Muscle Attachments Word Scramble

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Muscle	Origin	Insertion	Actions	TRICK
Subscapularis	subscapular fossa	lesser tubercle of humerus	medially rotates & adducts arm; help hold humeral head in glenoid cavity
Rectus Femoris	AIIS	base of patella via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity	Flexes thigh at hip extends leg at knee
Gluteus Medius	external surface of ilium <-> anterior & posterior gluteal lines	lateral surface of greater trochanter	abducts & medially rotates thigh; keeps pelvis level when opposite leg is raised
Pectoralis Major	CLAVICULAR HEAD-> anterior surface of medial 1/2 of clavicle. STERNAL HEAD-> anterior surface of sternum, superior 6 costal cartilages & aponeurosis of external oblique	lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus	TOGETHER-> adducts & medially rotates humerus; draws scapula anteriorly & inferiorly. ALONE-> clavicular head flexes humerus & sternocostal head extends it from flexed position
Serratus Anterior	superior 8 or 9 ribs	medial border & inferior angle of scapula	abducts scapula & rotates it upward, elevates ribs when scap stabalised
Quadratus Lumborum	Iliac Crest	inferior border of 12th rib, transverse processes of L1-L4	extends & laterally flexes vert. column; fixes 12th rib during inspiration	Iliac Crest 4 QL
Sartorius	ASIS	medial surface of tibia	flexes, abducts & laterally rotates thigh @ hip jt; flexes leg @ knee jt
Vastus Lateralis	greater trochanter & lateral lip of linea aspera	base of patella via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity	extends knee,
Peroneus Longus	head & superior 2/3 of lateral fibula, lat condyle of tibia	base of 1st metatarsal & medial cuneiform	everts foot @ weakly plantarflexes ankle	All Peroneus Everts - SNEAKY goes under prominence on little toe
Extensor Digitorum longus	Lateral condyle of tibia, superior 1/3 of anterior fibula & interosseous membrane	middle & distal phalange of last 4 toes	extends 4 digits & dorsiflex foot
Flexor Digitorum Longus	Medial posterior tibia inferior to soleal line	plantar aspect middal & distal phalange of last 4 toes	flexes 4 digitse & plantar flexessupports longitudinal arch
Tensor Fascia Lata	ASIS & anterior part of iliac crest	iliotibial tract that attaches to lateral condyle of tibia	abducts, medially rotates & flexes thigh; steadies trunk on thigh; helps to keep ? extended
Vastus Medialis	medial lip of linea aspera	base of patella via patellar lig. to tibial tuberosity	extends knee
rhomboid major	transverse processes of C1-C4	medial border of scapula	retracts, elevates, adducts & stabalises, rotates medially
Gracilis	body & inferior ramus of pubis	superior part of medial surface of tibia	adducts thigh, flexes leg & rotates medially
Sternocleidomastoid	superior sturnum & medial 1/3 clavicle	Mastoid process	Uni - extends & rotates head on opp sideBilaterally - flexes neck & head & elevates sturnum during forced inhalation	Extends & rotates OPPOSITE Side
Scalenes	Transverse Processes of C2-C7	1st & 2nd ribs	BILATERALLY raises 1st & 2nd rib; Unilaterally -laterally flexes & rotates neck on same side
Trapezius	medial 3rd of superior nuchal line; external occipital protuberance; nuchal ligament & sp. processes of C7 to T12 vert.	lateral 3rd of clavicle, acromion & spine of scapula	elevates, adducts, depresses, rotates & stabalises
Pectoralis Minor	ribs 3/4/5 near costal cartilage	coracoid process	stabilizes scapula by drawing it inferiorly & anteriorly against thoracic wall
Piriformis	anterior surface of sacrum & sacrotuberous ligament	superior border of greater trochanter	laterally rotates extended thigh & abducts flexed thigh; steady femoral head in acetabulum
Splenius Capitis	inf 1/2 of nuchal ligament & sp. processes of T1 to T6	lateral aspect of mastoid process & lateral 3rd of superior nuchal line	ALONE-> laterally flexes & rotates head ipsilateral. TOGETHER-> extends head & neck
Gluteus Maximus	ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line, dorsal surface of sacrum, coccyx & sacrotuberous ligament	most fibres end in IT band inserting into lateral condyle of tibia	extends thigh from flexed position; assists in lateral rotation; steadies thigh & assists in rising from seated position
Latissimus Dorsi	sp. processes of T7 to T12 vert.; thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest & inferior 3 or 4 ribs	floor of intertubercular groove of humerus	extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus; raises body toward arms during climbing
Semitendinosis	ischial tuberosity	medial surface of superior part of tibia	extends thigh, flexes leg & medially rotates when knee flexed; can extend trunk when thigh & leg are flexed
Teres Major	dorsal surface of inferior angle of scapula	medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus	adducts & medially rotates arm
Supraspinatus	supraspinous fossa	superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus	initiates & assists deltoid in abduction of arm & acts w/ rotator cuff muscles
Deltoid	lateral 3rd of clavicle, acromion & spine of scapula	deltoid tuberosity of humerus	ANTERIOR PART-> flexes & medially rotates arm. MIDDLE PART-> abducts arm. POSTERIOR PART-> extends & laterally rotates arm
Biceps Brachii	Short Head-> tip of coracoid process. Long Head-> supraglenoid tubercle of scapula	radial tuberosity & fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis	supinates forearm & when supine, flexes forearm
Brachialis	distal 1/2 of anterior surface of humerus	coronoid process & tuberosity of ulna	flexes forearm in all positions
Coracobrachialis	tip of coracoid process	middle 3rd of medial surface of humerus	helps to flex & adduct arm
Brachioradialis	prox. 2/3 of supracondylar ridge of humerus	lateral surface of distal ends of radius	flexes forearm
Gluteus Minimus	external surface of ilium & anterior & inferior gluteal lines	anterior surface of greater trochanter	abducts & medially rotates thigh; keeps pelvis level when opposite leg is raised
Temporalis	floor & deep fascia of temporal fossa	tip & medial surface of coronoid process of mand; anterior border of ramus of mand	elevate mandible; retract mandible
Masseter	inferior border & medial surface of zygomatic arch	lateral surface of ramus of mandible & coranoid process	elevates & protrudes mandible, deep fibres retrude
Levator Scapulae	Posterior tubercles of TVP's of C1-C4	superior part of medial border of scap (above root of spine)	elevate scap, rotate scap to depress glenoid cavity
Teres Minor	superior part of lateral border of scap	inferior facet of greater tubercle of humerus	laterally rotate arm, hold humeral head in glenoid cavity
External Oblique	Inferior surface of last 8 ribs	iliac crest, linea alba	Compress & Support abdomenFlex & Rotate vertabral column	Hands in Pockets
Internal Oblique	Iliac Crest	Linea Alba, costal cartilage of last 3 ribs	Compress & Support abdomenFlex & Rotate vertabral column
Transverse Abdominis	Iliac Crest, cartilage of last 5-6 ribs	Xiphoid process, linea alba & pubis	Compress & Support
Rectus Abdominis	Pubic Crest & pubic Symphysis	Xiphoid Process, costal cartilage 5-7 ribs	Compress & Support AbdomenFlexes Vertebral Column	MAIN FLEXOR
Triceps Brachii	Long head -Inferior glenoid tubercleLateral head - posterior humerous superior to radial grooveMedial Head - posterior humerous inferior to radial groove	olecranon process of ulna	Extend forearm, extend arm
Psoas Major	Transverse processes & bodies of lumbar vertabrae	Lesser Trochanter of Femur	Flexes thigh & trunkLaterally rotates thigh	Psoas Major marches lumbar, lessor flexes
Tensor Facia Latae	ASIS	ITB attaches to lateral condyle on tibia (over knee)	flexes & abducts thigh at hipmedially rotates thigh
Vastus Intermedius	anterior lateral surface of femur	patella via quad tendon then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament	flexes thigh at hipextends leg at knee

Created by: LInda_J

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