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Final Muscle Chart

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Muscle
Attachments
Action
Ligaments
Injuries
Sports Injuries
Consideration
QL's (iliocostal fibers)   (superficial) 12th rib to iliac crest   (bilateral)extension of lumbar spine   iliolumbar   sciatica, disc & facet injuries, trigger pionts, mm imbalances strains, ligament sprains, subluxation of lumbar vertebrae   repetitive movement of trunk, direct blow, improper weight lifting, poor posture   SI joint problems, moving of legs to one side (if they have disk injury), inflammation/mm tears, nerve issues  
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QL's (iliolumbar fibers)   (middle) iliac crest to lumbar vertebrae   (unilateral)lat. flexion of lumbar spine   iliolumbar   sciatica, disc & facet injuries, trigger pionts, mm imbalances strains, ligament sprains, subluxation of lumbar vertebrae   repetitive movement of trunk, direct blow, improper weight lifting, poor posture   SI joint problems, moving of legs to one side (if they have disk injury), inflammation/mm tears, nerve issues  
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QL's (lumbocostal fibers)   (deep) 12th rib to lumbar vertebrae   (bilateral)stabilization of 12th rib   iliolumbar   sciatica, disc & facet injuries, trigger pionts, mm imbalances strains, ligament sprains, subluxation of lumbar vertebrae   repetitive movement of trunk, direct blow, improper weight lifting, poor posture   SI joint problems, moving of legs to one side (if they have disk injury), inflammation/mm tears, nerve issues  
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Rectus Femoris   AIIS to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon   hip flexion, knee extension   MCL, LCL, ACL, PCL   ligament sprains, chondromalacia, patella femoral pain syndrome, IT band syndrome, pain referral, bursitis   knee joint problems (soccer, football, skiing), direct blows, plant & twist   surgery, support of joint, inflammation, acute injury  
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Vastus Medialis   linea aspera to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon   knee extension   MCL, LCL, ACL, PCL   ligament sprains, chondromalacia, patella femoral pain syndrome, IT band syndrome, pain referral, bursitis   knee joint problems (soccer, football, skiing), direct blows, plant & twist   surgery, support of joint, inflammation, acute injury  
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Vastus Lateralis   linea aspera to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon   knee extension   MCL, LCL, ACL, PCL   ligament sprains, chondromalacia, patella femoral pain syndrome, IT band syndrome, pain referral, bursitis   knee joint problems (soccer, football, skiing), direct blows, plant & twist   surgery, support of joint, inflammation, acute injury  
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Vastus Intermedius   ant. femur to tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon   knee extension   MCL, LCL, ACL, PCL   ligament sprains, chondromalacia, patella femoral pain syndrome, IT band syndrome, pain referral, bursitis   knee joint problems (soccer, football, skiing), direct blows, plant & twist   surgery, support of joint, inflammation, acute injury  
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Sartorius   ASIS to pes anserine   knee flexion, hip flexion, lat rot. of hip   MCL, LCL, ACL, PCL   ligament sprains, chondromalacia, patella femoral pain syndrome, IT band syndrome, pain referral, bursitis   knee joint problems (soccer, football, skiing), direct blows, plant & twist   surgery, support of joint, inflammation, acute injury  
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Hamstrings (biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus)   ischial tuberosity   hip extension, knee flexion, stabilizes the trunk   n/a   postural imbalance, post/ant pelvic tilt, strain, deep bruising, hamstring syndrome   explosive/sudden start (sprinters), lack of flexibility   stretching strained mm  
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Popliteus   lat. condyle of femur to post. tibia   unlocks hyperextended knee, retracts lat. meniscis during flexion, assists the PCL   n/a   postural imbalance, post/ant pelvic tilt, strain, deep bruising, hamstring syndrome   explosive/sudden start (sprinters), lack of flexibility   stretching strained mm  
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Gastroc   condyles of femur to calcaneus via achilles tendon   plantar flexion, knee flexion   n/a   periostitis, cramps, plantar fascitis, tendoniitis, ankle sprains   n/a   n/a  
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Soleus   head of fibula & tibia to calcaneus via achilles tendon   plantar flexion   n/a   periostitis, cramps, plantar fascitis, tendoniitis, ankle sprains   n/a   n/a  
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Plantaris   calcaneus   assists w/plantar flexion   n/a   periostitis, cramps, plantar fascitis, tendoniitis, ankle sprains   n/a   n/a  
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Glute Max   sacrum, med. part of iliac crest to femur via IT band   extension from flexed knee & hip   iliofemoral, ischialfemoral, pubeofemoral   piriformis syndrome, postural distortionl, degenerative arthritis, hip dislocation/replacement   piriformis injuries(track runners)   work attachments before bellies  
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Glute Medius   lat. part of iliac crest to ant. G. troch   abduction, flexion, extension, and med/lat rotation of hip   iliofemoral, ischialfemoral, pubeofemoral   piriformis syndrome, postural distortionl, degenerative arthritis, hip dislocation/replacement   piriformis injuries(track runners)   work attachments before bellies  
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Glute Minimus   iliac fossa to G. troch   med rot, abduction of hip   iliofemoral, ischialfemoral, pubeofemoral   piriformis syndrome, postural distortionl, degenerative arthritis, hip dislocation/replacement   piriformis injuries(track runners)   work attachments before bellies  
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Piriformis   ant. sacrum to G. troch   lat. rot. of hip   iliofemoral, ischialfemoral, pubeofemoral   piriformis syndrome, postural distortionl, degenerative arthritis, hip dislocation/replacement   piriformis injuries(track runners)   work attachments before bellies  
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Quadratus Femoris   ischial tuberosity to G. troch   lat. rot. of hip   iliofemoral, ischialfemoral, pubeofemoral   piriformis syndrome, postural distortionl, degenerative arthritis, hip dislocation/replacement   piriformis injuries(track runners)   work attachments before bellies  
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