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Muscles

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consists of 3 muscle columns; action is keeping spine extension; prime mover of extension; sacrospinalis   erector spinae  
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triceps brachii prime mover of   forearm extension  
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biceps brachii & brachialis __ forearm flexors   chief  
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O tubercle below glenoid cavity I olecranon process   long head of triceps brachii  
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O posterior shaft of humerus I olecranon process   lateral & medial heads of triceps brachii  
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prime mover of extension at elbow joint (forearm extension)   triceps brachii  
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O coracoid process; I radial tuberosity   short head biceps brachii  
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O tubercle above glenoid cavity; tendon runs w/n joint capsule & in intertubercular sulcus; I radial tuberosity   long head biceps brachii  
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action: elbow flexion, supinates forearm   biceps brachii  
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those that cause wrist movement & move digits   forearm muscle group  
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forearm muscle group tendons are held via   flexor & extensor retinacula  
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most anterior forearm muscles are __, each having superficial & deep layers   flexors  
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most posterior forearm muscles are __, each having superficial & deep layers   extensors  
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forearm pronators are __ muscles but pronate the forearm   anterior  
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forearm supinators are __muscle but w/biceps brachii supinates the forearm   posterior  
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wrist flexor; O- ulna; I- carpal bones   flexor carpi ulnaris  
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extends wrist; O- ulna; 1st-5th metacarpal   extensor carpi ulnaris  
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most __ compartment muscles of hip & thigh __ femur at hip & __ leg at knee   anterior; flex; extend  
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__ compartment muscles of hip & thigh __ thigh & __ leg   posterior; extend' flex  
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medial compartment muscles of leg all __ thigh   adduct  
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three groups of leg muscles, anterior, posterior, & medial compartment muscles, are enclosed by __ __   fascia lata  
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forms bulk of buttock mass; site of I/M injections; overlies sciatic nerve; O dorsal ilium; I gluteal tuberosity; action: strong extensor of thigh   gluteus maximus  
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O- dorsal ilium; I- greater trochanter of femur; Action: abduction & medial rotation of thigh   gluteus medius  
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O- iliac fossa/iliac crest; I- lesser trochanter of femur by common tendon w/psoas major; action: prime mover of thigh flexion at hip joint   iliacus  
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O- transverse processes, bodies of T12 & lumbar vertebrae; I- lesser trochanter of femur by common tendon w/iliacus action: prime mover of thigh flexion at hip joint   psoas major  
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longest muscle in body, crosses both hip & knee joints; O-anterior superior iliac spine; I- medial aspect of proximal tibia; action: flexes hip, laterally rotates thigh, helps assume cross legged position; tailors muscle   sartorius  
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O- ischium & pubis; I- linea aspera of femur; action: adduction at hip joint   adductor magnus  
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O-pubis; I- tibia; adducts & flexes thigh   gracilis  
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movements of knee joint; rectus femoris & 3 Vasti; sole extensor of the knee; arises from 4 heads   quadriceps femoris  
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O- anterior inferior iliac spine; I-common quadriceps tendon inserts into patella, then via patellar ligament into tibial tuberosity   rectus femoris  
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O- femur; I-common quadriceps tendon inserts into patella, then via patellar ligament into tibial tuberosity   vastus lateralis, medialis, & intermedius  
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rectus femoris also has movement of   flexion of thigh  
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muscles on posterior thigh, cross hip & knee joint; NS sciatic nerve   hamstrings  
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O- common origin from ischial tuberosity; I- Tibia (various sites); action: prime movers of knee flexion & thigh extension   biceps femoris, semitendinosus, & semimembranosus  
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divides leg into 3 compartments: anterior, lateral, & posterior   fascia  
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leg muscles that produce dorsiflexion & plantar flexion   ankle  
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leg muscles that produce inversion & eversion of foot   intertarsal joints  
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leg muscles that produce flexion & extension   toes  
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muscles of anterior compartment of leg are __ extensors & __ dorsiflexors   toe; ankle  
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O-lateral tibial condyle, upper 2/3 tibial shaft; I-1st metatarsal & medial cuneiform; prime mover of dorsiflexion; inverts foot   tibialis anterior  
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muscles that plantar flex & evert foot; include fibularis longus & fibularis brevis   muscles of lateral compartment of lower leg  
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muscles that primarily plantar flex foot & flex toes; include gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, flexors of digits & big toe   muscles of posterior compartment of lower leg  
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shape posterior calf, & insert via common Achilles tendon on calcaneous; action: prime movers of ankle plantar flexion   gastrocnemius & soleus  
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has 2 bellies; O- medial & lateral condyles of femur; I- via Achilles tendon into calcaneous; action: plantar flexion   gastrocnemius  
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O-lower ribs; I- via aponeurosis to linea alba; help rectus abdominis in its actions; rotate spine   external oblique  
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O- pubic crest & symphysis; I- costal cartilages 5-7; flex vertebral column, compress abdomen (increases intra-abdominal pressure)   rectus abdominis  
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composed of 4 paired muscles, their fasciae, & their aponeuroses; external oblique; internal oblique; rectus abdominis; transversus abdominis   abdominal wall  
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abdominal wall muscles are involved w/lateral flexion & rotation of __   trunk  
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abdominal wall muscles help promote   urination, defecation, childbirth, vomiting, coughing  
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quiet expiration is __   passive  
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most important muscle in inspiration (prime mover)   diaphragm  
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deeper layer- depress the rib cage & aid in forced expiration   internal intercostals  
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O- inferior border of rib above; I- superior border of rib below; more superficial, lifts rib cage to allow inspiration (help diaphragm)   external intercostals  
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all originate in the scapula & insert on lesser tubercle of humerus (subscapularis) & greater tubercle (the rest 3); function to stabilize shoulder joint & prevent its dislocation   rotator cuff muscles  
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axillary nerve that supplies deltoid may be injured in __ of shoulder joint   dislocations  
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axillary nerve that supplies deltoid may be injured in fracture of __ __ of humerus   surgical neck  
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axillary nerve that supplies deltoid causes __ of deltoid muscle & arm __ is impaired   paralysis; abduction  
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deltoid is frequent site for   I/M injections  
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O- acromion, spine of scapula & lateral 3rd of clavicle; I- deltoid tuberosity of humerus; action: prime mover of arm abduction   deltoid  
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nerve supply of deltoid is __ __   axillary nerve  
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only __ __ of deltoid helps pect. major w/flexion of arm   anterior fibers  
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deltoid active during arm   swinging, during walking  
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only __ __ of deltoid helps lat. dorsi w/arm extension   posterior fibers  
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O- via fascia lower 3-4 ribs, spines of lower thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, iliac crest; I- floor of intertubercular sulcus of humerus; action: prime mover of arm extension   latissimus dorsi  
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O- sternal end of clavicle, sternum, costal cartilages1-6; I- greater tubercle of humerus; action: prime mover of arm flexion   pectoralis major  
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O- occipital bone, ligamentum nuchae, spines of C7 & all thoracic vertebrae; I- acromion, spine of scapula & lateral 3rd of clavicle; action: scapular elevation, depression, & retraction   trapezius  
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superior fibers of trapezius provide action of __ __   scapular elevation  
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middle fibers of trapezius provide action of __ __   scapular retraction  
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inferior fibers of trapezius provide action of __ __   scapular depression  
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O- Ribs 1-8; I- vertebral border of scapula; action: holds scapula against chest wall & also helps to stabilize scapula; ‘Boxers muscle’   serratus anterior  
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damage to long __ __ causes paralysis of serratus anterior muscle, causing winging of scapula   thoracic nerve  
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scapula slips away from rib cage, giving wing-like appearance on upper back   winging of scapula  
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muscles acting on pectoral region cause anterior movements of scapula, including   pectoralis minor, serratus anterior  
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muscles acting on pectoral region cause posterior movements of scapula, including   trapezius muscles, levator scapulae, rhomboids  
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muscles acting on the pectoral region that cause movements of arm at shoulder joint   pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi  
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O-Ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of C7-T6; I-Mastoid process adjacent occipital bone & transverse processes of cervical vertebrae   two splenius muscles of neck  
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action: extend & hyperextend head   two splenius muscles  
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2 headed muscle deep to platysma; O- manubrium of sternum, medial part of clavicle; I- mastoid process of temporal bone   sternocleidomastoid  
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sternocleidomastoid spasm causes   torticollis  
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action: acting together sternocleidomastoid provides   neck flexion  
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action: acting alone sternocleidomastoid rotates head so   face is turned towards opposite side  
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action: sternocleidomastoid provides __ flexion of head   lateral  
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O- zygomatic arch & maxilla; I- angle & ramus of mandible   masseter  
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masseter action   biting, chewing, & close jaw  
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4-pairs of muscles involved in mastication   buccinators, medial & lateral pterygoids, temporalis, masseter  
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sheet like neck muscle, plays role in facial expression   platysma  
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platysma actions __ __ lower lip   pulls down  
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platysma actions __ __ of neck   tenses skin  
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Surrounds rim of orbit; O- frontal & maxillary bones; I- tissue of eyelids   orbicularis oculi  
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orbicularis oculi action   squinting, blinking, draws eyebrows inferiorly  
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action: protrudes lips, purses lips, closes lips; kissing & whistling muscle   orbicularis oris  
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action: Raise lateral corners of muscles upward; smiling muscle   zygomaticus minor & major  
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consists of frontal & occipital belly   epicranius  
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epicranius belly muscles have __ actions of pulling __ forward and backward   alternate; scalp  
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location, shape, relative size, direction of fibers, location of attachments, & action of muscles determines   name of skeletal muscles  
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provide major force for producing specific movement   prime movers  
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oppose/reverse particular movement   antagonists  
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add force to a movement; reduce undesirable/unnecessary movement   synergists  
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synergists that immobilize bone/muscle’s origin   fixators  
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muscle w/broad O & fascicles tend toward single point of I; triangular/fan-shaped   convergent  
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long axis of fascicles correspond to long axis of muscle; strap-like/spindle-shaped muscles   parallel  
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muscle that has fleshy belly, tapering at either extremity; separate class of spindle-shaped muscles   fusiform  
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short fascicles, attaching obliquely to central tendon, which runs length of muscle, toward which fascicles converge on either side   pennate  
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short fascicles, attaching obliquely to central tendon, which runs length of muscle, toward which fascicles insert on both sides; muscle-grain resembles feather   bipennate  
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short fascicles, attaching obliquely to central tendon, which runs length of muscle, toward which fascicles only insert on one side tendon   unipennate  
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muscle w/several central tendons toward which muscle fibers converge; like many feathers situated side-by-side   multipennate  
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pectoralis muscle originates on   anterior surfaces of ribs 3-5  
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anterior muscles of pectoral girdle include   pectoralis minor & serratus anterior  
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muscles of shoulder can be divided into 3 separate groups based on   distribution & functional relationships  
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rotator cuff muscles act to   stabilize humerus  
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muscles of shoulder joint are divided into   rotator cuff, glenohumeral joint, & pectoral girdle  
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components of pectoral girdle include   clavicle & humerus  
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primary function of pectoral girdle is to provide   only connection btwn arm & axial skeleton  
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rhomboid minor muscle originates on   spinous process of C7-T1  
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levator scapula originates on   transverse processes of C1-4  
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levator scapula inserts on   scapula medial border, just superior to spine of scapula  
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rhomboid minor muscle inserts on   scapula medial border, at level of scapula spine  
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rhomboid major muscle originates on   spinous process of T2-5  
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rhomboid major muscle inserts on   scapula medial border, inferior to scapula spine  
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trapezius originates on   external occipital protuberance & superior nuchal line  
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trapezius inserts on   spinous processes of C7-T12, lateral 1/2 of clavicle, scapula spine & scapula acromion  
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rhomboideus minor muscle originates on which process of vertebrae?   spinous  
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levator scapulae, rhomboideus minor, rhomboideus major, & trapezius   muscles that comprise posterior group of pectoral girdle  
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external occipital protuberance is   1 of origin sites for trapezius  
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scapula is loosely attached to __ __, making it capable of considerable movement   thoracic cage  
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1 movement of scapula is __ __, or raising of glenoid cavity   lateral rotation  
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1 movement of scapula is __ __, or lowering of glenoid cavity   medial rotation  
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scapula is capable of __ & __ movements, shrugging of shoulders   elevation; depression  
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scapula is capable of __ & __ movements, making back concave or convex   protraction; retraction  
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lateral rotation of scapula results from   contraction of serratus anterior & trapezius  
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medial rotation of scapula results from   contraction of levator scapulae & rhomboid major/minor  
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elevation of scapula results from   contraction of levator scapulae, rhomboid major/minor, & trapezius  
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depression of scapula results from   trapezius & serratus anterior  
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scapular protraction is caused by   contraction of serratus anterior & pectoralis minor  
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scapular retraction is caused by   contraction of both rhomboids & trapezius  
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elevation is action that   moves scapula towards head  
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serratus anterior muscle is associated w/scapular movements of __ & __   protraction; depression  
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rotator cuff__ & __ glenohumeral joint   stabilizes; reinforces  
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rotator cuff muscles provide __ movement   rotational  
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subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, & teres minor are   muscles that make up rotator cuff  
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tendons of subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, & teres minor   combine at humeral head  
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subscapularis originates   anterior side of scapula, in subscapular fossa  
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subscapularis inserts on   lesser tubercle of humerus  
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subscapularis prevents humeral head from   sliding upward out of humeral joint as arm is raised  
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supraspinatus originate on posterior aspect of scapula, above scapular spine,   within supraspinous fossa  
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supraspinatus inserts on   most superior aspect of greater tubercle of humerus  
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supraspinatus angle is in position to   abduct humerus  
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supraspinatus prevents __ __ of humerus when arm is relaxed or when carrying weight   downward dislocation  
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infraspinatus originates on posterior of scapula, below scapular spine,   within infraspinous fossa  
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infraspinatus inserts on   greater tubercle of humerus  
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infraspinatus rotates humerus   laterally  
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infraspinatus supports subscapularis muscle by   preventing humoral head from sliding upward when arm is raised  
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teres minor originates on   axillary border of scapula  
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teres minor inserts on   greater tubercle just below insertion of infraspinatus  
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teres minor provides for __ rotation of humerus   external  
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teres minor provides for __ of joint   stabilization  
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most important function of rotator cuff muscles is to   keep humeral head centered within glenoidal cavity  
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keeping humeral head centered within glenoid cavity requires that   muscle be in same plane as humerus  
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rotator cuff muscles __ __ __ from humerus on acromion process of scapula   decrease upward pressure  
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there are __ __ that cross shoulder joint & act on humerus   nine muscles  
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deltoid, pectoralis major, & latissimus dorsi are   considered prime movers of shoulder joint  
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coracobrachialis originates on   coracoid process of scapula  
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coracobrachialis inserts on   medial surface of humerus  
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__ head of biceps brachii originates on coracoid process of scapula   short  
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__ head of biceps brachii originates on supraglenoid tubercle of scapular glenoid cavity   long  
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2 heads of biceps brachii come together, distally, and insert on   radial tuberosity just distal to elbow joint  
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deltoid originates on   anterior border of clavicle, acromion, & posterior border of spine of scapula  
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deltoid inserts at   deltoid tuberosity of humerus  
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anterior scapular muscles include   deltoid, coracobrachialis, & biceps brachii  
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three sets of __ __ compose deltoid muscle   distinct fibers  
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teres major originates on   inferior angle of scapula  
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teres major inserts on   interior edge of intertubercular sulcus of humerus  
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teres major is __ __ muscle that crosses glenohumeral joint   posterior scapular  
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pectoralis major muscle originates on   sternal angle of clavicle, sternum, & costal cartilages of ribs 1-6  
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pectoralis major muscles converge to insert on   lateral edge of intertubercular sulcus of humerus  
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pectoralis major is __ __ muscle that crosses glenohumeral joint   anterior axial  
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latissimus dorsi originates on   T7-L5, lower 3-4 ribs, coccyx & iliac crest  
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latissimus dorsi originates on iliac crest & coccyx via   thoracolumbar fascia  
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latissimus dorsi converges to insertion point   within intertubercular sulcus of humerus  
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latissimus dorsi is the larger of __ __, both anterior & posterior, that cross glenohumeral joint   axial muscles  
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flexion of glenohumeral joint would be __ in anterior angle, in relation to anatomical position   reduction  
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abduction is movement of shoulder   away & laterally from body  
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deltoid & pectoralis major are __ __ of glenohumeral joint flexion   prime movers  
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extension of glenohumeral joint results from contraction of teres major   which is the synergist  
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middle portion of deltoid muscle is   prime mover of shoulder abduction  
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without lateral rotation of humerus by teres minor & infraspinatus   maximum angle of abduction would be 90º  
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movement at elbow joint is summarized as   flexion & extension  
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movement of forearm is summarized as   pronation & supination  
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anterior arm flexors consist of   brachialis, brachioradialis, & biceps brachii  
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__ __ of the biceps brachii insert on radial tuberosity   two heads  
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masseter originates on   zygomatic arch & maxilla  
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masseter inserts on   angle & ramus of mandible  
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action of masseter works to   close jaw  
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sternocleidomastoid originates on   manubrium of sternum & medial part of clavicle  
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sternocleidomastoid inserts on   mastoid process of temporal bone  
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muscles of sternocleidomastoid act together in   neck flexion  
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muscles of sternocleidomastoid acting alone   rotates heads so face is turned to opposite side  
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muscles of sternocleidomastoid also provide __ neck flexion   lateral  
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splenius capitis originates on   inferior half of ligamentum nuchae & spinous processes of C7-T3  
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splenius capitis inserts on   mastoid process of temporal bone & superior nuchal line of occipital bone  
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splenius capitis, acting bilaterally,   extends head & neck  
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splenius capitis, acting unilaterally,   extends & rotates head to same side  
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erector spinae consists of   three muscle columns  
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is prime mover of back extension   erector spinae  
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erector spinae is also called   sacrospinalis  
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triceps brachii has __ heads   three  
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long head of triceps brachii originates on   infraglenoid tubercle of scapula  
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heads of triceps brachii inserts on   olecranon process of ulna  
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lateral head of triceps brachii originates on   lateral/superior 1/2 of humerus, superior & lateral to radial groove  
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medial head of triceps brachii originates on   inferior 2/3 of medial & posterior humerus, inferior to radial groove  
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triceps brachii are __ __ of forearm __ at elbow   prime mover; extension  
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three heads of triceps brachii arise from   humerus & scapula  
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long head of biceps brachii originates on   supraglenoid tubercle of scapula  
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short head of biceps brachii originates on   tip of coracoid process of scapula  
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both heads of biceps brachii insert, by a common tendon, on   radial tuberosity & bicipital aponeurosis  
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blends with medial fascia of forearm __ of both heads of biceps brachii   insertion  
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biceps brachii is responsible for elbow __ & __ of forearm   flexion; supination  
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brachialis originates on   distal 1/2 of inferior humerus  
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brachialis inserts on   tuberosity & coronoid process of ulna  
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brachialis flexes   forearm at elbow  
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pronator teres has __ & __ heads   humeral; ulnar  
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humeral head of pronator teres originates on   superior to medial epicondyle of humerus  
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ulnar head of pronator teres originates on   medial side of coronoid process of ulna  
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heads of pronator teres insert on   midlateral surface of radius  
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pronator teres pronates forearm &   assist with elbow flexion  
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flexor digitorum superficialis heads consists of   humeral, ulnar, & radial  
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flexor digitorum superficialis inserts to   middle phalanges of digits 2-5  
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flexor digitorum superficialis   flexes proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5, metacarpalphalangeal joints, & flexion of wrist  
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flexor carpi radialis inserts on   metacarpal 2 & 3  
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flexor carpi radialis __ & __ wrist   flexes; abducts  
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flexor carpi ulnaris inserts on   pisiform, hamate, & metacarpal 5  
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flexor carpi ulnaris __ & __ wrist   flexes; adducts  
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brachioradialis originates on   supracondylar ridge of humerus  
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brachioradialis inserts on   base of styloid process of radius  
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brachioradialis is strong forearm flexor when   forearm semi-pronated  
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supinator muscle inserts on   superior-lateral 1/3 of radius  
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supinator muscle supinates forearm such that   palm turns anterior  
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extensor digitorum inserts on   distal phalanges of digits 2-5  
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extensor digitorum passes under   extensor retinacula  
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extensor carpi radialis longus passes under extensor retinacula, and inserts on   base of metacarpal 2  
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extensor carpi radialis brevis inserts passes under extensor retinacula, on   dorsal surface of base of metacarpal 3  
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extensor carpi ulnaris passes under extensor retinacula, & inserts on   base of metacarpal 5  
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gluteus maximus originates on   ilium, sacrum, coccyx, & sacrotuberous ligament  
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gluteus maximus inserts on   gluteal tuberosity & iliotibial tract of fasciata  
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gluteus maximus is __ __ of thigh   strongest extensor  
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gluteus medius originates on   posterior iliac crest  
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gluteus medius inserts on   greater trochanter of femur  
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gluteus medius __ & medially __ thigh   abducts; rotates  
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iliopsoas consists of   psoas major/minor & iliacus  
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psoas major originates on   transverse processes, bodies of T12-L5  
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psoas major & iliacus insert on   lesser trochanter of femur by common tendon  
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iliacus originates on   iliac fossa & crest  
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iliopsoas is __ __ of thigh flexion at __ joint   prime mover; hip  
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sartorius originates on   anterior superior iliac spine  
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sartorius inserts on   medial aspect of proximal tibia  
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sartorius __ hip & __ rotates thigh   flexes; laterally  
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sartorius helps assume   cross-legged position  
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sartorius is known as   tailor's muscle  
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adductor magnus originates on   ischium & pubis  
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adductor magnus inserts on   linea aspera of femur  
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adductor magnus completes   adduction at hip joint  
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gracilis originates on   pubis  
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gracilis inserts on   tibia  
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action of gracilis is   adduction & flexion of thigh  
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rectus femoris originates on   anterior inferior iliac spine  
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vastus- lateralis, medialis, & intermedius originate on   femur  
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rectus femoris & vastus- lateralis, medialis, & intermedius insert via common __ tendon into __   quadriceps; patella  
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action of rectus femoris & vastus- lateralis, medialis, intermedius is   knee extension  
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rectus femoris also acts to   flex thigh  
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muscles on posterior thigh that cross hip & knee joint are   hamstrings  
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lateral hamstring muscle   biceps femoris  
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lateral hamstring muscle that is deep to semimembranous   semitendinous  
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hamstring muscles that have common origin from ischial tuberosity   biceps femoris, semimembranous, semitendinous  
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biceps femoris, semimembranous, semitendinous are hamstring muscles that insert on   various sites on tibia  
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biceps femoris, semimembranous, semitendinous are hamstring muscles that are considered   prime movers of knee flexion & thigh extensors  
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divides leg into anterior, posterior, & lateral   leg fascia  
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muscles of anterior compartment of lower leg are   toe extensors & ankle dorsiflexors  
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muscle of anterior compartment of lower leg, tibialis anterior, originates on   lateral tibial condyle & upper 2/3 tibial shaft  
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tibialis anterior inserts on   1st metatarsal & medial cuneiform  
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tibialis anterior is prime mover of   dorsiflexion  
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tibialis anterior __ the foot   inverts  
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muscles of lateral compartment of lower leg   plantar flex & evert foot  
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muscles of lateral compartment of lower leg include   fibularis longus & brevis  
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muscles of posterior compartment of lower leg   primarily plantar flex foot & flex toes  
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muscles of posterior compartment of lower leg include   gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, and flexors of digits & big toe  
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gastrocnemius & soleus __ posterior calf, & __ via common Achilles tendon on calcaneous   shape; insert  
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gastrocnemius & soleus are prime movers of ankle   plantar flexion  
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gastrocnemius originates on   medial & lateral condyles of femur  
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gastrocnemius inserts via   Achilles tendon into calcaneous  
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action of gastrocnemius is __ flexion   plantar  
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rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius insert via common quadriceps tendon into patella then via   patellar ligament into tibial tuberosity  
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rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius are all part of   quadriceps femoris  
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quadriceps femoris is __ __ of knee   sole extensor  
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movements of knee joint include   rectus femoris & 3 vasti muscles, which make up quadriceps femoris  
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rectus femoris acts on   both knee & thigh  
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action: pectineus is   hip adductor  
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vastus medialis __ __ at knee   extends leg  
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biceps femoris is __ member of group of muscles known as __   lateral; hamstrings  
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semimembranosus __ member of group of muscles known as __   medial; hamstrings  
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semitendinosus is __ member of group of muscles known as __   superficial; hamstrings  
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tibialis anterior __ foot at ankle   dorsiflexes  
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extensor digitorum longus inserts on __ 2-5 of __   digits; foot  
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extensor digitorum longus extends __ & __ joints of digits 2-5   metatarsophalangeael; interphalangeal  
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extensor digitorum longus __ __ in dorsiflexion of foot   also assist  
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extensor hallucis inserts on base of distal phalanx of   digit 1  
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extensor hallucis extends __ __ of the big toe & assist in __ of foot   all joints; dorsiflexion  
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fibularis longus originates on   head of fibula  
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tendon of fibularis longus passes posterior to __ __ of fibula   lateral malleolus  
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tendon of fibularis longus inserts on __ __ of metatarsal 1 & medial surface of __   lateral surface; cuneiform  
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tendon of fibularis longus passes posterior of   sole of foot  
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fibularis longus __ foot & assist in __ flexion of foot at ankle   everts; plantar  
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rectus abdominis originates on   pubic crest & symphysis  
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rectus abdominis inserts on   costal cartilages 5-7  
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rectus abdominis __ vertebral column & __ abdomen   flexes; compresses  
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rectus abdominis __ intraabdominal pressure   increases  
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external oblique originates on   lower ribs  
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external oblique inserts via   aponeurosis to linea alba  
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adductor longus is a muscle name that describes   action  
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temporalis is muscle name that describes   location  
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transverse abdominis is muscle name that describes   direction of fibers  
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deltoid is muscle name that describes   shape  
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gluteus maximus is muscle name that describes   size  
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muscles that perform most of action in producing movement   agonists  
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muscles that help prime mover by contracting at same time to assist in movement so that movement is more effective   synergists  
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muscles that relax when prime mover and synergists are contracting   antagonists  
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muscle that raises eyebrows   epicranius  
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sphincter muscles of eyelids; permits winking and blinking   orbicularis oculi  
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raises lateral corners of the mouth; smiling muscle   zygomaticus  
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depresses lower lip   depressor labii inferioris  
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elevates and retracts mandible   temporalis  
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elevates mandible   masseter  
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elevates mandible and moves mandible side to side   medial pterygoid  
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protracts mandible and moves mandible side to side   lateral pterygoid  
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flexes and laterally rotates the head   sternocleidomastoid  
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composite muscle located along the back from thoracic region to head   semispinalis capitis, cervicis, and thoracis  
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broad two-part muscle that lies on the back of neck between base of skull and upper thorax   splenius capitis and cervicis  
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muscles on the side of the neck located deep to platysma and sternocleidomastoid   scalenus  
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stabilizes, elevates, rotates, and retracts the scapula; helps extend the head with the scapula fixed   trapezius  
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steadies, retracts, and rotates the scapula   rhomboids (major and minor)  
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elevates, adducts, retracts, and steadies the scapula; flexes neck to the same side when the scapula is fixed   levator scapulae  
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extends, adducts, and rotates arm medially   latissimus dorsi  
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abducts arm; anterior part flexes and rotates arm medially   deltoid  
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chief medial rotator of arm   subscapularis  
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abducts arm; stabilizes shoulder joint   supraspinatus  
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flexes forearm at elbow joint; supinates forearm   biceps brachii  
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powerful flexor of forearm   brachialis  
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prime mover of forearm extension   triceps brachii  
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pronates forearm and is a flexor of the elbow   pronator teres  
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flexes wrist; aids abduction of hand   flexor carpi radialis  
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flexes wrist and adducts hand   flexor carpi ulnaris  
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flexes the four fingers and wrist   flexor digitorum superficialis  
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abducts and extends thumb   abductor pollicis longus  
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flexes fingers and assists in flexing wrist   flexor digitorum profundus  
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pronates forearm and hand   pronator quadratus  
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extends fingers and hand   extensor digitorum  
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adducts thigh; flexes and medially rotates leg   gracilis  
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extends and laterally rotates thigh; extends hip against resistance   gluteus maximus  
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rotates thigh laterally   quadratus femoris  
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flexes and adducts thigh   pectineus  
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extends leg at knee and flexes thigh at hip   rectus femoris  
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flexes leg on thigh; flexes thigh on pelvis   sartorius  
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flexes and laterally rotates leg at knee   biceps femoris  
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flexes leg and rotates it medially; adducts thigh   gracilis  
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plantar flexes foot; flex leg at knee   gastrocnemius  
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dorsiflexes foot and inverts foot   tibialis anterior  
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plantar flexes foot; important in posture   soleus  
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everts foot; plantar flexes foot   fibularis (peroneus) longus and brevis  
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close body openings by contracting   circular  
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has a broad origin; single tendon of insertion   convergent  
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strap-like with an expanded belly; great ability to shorten but NOT very powerful   parallel  
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fascicles are short and attach obliquely to a central tendon that runs the length of the muscle; do NOT shorten as much but are more powerful   pennate  
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rigid bar that moves on a fixed point   lever  
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fixed point upon which a lever moves   fulcrum  
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applied force   effort  
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resistance   load  
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example of lever   radius  
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example of fulcrum   elbow joint  
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example of effort   biceps brachii  
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example of load   distal end of forearm, hand, and anything you are holding  
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effort is applied at one end of the lever; the load at the other; fulcrum somewhere in between   1st class lever  
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effort applied at one end of the lever; the fulcrum located at the other; load between them   2nd class lever  
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effort applied between the load and the fulcrum   3rd class lever  
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example of 1st class lever   lifting your head off your chest  
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example of 2nd class lever   standing on tip-toe  
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example of 3rd class lever   flexing forearm w/biceps  
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most common lever systems in the body   3rd class  
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damage to __ __ would interfere with quiet breathing   external intercostals  
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muscles with fibers that run straight or parallel to the long axis of the body are called   rectus  
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muscular wall of the abdomen is composed of   oblique and rectus muscles  
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major abductor muscle of the upper arm   deltoid  
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extensor digitorum muscle is an example of   pennate muscle  
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second-class levers have   great strength but are slow and have little range of motion  
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platysma muscle   divides the neck into two triangles  
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external intercostals   lifts the rib cage during inspiration  
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common site for injections in infants who have poorly formed buttocks   vastus lateralis  
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shin splints are caused by   irritation of the tibialis anterior  
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