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        | ORIGIN: Occipital bone, spines of 7th cervical and thoracic vertebrae INSERTION: Lateral third of clavicle, acromion process, spine of scapule PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Upper: Upward rotation and elevation of scapula Middle: Upward rotation and adduction of scapula Lower: Depression of scapula 
 TRAPEZIUS
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        | ORIGIN: Transverse Processes of first four Cervical Vertebrae INSERTION: Upper Vertebral Border of scapula FUNCTION: Elevation of scapula 
 Levator Scapulae
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        | ORIGIN: Spines of 7th cervial through 5th thoracic vertebrae INSERTION: Middle to lower vertebal border of scapula FUNCTION: Adduction, downward rotation, and elevation of scapula 
 Rhomboid Major and Minor |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior surface of ribs 3-5 INSERTION: Coracoid Process of scapula FUNCTION: Stabilization, depression, downward rotation, and abduction of the scapula 
 Pectoralis Minor
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        | ORIGIN: Occipital bone, spines of 7th cervical and thoracic vertebrae INSERTION: Ventral surface of vertebral border of scapula FUNCTION: Stabilization, abdution, and upward rotation of the scapula 
 Serratus Anterior (Saggital View)
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        | ORIGIN: Clavical, sternum, and first six costal cartilages INSERTION: Greater tubercule of humerus FUNCTION: Flexion, extension, adduction, internal rotation, and horizontal adduction 
 Pectoralis Major
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior, lateral clavicle, border of the acromion, and lower edge of spine of the scapula INSERTION: Deltoid tubercule of humerus on mid-lateral surface FUNCTION:  Entire Muscle: Abduction Anterior Fibers: flexion, internal rotation, and horizontal adduction Posterior Fibers: external rotation and horizontal abduction   DELTOID 
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        | ORIGIN: Spines of lower six thoracic vertebrae and all lumbar vertebrae, crests of illium and sacrum, lower four ribs, and interor angle of scapulae INSERTION: Medial side of intertubercular groove of humerus FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, horizontal abduction, and internal rotation 
 Latissimus Dorsi
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        | ORIGIN: Various Aspects of scapula INSERTION: All insert on greater tubercle of humerus EXCEPT for the subscapularis. which inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus FUNCTION:  Infraspinatus and teres minor: External Rotation Subscapularis: Internal Rotation Supraspinatus: Abduction All: Stability of humeral head 
 Rotator Cuff
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        | ORIGIN: Posterior inferior lateral border of scapula, just superior to inferior angle INSERTION: Intertubercular groove of the humerus FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, and internal rotation 
 Teres Major
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        | ORIGIN: Long head: Tubercle above glenoid cavity Short head: Coracoid process of scapula INSERTION: Radial tuberosity FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow, supination at forearm 
 Biceps brachii
 
 
 
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior humerus INSERTION: Ulnar tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow 
 Brachialis
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        | ORIGIN: Distal 2/3 of lateral condyloid ridge of humerus INSERTION: Styloid process of radius FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow, supination at forearm 
 Brachioradialis
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        | ORIGIN: Long head: lower edge of glenoid cavity of scapula Lateral head: posterior humerus Short head: distal 2/3 of posterior humerus INSERTION: Olecranon process of ulna FUNCTION: Extension at elbow, arm extension (long head) 
 Triceps brachii
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        | ORIGIN: Epicondyle of medial humerus INSERTION: Middle 1/3 of lateral radius FUNCTION: Flexion at elbow and pronation of forearm   Pronator teres |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Distal anterior surface of ulna INSERTION: Distal anterior surface of radius FUNCTION: Pronation at forearm 
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        | ORIGIN: Lateral, posterior epicondyle of humerus and supinator crest of ulna INSERTION: Proximal, lateral surface of radius FUNCTION: Supination at forearm 
 Supinator
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        | ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: Anterior base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals FUNCTION: Flexion 
 Flexor carpi radialis
 
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        | ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus, medial olecranon process, and upper posterior ulna INSERTION: 5th metacarpal FUNCTION: Flexion 
 Flexor carpi ulnaris
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        | ORIGIN: Lateral epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: Posterior base of 2nd metacarpal FUNCTION: Extension 
 Extensor radialis longus
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        | ORIGIN: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and middle 1/2 of posterior ulna INSERTION: Posterior base of 5th metacarpal FUNCTION: Extension   Extensor carpi ulnaris |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Medial epicondyle of humerus INSERTION: Palmar aponeurosis FUNCTION: Flexion 
 Palmaris longus |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Pubic crest INSERTION: Cartilage of 5th through 7th ribs FUNCTION: Flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk 
 Rectus abdominis
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior, lateral borders of lower 8 ribs INSERTION: Anterior half of ilium, pubic, and anterior fascia FUNCTION: Contralteral rotation, lateral flexion, and forward flexion 
 External oblique |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Lumbodorsal fascia, iliac crest, and anterior fascia INSERTION: Cartilage of last 3 to 4 ribs, linea alba, and superior ramis of pubis FUNCTION: Ipsilateral rotation, lateral flexion, and forward flexion (both sides) 
 Internal Oblique
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        | ORIGIN: Iliac crest, lumbar fascia, cartilages of last 6 ribs, and anterior fascia INSERTION: Xiphoid process of sternum, anterior fascia, and pubis FUNCTION: Compresses abdomen 
 Transverse abdominis |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Posterior iliac crest, sacrum, ribs, and vertebrae INSERTION: Angles of ribs, transverse processes of all ribs FUNCTION: Extension (both sides) and lateral flexion 
 Erector Spinae
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        | ORIGIN: Posterior surface of the sacrum, articular processes of the lumbar vertebrae, transverse processes or the thoracic vertebrae, articular processes of C3-7 INSERTION: The spinous processes of vertebrae 1 through 4 FUNCTION: Contributes to spinal stability during trunk extension, rotation, and side bending
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        | ORIGIN: Transverse processes of T12 and L1-L5; Iliac crest and fossa INSERTION: Lesser trochanter of femur FUNCTION: Flexion and external rotation 
 Iliopsoas: Iliacus and psoas major and minor
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior-inferior spine of ilium and upper lift of acetabulum INSERTION: Superior aspect of patella and patellar tendon FUNCTION: Flexion 
 Rectus femoris |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Posterior 1/4 of iliac crest and sacrum INSERTION: Gluteal line of femur and iliotibial band FUNCTION: Extension and external rotation; Superior fibers: abduction 
 Gluteus maximus
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        | ORIGIN: Long head: ischial tuberosity; Short head: Lower, lateral linea aspera INSERTION: Lateral condyle of tibia and head of fibula FUNCTION: Extension, abduction, and slight external rotation 
 Biceps femoris
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        | ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Proximal anterior-medial aspect of tibia FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, and slight internal rotation 
 Semitendinosus
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        | ORIGIN: Ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Posterior aspect of medial tibial condyle FUNCTION: Extension, adduction, slight internal rotation 
 Semimembranosus
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        | ORIGIN: Lateral surface of ilium INSERTION: Greater trochanter of femur FUNCTION: abduction; Anterior Fibers: internal rotation; Posterior Fibers: external rotation   Gluteus medius and minimus |  | 
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        | ORIGIN: Pubic Ramus and ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Medial aspects of femur FUNCTION: Adduction 
 Adductor magnus
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        | ORIGIN: Pubic Ramus and ischial tuberosity INSERTION: Linea aspera of femur FUNCTION: Adduction 
 Adductor brevis and longus
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior Iliac crest and ilium just below crest INSERTION: Illiotibial band FUNCTION: Flexion, abduction, and internal rotation 
 Tensor fasciae latae
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        | ORIGIN: Anterior superior iliac spine INSERTION: Proximal anterior medial tibia just below the tuberosity FUNCTION: Flexion and external rotation of the hip; flexion of the knee 
 Sartorius
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        | ORIGIN: Superior pubic ramus INSERTION: Lesser trochanter and linea aspera of femur FUNCTION: Flexion, adduction, and external rotation 
 Pectineus
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        | ORIGIN: Multiple origin points for six muscles on pubis ischium, sacrum, and obturator foramen INSERTION: On and just below greater trochanter, and trochanteric fossa of femur FUNCTION: External Rotation 
 Six Deep External Rotators: Piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris
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        | ORIGIN: Pubic symphysis and arch INSERTION: Medial tibia just below the condyle FUNCTION: Adduction 
 Gracilis
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        | ORIGIN: Along the surfaces of the lateral, anterior, and medial femur INSERTION: Patella and tibial tuberosity via the patellar tendon FUNCTION: Extension 
 Vastus lateralis, intermedius, and medialis
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        | ORIGIN: Lateral condyle of femur INSERTION: Proximal Tibia FUNCTION: Knee flexion, internal rotation of the lower leg to "unlock knee" 
 Popliteus
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        | ORIGIN: Proximal 2/3 of lateral tibia INSERTION: Medial aspect of 1st cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal FUNCTION:Dorsiflexion at ankle, inversion of foot 
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        | Lateral surface of head of tibia and proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula Inferior aspects of medial tarsal (1st cuneiform) and base of first metatarsal Plantarflexion at ankle eversion at foot 
 Peroneus longus
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        | Distal 2/3 of lateral fibula Base of 5th metatarsil Plantarflexion at ankle, eversion of foot 
 Peroneus brevis
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        | Posterior surfaces of femoral condyles Posterior surface of calcaneus via Achilles tendon Plantarflexion at ankle, flexion at knee 
 Gastrocnemius
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        | Proximal 2/3 of posterior surfaces of tibia and fibula and popliteal line Posterior surface of calcaneus via Achilles tendon Plantarflexion at ankle 
 Soleus
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        | Posterior surface of lateral tibia and medial fibula Lower medial surfaces of medial tarsals and metatarsals Plantarflexion at ankle, inversion at foot 
 Posterior tibialis
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        | Anterior middle fibula Dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe Dorsiflexion and inversion at foot, extension of great toe 
 Extensor hallucis longus
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        | Lateral condyle of tibia and proximal 3/4 of fibula Dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe Dorsiflexion and eversion of foot, extension of toes 2-5 
 Extensor digitorum
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        | Distal 1/3 of the anterior/lateral fibula Dorsal surface of base of 5th metatarsal Dorsiflexion and eversion of foot   Peroneus tertius |  | 
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        | Distal 2/3 of fibula Plantar surface of distal phalanx of great toe Flexion of great toe, plantarflexion and inversion of foot 
 Flexor hallucis longus
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        | Posterior middle 1/3 of tibia Plantar surfaces of distal phalanges of toes 2-5 Flexion of toes 2-5, plantarflexion and eversion of the foot 
 Flexor digitorum longus
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