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Long Head: Scapula - Infraglenoid Tubercle

Lateral Head: Humerus - Posterior Surface Proximal to Radial Groove

Medial Head: Humerus - Posterior Surface Distal to Radial Groove
Term
Triceps Brachii
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Olecranon
Antebrachial Fascia
Term
Triceps Brachii
-Innervation
Definition
Radial Nerve
Term
Triceps Brachii
-Action
Definition
Elbow Extension
(Long Head: Shoulder Extension & Adduction)
Term
Anconeus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Epicondyle
Term
Anconeus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Olecranon, Proximal Posterior Surface
Term
Anconeus
-Innervation
Definition
Radial Nerve
Term
Anconeus
-Action
Definition
Assists Triceps in Elbow Extension
Abducts Ulna during Forearm Pronation
Term
Pronator Teres
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ulnar Head: Ulna - Coronoid Process

Humeral Head: Humerus - Medial Epicondyle
Term
Pronator Teres
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Middle Lateral Surface
Term
Pronator Teres
-Innervataion
Definition
Median Nerve
Term
Pronator Teres
-Action
Definition
Forearm Pronation and Elbow Flexion
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Medial Epicondyle
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Base of the 2nd Metacarpal
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
-Innervation
Definition
Median Nerve
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
-Action
Definition
Wrist Flexion & Radial Deviation
Term
Palmaris Longus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Medial Epicondyle
Term
Palmaris Longus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Flexor Retinaculum
Palmar Aponeurosis
Term
Palmaris Longus
-Innervation
Definition
Median Nerve
Term
Palmaris Longus
-Action
Definition
Wrist Flexion
Tenses Palmar Aponeurosis
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humeral Head:
Humerus - Medial Epicondyle

Ulnar Head:
Ulna - Olecranon and Proximal Posterior Border
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Pisiform
Hamate - Hook
5th Metacarpal
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
-Innervation
Definition
Ulnar Nerve
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
-Action
Definition
Wrist Flexion & Ulnar Deviation
Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humeroulnar Head:
Humerus - Medial Epicondyle
Ulna - Coronoid Process

Radial Head:
Radius - Proximal Anterior Border
Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Medial 4 digits - Middle Phalanges - Bodies
Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
-Innervation
Definition
Median Nerve
Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
-Action
Definition
Medial 4 Digits - Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion
(Medial 4 Digits -Metacarpophalangeal Joint Flexion)
(Wrist Flexion)
Term
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ulna (Proximal to Middle) Medial & Anterior Surfaces
Interosseous Membrane
Term
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Medial 4 Digits - Distal Phalanges - Bases
Term
Flexor Digitorum Profundus -Innervation
Definition
Medial Part (Digits 4-5): Ulnar Nerve Lateral Part (Digits 2-3): Anterior Interosseous Nerve of the Median Nerve
Term
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
-Action
Definition
Medial 4 Digits: Distal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion
(Medial 4 Digits: Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Flexion)
(Medial 4 Digits: Metacarpophalangeal Joint Flexion)
(Wrist Flexion)
Term
Flexor Pollicis Longus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Anterior Surface
Interosseous Membrane
Term
Flexor Pollicis Longus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Thumb - Distal Phalanx - Base
Term
Flexor Pollicis Longus
-Innervation
Definition
Anterior Interosseous Nerve of the Median Nerve
Term
Flexor Pollicis Longus
-Action
Definition
Thumb Interphalangeal Joint Flexion
(Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Flexion)
(Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Flexion)
(Wrist Flexion and Radial Deviation)
Term
Pronator Quadratus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Distal Anterior Surface
Term
Pronator Quadratus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Distal Anterior Surface
Term
Pronator Quadratus
-Innervation
Definition
Anterior Interosseous Nerve of the Median Nerve
Term
Pronator Quadratus
-Action
Definition
Forearm Pronation
Term
Muscles with Attachments to the Clavicle
Definition
Proximal Attachments:
Deltoid
Pectoralis Major

Distal Attachments:
Trapezius
Subclavius
Term
Muscles with Attachments to the Ribs
Definition
Latissimus Dorsi
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Subclavius
Serratus Anterior

all are proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments to the Vertebrae
Definition
Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboid Major
Rhomboid Minor

all are proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Occipital Bone
Definition
Trapezius (Proximal Attachment)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Sternum
Definition
Pectoralis Major (Proximal Attachment)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Ilium
Definition
Latissimus Dorsi (Proximal Attachment)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Acromion
Definition
Trapezius (Distal Attachment)
Deltoid (Proximal Attachment)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Spine of the Scapula
Definition
Trapezius (Distal Attachment)
Deltoid (Proximal Attachment)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Coracoid Process
Definition
Distal Attachment:
Pectoralis Minor

Proximal Attachments:
Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
Coracobrachilis
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Medial Border of the Scapula
Definition
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboid Minor
Rhomboid Major
Serratus Anterior

all are distal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Lateral Border of the Scapula
Definition
Teres Major
Teres Minor

both are proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Great Tubercle of the Humerus
Definition
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor

all are distal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Intertubercular Groove
Definition
Pectoralis Major
Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major

all are distal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus
Definition
Subscapularis (Distal Attachment)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Body of the Humerus
Definition
Brachialis (Proximal attachment on the Anterior Surface)

Coracobrachialis (Distal attachment on the Medial Surface)

Triceps Brachii-Lateral and Medial Heads (proximal attachment on the Posterior Surface)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Medial Epicondyle
Definition
Pronator Teres
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

all are proximal attachments
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Spinal Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
Definition
Trapezius
Term
Muscles Innervated by Thoracodorsal Nerve
Definition
Latissimus Dorsi
Term
Muscles Innervated by Dorsal Scapular Nerve
Definition
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboid Major
Rhomboid Minor
Term
Muscles Innervated by Lateral Pectoral Nerve
Definition
Pectoralis Major
Term
Muscles Innervated by Medial Pectoral Nerve
Definition
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Term
Muscles Innervated by Long Thoracic Nerve
Definition
Serratus Anterior
Term
Muscles Innervated by Axillary Nerve
Definition
Deltoid
Teres Minor
Term
Muscles Innervated by Suprascapular Nerve
Definition
Supraspinatous
Infraspinatous
Term
Muscles Innervated by Lower Subscapular Nerve
Definition
Teres Major
Subscapularis
Term
Muscles Innervated by Upper Subscapular Nerve
Definition
Subscapularis
Term
Muscles Innervated by Musculocutaneous Nerve
Definition
Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Coracobrachialis
Term
Muscles Innervated by Radial Nerve (main branch)
Definition
Triceps Brachii
Anconeus
Brachioradialis
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Term
Muscles Innervated by Median Nerve (main branch)
Definition
Pronator Teres
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Term
Muscles Innervated by Ulnar Nerve (main branch)
Definition
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexor Digitorum Profundus (Digits 4-5)
Term
Brachioradialis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Supracondylar Ridge
Term
Brachioradialis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Distal Lateral Surface
Term
Brachioradialis
-Innervation
Definition
Radial Nerve
Term
Brachioradialis
-Action
Definition
Elbow Flexion
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Supracondylar Ridge
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
2nd Metacarpal -- Base
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
-Innervation
Definition
Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
-Action
Definition
Wrist Extension & Radial Deviation
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Epicondyle
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
3rd Metacarpal -- Base
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
-Action
Definition
Wrist Extension and Radial Deviation
Term
Extensor Digitorum
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Epicondyle
Term
Extensor Digitorum
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Medial 4 Digits - Extensor Expansions
Term
Extensor Digitorum
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Digitorum
-Action
Definition
Medial 4 Digits - Metacarpophalangeal Joint Extension
(Medial 4 Digits - Interphalangeal Joint Extension)
(Wrist Extension)
Term
Extensor Digiti Minimi
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Epicondyle
Term
Extensor Digiti Minimi
-Distal Attachment
Definition
5th Digit - Extensor Expansion
Term
Extensor Digiti Minimi
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Digiti Minimi
-Action
Definition
5th Digit - Metacarpophalangeal Joint Extension
(5th Digit - Interphalangeal Joint Extension)
(Wrist Extension)
Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Epicondyle
Ulna - Proximal to Middle Posterior Border
Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
-Action
Definition
Wrist Extension & Ulnar Deviation
Term
Supinator
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Humerus - Lateral Epicondyle
Radial Collateral Ligament
Anular Ligament
Ulna - Supinator Fossa and Supinator Crest
Term
Supinator
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Proximal Lateral, Posterior, and Anterior Surfaces
Term
Supinator
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Supinator
-Action
Definition
Forearm Supination
Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Proximal to Middle Posterior Surface
Radius - Proximal to Middle Posterior Surface
Interosseous Membrane
Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
1st Metacarpal - Base
Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus
-Innervation
Definition
Posterior interosseous Nerve from the Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Abductor Pollicis Longus
-Action
Definition
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Abduction and Extension
(Wrist Flexion & Radial Deviation)
Term
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Radius - Distal Posterior Surface
Interosseous Membrane
Term
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Thumb - Proximal Phalanx - Base
Term
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
-Innervation
Definition
Posterior Interosseous Nerve from the Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
-Action
Definition
Thumb Metacarpophalnageal & Carpometacarpal Joint Extension
(Wrist Flexion & Radial Deviation)
Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Middle Posterior Surface
Interosseous Membrane
Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Thumb - Distal Phalanx - Base
Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus
-Innervation
Definition
Posterior Interosseous Nerve from the Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus
-Action
Definition
Thumb Interphalangeal, Metacarpophalangeal & Carpometacarpal Joint Extension
(Wrist Extension and Radial Deviation)
Term
Extensor Indicis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Ulna - Distal Posterior Surface
Interosseous Membrane
Term
Extensor Indicis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
2nd Digit - Extensor Expansion
Term
Extensor Indicis
-Innervation
Definition
Posterior Interosseous Nerve from the Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Term
Extensor Indicis
-Action
Definition
2nd Digit Metacarpophalnageal Joint Extension
(2nd Digit Interphalangeal Joint Extension)
(Wrist Extension)
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Anterior Interosseous Branch of the Median Nerve
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Profundus (Digits 2-3)
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Pronator Quadratus
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Deep Branch of the Radial Nerve
Definition
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Extensor Digitorum
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Supinator
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Posterior Interosseous Branch of the Radial Nerve
Definition
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Indicis
Term
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Flexor Retinaculum
Scaphoid - Tubercle
Trapezium - Tubercle
Term
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Thumb - Proximal Phalanx - Base
Term
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
-Innervation
Definition
Recurrent Branch of the Median Nerve
Term
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
-Action
Definition
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Abduction
Thumb Opposition
Term
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Flexor Retinaculum
Scaphoid - Tubercle
Trapezium - Tubercle
Term
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Thumb - Proximal Phalanx - Base
Term
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
-Innervation
Definition
Recurrent Branch of Median Nerve
Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve
Term
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
-Action
Definition
Thumb Metacarpophalangeal & Carpometacarpal Joint Flexion
Term
Opponens Pollicis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Flexor Retinaculum
Scaphoid - Tubercle
Trapezium - Tubercle
Term
Opponens Pollicis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
1st metacarpal - Lateral Border
Term
Opponens Pollicis
-Innervation
Definition
Recurrent Branch of Median Nerve
Term
Opponens Pollicis
-Action
Definition
Thumb Opposition
Term
Adductor Pollicis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Oblique Head:
2nd & 3rd Metacarpals - Bases
Capitate and Adjacent Carpals

Transverse Head:
3rd Metacarpal - Anterior Surface
Term
Adductor Pollicis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
Thumb - Proximal Phalanx - Base
Term
Adductor Pollicis
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Ulnar Nerve
Term
Adductor Pollicis
-Action
Definition
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Adduction
Term
Abductor Digiti Minimi
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Pisiform
Term
Abductor Digiti Minimi
-Distal Attachment
Definition
5th Digit - Proximal Phalanx - Base
Term
Abductor Digiti Minimi
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve
Term
Abductor Digiti Minimi
-Action
Definition
5th Digit Metacarpophangeal Joint Abduction
Term
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Hamate - Hook
Flexor Retinaculum
Term
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
-Distal Attachment
Definition
5th Digit - Proximal Phalanx - Base
Term
Flexor Digiti Minimi
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Ulnar Nerve
Term
Flexor Digiti Minimi
-Action
Definition
5th Digit Metacarpophalangeal Joint Flexion
Term
Opponens Digiti Minimi
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Hamate - Hook
Flexor Retinaculum
Term
Opponens Digiti Minimi
-Distal Attachment
Definition
5th Metacarpal -Medial Border
Term
Opponens Digiti Minimi
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Ulnar Nerve
Term
Opponens Digiti Minimi
-Action
Definition
5th Digit Opposition
Term
Thenar Muscles
Definition
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Opponens Pollicis
Adductor Pollicis
Term
Hypothenar Muscles
Definition
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Opponens Digiti Minimi
Term
Lumbricals 1-2
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - Lateral 2 Tendons
Term
Lumbricals 1-2
-Distal Attachment
Definition
2nd & 3rd digits - Extensor Expansion - Lateral Bands
Term
Lumbricals 1-2
-Innervation
Definition
Lateral & Medial Branches of Median Nerve
Term
Lumbricals 1-2
-Action
Definition
2nd & 3rd Digit Metocarpophalangeal Joint Flexion & Interphalangeal Joint Extension
Term
Lumbricals 3-4
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - Medial 3 Tendons
Term
Lumbricals 3-4
-Distal Attachment
Definition
4th & 5th Digits - Extensor Expansions - Lateral Bands
Term
Lumbricals 3-4
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve
Term
Lumbricals 3-4
-Action
Definition
4th & 5th Digit Metacarpophalangeal Joint Flexion & Interphalangeal Joint Extension
Term
Pennation of the Lumbricals
Definition
Lumbricals 1-2 are Unipennate
Lumbricals 3-4 are Bipennate
Term
Number and Pennation of Palmar Interossei muscles?
Definition
3 Unipennate Muscles
Term
Palmar Interossei
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
2nd, 4th, & 5th Metacarpals - Palmar Surfaces
Term
Palmar Interossei
-Distal Attachment
Definition
2nd, 4th, & 5th Digits - Extensor Expansions - Lateral Bands - Proximal Phalanges - Bases
Term
Palmar Interossei
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of the Ulnar Nerve
Term
Palmar Interossei
-Action
Definition
2nd, 4th, & 5th Digit Adduction Toward Axial Line
Assist Lumbricals in Medial 4 Digit MCP Joint Flexion & IP Joint Extension
Term
Number and Pennation of Dorsal Interossei muscles?
Definition
4 Bipennate Muscles
Term
Dorsal Interossei
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Adjacent Sides of 2 Metacarpals
Term
Dorsal Interossei
-Distal Attachments
Definition
2nd - 4th Digits - Extensor Expansions - Lateral Bands - Proximal Phalanges - Bases
Term
Dorsal Interossei
-Innervation
Definition
Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve
Term
Dorsal Interossei
-Action
Definition
2nd-4th Digit Abduction from Axial Line
Assist Lumbricals in Medial 4 Digit MCP Joint Flexion and IP Joint Extension
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Lateral Supracondylar Ridge
Definition
Brachioradialis
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

both are Proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Lateral Epicondyle
Definition
Anconeous
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Extensor Digitorum
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Supinator
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Olecranon
Definition
Triceps Brachii (Distal)
Anconeus (Distal)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Coronoid Process
Definition
Brachialis (Distal)
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (Proximal)
Pronator Teres (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Ulnar Tuberosity
Definition
Brachialis (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Supinator Crest
Definition
Supinator
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Supinator Fossa
Definition
Supinate
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Posterior Surface of the Ulna
Definition
Anconeus (Distal)
Abductor Pollicis Longus (Proximal)
Extensor Pollicis Longus (Proximal)
Extensor Indicis (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Posterior Border of the Ulna
Definition
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

both are proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Medial Surface of the Ulna
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Profundus (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Anterior Surface of the Ulna
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Profundus (Proximal)
Pronator Quadratus (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Radial Tuberosity
Definition
Biceps Brachii (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Lateral Surface of the Radius
Definition
Pronator Teres (Proximal)
Brachioradialis (Distal)
Supinator (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Anterior Border of the Radius
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Anterior Surface of the Radius
Definition
Flexor Pollicis Longus (Proximal)
Pronator Quadratus (Distal)
Supinator (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Posterior Surface of the Radius
Definition
Supinator (Distal)
Abductor Pollicis Longus (Proximal)
Extensor Pollicis Brevis (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Pisiform
Definition
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (Distal)
Abductor Digiti Minimi (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Scaphoid
Definition
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Opponens Pollicis

all are Proximal Attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Hamate
Definition
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (Distal)
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis (Proximal)
Opponens Digiti Minimi (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Capitate
Definition
Adductor Pollicis (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Trapezium
Definition
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Opponens Pollicis

all are Proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on Ligamentum Nuchae
Definition
Trapezius
Rhomboid Minor

both are Proximal
Term
Muscles with Attachments on Thoracolumbar Fascia
Definition
Latissimus Doris (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Aponeurosis of the External Oblique
Definition
Pectoralis Major (Proximal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Bicipital Aponeurosis
Definition
Biceps Brachii (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Antebrachial Fascia
Definition
Triceps Brachii (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Radial Collateral Ligament
Definition
Supinator
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Annular Ligament
Definition
Supinator
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Interosseous Membrane
Definition
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Extensor Indicis

all are Proximal attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Flexor Retinaculum
Definition
Palmaris Longus
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Opponens Pollicis
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Opponens Digiti Minimi

all are Proximal Attachments
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Palmar Aponeurosis
Definition
Palmaris Longus (Distal)
Term
Muscles with Attachments on Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendons
Definition
Lumbricals
Term
Muscles with Attachments on the Extensor Expansions
Definition
Extensor Digitorum (Digits 2-5)
Extensor Digiti Minimi (Digit 5)
Extensor Indicis (Digit 2)
Lumbricals (Digits 2-5)
Interossei

all are Distal attachments
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Recurrent Branch of Median Nerve
Definition
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Opponens Pollicis
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Lateral and Medial Branches of Median Nerve
Definition
Lumbricals 1-2
Term
Muscles Innervated by the Deep Branch of Ulnar Nerve
Definition
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Adductor Pollicis
Abductor Digiti Minimi
Opponens Digiti Minimi
Lumbricals 3-4
Dorsal Interossei (4)
Palmar Interossei (3)
Term
Popliteus
-Proximal Attachment
Definition
Femur - Lateral Condyle
Lateral Meniscus
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