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Identification of Human Muscles
Muscle, origin, insertion, and action.
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
11/25/2014

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Term
Frontalis
Definition
Origin: Cranial Aponeurosis
Insertion: Skin of Eyebrows
Action: Raises Eyebrows
Term
Temporalis
Definition
Origin:Temporal Fossa
Insertion: Coronoid Process of Mandible
Action: Closes jaw; elevates mandible
Term
Orbicularis Oculi
Definition
Origin: Frontal, Maxilla
Insertion: Encircles Orbit, Tissue of Eyelid
Action: Closes Eye; Blinking, Squinting
Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
Origin: Indirectly with Maxilla, Mandible
Insertion: Encircles Mouth
Action: Closes Mouth; Purses Lips
Term
Masseter
Definition
Origin: Zygomatic Bone and Arch
Insertion: Mandible
Action: Elevates Mandible
Term
Platysma
Definition
Origin: Fascia of Chest
Insertion: Lower Margin of Mandible
Action: Depresses Mandible; Pulls Lower Lip Down
Term
Buccinator
Definition
Origin: Maxilla, Mandible
Insertion: Orbicularis Oris
Action: Draws corner of mouth laterally, Compresses cheeck
Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition
Origin: Top of Sternum; Medial 1/3 of Clavicle
Insertion: Mastoid Process and occipital Bone
Action:
Term
Trapezius
Definition
Origin: Occipital Bone and Ligaments from C-7 to T-12
Insertion: Clavicle Acromion and Scapular Spine
Action: Draws Scapula Medially
Term
Deltoid
Definition
Origin: Clavicle; Acromion and Scapular Spine
Insertion: Deltoid Tuberosity of Humerus
Action: Abduction, Flexion, Extension and Rotation of Arm
Term
Latissiumus Dorsi
Definition
Origin: Fascia of T-6 to L-3; Crest of Ilium
Insertion: Lesser Tubercle and "Groove" Between Humeral Tubercles
Action:
Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition
Origin: Coracoid Process and Scapula near Glenoid Fossa
Insertion: Radius
Action: Flexion and Supination of Forearm
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Origin: Distal Portion Anterior Humerus
Insertion: Ulna
Action: Flex Forearm
Term
Brachioradialis
Definition
Origin: Distal End of Humerus
Insertion: Styloid Process of Radius
Action: Flex Forearm
Term
Triceps Brachii
Definition
Origin: On Scapula Near Glenoid Fossa, Shaft of Humerus
Insertion: Olecranon Process of Ulna
Action: Extension of Forearm; Adduction of Arm
Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition
Origin: Clavicle, Sternum, and Cartilage of Ribs
Insertion: Greater Tubercle of Humerus
Action: Flex and Adduct Arm; Rotate Arm; Raise Ribs in Forced Inspiration
Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition
Origin: Upper Margins and Outer Surfaces of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Ribs and Aponeuroses of the Intercostals
Insertion: Medial Border and Superior Surface of Coracoid Process of Scapula
Action: Pull Scapula Forward; Aid in Breathing Movements
Term
Rotator Cuff Muscles
Definition
Origin: Scapula
Insertion: Humerus
Action: Stabilize Shoulder Joint to Prevent Dislocation of Humerus, Synergist in Arm Movement
Term
Rotator Cuff Muscles (What are they?)
Definition
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Term
Disphragm
Definition
Origin: Inferior Surface of Rib Cage, Sternum, Cartilages of Vertebrae
Insertion: Central Tendon
Action: Prime Mover of Inspiration, Increases Volume of Thorax
Term
Erector Spinae
Definition
Origin: Sacrum and Ilium
Insertion: Spinous and Transverse Processes of Vertebrae
Action: Extend Vertebral Column for Erect Posture
Term
External Oblique
Definition
Origin: External Surface of Lower 8 Ribs
Insertion: Crest of Ilium
Action: Flex and Laterally Rotate Trunk
Term
Internal Oblique
Definition
Origin: Iliac Crest
Insertion: Aponeurosis of Rectus; Abdominus Muscle; Pubis
Action: Flex and Laterally Rotate Trunk
Term
Rectus Abdominus
Definition
Origin: Sternum; Cartilage of Ribs V-VIII
Insertion: Pubic Symphysis
Action: Flexion of Pelvis and Spine; Depression of Thorax
Term
Transverse Abdominus
Definition
Origin: Cartilages of Last 6 Ribs, Iliac Crest
Insertion: Linea Alba
Action: Compresses Abdominal Contents
Term
Gluteus Maximus
Definition
Origin: Lower Sacral and Coccygeal Vertebrae; Iliac Crest
Insertion: Shaft of Femur
Action: Extension and Rotation of Thigh; Also keeps Extended Knee "Steady"
Term
Gluteus Medius
Definition
Origin: Ileum
Insertion: Greater Trochanter of Femur
Action: Rotates Thigh, Steadies Pelvis in Walking
Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition
Origin: Upper 8-9 Ribs
Insertion: Vertebral Border of Scapula
Action: Draw Scapula Forward Forward and laterally; Abducts and Raises Arm
Term
Intercostals
Definition
Origin: Externals (lower margin of ribs); Internals (upper margin of ribs)
Insertion: Upper margin of next lower rib; lower Margin of Next Upper Rib
Action: Externals (Elevate Ribs to Enlarge Thorax), Internals (Draw Ribs Together During Expiration)
Term
Biceps Femoris
Definition
Origin: Ischium Sacrum
Insertion: Tibia and Head of Fibula
Action: Extension and Adduction of Thigh; Flexion and Rotation of Leg
Term
Semitendinosis
Definition
Origin: Ischium
Insertion: Medial Surface of Tibia
Action: Extension and Adduction of Thigh; Roation of Thigh; Flexion and Rotation of Leg
Term
Semimembranosus
Definition
Origin: Ischium
Insertion: Medial Tibial Condyle
Action: Extension, Adduction and Rotation of Thigh; Rotation and Flexion of Leg
Term
Iliopsoas
Definition
Origin: Iliac Crest and Lumbar Vertebrae
Insertion: Femur
Action: Flexes Thigh or Flexes Trunk on Thigh, Lateral Flexion of Vertebrae
Term
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Definition
Origin: Iliac Crest
Insertion: Via Iliotibial Tract to Knee
Action: Flexes, Abducts Thigh, Stabilizes Knee
Term
Rectus Femoris
Definition
Origin: Ilium, Acetabulum
Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity
Action: Extends Knee, Flexes Thigh
Term
Vastus Lateralis
Definition
Origin: Greater Trochanter
Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity
Action: Extends Leg at Knee
Term
Vastus Medialis
Definition
Origin: Femur (Linea Aspera)
Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity
Action: Extends Leg at Knee
Term
Vastus Intermedius
Definition
Origin: Anterior and Lateral Surface of Femur
Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity
Action: Extends Leg at Knee
Term
Gracilis
Definition
Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Medial Surface of Head of Tibia
Action: Adducts Thigh; Flexes and Medially Rotates Leg
Term
Adductors (Longus, Brevis, and Magnus)
Definition
Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Femur
Action: Adducts and Laterally Rotates Thigh
Term
Sartorius
Definition
Origin: Anterior Ilium
Insertion: Medial Aspect of Proximal Tibia
Action: Flexes Thigh and Knee; Laterally Rotates Thigh
Term
Gastrocnemius
Definition
Origin: Medial and Lateral Condyles of Femur
Insertion: Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon
Action: Flexes Knee; Plantar Flexion
Term
Soleus
Definition
Origin: Proximal Portion of Tibia, Fibula
Insertion: Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon
Action: Plantar Flexion
Term
Tibialis Anterior
Definition
Origin: Upper 2/3 of Tibia
Insertion: By Tendon to Metatarsals
Action: Dorsiflexion of Foot
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