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origions, insertions, actions, innervations of Upper Extremity Muscles
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
06/14/2010

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Term
What is the origin of external intercostals?
Definition
lower border of upper eleven ribs
Term
What is the insertion of external intercostals?
Definition
upper border of last eleven ribs
Term
External intercostals are involved in what actions?
Definition
inspiration
Term
What nerve innervates external intercostals?
Definition
intercostal nerves T1-12
Term
What is the origin of internal intercostals?
Definition
inner surface
Term
What is the insertion of internal intercostals?
Definition
upper border of last eleven ribs
Term
Internal intercostals are involved in what actions?
Definition
inspiration, forced expiration
Term
What nerve innervates internal intercostals?
Definition
intercostal nerves
Term
What is the origin of spinalis?
Definition
spinous processes of upper lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae
Term
What is the insertion of spinalis?
Definition
spinous processes of upper thoracic and cervical vertebrae, except C1
Term
Spinalis is involved in what actions?
Definition
extend the spinal column and laterally flex to the side
Term
What nerve innervates Spinalis?
Definition
dorsal rami of the spinal nerves
Term
Where does Longissimus originate?
Definition
broad aponeurosis in upper lumbar and lower thoracic, transverse processes of upper 5 thoracic vertebrae
Term
Where does Longissimus insert?
Definition
lower 9 ribs and transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae, transverse processes of cervical vertebrae, mastoid process of temporal bone
Term
Longissimus is involved in what actions?
Definition
extend spinal column and laterally flex to side
Term
What nerve innervates Longissimus?
Definition
dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Term
Where does Iliocostalis originate?
Definition
sacrospinal aponeurosis and iliac crest, posterior surface of ribs 1-12
Term
Where does iliocostalis insert?
Definition
transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae 1-3 and posterior surface of ribs 6-12, posterior surface of ribs 1-6, transverse processes of lower cervical vertebrae
Term
Iliocostalis is involved in what actions?
Definition
extend spinal column and laterally flex to side
Term
Where does Splenius capitis originate?
Definition
lower half of ligamentum nuchae and spines of C7-T3/4
Term
Where does Splenitis capitus insert?
Definition
under sternocleidomastoid to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the lateral 1/3 of the superior nuchal line of occipital bone
Term
Splenius capitis is involved in what actions?
Definition
lateral flexion of head to same side with slight rotation and together head extension
Term
What nerve innervates Splenius capitis?
Definition
lateral branches of dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Term
Where does splenius cervicis originate?
Definition
spines of T3-T6
Term
Where does splenius cervicis insert?
Definition
posterior tubercles of the transverse process of C2,3
Term
Splenius cervicis is involved in what actions?
Definition
lateral flexion of head to same side with slight rotation and together head extension
Term
what nerve innervates splenius cervicis?
Definition
lateral branches of dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Term
where does semispinalis capitis originate?
Definition
tips of transverse processes of C7-T6/7, articular processes of C4-6, spine of C7 or T1
Term
where does semispinalis capitis insert?
Definition
b/w superior and inferior nuchal lines of the occipital bone
Term
semispinalis capitis is involved in what actions?
Definition
together neck extension and independently lateral flexion to same side
Term
what nerve innervates semispinalis capitis?
Definition
dorsal rami of cervical and thoracic nerves
Term
where does semispinalis cervicis originate?
Definition
transverse process of T1-T5/6
Term
Where does semispinalis cervicis insert?
Definition
spinous processes of C2-C5
Term
semispinalis cervicis is involved in what actions?
Definition
together neck extension and independently lateral flexion to same side
Term
what nerve innervates semispinalis cervicis?
Definition
dorsal rami of cervical nerves
Term
where does semispinalis thoracis originate?
Definition
transverse processes of T6-10
Term
where does semispinalis thoracis insert?
Definition
spinous processes of C6-T4
Term
semispinalis thoracis is involved in what actions?
Definition
together neck extension and independently lateral flexion to same side
Term
what nerve innervates semispinalis thoracis?
Definition
dorsal rami of cervical nerves
Term
where does multifidus originate and insert?
Definition
fill up the space on either side of the spinous processes from the axis to the sacrum
Term
multifidus is involved in what actions?
Definition
rotation toward opposite side and extension
Term
what nerve innervates multifidus?
Definition
dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Term
where does rotatores originate and insert?
Definition
deepest layer in the groove between the spinous processes and transverse processes from axis to sacrum
Term
rotatores is involved in what actions?
Definition
rotation toward opposite side and extension
Term
what nerve innervates rotatores?
Definition
dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Term
where does interspinales originate and insert?
Definition
placed in pairs b/w the spinous processes of contiguous vertebrae
Term
interspinales is involved in what actions?
Definition
extend vertebrae
Term
what nerve innervates interspinales?
Definition
dorsal rami of spinal nerves
Term
where does intertransversarii originate and insert?
Definition
small muscles placed between the transverse processes
Term
intertransversarii is involved in what actions?
Definition
lateral flexion
Term
what nerve innervates intertransversarii?
Definition
dorsal (and some ventral) rami of spinal nerves
Term
where does rectus capitis posterior major originate?
Definition
spine of C2
Term
where does rectus capitis posterior major insert?
Definition
lateral part of inferior nuchal line of occipital bone
Term
rectus capitis posterior major is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends the head and turns the face to the same side
Term
what nerve innervates rectus capitis posterior major?
Definition
dorsal ramus of the first cervical spinal nerve
Term
where does rectus capitis posterior minor originate?
Definition
posterior arch of C1
Term
where does rectus capitis posterior minor insert?
Definition
medial part of inferior nuchal line of occipital bone
Term
rectus capitis posterior minor is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends the head
Term
what nerve innervates rectus capitis posterior minor?
Definition
dorsal ramus of the first cervical spinal nerve
Term
where does oblique capitus superior originate?
Definition
upper surface of transverse process of C1
Term
where does oblique capitis superior insert?
Definition
b/w superior and inferior nuchal lines of occipital bone
Term
oblique capitis superior is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends the head
Term
what nerve innervates oblique capitis superior?
Definition
dorsal ramus of the first cervical spinal nerve
Term
where does oblique capitis inferior originate?
Definition
spinous process of C2 and adjacent part of upper lamina
Term
where does oblique capitis inferior insert?
Definition
lower and back part of the transverse process of C1
Term
oblique capitis inferior is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends the head and turns the head to the same side
Term
what nerve innervates oblique capitis inferior?
Definition
dorsal ramus of the first cervical spinal nerve
Term
where does sternocleidomastoid originate?
Definition
sternal head- top of the manubrium, clavicular head- medial 1/3 of clavicle
Term
where does sternocleidomastoid insert?
Definition
mastoid process of temporal bone and lateral superior nuchal line
Term
sternocleidomastoid is involved in what actions?
Definition
unilaterally flexes head to the same side, rotates head to the opposite side
Term
what nerve innervates sternocleidomastoid?
Definition
accessory
Term
where does sternohyoid originate?
Definition
posterior surface of medial end of clavicle and upper posterior part of the manubrium
Term
where does sternohyoid insert?
Definition
inferior border of body of hyoid
Term
sternohyoid is involved in what actions?
Definition
depresses the hyoid bone an larynx
Term
what nerve innervates sternohyoid?
Definition
cervical spinal nerves C1-C3
Term
where does omohyoid originate?
Definition
superior border of scapula near suprascapular notch
Term
where does omohyoid insert?
Definition
inferior border of hyoid bone
Term
omohyoid is involved in what actions?
Definition
depresses, retracts, and steadies the hyoid bone
Term
what nerve innervates omohyoid?
Definition
cervical spinal nerves C1-C3
Term
where does thyrohyoid originate?
Definition
thyroid cartilage of larynx
Term
where does thyrohyoid insert?
Definition
inferior border of greater cornu and body of hyoid bone
Term
thyrohyoid is involved in what actions?
Definition
elevates larynx, depresses hyoid bone
Term
what nerve innervates thyrohyoid?
Definition
cervical nerves C1-C2 via hypoglossal nerve
Term
where does sternothyroid originate?
Definition
posterior surface of the manubrium and costal cartilage of the first rib
Term
where does sternothyroid insert?
Definition
thyroid cartilage of larynx
Term
sternothyroid is involved in what actions?
Definition
depresses the hyoid bone and larynx
Term
what nerve innervates sternothyroid?
Definition
cervical spinal nerves C1-C3
Term
where do the scalenes originate?
Definition
anterior- transverse process of C3-C6
middle- transverse processes of axis to C7
posterior- transverse process of C4-C6
Term
where do the scalenes insert?
Definition
anterior- inner border of 1st rib
middle- upper surface of 1st rib
posterior- outer surface of 2nd rib
Term
scalenes are involved in what actions?
Definition
anterior- laterally flexes the neck and rotates the head to opposite side, if neck is stable it assists in elevating the 1st rib
middle & posterior- laterally flexes the neck, if neck is stable it assists in elevating the 1st rib
Term
what nerves innervate the scalenes?
Definition
anterior- ventral rami of C4-C6 spinal nerves
middle- ventral rami of C3-C8 spinal nerves
posterior- ventral rami of C6-C8 spinal nerves
Term
where does the deltoid originate?
Definition
lateral part of clavicle, acromion, apine of scapula
Term
where does deltoid insert?
Definition
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Term
deltoid is involved in what actions?
Definition
abduction
anterior head- shoulder flexion, horizontal adduction, and internal rotation
posterior head- shoulder extension, horizontal abduction, and external rotation
Term
what nerve innervates deltoid?
Definition
axillary
Term
where does pectoralis major originate?
Definition
medial part of clavicle, sternum, ribs (2-6)
Term
where does pectoralis major insert?
Definition
humerus; lateral lip of intertubercular groove
Term
pectoralis major is involved in what actions?
Definition
shoulder adduction, internal rotation, flexion, extension, and horizontal adduction
Term
what nerve innervates pectoralis major?
Definition
lateral and medial pectoral
Term
where does subscapularis originate?
Definition
costal surface of scapula
Term
where does subscapularis insert?
Definition
lesser tubercle of humerus
Term
subscapularis is involved in what actions?
Definition
internal rotation of shoulder
Term
what nerve innervates subscapularis?
Definition
upper and lower subscapular
Term
where does coracobrachialis originate?
Definition
coracoid process
Term
where does coracobrachialis insert?
Definition
medial aspect of humerus, halfway down
Term
coracobrachialis is involved in what actions?
Definition
shoulder flexion and adduction
Term
what nerve innervates coracobrachialis?
Definition
musculocutaneous
Term
where does biceps brachii originate?
Definition
long head- superior lip of glenoid fossa
short head- coracoid process
Term
where does biceps brachii insert?
Definition
tuberosity of radius and lacertus fibrosus
Term
biceps brachii are involved in what actions?
Definition
elbow flexion and supination, shoulder flexion
Term
what nerve innervates biceps brachii?
Definition
musculocutaneous
Term
where does latissimus dorsi originate?
Definition
lower six thoracic spines, lumbar and sacral spines, crest of ilium
Term
where does latissimus dorsi insert?
Definition
intertubercular groove on humerus- usually receives fibers on scapular inferior angle
Term
latissimus dorsi is involved in what actions?
Definition
adduction, extension, and internal rotation of shoulder, shoulder girdle depression
Term
what nerve innervates latissimus dorsi?
Definition
thoracodorsal
Term
where does teres major originate?
Definition
dorsal surface of axillary border of scapula near inferior angle
Term
where does teres major insert?
Definition
medial lip of intertubercular groove
Term
teres major is involved in what actions?
Definition
extension, adduction, and internal rotation of shoulder
Term
what nerve innervates teres major?
Definition
lower subscapular
Term
where do triceps originate?
Definition
long head- infraglenoid tubercle
lateral head- back of humerus from middle of shaft to greater tuberosity
medial head- lower posterior part of humerus
Term
where do triceps insert?
Definition
olecranon process of ulna
Term
triceps are involved in what actions?
Definition
long head- shoulder extension and adduction
all parts- elbow extension
Term
what nerve innervates triceps?
Definition
radial
Term
where does supraspinatus originate?
Definition
surface of scapula above the spine (supraspinous fossa)
Term
where does supraspinatous insert?
Definition
greater tubercle of humerus, upper facet
Term
supraspinatous is involved in what actions?
Definition
shoulder abduction
Term
what nerve innervates supraspinatous?
Definition
suprascapular
Term
what nerve innervates supraspinatous?
Definition
suprascapular
Term
where does infraspinatous originate?
Definition
infraspinous fossa of scapula
Term
where does infraspinatous insert?
Definition
middle facet of greater tubercle of humerus
Term
infraspinatous is involved in what actions?
Definition
shoulder external rotation
Term
what nerve innervates infraspinatous?
Definition
suprascapular
Term
where does teres minor originate?
Definition
dorsal surface of axillary border of scapula
Term
where does teres minor insert?
Definition
lower facet of greater tubercle of humerus
Term
teres minor is involved in what actions?
Definition
shoulder external rotation
Term
what nerve innervates teres minor?
Definition
axillary
Term
what are the rotator cuff muscles?
Definition
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
Term
where does trapezius originate?
Definition
external occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, thoracic vertebrae
Term
where does trapezius insert?
Definition
lateral portion of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula
Term
trapezius is involved in what actions?
Definition
elevation, adduction, and upward rotation of shoulder girdle (upper part); adduction of scapulae (middle part); depression, adduction, and upward rotation of shoulder girdle (lower part)
Term
what nerve innervates trapezius?
Definition
accessory
Term
where do rhomboids originate?
Definition
spines of last cervical and first five thoracic vertebrae
Term
where does rhomboids insert?
Definition
vertebral border of scapulae (below spine)
Term
rhomboids are involved in what actions?
Definition
elevation, adduction, downward rotation of scapula
Term
what nerve innervates rhomboids?
Definition
dorsal scapular
Term
where does levator scapulae originate?
Definition
transverse processes of T1-3/4
Term
where does levator scapulae insert?
Definition
vertebral border of scapula above spine
Term
levator scapulae is involved in what actions?
Definition
elevation, adduction, downward rotation of scapula
Term
what nerve innervates levator scapulae?
Definition
dorsal scapular
Term
where does pectoralis minor originate?
Definition
3rd, 4th, 5th ribs
Term
where does pectoralis minor insert?
Definition
coracoid process
Term
pectoralis minor is involved in what actions?
Definition
depression and abduction of scapula (anterior tilting of scapula)
Term
what nerve innervates pectoralis minor?
Definition
medial pectoral
Term
where does serratus anterior originate?
Definition
upper eight or nine ribs
Term
where does serratus anterior insert?
Definition
costal surface of medial border of scapula
Term
serratus anterior is involved in what actions?
Definition
abduction of scapula, lower portion pulls inferior angle lateral thereby assisting the trapezius in upward rotation
Term
what nerve innervates serratus anterior?
Definition
long thoracic
Term
where does subclavius originate?
Definition
upper border of 1st rib
Term
where does subclavius insert?
Definition
clavicle
Term
subclavius is involved in what actions?
Definition
depression of clavicle
Term
what nerve innervates subclavius?
Definition
5th & 6th cervical nerve roots
Term
where does anconeus originate?
Definition
posterior surface of external condyle of humerus
Term
where does anconeus insert?
Definition
olecranon and shaft of ulna
Term
anconeus is involved in what actions?
Definition
elbow extension
Term
what nerve innervates anconeus?
Definition
radial
Term
where does supinator originate?
Definition
lateral epicondyle of humerus and supinator crest of ulna
Term
where does supinator insert?
Definition
lateral and anterior aspect of radius
Term
supinator is involved in what actions?
Definition
supination and extension of forearm
Term
what nerve innervates supinator?
Definition
radial
Term
where does brachialis originate?
Definition
lower half of anterior surface of humerus
Term
where does brachialis insert?
Definition
ulna, just below coronoid process (ulnar tuberosity)
Term
brachialis is involved in what actions?
Definition
elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates brachialis?
Definition
musculocutaneous and usually radial
Term
where does brachioradialis originate?
Definition
external supracondylar ridge of humerus
Term
where does brachioradialis insert?
Definition
styloid process of radius
Term
brachioradialis is invovled in what actions?
Definition
elbow flexion, pronation and supination to neutral
Term
what nerve innervates brachioradialis?
Definition
radial
Term
where does pronator teres originate?
Definition
medial epicondylar ridge and medial side of coronoid process
Term
where does pronator teres insert?
Definition
middle of lateral surface of shaft of radius
Term
pronator teres is involved in what actions?
Definition
pronation and elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates pronator teres?
Definition
median
Term
where does pronator quadratus originate?
Definition
lower fourth and anterior border of ulna
Term
where does pronator quadratus insert?
Definition
lower fourth of lateral anterior surface of shaft of radius
Term
pronator quadratus is involved in what actions?
Definition
pronation
Term
what nerve innervates pronator quadratus?
Definition
median
Term
where does flexor carpi radialis originate?
Definition
medial epicondyle of humerus
Term
where does flexor carpi radialis insert?
Definition
second metacarpal on anterior, plus a slip to the third metacarpal
Term
flexor carpi radialis is involved in what actions?
Definition
wrist flexion and radial deviation, elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates flexor carpi radialis?
Definition
median
Term
where does palmaris longus originate?
Definition
medial epicondyle of humerus
Term
where does palmaris longus insert?
Definition
palmar fascia and transverse carpal ligament
Term
palmaris longus is involved in what actions?
Definition
wrist flexion, elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates palmaris longus?
Definition
median
Term
where does flexor carpi ulnaris originate?
Definition
medial epicondyle of humerus, and proximal posterior surface of ulna
Term
where does flexor carpi ulnaris insert?
Definition
pisiform, hamate, 5th metacarpal
Term
flexor carpi ulnaris is involved in what actions?
Definition
wrist flexion and ulnar deviation, elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates flexor carpi ulnaris?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where does flexor digitorum superficialis originate?
Definition
medial epicondyle of humerus and anterior oblique line of radius, coronoid process of ulna
Term
where does flexor digitorum superficialis insert?
Definition
middle phalanges of 2nd to 5th fingers
Term
flexor digitorum superficialis is invovled in what actions?
Definition
flexion of the middle and proximal phalanges of four fingers, wrist flexion and elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates flexor digitorum superficialis?
Definition
median
Term
where does flexor digitorum profundus originate?
Definition
proximal 2/3 of anterior and medial surface of ulna
Term
where does flexor digitorum profundus insert?
Definition
terminal phalanges of 2nd to 5th fingers
Term
flexor digitorum profundus is involved in what actions?
Definition
finger flexion, wrist flexion
Term
what nerve innervates flexor digitorum profundus?
Definition
ulnar and median
Term
where does flexor pollicus longus originate?
Definition
volar surface of body of radius and interosseous membrane
Term
where does flexor pollicus longus insert?
Definition
base of terminal phalanx of thumb
Term
flexor pollicus longus is involved in what actions?
Definition
flexes thumb and wrist
Term
what nerve innervates flexor pollicus longus?
Definition
median
Term
where does extensor carpi ulnaris originate?
Definition
lateral epicondyle of humerus and posterior lateral ulna
Term
where does extensor carpi ulnaris insert?
Definition
5th metacarpal (medial side of base)
Term
extensor carpi ulnaris is involved in what actions?
Definition
wrist extension and ulnar deviation
Term
what nerve innervates extensor carpi ulnaris?
Definition
radial
Term
were does extensor carpi radialis longus originate?
Definition
lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Term
where does extensor carpi radialis longus insert?
Definition
base of second metacarpal on dorsal surface
Term
extensor carpi radialis longus is involved in what actions?
Definition
wrist extension, radial deviation, elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates extensor carpi radialis longus?
Definition
radial
Term
where does extensor carpi radialis brevis originate?
Definition
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
where does extensor carpi radialis brevis insert?
Definition
base of 3rd metacarpal on dorsal surface
Term
extensor carpi radialis brevis is involved in what actions?
Definition
wrist extension, radial deviation, elbow flexion
Term
what nerve innervates extensor carpi radialis brevis?
Definition
radial
Term
where does extensor digitorum originate?
Definition
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
where does extensor digitorum insert?
Definition
four tendons into extensor expansion of 2nd-5th fingers
Term
extensor digitorum is involved in what actions?
Definition
extension of metacarpophalangeal joints, wrist extension
Term
what nerve innervates extensor digitorum?
Definition
radial
Term
where does extensor digiti minimi originate?
Definition
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Term
where does extensor digiti minimi insert?
Definition
dorsum of proximal phalanx of 5th finger and tendon of extensor digitorum
Term
extensor digiti minimi is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends and abducts 5th finger, wrist extension
Term
what nerve innervates extensor digiti minimi?
Definition
radial
Term
where does abductor pollicis longus originate?
Definition
posterior surface of radius and ulna
Term
where does abductor pollicis longus insert?
Definition
base of 1st metacarpal
Term
abductor pollicis longus is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends 1st metacarpal, wrist radial deviation
Term
what nerve innervates abductor pollicis longus?
Definition
radial
Term
where does extensor pollicis brevis originate?
Definition
posterior surface of radius, interosseous membrane
Term
where does extensor pollicis brevis insert?
Definition
posterior surface of first phalanx of thumb
Term
extensor pollicis brevis is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends proximal phalanx of thumb and radial deviation
Term
what nerve innervates extensor pollicis brevis?
Definition
radial
Term
where does extensor pollicis longus originate?
Definition
middle 1/3 of dorso-lateral surface of ulna, interosseous membrane
Term
where does extensor pollicis longus insert?
Definition
base of 2nd phalanx of thumb
Term
extensor pollicis longus is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends distal phalanx of thumb, extends first metacarpal, radial deviation, wrist extension
Term
what nerve innervates extensor pollicis longus?
Definition
radial
Term
where does extensor indicis originate?
Definition
dorsal surface of ulna from middle to lower portion and interosseous membrane of its distal end
Term
where does extensor indicis insert?
Definition
second and third phalanges of index finger (via tendon of extensor digitorum longus)
Term
extensor indicis is involved in what actions?
Definition
extends index finger, wrist extension
Term
what nerve innervates extensor indicis?
Definition
radial
Term
where does opponens pollicis originate?
Definition
transverse carpal ligament, ridge of greater multangular
Term
where does opponens pollicis insert?
Definition
whole length of lateral border of 1st metacarpal
Term
opponens pollicis is involved in what actions?
Definition
thumb opposition
Term
what nerve innervates opponens pollicis?
Definition
median
Term
where does abductor pollicis brevis originate?
Definition
ridge of greater multangular, tuberosity of navicular and transverse carpal ligament
Term
where does abductor pollicis brevis insert?
Definition
radial side of first phalanx of thumb
Term
abductor pollicis brevis is involved in what actions?
Definition
abducts phalanx of thumb and 1st metacarpal
Term
what nerve innervates abductor pollicis brevis?
Definition
median
Term
where does flexor pollicis brevis originate?
Definition
lower border of transverse carpal ligament and ridge of greater multangular
Term
where does flexor pollicis brevis insert?
Definition
radial side of base of first phalanx of thumb
Term
flexor pollicis brevis is involved in what actions?
Definition
flexes first phalanx of thumb, and first metacarpal
Term
what nerve innervates flexor pollicis brevis?
Definition
median
Term
where does adductor pollicis originate?
Definition
transverse head from third metacarpal bone
oblique head from capitate, the bases of the second and 3rd metacarpal bones and greater and lesser multangular
Term
where does adductor pollicis insert?
Definition
ulnar side of first phalanx of thumb
Term
adductor pollicis is involved in what actions?
Definition
adducts and flexes proximal phalanx of thumb and first metacarpal, aids in opposition
Term
what nerve innervates adductor pollicis?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where does palmaris brevis originate?
Definition
ulnar side of transverse carpal ligament and palmar fascia
Term
where does palmaris brevis insert?
Definition
skin on ulnar border of palm
Term
palmaris brevis is involved in what actions?
Definition
causes skin of ulnar border of the palm to wrinkle, deepens the palm of the hand
Term
what nerve innervates palmaris brevis?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where do the lumbricals originate?
Definition
plam of hand from tendons of flexor digitorum profundus
Term
where do lumbricals insert?
Definition
tendons of extensor digitorum communis
Term
lumbricals are involved in what actions?
Definition
flexion of metacarpophalangeal joints and extension of interphalangeal
Term
what nerve innervates lumbricals?
Definition
median- 1st & 2nd finger
ulnar- 3rd & 4th fingers
Term
where does abductor digiti minimi originate?
Definition
pisiform bone and tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris
Term
where does abductor digiti minimi insert?
Definition
medial margin of base of 1st phalanx of 5th finger
Term
abductor digiti minimi is involved in what actions?
Definition
abducts 5th finger
Term
what nerve innervates abductor digiti minimi?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where does flexor digiti minimi brevis originate?
Definition
transverse carpal ligament, hamulus of hamate bone
Term
where does flexor digiti minimi brevis insert?
Definition
ulnar side of base of proximal phalanx of 5th finger
Term
flexor digiti minimi brevis is involved in what actions?
Definition
flexes proximal phalanx of 5th finger
Term
what nerve innervates flexor digiti minimi brevis?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where does opponens digiti minimi originate?
Definition
flexor retinaculum, hamulus of hamate bone
Term
where does opponens digiti minimi insert?
Definition
ulnar side of 5th metacarpal bone
Term
opponens digiti minimi is involved in what actions?
Definition
moves 5th metacarpal bone forward (opposition)
Term
what nerve innervates opponens digiti minimi?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where do dorsal interossei originate?
Definition
by two heads from adjacent sides of metacarpal bones
Term
where do dorsal interossei insert?
Definition
first head- radial side of 1st phalanx of 2nd finger
second head- radial side of 1st phalanx of 3rd finger
third head- ulnar side of 1st phalanx of 3rd finger
fourth head- ulnar side of 1st phalanx of 4th finger
Term
dorsal interossei are involved in what actions?
Definition
1st & 4th heads abduct 2nd and 4th fingers from 3rd finger, 2nd and 3rd heads pull 3rd finger medially or laterally
Term
what nerve innervates dorsal interossei?
Definition
ulnar
Term
where do palmar interossei originate?
Definition
first head- ulnar side of palmar surface of base of 1st metacarpal
second head- ulnar side of second metacarpal bone
third head- radial side of fourth metacarpal bone
fourth head- radial side of 5th metacarpal bone
Term
where do palmar interossei insert?
Definition
first head- sesamoid bone on ulnar side of proximal phalanx of thumb
second head- ulnar side of 1st phalanx of 2nd finger
third head- radial side of 1st phalanx of 4th finger
fourth head- radial side of 1st phalanx of 5th finger
Term
palmar interossei are involved in what actions?
Definition
adduction of 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th fingers toward 3rd finger
Term
what nerve innervates palmar interossei?
Definition
ulnar
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