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Dr. Cutler SU-Skeletal Muscle List-Orgin-Insertion-Action

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Name
Origin
Insertion
Action
PECTORALIS MAJOR   Sternum, clavicle   Humerus   Adduction and medial rotation of humerus  
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SERRATUS ANTERIOR   Upper 8 Ribs   Scapula   Protracts shoulder and stabilizes scapula  
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RECTUS ABDOMINIS   Pubic symphysis   Costal cartilage, xiphoid process   Flexion of trunk; compresses abdominal contents  
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LATISSUMUS DORSI   Vertebrae, ribs, thoracolumbar fascia   Deltoid tuberosity of humerus   Extension and medial rotation of humerus at shoulder  
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DELTOIDS   Clavicle, scapula   Deltoid tuberosity   Abduction of humerus to 90 degrees  
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TRAPEZIUS   Occipital bone (EOP) and spinous processes to T12   Clavicle, scapula   Elevate, retract, and depress scapulae  
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BICEPS BRACHII   Coracoid process and scapula   Radial tuberosity (bicipital tuberosity on radius)   Flexion at elbow  
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TRICEPS BRACHII   Scapula and posterior humerus   Olecranon process of ulna   Extension at elbow  
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SARTORIUS   Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)   Tibial tuberosity (medial)   Flexion at knee (“tailor’s position”)  
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FLEXORS OF FOREARM   Medial epicondyle of humerus   Metacarpals of wrist   Flexion, aBduction, and aDuction of wrist  
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RECTUS FEMORIS   Anterior inferior iliac spine (ASIS) and ilium   Tibial tuberosity at patellar tendon   Flexion of hip and extension of knee (crosses both joints)  
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TIBIALIS ANTERIOR   Lateral tibia (superior)   Medial metatarsal and tarsal (arch)   Dorsiflexion of ankle  
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GASTROCNEMIUS   Epicondyles of femur   Calcaneus via Achilles tendon   Plantarflexion of ankle OR flexion of knee (can’t do both at same time)  
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MASSETER   Zygomatic arch   Mandibular ramus (lateral surface of mandible)   Elevates mandible (closes jaw and assists protraction)  
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STERNO-CLEIDO-MASTOID   Manubrium, clavicle   Mastoid process   Flex the neck; rotate head to opposite side  
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