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Anatomy Final Review
Origin, Insertion, Main Action, Innervation
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Term
Origin:
Superior Nuchal Line
External Occipital Protuberance
Spinious process of cervical vertebrae (nuchal ligament)

Insertion:
Lateral 1/3 clavicle
Acromion process of scapula
Spine of the scapula

Main Action:
Bilaterally - extends neck
Elevates scapula
Definition
Upper Trapezius
Term
What are the degrees of motion for cervical flexion
Definition
0 - 45 degrees
Term
What are the degrees of motion for cervical extension
Definition
0 -45
Term
What are the degrees of motion for Cervical Lateral Flexion
Definition
0 - 45
Term
what are the degrees of motion for cervical rotation
Definition
0 - 60
Term
what are the degrees of motion for Thoracic Lumbar Flexion
Definition
0 - 80
Term
what are the degrees of motion for Thoracic Lumbar Extension
Definition
0 - 25
Term
what are the degrees of motion for Thoracic Lumbar Lateral Flexion
Definition
0 - 35
Term
what are the degrees of motion for Thoracic Lumbar Rotation
Definition
0 - 45
Term
what are the degrees of motion for Temporomandibular Joint Depression
Definition
3 fingers width
Term
What is the order of the spinal ligaments from anterior to posterior
Definition
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Ligamentum Flavum
Interspinous Ligamentum
Supraspinous Ligamentum
Term
in what joints does movement of the spine take place?
Definition
Facet Joints
Term
50% of neck flexion and extension occurs at this joint
Definition
Antlanto-occipital Joint (OA Joint)
Term
What cranial nerve innervates the muscles of the face
Definition
Cranial Nerve #7 (facial nerve)
Term
What muscle winks and closes the eye
Definition
Obicularis Oculi
Term
What muscle closes lips, puckers lips as in a kiss
Definition
Obicularis Oris
Term
What muscles pull the angle of mouth upward and outward as in smiling
Definition
Zygomaticus Major
Term
What muscle draws angle of mouth straight upward?
Definition
Levator Anguli Oris
Term
What muscle draws angle of mouth backward like grimace
Definition
Risorius
Term
What muscle draws the angles of the mouth down
Definition
Depressor Anguli Oris
Term
What muscle wrinkles forehead as in surprise of fright
Definition
Frontalis
Term
what muscle draws eyebrows together as in frowning
Definition
Corrugator
Term
what muscle widens the apertures of nostrils as in forced breathing
Definition
Nasalis
Term
What muscle wrinkles the skin of the nose forming transverse wrinkles over bridge
Definition
Procerus
Term
what muscle raises the skin of the chin as in pouting
Definition
Mentalis
Term
What muscle tenses the skin on the neck
Definition
Platysma
Term
what muscle presses the checks firmly against the teeth
Definition
Buccinator
Term
What cranial nerve is responsible for the muscles of mastication
Definition
Cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve)
Term
what muscle elevates the mandible and clenches teeth
Definition
Masseter
Term
What three muscles elevate the mandible
Definition
Temporalis, Masseter, Medial Peterygoid
Term
what muscle depresses the mandible
Definition
Lateral Pterygoid
Term
Define Diarthorodial joint
Definition
freely moveable joints held together by a joint capsule, such as the knee and shoulder
Term
Define Ampiarthrotial Joint
Definition
Slightly moveable joint like vertebrae
Term
Define Synarthrodial Joint
Definition
A non moveable joint
Term
what are the degrees of motion for shoulder flexion
Definition
0 - 180
Term
What are the degrees of motion for shoulder hyperextension
Definition
0 - 45
Term
What are the degrees of motion for shoulder abduction
Definition
0 - 180
Term
what are the degrees of motion for shoulder external rotation
Definition
0 - 90 degrees
Term
What are the degrees of motion for shoulder internal rotation
Definition
0 - 70
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Latissimus Dorsi

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Spinous Process of lower 6 thoracic vertebrae
All Lumbar and Sacral Vertebrae
Posterior Iliac Crest
Lower Ribs
To Inferior angle of Scapula

Insertion:
Medial Lip of Intertubercular Groove of Humerus

Main Action:
Extension
Internal Rotation
Depression of Scapula
*important in crutch walking

Innervation:
Thoracodorsal Nerve
C6, C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Teres Major (baby Latissimus)

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Lower portion of lateral border of scapula

Insertion:
Medial Lip of intertubercular grove

Main Action:
Adduction and Extension
Internal Rotation

Innervation:
Lower sub scapular Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Pectoralis Major

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Medial 2/3 Clavicle
Sternum
Costal cartilages 1-6

Insertion:
Lateral lip of intertubercular groove

Main Action:
Horizontal adduction
Adduction and Internal Rotation of Arm
CLAVICULAR PORTION=Flexion
STERNAL PORTION = Extension (from a flexed position) *Thanks Kelly :-)

Innervation:
Medial and Lateral Pectoral
C5, C6, C7, C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Anterior Deltoid

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Lateral 1/3 clavicle

Insertion:
Deltoid Tuberosity

Main Action:
Shoulder flexion
Medial Rotation
Horizontal Adduction

Innervation:
Axillary Nerve C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Middle Deltoid

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Superior Acromion

Insertion:
Deltoid Tuberosity

Main Action:
Shoulder Abduciton

Innervation:
Axillary Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Posterior Deltoid

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Spine of Scapula

Insertion:
Deltoid Tuberosity

Main Action:
Shoulder Extension, External Rotation, Horizontal Abduction

Innervation:
Axillary Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation Supraspinatus CB 55
Definition
Origin: Supraspinous Fossa Insertion: Very Top of greater tubercle Main Action: Abducts Shoulder Innervation: Suprascapular nerve C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Infraspinatus
Definition
Origin:
Infraspinous fossa

Insertion:
Greater tubercle below Supraspinatus

Matin Action:
External rotation (Stabilizes the shoulder)

Innervation:
Suprascapular Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Teres Minor

CB 55
Definition
Origin:
Upper part of lateral border of scapula

Insertion:
Greater Tubercle below Infraspinatus

Main Action:
External Rotation (Stabilizes head of humerus)

Innervation:
Axillary nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Subscapularis

CB 55
Definition
Origin:
Subscapular Fossa

Insertion:
Lesser Tubercle

Main Action:
Internal Rotation (Stabilize Humerus)

Innervation:
Upper and Lower Subscapular Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Coracobrachialis

CB 56
Definition
Origin:
Coracoid Process of Scapula

Insertion:
Anterior Midshift of Humerus

Main Action:
Shoulder Flexion, Adduction

Innervation:
Musculocutaneous Nerve
C5, C6, C7
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Biceps Brachii

CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Short Head-Coracoid Process
Long Head- Supraglenoid Tubercle of scapula

Insertion:
Radial Tuberosity, Bicipital Aponeurosis onto Ulna

Main Action:
Elbow Flexion
Supination of forearm
Assists shoulder flexion

Innervation:
Musculocutaneous Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Triceps

CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Long Head-Infraglenoid Tubercle
Lateral Head-Lateral and Posterior Surface of Humerus
Medial Head-Medial and Posterior Surface of Humerus

Insertion:
Olecronon Process of Ulna

Main Action:
Elbow Extension
Assists in shoulder extension

Innervation: Radial Nerve
C6, C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Upper Trapezious

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Superior Nuchal Line
Spinous Proces of cervical Vertebrae

Insertion:
Lateral 1/3 Clavicle and acromion

Main Action:
Elevates Scapula
Upward Rotation of Scapula (with the help of lower trap)

Innervation:
Accessory Nerve #10
C3, C4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Middle Trapezious

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Spinous Process T1-T5

Insertion:
Acromion
Spine of Scapula

Main Action:
Retraction of Scapula

Innervation:
Accessory Nerve #10
C3, C4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Lower Trapezious

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Spinous Process T6-T12

Insertion:
Tubercle at the apex of the scapula

Main Action:
Depression of Scapula
Upward Rotation of Scapula (with the help of upper trap)
Retraction of Scapula

Innervation:
Accessory Nerve #10
C3, C4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Sarratus Anterior

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Outer Surface of Ribs 1 - 9

Insertion:
Costal surface of medial border of scapula

Main Action:
Protraction of Scapula
Holds medial border of scapula agains rib cage
Upward rotation of scapula (assisted by Upper and Lower Trap)

Innervation:
Long Thoracic Nerve
C5, C6, C7
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Pectoralis Minor

CB 54
Definition
Origin;
Outer Surface of Ribs 3,4, and 5

Insertion:
Coracoid Process of scapula

Main Action:
Tilts Scapula Anteriorly
Depression of scapula
Downward rotation

Innervation
Medial Pectoral Nerve
C7, C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Rhomboid Major and Minor

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Spinous Process C7, T1 - T5

Insertion: Medial Border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle

Main Action:
Retraction of scapula
Downward Rotation

Innervation:
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
C5
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Rhomboid Major and Minor

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Spinous Process C7, T1 - T5

Insertion: Medial Border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle

Main Action:
Retraction of scapula
Downward Rotation

Innervation:
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
C5
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Levator Scapula

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Transverse Process of C1 - C4

Insertion:
Superior Angle of Scapula

Main Action:
Elevation of Scapula
Downward Rotation

Innervation:
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
C3, C4, C5
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Levator Scapula

CB 54
Definition
Origin:
Transverse Process of C1 - C4

Insertion:
Superior Angle of Scapula

Main Action:
Elevation of Scapula
Downward Rotation

Innervation:
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
C3, C4, C5
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Brachioradialis

CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Lower half anterior surface of humerus (Underneath Bicep)

Insertion:
Lateral side of base of styloid process of radius

Main Action:
Flexes Elbow

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Anconeus

CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus

Insertion: Olecranon Process of Ulna

Main Action:
Assist in Elbow Extension

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Pronator Teres

CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Medial Epicondyle
Coronoid Process of Ulna

Insertion:
Lateral midshaft of Radius

Main Action:
Pronation of Forearm

Innervation:
Median Nerve
C6, C7
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Pronator Quadratus
CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Medial disital 1/4 ulna

Insertion:
Lateral Disital 1/4 Radius

Main Action:
Pronation of Forearm

Innervation:
Median Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Supinator

CB 57
Definition
Origin:
Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus

Insertion:
Lateral upper 1/3 radius

Main Action:
Supination of Forearm

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C5, C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

External Intercostals

CB 50
Definition
Origin:
Lower Boarder of Ribs (11 Pair)

Insertion:
Upper boarder of ribs below (Direction of Fibers = down and forward)

Main Action:
Elevates ribs in inspiration

Innervation:
Intercostal Nerve
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Internal Intercostals

CB 50
Definition
Origin:
Inner surface of ribs and Costal Cartilage

Insertion:
Upper boarder of rib below (Direction of fibers = down and back)

Main action:
Depresses the ribs during expiration

Innervation:
Intercostal nerve
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Diaphragm

CB 50
Definition
Origin:
Deep Surface of xiphoid process
Inner surface lower 6 ribs
Bodies of upper lumbar vertebrae

Insertion:
Muscle fibers arch upward and inward ending in a tendon called the central tendon

Main Action:
Flattens upon contraction decreasing pressure in the thorax allowing air to fill the lungs

Innervation:
Phrenic Nerve
C3, C4, C5 "keep the diaphragm alive"
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Pollicis Longus

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Middle half of anterior surface of radius
Interosses Membrane

Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb, palmer surface

Main Action:
Flexion distal phalanx of thumb
Assists flexion MCP, CMC
Assist wrist flexion

Innervation:
Median Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Pollicis Longs

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Middle 1/3 Ulna
Posterior interosseus membrane

Insertion:
Base of distal phalanx of thumb, dorsal surface

Main Action:
Extension interphalangeal joint
Assist in extension at MCP, CMC
Assist wrist Extension and Radial Dev

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Pollicis Brevis

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Posterior middle distal radius

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of thumb, dorsal surface

Main Action:
Extends MCP
Assists extension CMC

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Abductor Pollicis Longus

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Posterior proximal ulna
Middle 1/3 radius

Insertion:
Base of first meta carpal radial side

Main Action:
Abduction of 1st CMC joint

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C6, C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Opponens Pollicis

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Trapezium
Flexor Retinaculum

Insertion:
Entire Length of 1st metacarpi, radial side

Main Action:
Opposition of Thumb at CMC

Innervation:
Median Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Pollicis Brevis

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Trapezium
Trapezoid and Capitate
Flexor retinaculum

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of thumb, radial side

Innervation:
Median nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Abductor Pollicis Brevis

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Scaphoid
Trapezium
Flexor retinaculum

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of thumb, radial side

Innervation:
Median nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Adductor Pollicis

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Palmer surface of 3rd metacarpal
Capitate, base of 2nd metacarpal

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of thumb, ulnar side

Main action:
Adducts the thumb

Innervation:
Ulnar Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Plantar Interossei

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Medial Side of 3rd - 5th metatarsals

Insertion:
(Midline of foot = digit #2)
Medial side of proximal phalanges of same digit

Main Action:
Adduction of Toes

Innervation:
Lateral Plantar nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Dorsal Interossei

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Adjacent sade of metatarsals

Insertion:
(Midline of foot = digit #2)
Proximal phalanx of corresponding toe
- #1 to medial side of second toe
- #2 to lateral side of second toe
- #3 to lateral side of third toe
- #4 to lateral side of fourth toe

Main Action:
Abduction of toes

Innervation:
Lateral Plantar nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Opponens Digiti Minimi

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Hook of Hamate
Flexor retinaculum

Insertion:
Entire length of fifth metacarpal, ulnar side

Main Action:
Opposes the carpometacarpal joint of the little finger

Innervation:
Ulnar Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor digiti Minimi

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Hook of Hamate
Flexor retinaculum

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of the little finger, ulnar side

Main Action:
Flexes little finger
Assistes with opposition

Innervation:
Ulnar Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Abductor Digit Minimi

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
Pisiform Bone
Tendon of flexor carping Ulnaris

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of little finger, Ulnar side

Main Action:
Abducts little finger

Innervation:
Ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Sternocleidomastoid

CB 48
Definition
Origin:
Sternum
Medial Third of clavicle

Insertion:
Mastoid Process

Main Action:
Bilaterally - Flexes Neck
Singly - Rotates neck to opposite side
Singly laterally flex neck to same side

Innervation:
Accessory Nerve
C2, C3
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Scalenes

CB 48
Definition
Origin:
Transverse process of cervical vertebrae

Insertion:
Upper ribs 1 and 2

Main Action:
Lateral flexion of neck
Elevates ribs with forced inspiration

Innervation
C2 - C6
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Longus Capitis

Kendalls 314 - 317
Definition
Origin:
Transverse process C3-C6
Anterior Surface of Atlas

Insertion:
Inferior base of occipital bone

Main Action:
Bilaterally flexes neck at Atlanto-Occipital Joint "Capital Flexion"

Innervation:
S12 :-)
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Palmer Interossei (4)
"PAD"
Definition
Origin:
1st - Base of 1st metacarpal, ulnar side
2nd - Length of 2nd metacarpal, ulnar side
3rd - Length of 4th metacarpal, radial side
4th - Length o f5th metacarpal, radial side

Insertion:
!st - Ulnar side 1st digit
2n - Ulnar side 2nd digit
3rd - Radial side 4th digit
4th - Radial side 5th digit
Plus all into extensor expansion of respective digit

Main Action:
Adduction of corresponding digits at metacarpophalangeal joints
(Adduction is toward midline of hand {3rd Metacarpal}
Assists with MCP flexion, PIP and DIP extension

Innervation:
Ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation
Definition
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Dorsal Interossei (4)

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
1st - Proximal 1/2 ulnar boarder 1st Metacarpal, radial border 2nd metacarpal
2nd - 4th - Adjacent sides metacarpal bones in each interspace

Insertion:
Base of proemial phalanx of:
1st - Radial side 2nd digit
2nd - Radial side 3rd digit
3rd - Ulnar side 3rd digit
4th - Ulnar side of 4th digit
Plus all into extensor expansion of respective digit

Main Action: Abduction of corresponding digits at metacarpophalangeal joints
(abduction toward midline of hand {3rd metacarpal}
Assists with MCP flexion, PIP and DIP extension

Innervation:
Ulnar Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Lumbricals

CB 59
Definition
Origin:
All off of Flexor profundus tendon
1st - Radial side tendon 1 (2nd digit)
2nd - Radial side Tendon 2 (3rd digit)
3rd - Adjacent side tendon 2 and 3 (3rd and 4th digit)
4th - Adjacent side tendon 3 and 4 (4th and 5th digit)

Insertion:
All to radial border of extensor expansion on dorsum of respective digits:
1st Lumbrical to 2nd digit
2nd Lumbrical to 3rd digit
3rd Lumbrical to 4th digit
4th Lumbrical to 5th digit

Main Action: Extends DIP and PIP joints while simultaneously flexion MCP "Table Tope"

Innervation:
1st and 2nd Lumbrical = Median Nerve C8, T1
3rd and 4th Lumbrical = Ulnar Nerve C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Splenius Cervices and Splenius Capitis

CB 49
Definition
Origin:
Spines of C3- C6, C7 - T4

Insertion:
Mastoid process
Lateral nuchal line and transverse process C2 - C4

Main Action:
Bilaterally - extends neck
Singly - Laterally flexes neck
Singly - Rotates head to same side

Innervation:
Dorsal rami of spinal nerves at level of muscle
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Erector Spinae
(spinalis, Longissimus, Iliocostalis)

CB 49
Definition
Origin:
Posterior surface of sacrum, iliac crest, spinous process lumbar vertebrae and spinous prices T12 and T11 (common tendon of origin)

Insertion:
Spinous process of cerical and thoracic vertebrae, transfers process of cervical and thoracic vertebrae, lower border ribs, occipital bone between superior and inferior nuchal lines

Main Action:
Bilateral - Extension vertebral column
Unilateral - Lateral flexion

Innervation:
Dorsal rami of spinal nerves in area of muscle
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Quadratus Lumborum

CB 50
Definition
Origin:
Medial Part of iliac crest

Insertion:
Transverse process of supper four (4) lumbar vertebrae (L1- L4)
Lower Part of Last rib

Main Action:
Bilaterally - Extends trunk
Singly - Lateral flexion of the column "Hikes the Hip"

Innervation:
Lumbar plexus
L1, L2, L3
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Transverse Abdominis

CB 51
Definition
Origin:
Inner surface lower six ribs
Lumbar fascia, anterior lip of iliac crest
Inguinal ligament

Insertion:
Aponeurosis into Linea alba

Main Action:
Acts Like a girdle to flatten abdominal wall and compress the abdominal viscera "Cough"

Innervation: Iliohypogastric and ilioguinal nerves
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Rectus Abdominis

CB 51
Definition
Origin:
Pubic Symphisis, and crest of pubis

Insertion:
Costal cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs, and xiphoid process

Main Action:
Flexion of Trunk
Tilts pelvis Posteriorly

Innervation:
T5 - T12
Iliohypogastric nerve
Ilioinguinal nerve
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Internal Oblique

CB 51
Definition
Origin:
Inguinal ligament, Anterior part of iliac crest, lumbar fascia

Insertion:
Aponeurosis into line alba, lower border last three ribs
(direction of fibers are upward and and medial)

Main Action:
Unilaterally: Rotation to same side
Bilaterally - Flex Trunk, Compress abdominal viscera

Innervation:
T7 - T12
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

External oblique

CB 51
Definition
Origin:
External surface lower 8 ribs

Insertion:
Aponeurosis into line alba, anterior lip of iliac crest
(Direction of fibers obliquely downward and medial)

Innervation:
T5 - T12
Iliohypogastric nerve
Ilioinguinal nerve
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Carpi Radialis

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Medial epicondyle of Humerus

Insertion:
Base of 2nd metacarpal and 3rd metacarpal

Main Action:
Wrist Flexion
Radial Deviation

Innervation:
Median Nerve
C6, C7
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Medial epicondyle of humerus

Insertion:
5th Metacarpal
Pisiform bone

Main action:
Wrist flexion
Ulnar Deviation

Innervation:
Ulnar Nerve
C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Palmaris Longus

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Medial Epicondyle of humerus

Insertion:
Palmar aponeurosis

Main action:
Wrist Flexion

Innervation:
Median nerve
C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Digitorum

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Medial Epicondyle of humerus
Coronoid process
Upper 1/2 radius distal to radial tuberosity

Insertion:
Sides of middle phalanges of digits 2 - 5

Main Action:
Flexion proximal interphalangeal joints of digits 2 - 5
Assists in flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joints
Assists with flexion of the wrist

Innervation:
Median Nerve
C7, C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Anteror and Medial surface proximal 2/3 Ulna
Interosseus Membrance

Insertion:
Base of distal phalanges digits 2 - 5
(tendons numbered (1,2,3,4)

Main Action:
Flexion of distal interphalangeal joints digits 2-5
Assists flexion interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joint
Assits with flexion of wrist

Innervation:
1 and 2: Median Nerve C8, T1
3 and 4: Ulnar Nerve C8, T1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Hallucis Brevis

Jenkins 403
Definition
Origin:
Calcaneus (dorsal surface)

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx #1

Main Action:
Extends MTP of Digit #1

Innervation:
Deep Fibular Nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Digitorum Brevis

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Calcaneus (dorsal surface)

Insertion:
To extensor Digitorum longus tendon to 2nd - 4th toes

Main Action:
Extends MTP of digits 2 - 4

Innervation:
Deep Fibular Nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Abductor Hallucis

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Calcaneus

Insertion:
Medial side ot base of proximal phalanx of great toe

Main Action:
Abduct digit #1 Support medlal arch

Innervation:
Medial plantar nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Abductor Digiti Minimi

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Calcaneus

Insertion:
Lateral Phalanx of little toe

Main Action:
Abduct digit #5

Innervation:
Lateral plantar nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Calcaneus

Insertion:
Middle phalanges of lateral four toes

Main Action:
Flexion Middle phalanges of lateral four toes (#2-#5)

Insertion:
Medial Plantar nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Quadratus Plantae

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Calcaneus

Insertion:
Lateral border of flexor Digitorum Longus

Main Action:
Aids in flexing the second to fifth digits

Innervation:
Lateral plantar nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Lumbricals of foot

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Tendons of flexor Digitorum

Insertion:
Medial side of proximal phalanx of 2nd to 5th digits, dorsal expansion

Main Action:
Flexion at MCP, Extension at PIP and DIP digits 2-5

Innervation:
Medial Plantar nerve to digit #1
Lumbrical (to #2) L5, S1
Lateral plantar nerve to 2nd - 4th lumbrical (to #3-#5) S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Hallucis Brevis

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Cuboid
Lateral Cuneiform

Insertion:
Medial and Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe

Main Action:
Flexes MTP joint digit#1
Supports medial longitudinal arch of foot

Innervation:
Medial plantar nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Adductor Hallucis

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Oblique head: bases of 2nd, 3rd, 4th metatarsals
Transverse head: capsules of 3rd, 4th, 5th, MTP joints

Insertion: Lateral side base of proximal phalanx of great toe

Main Action:
Adduction of great toe

Innervation:
Lateral plantar nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Digiti Minimi

CB 67
Definition
Origin:
Base of 5th metatarsal

Insertion:
Base of proximal phalanx of little toe

Main Action:
Flexion of proximal phalanx of little toe

Innervation:
Plantar nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Lateral supercondylar ridge of humerus

Insertion:
Dorsal surface of base of 2nd Metacarpal

Main Action:
Wrist Extension
Radial Devation

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C6, C7
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Insertion:
Dorsal surface of base of 3rd metacarpal

Main Action:
Wrist Extension
Radial Devation

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C6, C7
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Insertion:
Base of fifth metacarpal ulnar side

Main Action:
Wrist Extension
Ulnar Deviation

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Digitorum

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Lateral Epicondyle of humerus

Insertion:
Base middle phalanx lateral band into base distal phalanx digits 2 - 5

Main Action:
Extends Interphalangeal Joints of Digits 2 - 5 (DIP, PIP) and metacarpophalangeal joints
Assists with wrist extension

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C6, C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Indicis

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Distal 1/3 posterior surface of ulna

Insertion:
Extensor expansion of Ext Digitorum of digit #2 (index finger)

Main Action:
Extends index finger at MCP, PIP, DIP

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Digiti Minimi

CB 58
Definition
Origin:
Lateral Epicondyle of humerus

Insertion:
Extensor expansion of Ext Digitorum of digit #5

Main Action:
Extends Little Finger at MCP, PIP, DIP

Innervation:
Radial Nerve
C6, C7, C8
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Iliospsoas

CB 64
Definition
Orgin:
Anterior surface of transverse process and sides of bodies of lumbar vertebrae (psoas)
Anterior iliac fossa (iliacus portion)

Insertion:
Lesser trochanter of femur

Main Action:
Flexion hip joint

Innervation:
Femoral Nerve
L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Gletues Maximus

CB 61
Definition
Origin:
Posterior surface of ilium (external surface of region of PSIS)
Lowwer part of sacrum, side of coccyx

Insertion:
Iliotibial band of fascia lata
Gluteal tuberosity

Main Action:
Etension of hip joint
External (lateral) rotation

Innervation:
Inferior gluteal nerve
L5, S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Gluteus Medius

CB 61
Definition
Origin:
External surface of ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal line

INsertion:
Oblique ridge on lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

Main Action:
Abduction of hip
Medial rotation of femur
Lateral rotation of femur

Innervation:
Superior gluteal nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Gluteus Minimus
CB 61
Definition
Origin:
External surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal line (below Gluteus Medius)

Insertion:
Anterior border of greater trochanter of femur

Main Action:
Abduction of hip
Medial rotation of femur

Innervation:
Superior gluteal nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Tenaor Fasciae Latae
CB 61
Definition
Origin:
Illiac crest posterior to ASIS

Insertion:
Proximal iliotibial band of the fascia lata

Main Action:
Abduction and flexion
Medial rotation of femur

Innervation:
Superior gluteal nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Sartorius ("Tailor" muscle)
CB 64
Definition
Origin:
Anterior superior iliac spine

Insertion:
Proximal tibia, medial surface just distal to tibial tuberosity (pes anserinus)

Main Action:
Flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation
(Does motion all at once)
Flexes and medial rotates knee

Innervation:
Femoral nerve
L2, L3
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Rectus Femoris
CB 64
Definition
Origin:
Anterior Superior iliac spine
Illium above acetabulum

Insertion:
Base of patella and through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia

Main Action:
Flexion hip joint
Extension of knee

Innervation:
Femoral nerve
L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Adductors:
Pectineus
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Longus
Adductor Magnus
Gracilis
CB 63
Definition
Origin :
Pubic tubercle at front of pubis
Superior and Inferior pubis ramus
Ramus of ischium

Insertion:
Pectineal line
Medial lip of linea aspera
Medial supraondylar line
Adductor tubercle (Adductor Magnus)
Proximal tibia, medial surface (pes anserinus) (Gracilis)

Main Action:
Adduction of hip

Innervation:
Obrurator nerve L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Exteral Rotators:
Piriformis
Pbturator INternus
Obturator Externus
Quadratus Femoris
Gemellus Superior
Gemellus INferior
CB 61
Definition
Origin:
Sacrum (pelvis surface)
Obturator membrane
Rami of pubis and ischium

Insertion:
Superior boreder of greater trochanter
Medial surface of introchanteric crest
Along intertrochantieric crest

Main Action:
External (lateral) rotation of hip

Innervation:
Sacral plexus nerves to muscles
(generally L4, L5, S1, S2)
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Rectus Femoris
CB 64
Definition
Origin:
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Ilium above acetabulum

Insertion:
Base of patella and through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia

Main Action:
Flexion hip joint
Extension of knee

Innervation:
Femoral nerve
L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Vastus lateralis
CB 64
Definition
Origin:
Proximal part of intertrochanteric line
Greater trochanter
Lateral lip linea aspera

Insertion:
Lateral side of base of patella through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia

Main Action:
Extension of knee

Innervation:
Femoral nerve L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Vasus Medialis
CB 64
Definition
Origin:
Lower part of intertrochanteric line
Medial lip of linea aspera
Medial supracondylar ridge
Tendon of Adductor Magnus

Insertion:
Medial side of base of patella through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia

Main Action:
Extension of knee

Innervation:
Femoral nerve
L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Vastus Intermedius
CB 64
Definition
Origin:
Anterior and lateral surface of 2/3 body of femur
Distal linea aspera (Under Rectus Femoris)

Insertion:
Base of patella and through patellar ligament to tuberosity of tibia

Main Action:
Extension of knee

Innervation:
Femoral nerve
L2, L3, L4
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Bisceps Femoris
CB 62
Definition
Origin:
Ischial tuberosity
Linea aspera
Lateral supracondylar ridge

Insertion:
Heat of fibula
Lateral condyle of tibia

Main Action:
Long head extends hip
Flexion of knee
Laterally rotate tibia

Innervation:
Sciatic nerve-
Tibial part to long head
L5, S1, S2
Common Fibular (peroneal)to short head
L5, S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Semitendinosus
CB 62
Definition
Origin:
Ischial tuberosity

Insertion:
Proximal part of medial tibia (pes anserinus)
(see long tendon posteriorly)

Main Action:
Extension of hip
Flexion of knee
Medially rotates tibia

Innervation:
Sciatic nerve-
Tibial part L5, S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Semimembranosus
CB 62
Definition
Origin:
Ischial tuberositu

Insertion:
Medial condyle
(belly under semitendinosus)

Main Action:
Extension of hip
Flexion of knee
Medially rotates tibia

Innervation:
Sciatic nerve-
Tibial part
L5, S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Popliteus
CB 66
Definition
Origin:
Posterior surface of lateral condyle of femur

Insertion:
Proximal posterior medial surface of tibia

Main Action:
"Unlocks Knee"
In non-weight bearing medially rotates tibia on femur
IN weight bearing, laterally rotates femur on tibia

Innervation:
Tibial nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Plantaris
CB 66
Definition
Origin:
Lateral supracondylar ridge
Popliteal surface

Insertion:
Posteror part of calcaneus

Main Action:
Assist in plantar flexion of ankle
Assist in flexion of knee

Innervation:
Tibial nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Gastrocnemius
CB 66
Definition
Origin:
Two heads:
Lateral head: Lateral femoral condyle
Medial head: Medial femoral condyle

Insertion:
Forms calcaneal tendon (Achilles tendon) and inerts into posterior surface of calcaneus

Main Action:
Plantar flexion of ankle
Assist in flexion of knee

Innervation:
Tibial nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Soleus
CB 66
Definition
Origin:
Head of fibula
Posterior surface of upper 1/3 of tibia

Insertion:
Forms calcaneal tendon and into posterior surface of calcaneus

Main Action:
Plantar flexes the ankle

Innervation:
Tibial nerve
S1, S2
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Tibialis Anterior
CB 65
Definition
Origin:
Lateral condyle of tibia
Upper 1/2 lateral surface tibia

Insertion:
Medial and plantar surface of medial cuneiform and base of 1st metactarsal

Main Action:
Dorsiflexion and inversion

Innervation:
Deep fibular nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor Hallucis Longus
CB 65
Definition
Origin:
Middle 1/3 anteriro of fibula
INterosseous membrane

Insertion:
Base of distal phalanx of great toe

Main Action:
Extends great toe

Innervation:
Deep fibular nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Extensor digitorum longus
CB 65
Definition
Origin:
Lateral condyle of tibia
Upper 3/4 anterior surface fibula
Interosseus membrane

INsertion:
By four tendons to second through fifth digits to base of distal phalanges vial lateral slips

Main Action:
Extends distal and middle interphalangeal joints
Extends MTP
Assist dorsiflexion of ankel

Innervation:
Deep fibular nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Fibularis (peroneus) Tertius
CB 65
Definition
Origin:
Distal 1/3 anterior surface of fibula

INsertion:
Base of 5th metatarsal, dorsal surface

Main Action:
Dorsiflexes and everts

Innervation:
Deep fibular nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Fibularis (peroneus) Longus
CB 65
Definition
Origin:
Lateral condyle tibia
Head of fibula Upper 2/3 lateral fibula

Insertion:
Lateral and plantar surface of medial cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal
Forms stirrup of foot w/Tib Ant

Main Action:
Eversion
Assists in plantar flexion

Innervation:
Superficial fibular nerve
L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Fibularis (peroneus) Brevis
CB 65
Definition
Origin:
Lower 2/3 lateral fibula

Insertion:
Tuberosity at base of fifth metatarsal, lateral side

Main Action:
Eversion
Assist in plantar flexion

Innervation:
Superficial fibular nerve L4, L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Tubialis Posterior
CB 66
Definition
Origin:
Posterior lateral shaft of tibia - proximal 2/3
Posterior medial shaft of fibula - proximal 2/3
Interosseus membrane

Insertion:
Tuberosity of navicular, three cuneiorms, cuboid
base of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals

Main Action:
INversion and plantar flexion
Adducts (supinates) the forefoot

Innervation:
Tibial Nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Digitorum Longus
CB 195
Definition
Origin:
Middle 1/3 posterior tibia

Insertion:
Base of distal phalanges #2-5 digits (plantar surface)

Main Action:
Flexion of DIP, PIP, MTP digits #2-5
Assists with plantar flexion and inversion

Innervation:
Tibial Nerve
L5, S1
Term
Origin | Insertion | Main Action | Nerve Innervation

Flexor Hallucis Longus
CB 66
Definition
Origin:
Middle 1/2 posterior fibula
Interosseous membran

Insertion:
Base of distal phalanx great toe (#1)

Main Action:
Flexion of distal phalanx of great toe (IP joint)
Assists with plantar flexion and inversion

Innervation:
Tibial nerve
L5, S1, S2
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