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Muscle Actions
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
05/15/2014

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Term
Epicranius/Occipitofrontalis
Definition
  • Raises Eyebrows
  • Pulls scalp laterally
Term
Risorius
Definition
Draws corners of lip laterally
Term
Zygomaticus
Definition
Elevates corners of mouth
Term

Buccinator

 

Definition
Draws corner of lips laterally
Term
Masseter
Definition
Elevate mandible
Term
Temporalis
Definition
Elevate and retract mandible
Term
Platysma
Definition
Depress mandible
Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition
Flex neck and rotate head
Term
Scalenes
Definition
Flex and rotate neck, elevate ribs
Term
Digastrics
Definition
Elevate hyoid, open mouth, depress mandible
Term
Triceps Brachii
Definition
Forearm Extension
Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition
Flexion of elbow and supination of forearm
Term
Brachioradialis
Definition
Synergist of elbow flexion
Term
Brachialis
Definition
Flexor of Elbow
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Definition
Flexor of Wrist
Term
Palmaris Longus
Definition
Flexor or wrist
Term
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Definition
Flexion and adduction of wrist
Term
Extensor Carpi Radialis: Brevis & Longus
Definition
Extend and Abduct wrist
Term
Extensor digitorum
Definition
finger extension
Term
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Definition
extend and adduct wrist
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