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Definition
Origin: nuchal line, all cervical and thoracic vertebrae
Insertion: scapular spine, clavicle
Function: scapular elevation, upward rotation, extension of neck
Antagonistic Pair: flex/extend: sternomastoid process
trapezius depresses itself.
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Rhomboid Major and Minor
(scapula) |
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Definition
Origin: C7-T5
Insertion:Medial border of scapula, (lower for major)
Functions:Downward Rotation,Adduction, Retraction of scapula
Antagonistic Pair: Trapezius (rotation) |
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Levator Scapulae
(scapula) |
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Definition
Origin:C1-C4
Insertion: upper medial border of scapula
Functions: elevates scapula, rotates downwards
Antagonistic Pair: Trapezius |
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Serratus Anterior
(scapula) |
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Definition
Origin: first 8-9 ribs
Insertion:anterior surface of medial border
Functions: helps in upward rotation, abduction of scapula
Antagonistic Pair: Terres Major |
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Pectoralis Minor
(scapula) |
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Definition
Origin:3rd,4th,5th ribs
Insertion:tip of the coracoid process of the scapula
Functions:assists in breathing, depresses and protracts scapula
Antagonistic Pair: trapezius |
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Definition
Origin: Clavical, acromion process, scapular spine
Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity
Functions:Shoulder flexes, internally rotates (anterior), abducts (lateral), externally rotates, extends arm (Posterior)
Antagonistic Pair: Latissimus Dorsi (lateral) anterior deltoid is antagonistic to posterior deltoid |
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Term
Caracobrachialis
(scapula) |
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Definition
Origin: Coracoid process, runs medially to the short heads of biceps brachii
Insertion: medial aspect of humerus
Functions: chiefly acts as a flexor, adductor of the arm
Antagonistic Pair: Deltoid |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Inferior lateral border of scapula
Insertion: Bicipital groove
Functions:medial rotator, adductor, extends the humerus
Antagonistic Pair:deltoid |
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Term
Longissimus
(neck, spine, torso) |
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Definition
Origin: cervical, thoracic, lumbar vertebrae
Insertion: backside of cervical, thoracic vertebrae
Functions: Extension, lateral flexion of spine and head
Antagonistic Pair: Rectus abdominus (must be relaxed) |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: pubic crest, symphysis pubis
Insertion: xiphoid process, inferior ribs
Functions: flexion of trunk, aiding in expiration, deification and child birth
Antagonistic Pair: Spinalis |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: saccrum, lumbar spine, ribs
Insertion:ribs. cervical vertebrae
Functions:extends and laterally flexes the spine
Antagonistic Pair: Rectus Abdominus (must be relaxed |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: last 4 cervical vertebrae, upper three vertebrae
Insertion: mastoid process
Functions: flexion of the head, roation
Antagonistic Pair: Splenius Cervices |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: inferior aspect of ribs
Insertion: superior aspect of ribs
Functions: Elevates and Depresses ribs during breathing
Antagonistic Pair: diaphram |
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Definition
Origin: Sternum, coastal cartilage, lumbar vertebrae
Insertion:central tendon
Functions:Assists in breathing, anatomical border
Antagonistic Pair: intercostal muscles |
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Term
External Oblique
Transverus Abdominus |
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Definition
Origin:Lower 8 ribs
Insertion: iliac crest, xiphoid process
Functions: Flexion + rotation of vertebral column, compresses abdomen during forced exhalation
Antagonistic Pair: Ext. Ob. errector spinae + quadratus lumborum |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Cervical and Thoracic vertebrae
Insertion:Cervical and Thoracic vertebrae
Functions: Extension and flexion of spine
Antagonistic Pair: Rectus Abdominus |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Clavicle, lower sternum, coastal cartilage
Insertion: Lateral Lip of bicipital groove
Functions: Internal Rotation, arm flexion and adduction
Antagonistic Pair: Latissimus Dorsi |
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Definition
Origin: Lumbar, thoracic vertebrae and Iliac crest
Insertion: bicipital groove
Functions:internal rotation, adduction and extension
Antagonistic Pair: Pectoralis Major and Deltoids |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: supraspinous fossa
Insertion: greater tubercle
Functions: adducts, stabilizes
Antagonistic Pair: no true pair |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: infraspinous fossa
Insertion: greater tubercle
Functions:external rotation, stabilizes
Antagonistic Pair:no true pair |
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Definition
Origin: Lateral Border
Insertion: Greater Tubercle
Functions: external rotation, stabilizes
Antagonistic Pair: no true |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Subscapular fossa
Insertion: lesser tubercle
Functions:internal rotation and stabilization
Antagonistic Pair: no true |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Coracoid process, supraglenoid tubercle
Insertion: (through bicipital groove) radial tuberosity
Functions: Supinates forearm, flexes elbow
Antagonistic Pair: Triceps Brachii, pronator quadratus |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Lower anterior surface of the humerus
Insertion: cononoid process
Functions: elbow flexor
Antagonistic Pair: Triceps Brachii |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: (Lat head) posterior aspect of humerus, (long head) infraglenoid tubercle, (medial head) posterior humerus, distal to lateral head
Insertion: olecranon
Functions: Extend arm
Antagonistic Pair: Biceps Brachii |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Lateral epicondyle
Insertion: styloid process of the radius
Functions: Elbow flexor
Antagonistic Pair: Triceps Brachii |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: anterior surface of distal ulna
Insertion: Anterior surface of distal radius
Functions: pronates forearm
Antagonistic Pair: supinator |
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Term
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Definition
Origin:Medial epicondyle, coranoid process
Insertion: lateral surface of radius
Functions: flex elbow, pronates forearm
Antagonistic Pair: supinator and triceps brachii |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Lateral epicondyle
Insertion:anterior lateral aspect of radius
Functions: supinating forearm
Antagonistic Pair: pronator quadratus |
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Term
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Definition
Origin:medial epicondyle
Insertion: 2nd metacarpal bone
Functions:flexes, abducts wrist
Antagonistic Pair: extensor carpi ulnaris |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Medial epicondyle
Insertion: the base of 5th metacarpal, via the pisiform
Functions: Flexes and adducts wrist
Antagonistic Pair: extensor carpi radialis longus |
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Term
| Flexor digitorum superficialis |
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Definition
Origin: Medial Epicondyle
Insertion:second phalanges of fingers 2-5
Functions: flexes interphalangeal joints (didgets 2-5)
Antagonistic Pair: extensor digitorum |
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| Extensor carpi radialis Longus |
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Definition
Origin:Lateral epicondyle
Insertion:second metacarpal bone
Functions: extend and abduct wrist
Antagonistic Pair: |
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Term
| Extensor Carpi radialis brevis |
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Definition
Origin:Lateral epicondyle
Insertion:base of the 3rd metacarpal
Functions:extend and abduct hand and wrist
Antagonistic Pair: Flexor carpi ulnaris |
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Definition
Origin:Lateral Epicondyle
Insertion:5th metacarpal
Functions: extend and adduct hand and wrist
Antagonistic Pair: Flexor Carpi Radialis |
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Term
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Definition
Origin:Lateral epicondyle
Insertion:all digits except the tumb
Functions:extends interphalangeal joints
Antagonistic Pair: Flexor digitorum superficialis |
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