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11/24/2009

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Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition

O: sternal head - top of manubrium

clavicular head - medial one-third of the clavicle

 

I: mastoid process of the temporal bone, lateral superior nuchal line of the occiput

 

A: laterally flexes the head to the same side

 

rotates the head to the opposite side

 

flexes the neck

 

assists in inhalation

Term
Anterior Scalene
Definition

O: transverse processes of the third to sixth cervical vertebrae (anterior tubercles)

 

I: first rib

 

A: elevates the ribs during inhalation

 

flexes the neck

 

with ribs fixed, laterally flexes the neck to the same side

 

rotates the head and neck to the opposite side

Term
Middle Scalene
Definition

O: transverse processes of 2nd-7th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercles)

 

I: first rib

 

A: elevates the ribs during inhalation

 

with ribs fixed, laterally flexes the neck to the same side

 

rotates head and neck to the opposite side

Term
Posterior Scalene
Definition

O: transverse processes of 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae (posterior tubercle)

 

I: second rib

 

A: elevates the ribs during inhalation

 

with ribs fixed, laterally flexes the neck to the same side

 

rotates head and neck to the opposite side

Term
Masseter
Definition

O: zygomatic arch

 

I: angle and ramus of mandible

 

A: elevates the mandible

Term
Temporalis
Definition

O: temporal fossa and fascia

 

I: coronoid process of the mandible

 

A: elevates the mandible

 

retracts the mandible

Term
Occipitofrontalis
Definition

O: galea aponeurosis

 

I: frontalis - skin over the eyebrows

occipitalis - superior nuchal line of the occiput

 

A: frontalis - raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead

 

occipitalis - anchors and retracts the galea posteriorly

Term
Erector Spinae (group)
Definition

O: common tendon (thoracolumbar aponeurosis) that attaches to the posterior surface of sacrum, iliac crest, spinous processes of the lumbar, and last two thoracic vertebrae

 

I: various attachments at the posterior ribs, spinous and transverse processes of the thoracic and cervical vertebrae, and mastoid process of temporal bone

 

A: extends the vertebral column

 

laterally flexes the vertebral column to the same side

Term
Spinalis
Definition

O: spinous processes of the upper lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae

 

I: spinous processes of upper thoracic, spinous processes of cervicals, except C-1

 

A: extends the vertebral column

 

laterally flexes vertebral column to the same side

Term
Longissimus
Definition

O: common tendon, transverse processes of the upper five thoracic vertebrae

 

I: lower nine ribs and transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae, transverse processes of cervical vertebrae, mastoid process of temporal bone

 

A: extends the vertebral column

 

laterally flexes the vertebral column to the same side

Term
Iliocostalis
Definition

O: common tendon, posterior surfaces of all ribs

 

I: transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae 1-3 and posterior surfaces of ribs 6-12, posterior surface of ribs 1-6, transverse processes of lower cervicals

 

A: extends the vertebral column

 

laterally flexes vertebral column to the same side

Term
Splenius Capitis
Definition

O: ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of C-7 to T-3

 

I: mastoid process, lateral nuchal line

 

A: rotates the head to the same side

 

laterally flees the head and neck

 

extends the head and neck

Term
Splenius Cervicis
Definition

O: spinous processes of T-3 to T-6

 

I: transverse processes of the upper cervical vertebrae

 

A: rotates head to the same side

 

laterally flexes the head and neck

 

extends the head and neck

Term
Quadratus Lumborum
Definition

O: posterior iliac crest, iliolumbar ligament

 

I: last rib, transverse processes of 1st-4th lumbar vertebrae

 

A: elevates the hip

 

laterally flexes the vertebral column

 

assists to extend the vertebral column

 

fixes the last rib during respiration

Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition

O: pubic crest, pubic symphysis

 

I: cartilage of fifth, sixth and seventh ribs and xiphoid process

 

A: flexes the vertebral column

Term
External Oblique
Definition

O: lower eight ribs

 

I: anterior part of the iliac crest, abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba

 

A: flexes the vertebral column

 

compresses the abdominal contents

 

laterally flexes vertebral column to the same side

 

rotates vertebral column to the opposite side

Term
Internal Oblique
Definition

O: lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia

 

I: cartilage of bottom three ribs, abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba

 

A: flexes the vertebral column

 

compresses abdominal contents

 

laterally flexes vertebral column to the same side

 

rotates vertebral column to same side

Term
Transverse Abdominis
Definition

O: lateral inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, cartilage of lower six ribs

 

I: abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba

 

A: compresses abdominal contents

Term
Diaphragm
Definition

O: costal - inner surface of lower six ribs

lumbar - upper two or three lumbar vertebrae

sternal - inner part of xiphoid process

 

I: central tendon

 

A: draws down the central tendon of diaphragm

 

increases the volume of thoracic cavity

Term
External Intercostals
Definition

O: inferior border of the rib above

 

I: superior border of the rib below

 

A: draw the ventral part of the ribs upward, increasing the space of the thoracic cavity

Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition

O: inferior border of the rib above

 

I: superior border of the rib below

 

A: draw the ventral part of the ribs downward, decreasing the space of the thoracic cavity

Term
Deltoid
Definition

O: lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

 

I: deltoid tuberosity

 

A: abducts the shoulder

 

flexes the shoulder

 

medially rotates the shoulder

 

horizontally adducts the shoulder

 

extends the shoulder

 

laterally rotates the shoulder

 

horizontally abducts the shoulder

Term
Latissimus Dorsi
Definition

O: spinous processes of the last six thoracic vertebrae, last three or four ribs, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, sacral crest and posterior iliac crest

 

I: crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus

 

A: extends the shoulder

 

adducts the shoulder

 

medially rotates the shoulder

 

horizontally abducts the shoulder

Term
Teres Major
Definition

O: lateral side of inferior angle and lower half of lateral border of scapula

 

I: crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus

 

A: extends the shoulder

 

adducts the shoulder

 

medially rotates the shoulder

 

horizontal abducts the shoulder

Term
Pectoralis Major
Definition

O: medial half or 2/3 of clavicle, sternum, cartilage of first through sixth rib, aponeurosis of external oblique

 

I: crest of greater tubercle of humerus

 

A: adducts the shoulder

 

medially rotates the shoulder

 

may assist in elevating the thorax in forced inhalation (if arm is fixed)

 

flexes the shoulder

 

horizontally adducts the shoulder

 

extends the shoulder

Term
Coracobrachialis
Definition

O: tip of coracoid process of scapula

 

I: medial surface of mid-humeral shaft

 

A: flexes the shoulder

 

adducts the shoulder

 

horizontally adducts the shoulder

Term
Trapezius
Definition

O: external occipital protuberance, medial portion of superior nuchal line of occiput, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes of C-7 through T-12

 

I: lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

 

A: extends the head and neck

 

laterally flexes the head and neck to the same side

 

rotates the head and neck to the opposite side

 

elevates the scapula

 

upwardly rotates the scapula

 

adducts the scapula

 

stabilizes the scapula

 

depresses the scapula

 

adducts scapula

Term
Supraspinatus
Definition

O: supraspinous fossa

 

I: greater tubercle of humerus

 

A: abducts the shoulder

 

stabilizes the head of the humerus

Term
Infraspinatus
Definition

O: infraspinous fossa of scapula

 

I: greater tubercle of humerus

 

A: laterally rotates the shoulder

 

adducts the shoulder

 

extends the shoulder

 

horizontally abducts the shoulder

 

stabilizes head of humerus in glenoid cavity

Term
Teres Minor
Definition

O: superior half of lateral border of scapula

 

I: greater tubercle of humerus

 

A: laterally rotates the shoulder

 

adducts the shoulder

 

extends the shoulder

 

horizontally abducts the shoulder

 

stabilizes the head of humerus in glenoid cavity

Term
Subscapularis
Definition

O: subscapular fossa of the scapula

 

I: lesser tubercle of the humerus

 

A: medially rotates the shoulder

 

stabilizes head of humerus in glenoid cavity

 

horizontally abducts the shoulder

 

extends shoulder from fully flexed position

 

adducts the shoulder (to 90*)

Term
Rhomboid Major
Definition

O: spinous processes of T-2 to T-5

 

I: medial border of the scapula between spine of scapula and inferior angle

 

A: adducts the scapula

 

elevates the scapula

 

downwardly rotates the scapula

Term
Rhomboid Minor
Definition

O: spinous processes of C-7 and T-1

 

I: upper portion of medial border of the scapula, across from spine of scapula

 

A: adducts the scapula

 

elevates the scapula

 

downwardly rotates the scapula

Term
Levator Scapula
Definition

O: transverse processes of first through fourth cervical vertebrae

 

I: medial border and superior angle of scapula

 

A: elevates the scapula

 

downwardly rotates the scapula

 

laterally flexes the head and neck

 

rotates the head and neck to the same side

 

extends the head and neck

Term
Brachialis
Definition

O: distal half of anterior surface of humerus

 

I: tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna

 

A: flexes the elbow

Term
Brachioradialis
Definition

O: lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

 

I: styloid process of radius

 

A: flexes the elbow

 

assists in pronation and supination of the forearm when these movements are resisted

Term
Pronator Teres
Definition

O: medial epicondyle of humerus, common flexor tendon, and coronoid process of ulna

 

I: middle of lateral surface of radius

 

A: pronates the forearm

 

assists in flexion of elbow

Term
Pronator Quadratus
Definition

O: medial, anterior surface of distal ulna

 

I: lateral, anterior surface of distal radius

 

A: pronates the forearm

Term
Supinator
Definition

O: lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament and annular ligament

 

I: lateral surface of proximal shaft of radius

 

A: supinates the forearm

Term
Anconeus
Definition

O: lateral epicondyle of the humerus

 

I: olecranon process and lateral edge of ulnar shaft

 

A: extends the elbow

Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Definition

O: lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

 

I: base of second metacarpal

 

A: extends the wrist

 

abducts the wrist

 

assists the flexion of elbow

Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Definition

O: lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus

 

I: base of third metacarpal

 

A: extends the wrist

 

abducts the wrist

 

assists in flexion of elbow

Term
Extensor Digitorum
Definition

O: common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus

 

I: middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth fingers

 

A: extends the second through fifth fingers

 

assists in extension of wrist

Term
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Definition

O: common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus

 

I: base of fifth metacarpal

 

A: extends the wrist

 

adducts the wrist

Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Definition

O: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle

 

I: base of second and third metacarpal

 

A: flexes the wrist

 

abducts the wrist

 

flexes the elbow

Term
Palmaris Longus
Definition

O: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle

 

I: flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis

 

A: tenses the palmar fascia

 

flexes the wrist

 

flexes the elbow

Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Definition

O: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle

 

I: pisiform

 

A: flexes the wrist

 

adducts the wrist

 

may flex the elbow

Term
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Definition

O: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus, ulnar collateral ligament, coronoid process of ulna and radial shaft

 

I: by four tendons into sides of middle phalanges of second through fifth fingers

 

A: flexes the second through fifth fingers

 

flexes the wrist

Term
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Definition

O: anterior surface of radius, deep to flexors

 

I: distal phalange of thumb

 

A: flexes the thumb at the interphalangeal joint

 

assists in flexing the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joints

Term
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Definition

O: posterior surface of middle one-third of ulna

 

I: distal phalange of thumb

 

A: extends the thumb at the interphalangeal joint

 

assists in extending the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joints

Term
Rectus Femoris
Definition

O: anterior inferior iliac spine

 

I: tibial tuberosity

 

A: extends the knee

 

flexes the hip

Term
Gluteus Medius
Definition

O: external surface of the ilium between iliac crest and posterior and anterior gluteal lines

 

I: greater trochanter

 

A: abducts the hip

 

flexes the hip

 

extends the hip

 

may medially rotate and laterally rotate the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

Term
Gluteus Maximus
Definition

O: coccyx, posterior sacrum, posterior iliac crest, sacrotuberous and sacroiliac ligaments

 

I: gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract

 

A: extends the hip

 

laterally rotates the hip

 

abducts the hip

 

adducts the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

Term
Psoas Major
Definition

O: bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

 

I: lesser trochanter of the femur

 

A: flexes the hip

 

laterally rotates the hip

 

adducts the hip

 

anteriorly tilts the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

 

rotational tork

Term
Piriformis
Definition

O: anterior surface of sacrum

 

I: greater trochanter

 

A: laterally rotates the hip

 

abducts the thigh when the hip is flexed

Term
Gluteus Minimus
Definition

O: external surface of the ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines

 

I: anterior border of greater trochanter

 

A: abducts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

flexes the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

Term
Semitendinosus
Definition

O: ischial tuberosity

 

I: proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at pes anserinus tendon

 

A: flexes the knee

 

extends the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

medially rotates the flexed knee

Term
Semimembranosus
Definition

O: ischial tuberosity

 

I: posterior aspect of medial condyle of tibia

 

A: flexes the knee

 

extends the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

medially rotates the flexed knee

Term
Biceps Femoris
Definition

O: long head - ischial tuberosity

short head - lateral lip of the linea aspera

 

I: head of the fibula

 

A: flexes the knee

 

extends the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

 

laterally rotates the hip

 

laterally rotates the flexed knee

Term
Gracilis
Definition

O: inferior ramus of pubis and ramus of ischium

 

I: proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon

 

A: adducts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

flexes and medially rotates the knee

 

laterally tilts the hip

 

anterior tilts the hip

Term
Iliacus
Definition

O: iliac fossa

 

I: lesser trochanter of the femur

 

A: flexes the hip

 

laterally rotates the hip

 

adducts the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

 

anteriorly tilts the hip

Term
Vastus Intermedius
Definition

O: anterior and lateral shaft of the femur

 

I: tibial tuberosity

 

A: extends the knee

Term
Vastus Lateralis
Definition

O: lateral lip of linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity

 

I: tibial tuberosity

 

A: extends the knee

Term
Vastus Medialis
Definition

O: medial lip of linea aspera

 

I: tibial tuberosity

 

A: extends the knee

Term
Sartorius
Definition

O: anterior superior iliac spine

 

I: proximal, medial shaft of tibia at pes anserinus tendon

 

A: flexes the hip

 

laterally rotates the hip

 

abducts the hip

 

flexes the knee

 

medially rotates the flexed knee

Term
Adductor Longus
Definition

O: pubic tubercle

 

I: medial lip of linea aspera

 

A: adducts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

assists to flex the hip

 

anteriorly tilts the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

Term
Adductor Brevis
Definition

O: inferior ramus of pubis

 

I: pectineal line and medial lip of linea aspera

 

A: adducts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

assists to flex the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

 

anteriorly tilts the hip

Term
Adductor Magnus
Definition

O: inferior ramus of the pubis, ramus of ishium, and ischial tuberosity

 

I: linea aspera and adductor tubercle

 

A: adducts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

assists to flex the hip

 

extends the hip

 

posteriorly tilts the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

Term
Pectineus
Definition

O: superior ramus of pubis

 

I: pectineal line of femur

 

A: adducts the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

assists to flex the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

 

anteriorly tilts the hip

Term
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Definition

O: iliac crest, posterior to the ASIS

 

I: iliotibial tract

 

A: flexes the hip

 

medially rotates the hip

 

abducts the hip

 

anteriorly tilts the hip

 

laterally tilts the hip

 

tenses fascia

Term
Quadratus Femoris
Definition

O: lateral border of ischial tuberosity

 

I: posterior surface of femur, between the greater and lesser trochanter

 

A: laterally rotates the hip

Term
Gemellus Superior
Definition

O: spine of ischium

 

I: upper border of greater trochanter

 

A: laterally rotates the hip

Term
Obturator Externus
Definition

O: superior and inferior rami of pubis

 

I: trochanteric fossa of femur

 

A: laterally rotates the hip

Term
Gemellus Inferior
Definition

O: ischial tuberosity

 

I: upper border of greater trochanter

 

A: laterally rotates the hip

Term
Obturator Internus
Definition

O: obturator membrane and pelvic surface

 

I: medial surface of greater trochanter

 

A: laterally rotates the hip

Term
Gastrocnemius
Definition

O: posterior condyles of the femur

 

I: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

 

A: flexes the knee

 

plantar flexes the ankle

Term
Soleus
Definition

O: soleal line and posterior surface of tibia and proximal, posterior surface of fibula

 

I: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

 

A: plantar flexes the ankle

Term
Peroneus Longus
Definition

O: proximal two-thirds of lateral fibula

 

I: base of the first metatarsal, medial cuneiform

 

A: everts the foot

 

assists in plantar flexion of the ankle

Term
Tibialis Anterior
Definition

O: lateral condyle of tibia, proximal lateral surface of tibia, interosseous membrane

 

I: medial cuneiform, base of the first metatarsal

 

A: inverts the foot

 

dorsiflexes the ankle

Term
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Definition

O: lateral condyle of tibia, proximal anterior shaft of fibula, interosseous membrane

 

I: middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth toes

 

A: extends the second through fifth toes

 

dorsiflexes the ankle

 

everts the foot

Term
Popliteus
Definition

O: lateral condyle of the femur

 

I: proximal, posterior aspect of tibia

 

A: medially rotates the flexed knee

 

flexes the knee

Term
Plantaris
Definition

O: lateral epicondyle of femur

 

I: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

 

A: weak plantar flexion of the ankle

Term
Peroneus Brevis
Definition

O: distal two-thirds of lateral fibula

 

I: tuberosity of fifth metatarsal

 

A: everts the foot

 

assists in plantar flexion of the ankle

Term
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Definition

O: middle anterior surface of fibula, interosseous membrane

 

I: distal phalange of first toe

 

A: extends the first toe

 

dorsiflexes the ankle

 

inverts the foot

Term
Tibialis Posterior
Definition

O: proximal posterior shaft of tibia, proximal fibula, interosseous membrane

 

I: navicular, cuneiform, cuboid, bases of second through fourth metatarsals

 

A: inverts the foot

 

plantar flexes the ankle

Term
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Definition

O: middle posterior surface of tibia

 

I: distal phalanges of second through fifth toes

 

A: flexes the second through fifth toes

 

weak plantar flexion of ankle

 

inverts foot

Term
Flexor Hallicus Longus
Definition

O: middle half of posterior fibula

 

I: distal phalanx of first toe

 

A: flexes the first toe

 

weak plantar flecion of ankle

 

inverts the foot

Term
Serratus Anterior
Definition

O: surfaces of upper eight or nine ribs

 

I: anterior surface of medial border of scapula

 

A: abducts the scapula

 

depresses the scapula

 

holds medial border of scapula against the rib cage

 

upwardly rotates the scapula

 

may act in forced inhalation

Term
Pectoralis Minor
Definition

O: third, fourth and fifth ribs

 

I: coracoid process of scapula

 

A: depresses the scapula

 

abducts the scapula

 

tilts the scapula anteriorly

 

assists in forced inhalation

 

downwardly rotates the scapula (mostly isometric)

Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition

O: short head - coracoid process of scapula

long head - supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

 

I: tuberosity of the radius and aponeurosis of the biceps brachii

 

A: flexes the elbow

 

supinates the forearm

 

flexes the shoulder

Term
Triceps Brachii
Definition

O: long head - infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

lateral head - posterior surface of proximal half of humerus

medial head - posterior surface of distal half of humerus

 

I: olecranon process of ulna

 

A: extends the elbow

 

extends the shoulder

 

adducts the shoulder

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