Muscles of the forearm and hand flashcards

Muscles of the forearm and hand – attachments

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Origin: FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS, PALMARIS LONGUS, FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS[a] These muscles originate on the medial epicondyle by way of the common flexor tendon.

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Insertion: FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS[a] This muscle inserts on the anterior aspects, base of metacarpal II, (sometimes III).

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Insertion: PALMARIS LONGUS[a] This muscle inserts on many bones via palmar aponeurosis.

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Insertion: FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS[a] This muscle inserts on the pisiform, hamate, anterior aspect, base of metacarpal V.

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Origin: EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS[a] This muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar ridge.

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Insertion: EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS[a] This muscle inserts on the base of metatarsal II.

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Origin: EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS, EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS, EXTENSOR DIGITORUM[a] These muscles originate on the lateral epicondyle by way of common extensor tendon.

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Insertion: EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS[a] This muscle inserts on the posterior aspect, base of metacarpal III.

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Insertion: EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS[a] This muscle inserts on the posterior aspect, base of metacarpal V.

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Origin: FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS[a]This finger flexor originates on the medial epicondyle/humerus, anterior radius and ulna.

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Insertion: FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS[a] This muscle inserts onto both sides of the proximal and middle phalanges of the four medial digits, creating a bridge for the deeper finger muscles.

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Origin: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS[a] This flexor originates on the anterior, proximal ulna.

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Insertion: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS[a] This muscle inserts on the distal phalanges, palmar surface.

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Origin: FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS[a] This thumb muscle originates on the Anterior radius.

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Insertion: FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS[a]This flexor inserts on the base of distal phalanx one.

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Insertion: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM[a] This muscle inserts on the extensor expansion (connective tissue) into middle and distal phalanges of the four medial digits.

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Insertion: LUMBRICALS[a]This intrinsic hand muscles insert on the middle and distal phalanges of digits II through V via the extensor expansion.

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Origin: LUMBRICALS[a]This intrinsic hand muscles originate on the tendon of flexor digitorum digitorum profundus.

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Insertion: EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS[a]This extensor inserts on the base of distal phalanx 1, making the posterior border of the anatomical snuff box.

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Origin: EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS[a]This thumb extensor originates on the posterior ulna and interosseus membrane.

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Insertion: EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS[a]This extensor inserts on the base of proximal phalanx 1, contributing to anterior border of the anatomical snuff box.

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Origin: EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS[a]This thumb extensor originates on the distal radius and interosseus membrane.

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Insertion: ABDUCTOR POLLICIS[a]This abductor inserts on the base of the first metacarpal, contributing to anterior border of the anatomical snuff box.

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Origin: ABDUCTOR POLLICIS[a]This abductor originates on the posterior ulna and radius and the interosseus membrane.

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Muscles of the forearm and hand – attachments reversed

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Which abductor originates on the posterior ulna and radius and the interosseus membrane?[a] ABDUCTOR POLLICIS

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Which abductor inserts on the base of the first metacarpal, contributing to anterior border of the anatomical snuff box?[a] ABDUCTOR POLLICIS

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Which thumb extensor originates on the distal radius and interosseus membrane?[a] EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS

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Which extensor inserts on the base of proximal phalanx 1, contributing to anterior border of the anatomical snuff box?[a] EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS

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Which thumb extensor originates on the posterior ulna and interosseus membrane?[a] EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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Which extensor inserts on the base of distal phalanx 1, making the posterior border of the anatomical snuff box?[a] EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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Which intrinsic hand muscles originate on the tendon of flexor digitorum digitorum profundus?[a]LUMBRICALS

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Which intrinsic hand muscles insert on the middle and distal phalanges of digits II through V via the extensor expansion?[a] LUMBRICALS

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Which muscle inserts on the extensor expansion (connective tissue) into middle and distal phalanges of the four medial digits?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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This flexor inserts on the base of distal phalanx one?[a] FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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Which thumb muscle originates on the Anterior radius?[a] FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the distal phalanges, palmar surface?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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Which finger flexor originates on the anterior, proximal ulna?[a]FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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Which muscle inserts onto both sides of the proximal and middle phalanges of the four medial digits, creating a bridge for the deeper finger muscles?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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Which finger flexor originates on the medial epicondyle/humerus, anterior radius and ulna?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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Which muscle inserts on the posterior aspect, base of metacarpal V?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS

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Which muscle inserts on the posterior aspect, base of metacarpal III?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS

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Which muscles originate on the lateral epicondyle by way of common extensor tendon?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS, EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS, EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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Which muscle inserts on the base of metatarsal II?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar ridge?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the pisiform, hamate, anterior aspect, base of metacarpal V?[a] FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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Which muscle inserts on many bones via palmar aponeurosis?[a] PALMARIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the anterior aspects, base of metacarpal II, (sometimes III)?[a] FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

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Which muscles originate on the medial epicondyle by way of common flexor tendon?[a] FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS, PALMARIS LONGUS, FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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Muscles of the forearm and hand – actions

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Action: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS[a]This muscle does flexion of wrist, MCPJ, PIP, and DIP joints.

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Action: SUPINATOR[a]This muscle does supination only.

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Action: PRONATOR TERES[a]This muscle does pronation, elbow flexion.

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Action: PRONATOR QUADRATUS[a]This muscle does pronation only.

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Action: FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS[a]This muscle does flexion, radial deviation.

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Action: PALMARIS LONGUS[a]This muscle does flexion or wrist, tenses the palmar aponeurosis.

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Action: FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS[a]This muscle does flexion, ulnar deviation.

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Action: EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS[a]This muscle does extension, radial deviation.

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Action: EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS[a]This muscle does extension, radial deviation.

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Action: EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS[a]This muscle does extension, ulnar deviation.

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Action: FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS[a]This muscle does flexion of wrist, MCPJ, and PIPs (not the DIPs).

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Action: FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS[a]This muscle does flexion of wrist, MCPJ, PIP, and DIP joints.

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Action: FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS[a]This muscle does flexion of thumb.

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Action: EXTENSOR DIGITORUM[a]This muscle does Extension MCPJ, PIP, DIP and wrist.

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Action: EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI (QUINTI)[a]This muscle does extension of middle and distal phalanges of the fifth digit.

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Action: EXTENSOR INDICIS[a]This muscle does middle and distal phalanges of second digit.

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Action: EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS[a]This muscle does extension of thumb.

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Action: ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS[a]This intrinsic muscle abducts the thumb.

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Action: FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS[a]This intrinsic muscle flexes the thumb.

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Action: ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI[a]This intrinsic muscle abducts digit V.

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Action: FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI[a]This intrinsic muscle flexes digit V.

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Action: OPPONENS DIGITI MINIMI[a]This intrinsic muscle moves the fifth digit toward the thumb.

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Action: PALMAR INTEROSSEI[a]This intrinsic muscle adducts digits I-IV.

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Action: DORSAL INTEROSSEI[a]This intrinsic muscle abducts digits I-IV.

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Action: lumbricals[a]This intrinsic muscle cause extension of the DIP’S and PIP’S while the MCPJ’s are flexing.

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Action: Adductor pollicis[a]This intrinsic muscle moves the thumb toward the index finger.

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List the elbow flexors.[a] biceps brachii, bracialis, pronator teres, brachioradialis

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List the elbow extensors.[a]triceps and anconius

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List the supinators.[a]biceps brachii, supinator, and brachioradialis

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List the pronators.[a]pronator teres, pronator quadratus and brachioradialis (to neutral)

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List the wrist flexors.[a] FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS, PALMARIS LONGUS, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis

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List the wrist extensors.[a] EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS, EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS, EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis proprius, and extensor digiti minimi (quinti) .

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List the wrist adductors.[a]flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris

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List the wrist abductors.[a]Tflexor carpi radialis and extensor carpi radialis longus

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Muscles of the forearm and hand – actions reversed

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Which action do flexor carpi radialis and extensor carpi radialis longus have in common?[a] wrist abductors.

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Which action do flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris have in common?[a] wrist adductors.

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Which action do EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS, EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS, EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS, extensor digitorum, extensor indicis proprius, and extensor digiti minimi (quinti) have in common?[a]wrist extensors.

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Which action do FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS, PALMARIS LONGUS, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum have in common?[a]wrist flexors.

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Which action do pronator teres, pronator quadratus and brachioradialis have in common?[a] pronators.

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Which action do biceps brachii, supinator, and brachioradialis have in common?[a] supinators.

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Which action do triceps and anconius have in common?[a]elbow extensors.

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Which action do biceps brachii, bracialis, pronator teres brachioradialis have in common?[a] elbow flexors.

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Which intrinsic muscle moves the thumb toward the index finger?[a] Adductor pollicis

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Which intrinsic muscle cause extension of the DIP’S and PIP’S while the MCPJ’s are flexing?[a] lumbricals

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Which intrinsic muscle abducts digits I-IV?[a] DORSAL INTEROSSEI

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Which intrinsic muscle adducts digits I-IV?[a] PALMAR INTEROSSEI

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Which intrinsic muscle moves the fifth digit toward the thumb?[a] OPPONENS DIGITI MINIMI

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Which intrinsic muscle flexes digit V?[a] FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI

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Which intrinsic muscle abducts digit V?[a] ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI

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Which intrinsic muscle flexes the thumb?[a] FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS

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Which intrinsic muscle abducts the thumb?[a] ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS

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Which muscle does extension of thumb?[a] EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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Which muscle does middle and distal phalanges of second digit?[a] EXTENSOR INDICIS

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Which muscle does extension of middle and distal phalanges of the fifth digit?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI (QUINTI)

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Which muscle does Extension MCPJ, PIP, DIP and wrist?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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Which muscle does flexion of thumb?[a] FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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Which muscle does flexion of wrist, MCPJ, PIP, and DIP joints?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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Which muscle does flexion of wrist, MCPJ, and PIPs (not the DIPs)?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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Which muscle does extension, ulnar deviation?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS

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Which muscles do extension, radial deviation?[a] EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS and LONGUS

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Which muscle does flexion, ulnar deviation?[a] FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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Which muscle does flexion or wrist, tenses the palmar aponeurosis?[a] PALMARIS LONGUS

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Which muscle does flexion, radial deviation?[a] FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

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Which muscle does pronation only?[a] PRONATOR QUADRATUS

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Which muscle does pronation, elbow flexion?[a] PRONATOR TERES

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Which muscle does supination only?[a] SUPINATOR

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Leg and foot myology flashcards

Leg and foot origins and insertions

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Origin POPLITEUS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral condyle/femur.

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Insertion POPLITEUS[a]This muscle inserts on the proximal, posterior, medial tibia.

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Origin GASTROCNEMIUS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral and medial condyles/femur.

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Insertion GASTROCNEMIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the calcaneus via Achilles tendon (or tendo calcaneus).

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Origin PLANTARIS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar line / femur.

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Insertion PLANTARIS[a]This muscle inserts on the calcaneus via Achilles tendon.

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Origin SOLEUS[a]This muscle originates on the soleal line / tibia, proximal fibula.

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Insertion SOLEUS[a]This muscle inserts on the calcaneus via Achilles tendon.

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Origin FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle originates on the Posterior tibial shaft.

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Insertion FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the distal phalanges of four lateral toes on plantar surface.

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Origin FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This muscle originates on the Posterior fibula.

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Insertion FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the Distal phalanx of the great toe, plantar surface.

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Origin TIBIALIS POSTERIOR[a]This muscle originates on the Posterior tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane.

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Insertion TIBIALIS POSTERIOR[a]This insertion Tendon wraps behind the medial malleolus, onto the plantar surface of the foot and branches out into a number of tendons which attach to a number of tarsals and metatarsals.

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Origin PERONEUS LONGUS[a]This muscle originates on the proximal 2/3 of the fibula all the way to the head.

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Insertion PERONEUS LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the Plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I, lateral aspect of bones (tendon wraps behind the lateral malleolus).

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Origin PERONEUS BREVIS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral, distal fibula.

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Insertion PERONEUS BREVIS[a]This muscle insertion wraps behind lateral malleolus to insert on the lateral aspect of the tuberosity of 5th metatarsal.

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Origin TIBIALIS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle originates on the Anterolateral shaft of tibia, just lateral to anterior margin.

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Insertion TIBIALIS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle crosses the anteriomedial ankle to insert on the plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I.

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Origin EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This toe muscle originates on the anterior fibula, proximal.

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Insertion EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the dorsal surfaces, distal phalanges of the of the four lateral toes via the extensor expansions of the toes.

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Origin EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This toe muscle originates on the anterior distal fibula; interosseous membrane.

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Insertion EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS[a]This muscle inserts on the distal phalanx of great toe on dorsal surface.

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Origin PERONEUS TERTIUS[a]This muscle originates on the distal, anterior fibula.

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Insertion PERONEUS TERTIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the base of metatarsal V on the dorsal surface, tendon crosses in front of the medial malleolus.

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Leg and foot origins and insertions reversed

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Which muscle inserts on the base of metatarsal V on the dorsal surface, tendon crosses in front of the medial malleolus?[a] PERONEUS TERTIUS

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Which muscle originates on the distal, anterior fibula?[a] PERONEUS TERTIUS

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Which muscle inserts on the distal phalanx of great toe on dorsal surface?[a] EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which toe muscle originates on the anterior distal fibula; interosseous membrane?[a] EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Dorsal surfaces, distal phalanges of the of the four lateral toes via the extensor expansions of the toes?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which toe muscle originates on the anterior fibula, proximal?[a] EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscle crosses the anteriomedial ankle to insert on the plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I?[a] TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle originates on the Anterolateral shaft of tibia, just lateral to tibial crest?[a] TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle insertion wraps behind lateral malleolus to insert on the lateral aspect of the tuberosity of 5th metatarsal?[a] PERONEUS BREVIS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral, distal fibula?[a] PERONEUS BREVIS

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Which muscle inserts on the Plantar surface of base of metatarsal I and cuneiform I, lateral aspect of bones (tendon wraps behind the lateral malleolus)?[a] PERONEUS LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the proximal 2/3 of the fibula all the way to the head?[a] PERONEUS LONGUS

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Which insertion Tendon wraps behind the medial malleolus, onto the plantar surface of the foot and branches out into a number of tendons which attach to a number of tarsals and metatarsals?[a] TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

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Which muscle originates on the Posterior tibia and fibula and interosseous membrane?[a] TIBIALIS POSTERIOR

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Which muscle inserts on the Distal phalanx of hallux, plantar surface?[a] FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the Posterior fibula?[a] FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Distal phalanges of four lateral toes on plantar surface?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscle originates on the Posterior tibial shaft?[a] FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscles insert on the Calcaneus via Achilles tendon?[a] SOLEUS, PLANTARIS, GASTROCNEMIUS

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Which muscle originates on the soleal line / tibia, proximal fibula?[a] SOLEUS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral supracondylar line / femur?[a] PLANTARIS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral and medial condyles/femur?[a] GASTROCNEMIUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Proximal, posterior, medial tibia?[a] POPLITEUS

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Which muscle originates on the Lateral condyle/femur?[a] POPLITEUS

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Leg and foot actions

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Action of EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle does dorsiflexion, extension of the toes, and eversion.

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What are peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles known for?[a]These muscles form the stirrup supporting the arches of the foot.

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Action of extensor hallucis longus[a]Dorsiflexion and extension of the great toe, and inversion.

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Action of peroneus tertius[a]dorsiflexion and eversion

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Action of TIBIALIS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle does dorsiflexion and inversion.

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Action of PERONEUS LONGUS[a]This muscle does plantarflexion and eversion.

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Action of peroneus brevis[a]plantarflexion and eversion

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Action of GASTROCNEMIUS[a]This muscle does knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion.

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Action of popliteus[a]medial rotation of the tibia on the femur to allow for knee flexion

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Action of Plantaris[a]weak plantarflexion and knee flexion

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Action of SOLEUS[a]This muscle does plantarflexion only.

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Action of FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS[a]This muscle does Plantarflexion, flexion of toes and inversion.

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Action of flexor hallucis longus[a]flexion of the great toe, plantarflexion, and inversion

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Action of tibialis posterior[a]plantarflexion and inversion

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Leg and foot actions reversed

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Which muscle does plantarflexion and inversion?[a]tibialis posterior

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Which muscle does flexion of the great toe, plantarflexion, and inversion?[a]flexor hallucis longus

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Which muscle does Plantarflexion, flexion of toes and inversion?[a]FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Which muscle does plantarflexion only?[a]SOLEUS

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Which muscle does weak plantarflexion and knee flexion?[a]Plantaris

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Which muscle does medial rotation of the tibia on the femur (lat rot of femur on tibia) to allow for knee flexion?[a]popliteus

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Which muscle does knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion?[a]GASTROCNEMIUS

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Which muscles do plantarflexion and eversion?[a]peroneus brevis and longus

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion and inversion?[a]TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion and eversion?[a]peroneus tertius

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion and extension of the great toe, and inversion?[a]extensor hallucis longus

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Which muscles form the stirrup supporting the arches of the foot?[a]peroneus longus and tibialis anterior

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Which muscle does dorsiflexion, extension of the toes, and eversion?[a]EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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Hip and Thigh Myology Flashcards

Hip and thigh Origins and Insertions

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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE (TFL) origin[a]This muscle originates on the ASIS.

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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE (TFL) insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Lateral condyle of tibia (Gerdy’s tubercle) via iliotibial tract.

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PSOAS MAJOR origin[a]This muscle originates on the Bodies of T12-L5, transverse processes of L1-L5.

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PSOAS MAJOR insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Lesser trochanter/femur.

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ILIACUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Iliac fossa.

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ILIACUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Lesser trochanter.

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GLUTEUS MAXIMUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the PSIS, lateral sacrum, superior gluteal line, sacrotuberous ligament.

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GLUTEUS MAXIMUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the ITB and gluteal tuberosity.

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BICEPS FEMORIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera/femur.

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BICEPS FEMORIS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Head of fibula.

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SEMITENDINOSUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Ischial tuberosity.

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SEMITENDINOSUS insertion[a]This hamstring inserts on the tibial tuberosity on the anteromedial shaft of the tibia, part of pes anserinus.

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SEMIMEMBRANOSIS origin[a]This hamstring originates on the Ischial tuberosity.

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SEMIMEMBRANOSIS insertion[a]This hamstring inserts on the Posterior aspect of medial condyle/tibia.

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PSOAS MINOR origin[a]This muscle originates on the body of T1.

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PSOAS MINOR insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Pelvic brim at iliopectineal line.

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GLUTEUS MEDIUS origin[a]This muscle originates between superior and middle gluteal lines, lateral ilium.

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GLUTEUS MEDIUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Greater trochanter.

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GLUTEUS MINIMUS origin[a]This muscle originates between middle and inferior gluteal lines, lateral ilium.

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GLUTEUS MINIMUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Greater trochanter.

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PIRIFORMIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Anterior sacrum. (within the pelvic cavity)

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PIRIFORMIS, GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS, QUADRATUS FEMORIS insertion[a]These muscles insert on the Greater trochanter.

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GEMELLUS SUPERIOR origin[a]This muscle originates around ischial spine.

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GEMELLUS INFERIOR origin[a]This muscle originates on the Ischial tuberosity, just inferior to ischial spine.

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OBTURATOR INTERNUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Internal surface of obturator foramen; comes through lesser sciatic notch.

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OBTURATOR EXTERNUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the External surface of obturator foramen.

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QUADRATUS FEMORIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Ischial tuberosity, lateral aspect.

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GRACILIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Body, inferior ramus of the pubis.

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GRACILIS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the tibia, medial to the tibial tuberosity by way of the pes anserinus.

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PECTINEUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Superior ramus of pubis.

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PECTINEUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts between lesser trochanter and linea aspera. (Pectineal line)

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ADDUCTOR LONGUS origin[a]This adductor originates on the Body of pubis, superior ramus of the pubis.

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ADDUCTOR LONGUS insertion[a]This adductor inserts, along the middle third of the linea aspera.

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ADDUCTOR BREVIS origin[a]This adductor originates on the Body of pubis, inferior ramus of pubis.

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ADDUCTOR BREVIS insertion[a]This adductor inserts along the proximal third of the linea aspera of the femur.

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ADDUCTOR MAGNUS origin[a]This adductor originates on the Inferior ramus of pubis, ischial ramus and ischial tuberosity.

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ADDUCTOR MAGNUS insertion[a]This adductor inserts on the entire length of linea aspera/femur.

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Origin RECTUS FEMORIS[a]This muscle originates on the Anterior Inferior iliac spine.

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Insertion RECTUS FEMORIS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.

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Origin VASTUS MEDIALIS[a]This muscle originates on the Linea aspera/femur, medial lip.

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Insertion VASTUS MEDIALIS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.

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Origin VASTUS LATERALIS[a]This muscle originates on the Linea aspera to a point just below the greater trochanter.

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Insertion VASTUS LATERALIS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.

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Origin VASTUS INTERMEDIUS[a]This muscle originates on the Anterior surface of femur.

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Insertion VASTUS INTERMEDIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.

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SARTORIUS origin[a]This very long muscle originates on the ASIS. (Longest in the body)

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SARTORIUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Pes Anserine. (Medial to the tibial tuberosity, on anteromedial shaft of tibia)

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Which muscles insert on the Pes Anserine? Medial to the tibial tuberosity, on anteromedial shaft of tibia) [a]SARTORIUS, GRACILLIS, SEMITENDINOSUS (remember Silly Goose Toes)

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Which muscles originate on the ASIS? [a]SARTORIUS, TENSOR FASCIA LATAE

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Which muscles inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament?[a] Quadriceps Femoris

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Which muscle originates on the Anterior surface of femur?[a] VASTUS INTERMEDIUS

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Which quadricep originates on the Linea aspera to a point just below the greater trochanter?[a] VASTUS LATERALIS

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Which quadricep originates on the Linea aspera/femur, medial lip?[a] VASTUS MEDIALIS

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Which muscle originates on the Anterior Inferior iliac spine?[a] RECTUS FEMORIS

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Which adductor inserts on the entire length of linea aspera/femur?[a]ADDUCTOR MAGNUS insertion

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Which adductor originates on the Inferior ramus of pubis, ischial ramus and ischial tuberosity?[a]ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

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Which adductor inserts along the proximal third of the linea aspera of the femur?[a]ADDUCTOR BREVIS insertion

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Which adductor originates on the Body of pubis, inferior ramus of pubis?[a]ADDUCTOR BREVIS origin

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Which adductor inserts, along the middle third of the linea aspera?[a]ADDUCTOR LONGUS insertion

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Which adductor originates on the Body of pubis, superior ramus of the pubis?[a]ADDUCTOR LONGUS origin

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Which muscle inserts between lesser trochanter and linea aspera?[a]PECTINEUS

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Which muscle originates on the Superior ramus of pubis?[a]PECTINEUS

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Which muscle originates on the Body, inferior ramus of the pubis?[a]GRACILIS

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Which muscles originate on the Ischial tuberosity?[a]QUADRATUS FEMORIS,GEMELLUS INFERIOR, HAMSTRINGS

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Which muscle originates on the External surface of obturator foramen?[a]OBTURATOR EXTERNUS

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Which muscle originates on the Internal surface of obturator foramen; comes through lesser sciatic notch?[a]OBTURATOR INTERNUS

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Which muscle originates around ischial spine?[a]GEMELLUS SUPERIOR origin

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Which muscles insert on the Greater trochanter?[a]PIRIFORMIS, GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS, QUADRATUS FEMORIS,GLUTEUS MEDIUS AND MINIMUS

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Which muscle originates on the Anterior sacrum? (within the pelvic cavity)[a]PIRIFORMIS

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Which muscle originates between middle and inferior gluteal lines, lateral ilium?[a]GLUTEUS MINIMUS

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Which muscle originates between superior and middle gluteal lines, lateral ilium?[a]GLUTEUS MEDIUS

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Which muscle inserts on the Pelvic brim at iliopectineal line?[a]PSOAS MINOR

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Which muscle originates on the body of T1?[a]PSOAS MINOR

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Which hamstring inserts on the Posterior aspect of medial condyle/tibia?[a]SEMIMEMBRANOSIS insertion

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Which muscle inserts on the Head of fibula?[a]BICEPS FEMORIS insertion

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Which muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera/femur?[a]BICEPS FEMORIS origin

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Which muscle inserts on the ITB and gluteal tuberosity?[a]GLUTEUS MAXIMUS insertion

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Which muscle originates on the PSIS, lateral sacrum, superior gluteal line, sacrotuberous ligament?[a]GLUTEUS MAXIMUS origin

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Which muscles inserts on the Lesser trochanter?[a]ILIACUS,PSOAS MAJOR

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Which muscle originates on the Iliac fossa?[a]ILIACUS origin

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Which muscle originates on the Bodies of T12-L5, transverse processes of L1-L5?[a]PSOAS MAJOR origin

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Hip and thigh actions

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Sartorious – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion, medial rotation

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Rectus Femoris – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip flexion and Knee extension

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Tensor Fascia Latae – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, medial rotation, weak abduction. Knee: stabilizes the knee in ambulation, assists with knee extension.

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Psoas Major – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, lateral rotation femur. Spine:Extension

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Psoas Minor – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Maintains lumbar curve. Acts as a postural stabilizer.

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Iliacus – actions[a]This muscle will flex and laterally rotate the femur.

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Gluteus Maximus – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions at the hip: abduction by Superior fibers, adduction by Inferior fibers, extension, hyperextension and lateral rotation.

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Gluteus Medius – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions:Anterior fibers: abduction, flexion, medial rotation of femur. Middle fibers: abduction of femur.Posterior fibers : extension, medial rotation, hyperextension of femur

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Gluteus Minimus – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: abduction, flexion and medial rotation of the femur

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BICEPS FEMORIS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: Hip: extension, lateral rotation of thigh. Knee: flexion, lateral rotation of leg with knee flexed.

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SEMITENDINOSUS – actions[a]Hip: extension, medial rotation.Knee: flexion, medial rotation with the knee flexed.

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SEMIMEMBRANOSUS – actions[a] Hip: extension, medial rotation. Knee: flexion, medial rotation with the knee flexed.

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PIRIFORMIS – actions[a] lateral rotation, abduction of the femur.

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GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS – common action[a] lateral rotation of the femur. (Hint GOGO)

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QUADRATUS FEMORIS – actions[a] lateral rotation and adduction of the femur.

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GRACILIS – actions[a] Hip: adduction, flexion with knee extended. Knee: flexion, medial rotation of leg.

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PECTINEUS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: adduction, flexion and lateral rotation of femur.

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ADDUCTOR LONGUS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: adduction, flexion, lateral rotation of femur.

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ADDUCTOR BREVIS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: adduction, flexion, lateral rotation of femur.

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ADDUCTOR MAGNUS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: Anterior fibers: flexion, lateral rotation, adduction of femur. Posterior fibers. Extension, medial rotation, adduction of femur.

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List all the hip flexors[a] Hip flexors – Psoas major, Gluteus medius, Pectineus, Iliacus, Gluteus minimus, Gracilis, Rectus femoris, Adductor Magnus, Sartorius, Adductor longus, Tensor fasciae latae, Adductor brevis

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List all the hip extensors[a] Hip Extensors – Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Biceps femoris, Adductor magnus,Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

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List all the hip abductors[a] Hip Abductors – Gluteus medius, Gluteus maximus, Tensor fasciae latae, Sartorius, Gluteus minimus, Piriformis

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List all the hip adductors[a] hip adductors – Gracilis, Adductor brevis, Quadratus femoris, Pectineus, Adductor magnus, Adductor longus, Gluteus maximus,

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List all the hip medial rotators[a] hip medial rotators – Gluteus medius, Semimembranosus, Adductor magnus, Gluteus minimus, Semitendinosus, Tensor fasciae latae

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List all the hip lateral rotators[a] hip lateral rotators – Gluteus maximus, Gemellus inferior, Gemellus superior, Piriformis, Adductor (magnus, longus and brevis,) Gluteus Medius, Iliopsoas, Obturator externus, Quadratus femoris, Sartorius, Obturator Internus.

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Hip and thigh actions reversed

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Which common actions do these muscles do? Gluteus maximus, Gemellus inferior, Gemellus superior, Piriformis, Adductor magnus, Gluteus Medius, Iliopsoas, Obturator externus, Quadratus femoris, Sartorius, Obturator Internus.[a] hip lateral rotators

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Which common action do these muscles do? Gluteus medius, Semimembranosus, Adductor magnus, Gluteus minimus, Semitendinosus, Tensor fasciae latae[a] hip medial rotatation

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Which common action do these muscles do? Gracilis, Adductor brevis, Quadratus femoris, Pectineus, Adductor magnus, Adductor longus, Gluteus maximus (inferiof fibers)[a] hip adduction

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Which common action do these muscles do? Gluteus medius, Gluteus maximus, Tensor fasciae latae, Sartorius, Gluteus minimus, Piriformis[a] hip abduction

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Which common action do these muscles do? Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Biceps femoris, Adductor magnus,Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus[a] hip extension

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Which common action do these muscles do? Psoas major, Gluteus medius, Pectineus, Iliacus, Gluteus minimus, Gracilis, Rectus femoris, Adductor Magnus, Sartorius, Adductor longus, Tensor fasciae latae, Adductor brevis[a] hip flexion

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Which muscle will do the following actions: Anterior fibers: flexion, lateral rotation, adduction of femur. Posterior fibers. Extension, medial rotation, adduction of femur. [a]ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

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Which muscles will do the following actions: adduction, flexion of femur.[a]ADDUCTOR , MAGNUS, BREVIS, and LONGUS,PECTINEUS,GRACILLIS

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Which muscle will do the following actions: Hip: adduction, flexion with knee extended. Knee: flexion, medial rotation of leg.[a]GRACILIS

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Which deep hip muscle will do the following actions: lateral rotation AND adduction of the femur[a]QUADRATUS FEMORIS, PECTINEUS

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Which muscles will do ONLY lateral rotation of the femur. (Hint GOGO)[a]GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS

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Which deep hip muscle will do the following actions: lateral rotation, abduction of the femur.[a]PIRIFORMIS

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Which hamstrings will do the following actions: Hip: extension, medial rotation. Knee: flexion, medial rotation with the knee flexed.[a]SEMIMEMBRANOSUS,SEMITENDINOSUS

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Which muscle will do the following actions: Hip: extension, lateral rotation of thigh. Knee: flexion, lateral rotation of leg with knee flexed.[a]BICEPS FEMORIS

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Which gluteal muscle will do the following actions: abduction, flexion and medial rotation of the femur?[a]Gluteus Minimus

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Which muscle will do the following actions:Anterior fibers: abduction, flexion, medial rotation of femur. Middle fibers: abduction of femur.Posterior fibers : extension, medial rotation, hyperextension of femur[a]Gluteus Medius

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Which muscle will do the following actions at the hip: abduction by Superior fibers, adduction by Inferior fibers, extension, hyperextension and lateral rotation[a]Gluteus Maximus

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Which muscles will flex and laterally rotate the femur?[a]Iliacus,Psoas Major, Pectineus, Adductor Magnus, Longus and Brevis,Sartorius

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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, lateral rotation femur. Spine:Extension [a]Psoas Major

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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, medial rotation, weak abduction. Knee: stabilizes the knee in ambulation, assists with knee extension.[a]Tensor Fascia Latae

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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip flexion and Knee extension[a]Rectus Femoris

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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion, medial rotation[a]Sartorious

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Muscle definitions Flashcards

Muscle definitions

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Tendon – define [a]This type of white, dense, regular fibrous connective tissue is located at the ends of the muscle belly and attaches to bone by interweaving with the periosteum.

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Aponeurosis – define [a]This type of tendon is broad, flat and attaches over a wide area.

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Belly – define [a]The central portion of the muscle, where muscle fibers are found which can contract and relax.

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Origin – define [a]This attachment of the muscle on the bone is more likely to remain stationary when the muscle contracts. (tip: usually proximal or superior in the extremities)

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Insertion – define [a] This attachment of the muscle on the bone that is more likely to move when the muscle contracts.(usually distal or inferior on the extremities)

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Agonist or prime mover – define [a]This muscle is considered strongest (the initiator) during a given movement.

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Synergist – define [a]This type of muscle may assist the agonist in performing its action.

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Antagonist – define [a]This type of muscle is capable of performing the opposite action of the agonist.

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Fixator – define [a]This type of muscle stabilizes a bone so it won’t move while another muscle is contracting.

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How do you stretch a muscle?[a] MOVE A MUSCLE INSERTION FARTHER AWAY FROM THE ORIGIN.

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How do you slacken a muscle?[a] MOVE A MUSCLE INSERTION TOWARD THE ORIGIN.

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Muscles that cross anterior to a joint would tend to do what action?[a]Flexion (except for knee).

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Muscles that cross posterior to a joint would tend to do what action?[a]Extension (except for knee).

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Motor unit – define [a]A motor neuron and the muscle fibers that it innervates.

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Hypotonia – define [a]Less than normal muscle tone.

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Hypertonia – define [a]Excess muscle tone.

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Atonia – define [a]No muscle tone at all.

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What factors determine Muscle power?[a]The number of fibers in the muscle. The thickness and type of each muscle fiber. How the muscle crosses the joint. The number of motor units firing. The arrangement of muscle fibers.

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Isometric Contraction – define [a]This type of contraction occurs when tension increases without producing movement at the joint.

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Isotonic Contraction – define [a]This type of contraction occurs when tension on the muscle is maintained while the length is altered.

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Concentric Contraction – define [a]This type of contraction occurs when the muscle shortens initiating movement.

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Eccentric Contraction – define [a]This type of contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens, resisting movement and gravity.

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Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens, resisting movement and gravity?[a]Eccentric Contraction

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Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle shortens initiating movement?[a]Concentric Contraction

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Which type of contraction occurs when tension on the muscle is maintained while the length is altered?[a]Isotonic Contraction

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Which type of contraction occurs when tension increases without producing movement at the joint?[a]Isometric Contraction

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Name the term for no muscle tone at all.[a]Atonia

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Name the term for excess muscle tone.[a]Hypertonia

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Name the term for less than normal muscle tone.[a]Hypotonia

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Name the term for a motor neuron plus the muscle fibers that it innervates.[a]Motor unit

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For a muscle to extend a joint, what aspect of the joint must is cross? [a]posterior(except for knee)

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For a muscle to flex a joint, what aspect of the joint must is cross? [a] anterior (except for knee).

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When you MOVE A MUSCLE INSERTION TOWARD THE ORIGIN, what are you doing?[a] Slakening the muscle.

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When you MOVE A MUSCLE INSERTION FARTHER AWAY FROM THE ORIGIN, what are you doing?[a] Stretching the muscle

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Which type of muscle stabilizes a bone so it won’t move while another muscle is contracting?[a]Fixator

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Which type of muscle is capable of performing the opposite action of the agonist?[a]Antagonist

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Which type of muscle may assist the agonist in performing its action?[a]Synergist

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Which muscle is considered strongest (the initiator) during a given movement?[a]Agonist or prime mover

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Which attachment of the muscle on the bone is more likely to move when the muscle contracts?[a]Insertion

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Which attachment of the muscle on the bone is more likely to remain stationary when the muscle contracts?[a]Origin (tip: usually proximal in the extremities)

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Name the central portion of the muscle, where muscle fibers are found which can contract and relax.[a]Belly

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Which type of tendon is broad, flat and attaches over a wide area?[a]Aponeurosis

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Which type of white, dense, regular fibrous connective tissue is located at the ends of the muscle belly and attaches to bone by interweaving with the periosteum?[a]Tendon

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Muscles of the shoulder and arm flashcards

Muscles of the shouder and arm; attachments

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Origin: SERRATUS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle originates on the R1-R8, laterally and anteriorly.

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Insertion: SERRATUS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle inserts on the costal surface of the vertebral border of the scapula, from superior angle to inferior angle.

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Origin: TRAPEZIUS[a]This muscle originates on the nuchal lines and nuchal ligament an SP’s of C7 to T12.

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Insertion: TRAPEZIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the entire spine of the scapula and the lateral aspect of the clavicle.

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Origin: RHOMBOIDEUS MAJOR[a]This muscle originates on the spinous processes T2-T5.

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Insertion: RHOMBOIDEUS MAJOR[a]This muscle inserts on the vertebral border of the scapula, from the root of the spine to the inferior angle.

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Origin: RHOMBOIDEUS MINOR[a]This muscle originates on the spinous processes C7-T1.

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Insertion: RHOMBOIDEUS MINOR[a]This muscle inserts on the root of the spine of the scapula.

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Origin: LEVATOR SCAPULAE[a]This muscle originates on the Transverse processes C1-C4.

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Insertion: LEVATOR SCAPULAE[a]This muscle inserts on the vertebral border of scapula, from superior angle of scapula to the root of the spine.

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Origin: SUPRASPINATUS[a]This muscle originates on the Supraspinous fossa/scapula.

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Insertion: SUPRASPINATUS[a]This muscle passes under the acromion, and inserts on the greater tubercle/humerus.

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Origin: INFRASPINATUS[a]This muscle originates on the Infraspinous fossa/scapula.

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Insertion: INFRASPINATUS[a]This muscle inserts on the greater tubercle.

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Origin: TERES MINOR[a]This muscle originates on the superior axillary border/scapula; superior to teres major.

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Insertion: TERES MINOR[a]This muscle inserts on the greater tubercle.

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Origin: SUBSCAPULARIS[a]This muscle originates on the subscapular fossa/scapula.

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Insertion: SUBSCAPULARIS[a]This muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle/humerus.

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Origin: PECTORALIS MAJOR[a]This muscle originates on the medial clavicle, inferior border and the sternum and costal cartilage of true ribs.

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Insertion: PECTORALIS MAJOR[a]This muscle inserts on the lateral lip of bicipital groove/humerus.

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Origin: LATISSIMUS DORSI[a]This muscle originates on the thoracolumbar aponeurosis, spinous processes T6/T7-L5.

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Insertion: LATISSIMUS DORSI[a]This muscle inserts on the medial lip of bicipital groove/humerus.

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Origin: DELTOID[a]This muscle originates on the whole spine of the scapula and the lateral clavicle.

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Insertion: DELTOID[a]This muscle inserts on the deltoid tuberosity/humerus.

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Origin: BICEPS BRACHII[a]This muscle originates its long head on the supraglenoid tubercle and the short head on coracoid process/scapula.

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Insertion: BICEPS BRACHII[a]This muscle inserts on the radial tuberosity and the common forearm flexor tendons.

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Origin: BRACHIORADIALIS[a]This muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar ridge/humerus.

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Insertion: BRACHIORADIALIS[a]This muscle inserts on the styloid process/radius.

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Origin: TRICEPS BRACHII[a]This muscle originates on the infraglenoid tubercle/scapula and the proximal, lateral and posterior humerus.

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Insertion: TRICEPS BRACHII[a]This muscle inserts on the olecranon process.

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Action: SERRATUS ANTERIOR[a]This muscle performs protraction and upward rotation of scapula.

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Muscles of the shoulder and arm; attachments – reversed

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Which muscle inserts on the olecranon process?[a] TRICEPS BRACHII

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Which muscle originates on the infraglenoid tubercle/scapula and the proximal, lateral and posterior humerus?[a] TRICEPS BRACHII

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Which muscle inserts on the styloid process/radius?[a] BRACHIORADIALIS

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Which muscle originates on the lateral supracondylar ridge/humerus?[a] BRACHIORADIALIS

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Which muscle inserts on the radial tuberosity?[a] BICEPS BRACHII

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Which muscle originates its long head on the supraglenoid tubercle and the short head on coracoid process/scapula?[a] BICEPS BRACHII

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Which muscle inserts on the deltoid tuberosity/humerus?[a] DELTOID

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Which muscle originates on the whole spine of the scapula and the lateral clavicle?[a] DELTOID

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Which muscle inserts on the medial lip of bicipital groove/humerus?[a] LATISSIMUS DORSI

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Which muscle originates on the thoracolumbar aponeurosis, spinous processes T6/T7-L5?[a] LATISSIMUS DORSI

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Which muscle inserts on the lateral lip of bicipital groove/humerus?[a] PECTORALIS MAJOR

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Which muscle originates on the medial clavicle, inferior border and the sternum and costal cartilage of true ribs?[a] PECTORALIS MAJOR

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Which muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle/humerus?[a] SUBSCAPULARIS

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Which muscle originates on the subscapular fossa/scapula?[a] SUBSCAPULARIS

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Which muscle inserts on the greater tubercle?[a] TERES MINOR

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Which muscle originates on the superior axillary border/scapula; superior to teres major?[a] TERES MINOR

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Which muscle inserts on the greater tubercle?[a] INFRASPINATUS

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Which muscle originates on the Infraspinous fossa/scapula?[a] INFRASPINATUS

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Which muscle passes under the acromion, and inserts on the greater tubercle/humerus?[a] SUPRASPINATUS

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Which muscle originates on the Supraspinous fossa/scapula?[a] SUPRASPINATUS

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Which muscle inserts on the vertebral border of scapula, from superior angle of scapula to the root of the spine?[a] LEVATOR SCAPULAE

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Which muscle originates on the Transverse processes C1-C4?[a] LEVATOR SCAPULAE

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Which muscle inserts on the root of the spine of the scapula?[a] RHOMBOIDEUS MINOR

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Which muscle originates on the spinous processes C7-T1?[a] RHOMBOIDEUS MINOR

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Which muscle inserts on the vertebral border of the scapula, from the root of the spine to the inferior angle?[a] RHOMBOIDEUS MAJOR

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Which muscle originates on the spinous processes T2-T5?[a] RHOMBOIDEUS MAJOR

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Which muscle inserts on the entire spine of the scapula and the lateral aspect of the clavicle?[a] TRAPEZIUS

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Which muscle originates on the nuchal lines and nuchal ligament an SP’s of C7 to T12?[a] TRAPEZIUS

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Which muscle inserts on the costal surface of the vertebral border of the scapula, from superior angle to inferior angle?[a] SERRATUS ANTERIOR

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Which muscle originates on the R1-R8, laterally and anteriorly?[a] SERRATUS ANTERIOR

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Muscles of the shouder and arm; actions

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Action: SUBCLAVIUS[a]This muscle performs stabilization of the clavicle to protect the joints of the shoulder girdle and slight depression of clavicle.

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Action: TRAPEZIUS – Superior fibers with spine fixed[a]This muscle performs elevation, upward rotation of the scapula.

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Action: TRAPEZIUS – Superior fibers with scapula fixed and unilateral contraction[a]This muscle performs lateral flexion and rotation of head to the opposite side.

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Action: TRAPEZIUS – Superior fibers with scapula fixed and bilateral contraction[a]This muscle performs extension/ hyperextension of the neck and head.

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Action: TRAPEZIUS – Middle fibers[a]This muscle besides rhomboids performs retraction of the scapula.

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Action: TRAPEZIUS – lower fibers[a]This muscle performs depression and upward rotation of the scapula.

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Action: TRAPEZIUS – all fibers together[a]This muscle besides rhomboids performs retraction of the scapula.

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Action: RHOMBOIDS[a]This muscle performs retraction and downward rotation.

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Action: LEVATOR SCAPULAE with spine fixed.[a]This muscle performs elevation and downward rotation of scapulae.

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Action: LEVATOR SCAPULAE with the scapula fixed, unilateral contraction.[a]This muscle performs rotation of the neck to the same side with lateral flexion.

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Action: LEVATOR SCAPULAE with the scapula fixed, bilateral contraction.[a]This muscle performs extension/hyperextension of the neck.

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Action: SUPRASPINATUS[a]This muscle helps to initiate abduction of the humerus.

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Action: INFRASPINATUS[a]This SITS muscle performs lateral rotation of the humerus.

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Action: TERES MINOR[a]This SITS muscle performs lateral rotation of the humerus.

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Action: SUBSCAPULARIS[a]This SITS muscle performs medial rotation, some adduction of the humerus.

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COMMON ACTION: SITS muscles:[a]These muscles, as a group, perform stabilization of the head of the humerus.

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Action: PECTORALIS MAJOR clavicular division[a]This muscle performs flexion, adduction, medial rotation, horizontal adduction of the humerus.

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Action: PECTORALIS MAJOR sternal division[a]This muscle performs extension, adduction, medial rotation, horizontal adduction of the humerus.

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Action: LATISSIMUS DORSI[a]This muscle performs extension, horizontal extension, adduction, medial rotation of the humerus.

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Action: TERES MAJOR[a]This muscle performs extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the humerus.

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Action: DELTOID anterior fibers[a]This muscle performs flexion, medial rotation and horizontal flexion of the humerus.

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Action: DELTOID middle fibers[a]This muscle performs abduction of the humerus.

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Action: DELTOID posterior fibers[a]This muscle performs extension, lateral rotation, horizontal abduction, abduction of the humerus.

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Action: CORACOBRACHIALIS[a]This muscle performs adduction, flexion, horizontal flexion of the humerus.

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Action: BICEPS BRACHII[a]This muscle performs flexion and adduction of the humerus and flexion and supination of the elbow.

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Action: BRACHIALIS[a]This muscle performs elbow flexion only.

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Action: TRICEPS BRACHII[a]This muscle performs elbow and humerus extension.

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Action: ANCONEUS[a]This muscle performs extension of the humerus only.

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Action: BRACHIORADIALIS[a]This muscle performs flexion of elbow with forearm in neutral position and returns forearm to neutral position from supinated or pronated position.

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List the elevators of the scapula.[a] upper traps, rhomboids(slightly) and levator scapulae.

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List the depressors of the scapula.[a]pec minor and lower traps.

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List the retractors of the scapula.[a]rhomboids and middle traps.

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List the protractors of the scapula.[a]serratus anterior and pec minor.

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List the upward rotators of the scapula.[a] upper traps, lower traps, and serratus anterior.

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List the downward rotators of the scapula.[a] levator scapula, rhomboids, and pec minor.

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List the flexors of the humerus.[a] pec major, long head of biceps brachii, coracobrachialis, and anterior deltiod.

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List the extensors of the humerus.[a] pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, long head of triceps, teres major and posterior deltoid.

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List the horizontal flexors of the humerus.[a] pectoralis major, coracobrachialis and anterior deltoid.

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List the horizontal extensors of the humerus.[a] pectoralis major, lats dorsi, posterior deltoid and teres major.

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List the abductors of the humerus.[a] supraspinatus and deltoid.

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List the adductors of the humerus.[a] pectoralis major, lats dorsi, teres major, triceps, and coracobrachialis.

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List the medial rotators of the humerus.[a] subscapularis, anterior deltoid, lats dorsi, pectoralis major and teres major.

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List the lateral rotators of the humerus.[a] infraspinatus, teres minor and posterior deltoid.

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Muscles of the shouder and arm; actions reversed

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Which action do infraspinatus, teres minor and posterior deltoid have in common?[a]These are the lateral rotators of the humerus.

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Which action do subscapularis, anterior deltoid, lats dorsi, pectoralis major and teres major have in common?[a]These are the medial rotators of the humerus.

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Which action do pectoralis major, lats dorsi, teres major, triceps, and coracobrachialis have in common?[a]These are the adductors of the humerus.

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Which action do supraspinatus and deltoid have in common?[a]These are the abductors of the humerus.

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Which action do pectoralis major, lats dorsi, posterior deltoid and teres major have in common?[a]These are the horizontal extensors of the humerus.

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Which action do pectoralis major, coracobrachialis and anterior deltoid have in common?[a]These are the horizontal flexors of the humerus.

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Which action do pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, long head of triceps, teres major and posterior deltoid have in common?[a]These are the extensors of the humerus.

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Which action do pec major, long head of biceps brachii, coracobrachialis, and anterior deltiod have in common?[a]These are the flexors of the humerus.

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Which action do levator scapula, rhomboids, and pec minor have in common?[a]These are the downward rotators of the scapula.

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Which action do upper traps, lower traps, and serratus anterior have in common?[a]These are the upward rotators of the scapula.

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Which action do serratus anterior and pec minor have in common?[a]These are the protractors of the scapula.

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Which action do rhomboids and middle traps have in common?[a]These are the retractors of the scapula.

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Which action do pec minor and lower traps have in common?[a]These are the depressors of the scapula.

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Which action do upper traps, rhomboids(slightly) and levator scapulae have in common?[a]These are the elevators of the scapula.

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Which muscle performs flexion of elbow with forearm in neutral position and returns forearm to neutral position from supinated or pronated position?[a] BRACHIORADIALIS

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Which muscle performs extension of the humerus only?[a] ANCONEUS

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Which muscle performs elbow and humerus extension?[a] TRICEPS BRACHII

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Which muscle performs elbow flexion only?[a] BRACHIALIS

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Which muscle performs flexion and adduction of the humerus and flexion and supination of the elbow?[a] BICEPS BRACHII

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Which muscle performs adduction, flexion, horizontal flexion of the humerus?[a] CORACOBRACHIALIS

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Which muscle performs extension, lateral rotation, horizontal abduction, abduction of the humerus?[a] DELTOID posterior fibers

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Which muscle performs abduction of the humerus?[a] DELTOID middle fibers

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Which muscle performs flexion, medial rotation and horizontal flexion of the humerus?[a] DELTOID anterior fibers

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Which muscle besides lats performs extension, adduction, m. rotation of the humerus?[a] TERES MAJOR

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Which muscle performs extension, horizontal extension, adduction, medial rotation of the humerus?[a] LATISSIMUS DORSI

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Which muscle performs extension, adduction, medial rotation, horizontal adduction of the humerus?[a] PECTORALIS MAJOR sternal division

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Which muscle performs flexion, adduction, medial rotation, horizontal adduction of the humerus?[a] PECTORALIS MAJOR clavicular division

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Which muscles, as a group, perform stabilization of the head of the humerus?[a] SITS muscles:

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Which SITS muscle performs medial rotation, some adduction of the humerus?[a] SUBSCAPULARIS

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Which SITS muscle performs lateral rotation of the humerus?[a] TERES MINOR

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Which SITS muscle performs lateral rotation of the humerus?[a] INFRASPINATUS

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Which muscle helps to initiate abduction of the humerus?[a] SUPRASPINATUS

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Which muscle performs retraction and downward rotation?[a] RHOMBOIDS

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Which muscle besides rhomboids performs retraction of the scapula?[a]middle TRAPEZIUS

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Which muscle performs depression and upward rotation of the scapula?[a] TRAPEZIUS – lower fibers

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Which muscle performs extension/ hyperextension of the neck and head?[a] TRAPEZIUS – Superior fibers with scapula fixed and bilateral contraction

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Which muscle performs lateral flexion and rotation of head to the opposite side?[a] TRAPEZIUS – Superior fibers with scapula fixed and unilateral contraction

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Which muscle performs elevation, upward rotation of the scapula?[a] TRAPEZIUS – Superior fibers with spine fixed

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Which muscle performs stabilization of the clavicle to protect the joints of the shoulder girdle and slight depression of clavicle?[a] SUBCLAVIUS

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