Muscle Discussions
Copyright Feb
2003 Ted Nissen.
1 ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (FOOT)
1name. 4
2 ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (HAND) 5
3 ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS. 7
4 ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS. 8
5 ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS. 9
6 ADDUCTOR BREVIS. 10
7 ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS. 12
8 ADDUCTOR LONGUS. 14
9 ADDUCTOR MAGNUS. 16
10 ADDUCTOR POLLICIS. 17
11 ANCONEUS. 19
12 BICEPS BRACHII 21
13 BICEPS FEMORIS (Lateral Hamstring) 22
14 BRACHIALIS. 24
15 BRACHIORADIALIS. 25
16 BUCCINATOR. 27
17 BULBOCAVERNOSUS
(BULBOSPONGIOSUS) 29
18 CILIARY MUSCLE. 30
19 COCCYGEUS (ISCHIOCOCCYGEUS) 32
20 CORACOBRACHIALIS. 32
21 CORRUGATOR SUPERCILII 33
22 CRICOARYTENOID LATERAL &
POSTERIOR. 34
23 CRICOPHARYNGEUS. 35
24 CRICOTHYROID. 36
25 DELTOID ANTERIOR. 38
26 DELTOID MIDDLE. 40
27 DELTOID POSTERIOR. 40
28 DEPRESSOR ANGULI ORIS. 41
29 DEPRESSOR LABII INFERIORIS. 43
30 DEPRESSOR SEPTI 43
31 DIAPHRAGM. 44
32 DIGASTRIC ANT & POST BELLY
(SUPRAHYOID) 46
33 DILATOR PUPILLAE. 48
34 DORSAL INTEROSSEI (FOOT) 49
35 DORSAL INTEROSSEI (HAND) 50
36 EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS. 51
37 EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS. 52
38 EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS. 53
39 EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI 54
40 EXTENSOR DIGITORUM. 55
41 EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS. 56
42 EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS. 57
43 EXTENSOR HALLUCIS BREVIS. 58
44 EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS. 59
45 EXTENSOR INDICIS. 60
46 EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS. 61
47 EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS. 62
48 EXTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE=ANT
DIV. 63
49 EXTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE=LAT
DIV. 64
50 EXTERNAL ANAL SPHINCTER. 65
51 EXTERNAL INTERCOSTALS. 66
52 EXTRINSIC AURICULAR MUSCLES. 67
53 FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS. 68
54 FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS. 69
55 FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS
(FOOT) 70
56 FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS
(HAND) 71
57 FLEXOR DIGITORUM BREVIS. 72
58 FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS. 72
59 FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS. 73
60 FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS. 74
61 FLEXOR HALLUCIS BREVIS. 75
62 FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS. 76
63 FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS. 77
64 FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS. 78
65 FRONTALIS (EPICRANIUS) 79
66 GASTROCNEMIUS. 80
67 GEMELLUS INFERIOR (1 of 6
Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 81
68 GEMELLUS SUPERIOR (1 of 6
Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 82
69 GENIOGLOSSUS. 83
70 GENIOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID) 84
71 GLUTEUS MAXIMUS. 85
72 GLUTEUS MEDIUS. 86
73 GLUTEUS MINIMUS ANT & POST. 87
74 GRACILIS. 88
75 HYOGLOSSUS. 89
76 ILIACUS. 90
77 ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS. 91
78 ILIOCOSTALIS LUMBORUM. 92
79 ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS. 93
80 INCISIVUS LABII INFERIORIS. 94
81 INCISIVUS LABII SUPERIORIS. 95
82 INFERIOR LONGITUDINAL LINGUALIS. 96
83 INFERIOR OBLIQUE. 97
84 INFERIOR PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR. 98
85 INFERIOR RECTUS. 99
86 INFRASPINATUS (Rotator Cuff Muscle) 100
87 INTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE (Anterior
Division) 101
88 INTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE
(Lateral Division) 102
89 INTERNAL INTERCOSTALS. 103
90 INTERSPINALES. 104
91 INTERTRANSVERSARII 105
92 INTRINSIC AURICULAR MUSCLES. 106
93 ISCHIOCAVERNOSUS. 108
94 LATERAL CRICOARYTENOID. 108
95 LATERAL PTERYGOID. 109
96 LATERAL RECTUS. 110
97 LATISSIMUS DORSI 111
98 LEVATOR ANGULI ORIS(CANINUS) 112
99 LEVATOR ANI, ILIAC PART(ILIOCOCCYGEUS) 113
100 LEVATOR ANI, PUBIC
PART(PUBOCOCCYGEUS) 114
101 LEVATOR LABII SUPERIORIS. 115
102 LEVATOR LABII SUPERIORIS ALAEQUE
NASI 116
103 LEVATOR PALPEBRAE SUPERIORIS. 117
104 LEVATOR SCAPULAE. 118
105 LEVATOR VELI PALATINI 119
106 LEVATORES COSTARUM BREVES. 120
107 LEVATORES COSTARUM LONGI 121
108 LONGISSIMUS CAPITIS. 122
109 LONGISSIMUS CERVICIS. 123
110 LONGISSIMUS THORACIS. 124
111 LONGUS CAPITIS. 125
112 LONGUS CAPITIS ANTERIOR. 126
113 LONGUS COLLI 127
114 LUMBRICALS (FOOT) 128
115 LUMBRICALS (HAND) 129
116 MASSETER. 130
117 MEDIAL PTERYGOID. 131
118 MEDIAL RECTUS. 132
119 MENTALIS. 133
120 MIDDLE PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR. 134
121 MULTIFIDUS. 135
122 MUSCULUS UVULAE. 136
123 MYLOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID) 137
124 NASALIS, ALAR PORTION. 138
125 NASALIS (COMPRESSOR & DILATOR
NARIS) 139
126 OBLIQUE ARYTENOID &
ARYEPIGLOTTICUS. 141
127 OBLIQUUS CAPITIS INFERIOR. 141
128 OBLIQUUS CAPITIS SUPERIOR. 142
129 OBTURATOR EXTERNUS (1 of 6
Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 143
130 OBTURATOR INTERNUS (1 of 6
Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 144
131 OCCIPITALIS (EPICRANIUS) 145
132 OMOHYOID SUPERIOR & INFERIOR
(INFRAHYOID) 146
133 OPPONENS DIGITI MINIMI 148
134 OPPONENS POLLICIS. 148
135 ORBICULARIS OCULI 149
136 ORBICULARIS ORIS. 151
137 PALATOGLOSSUS (Palatoglossal
arch; Anterior pillar) 153
138 PALATOPHARYNGEUS
(Palatopharyngeal arch; Posterior pillar) 153
139 PALMAR INTEROSSEI (HAND) 155
140 PALMARIS BREVIS. 155
141 PALMARIS LONGUS. 156
142 PECTINEUS. 157
143 PECTORALIS MAJOR CLAVICULAR. 158
144 PECTORALIS MAJOR STERNAL. 159
145 PECTORALIS MINOR. 160
146 PERONEUS BREVIS. 161
147 PERONEUS LONGUS. 162
148 PERONEUS TERTIUS. 163
149 PIRIFORMIS (1 of 6 Deep
Lateral Rotators of Femur) 164
150 PLANTAR INTEROSSEI (FOOT) 165
151 PLANTARIS. 166
152 PLATYSMA. 167
153 POPLITEUS. 169
154 POSTERIOR CRICOARYTENOID. 169
155 PROCERUS. 170
156 PRONATOR QUADRATUS. 171
157 PRONATOR TERES. 172
158 PSOAS MAJOR. 173
159 PSOAS MINOR. 174
160 PYRAMIDALIS. 175
161 QUADRATUS FEMORIS (1 of 6 Deep
Lateral Rotators of the Femur) 176
162 QUADRATUS LUMBORUM. 177
163 QUADRATUS PLANTAE. 178
164 RECTUS ABDOMINIS (4 Divisions as
1) 179
165 RECTUS CAPITIS ANTERIOR. 180
166 RECTUS CAPITIS LATERALIS. 181
167 RECTUS CAPITIS POSTERIOR MAJOR. 182
168 RECTUS CAPITIS POSTERIOR MINOR. 183
169 RECTUS FEMORIS (Quadriceps
Femoris) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 184
170 RHOMBOID MAJOR. 185
171 RHOMBOID MINOR. 186
172 RISORIUS. 187
173 ROTATORES BREVIS. 188
174 ROTATORES LONGUS. 189
175 SALPINGOPHARYNGEUS. 190
176 SARTORIUS. 191
177 SCALENUS ANTERIOR. 192
178 SCALENUS MEDIUS. 193
179 SCALENUS POSTERIOR. 194
180 SEMIMEMBRANOSUS (Medial
Hamstring) 195
181 SEMISPINALIS CAPITIS. 196
182 SEMISPINALIS CERVICIS. 197
183 SEMISPINALIS THORACIS. 198
184 SEMITENDINOSUS (Medial
Hamstring) 199
185 SERRATUS ANTERIOR. 200
186 SERRATUS POSTERIOR INFERIOR. 201
187 SERRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR. 202
188 SOLEUS. 203
189 SPHINCTER PUPILLAE. 204
190 SPINALIS CAPITIS. 205
191 SPINALIS CERVICIS. 206
192 SPINALIS THORACIS. 207
193 SPINCTER ANI EXTERNUS. 208
194 SPLENIUS CAPITIS. 209
195 SPLENIUS CERVICIS. 210
196 STAPEDIUS. 211
197 STERNALIS. 212
198 STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID. 213
199 STERNOHYOID (INFRAHYOID) 214
200 STERNOTHYROID (INFRAHYOID) 215
201 STYLOGLOSSUS. 216
202 STYLOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID) 217
203 STYLOPHARYNGEUS. 218
204 SUBCLAVIUS. 219
205 SUBSCAPULARIS (Rotator Cuff
Muscle) 220
206 SUPERFICIAL TRANSVERSE PERINEUS
(SUPERFICIALIS) 221
207 SUPERIOR LONGITUDINAL LINGUALIS. 222
208 SUPERIOR OBLIQUE. 223
209 SUPERIOR PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR. 225
210 SUPERIOR RECTUS. 225
211 SUPINATOR ?. 226
212 SUPRASPINATUS (Rotator Cuff
Muscle) 227
213 TEMPORALIS. 228
214 TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE. 229
215 TENSOR TYMPANI 230
216 TENSOR VELI PALATINI 231
217 TERES MAJOR. 232
218 TERES MINOR (Rotator Cuff Muscle) 233
219 THYROARYTENOID VOCALIS &
THYROEPIGLOTTICUS. 234
220 THYTROHYOID (INFRAHYOID) 235
221 TIBIALIS ANTERIOR. 236
222 TIBIALIS POSTERIOR. 237
223 TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS. 238
224 TRANSVERSE ARYTENOID. 239
225 TRANSVERSE LINGUALIS (BODY OF TONGUE) 240
226 TRANSVERSE PERINEUS (PROFUNDUS) 241
227 TRAPEZIUS LOWER (Lower Division) 242
228 TRAPEZIUS MIDDLE. 243
229 TRAPEZIUS UPPER. 244
230 TRICEPS BRACHII 245
231 URETHRAL SPHINCTER. 246
232 VASTUS INTERMEDIUS (QUADRICEPS
FEMORIS) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 247
233 VASTUS LATERALIS (Quadriceps
Femoris) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 248
234 VASTUS MEDIALIS (Quadriceps
Femoris) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 249
235 VERTICAL LINGUALIS (BODY OF
TONGUE) 250
236 ZYGOMATICUS MAJOR. 251
237 ZYGOMATICUS MINOR. 252
238. 253
Back Table of
Contents Illustration
1.1
Word Derivation
1.1.1
Abductor=Moves part away from midline
1.1.2
Digit=Finger or toe
1.1.3
Minimi= Little finger or toe
1.2
Origin
1.2.1
Medial and lateral processes of the
tuberosity of calcaneus
1.3
Insertion
1.3.1
Lateral
side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the fifth toe
1.4
Action
1.4.1
Abducts
the fifth toe away from the fourth toe
1.5
Nerve Supply
1.5.1
Nerve
1.5.1.1
Lateral
plantar nerve
1.5.2
Roots
1.5.2.1
S2
1.5.2.2
S3
1.6
Synergists
1.6.1
None
1.7
Category
1.7.1
Intrinsic Foot Plantar First
Superficial Layer (IFP1)
1.8
View (When Illustrated Individually)
1.8.1
Plantar View (First Plantar Layer)
Back Table of
Contents
2.1
Word Derivation
2.1.1
Abductor=Moves part away from midline
2.1.2
Digit=Finger or toe
2.1.3
Minimi= Little finger or toe
2.2
Origin
2.2.1
Pisiform bone
2.2.2
Tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris
2.3
Insertion
2.3.1
Two slips
2.3.1.1
Ulnar side of the base of the proximal
phalanx of the little finger
2.3.1.2
Ulnar border of the extensor expansion
of the finger
2.4
Action
2.4.1
Abducts the little finger
2.4.2
Assists in flexing its proximal
phalanx at the metacarpophalangeal joint
2.5
Nerve Supply
2.5.1
Nerve
2.5.1.1
Ulnar
(Deep Branch)
2.5.2
Roots
2.5.2.1
C8
2.5.2.2
T1
2.6
Synergists
2.6.1
Flexor digiti minimi brevis
2.6.2
Opponens digiti minimi
2.7
Category
2.7.1
Intrinsic Hand Hypothenar (IHH)
2.8
View (When Illustrated Individually)
2.8.1
Anterior
Back Table of
Contents
3.1
Word Derivation
3.1.1
Abductor=Moves part away from midline
3.1.2
Hallucis= Hallux or Great toe
3.2
Origin
3.2.1
Medial process of tuberosity of the
calcaneus
3.2.2
Flexor retinaculum
3.2.3
Plantar aponeurosis
3.2.4
Intermuscular septum
3.3
Insertion
3.3.1
Medial
tendon of the flexor hallucis brevis
3.3.2
Medial
side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the big toe
3.4
Action
3.4.1
Abducts
the big toe from the mid line of the foot
3.5
Nerve Supply
3.5.1
Nerve
3.5.1.1
Medial
plantar
3.5.2
Roots
3.5.2.1
S2
3.5.2.2
S3
3.6
Synergists
3.6.1
None
3.7
Category
3.7.1
Intrinsic Foot Plantar First
Superficial Layer (IFP1)
3.8
View (When Illustrated Individually)
3.8.1
Plantar View (First Plantar Layer)
Back Table of
Contents
4.1
Word Derivation
4.1.1
Abductor=Moves part away from midline
4.1.2
Pollex= Thumb
4.1.3
Brevis=Short
4.2
Origin
4.2.1
Flexor retinaculum
4.2.2
Tubercles of the scaphoid and
trapezium
4.3
Insertion
4.3.1
Radial side of the base of the
proximal phalanx of the thumb
4.4
Action
4.4.1
Abduction of the proximal phalanx and
the metacarpal of the thumb
4.4.2
Medial rotation of the proximal
phalanx and the metacarpal of the thumb
4.5
Nerve Supply
4.5.1
Nerve
4.5.1.1
Median
4.5.2
Roots
4.5.2.1
C8
4.5.2.2
T1
4.6
Synergists
4.6.1
Abductor pollicis longus
4.6.2
Extensor pollicis brevis
4.7
Category
4.7.1
Intrinsic Hand Thenar (ITT)
4.8
View (When Illustrated Individually)
4.8.1
Anterior View
Back Table of
Contents
5.1
Word Derivation
5.1.1
Abductor=Moves part away from midline
5.1.2
Pollex= Thumb
5.1.3
Longus=Long
5.2
Origin
5.2.1
Small facet of the ulnar side of the
radius near its middle
5.2.2
Lateral side of the dorsal surface on
the body of the ulna just below the insertion of the anconeus and the
interosseous membrane
5.3
Insertion
5.3.1
The radial side of the base of the
first metacarpal
5.4
Action
5.4.1
Abducts the carpometacarpal joint of
the thumb
5.4.2
Assists in extension of the
carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
5.5
Nerve Supply
5.5.1
Nerve
5.5.1.1
Posterior interosseous nerve (deep
radial nerve)
5.5.2
Roots
5.5.2.1
C7
5.5.2.2
C8
5.6
Synergists
5.6.1
Abductor pollicis brevis
5.6.2
Extensor pollicis brevis
5.7
Category
5.7.1
Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior
Extensors Deep (WHFPED)
5.8
View (When Illustrated Individually)
5.8.1
Posterior
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Contents
6.1
Word Derivation
6.1.1
Adductor=Moves part towards the
midline
6.1.2
Brevis=Short
6.2
Origin
6.2.1
Outer surface of body and inferior
ramus of pubis
6.3
Insertion
6.3.1
On a line extending from lesser
trochanter to upper part of linea aspera
6.4
Action
6.4.1
Hip adduction
6.4.2
Hip flexion
6.4.3
Hip medial rotation
6.5
Nerve Supply
6.5.1
Nerve
6.5.1.1
Obturator
6.5.2
Roots
6.5.2.1
L2
6.5.2.2
L3
6.5.2.3
L4
6.6
Synergists
6.6.1
Adductor magnus
6.6.2
Adductor longus
6.6.3
Gracilis
6.6.4
Pectineus
6.7
Category
6.7.1
Thigh Adductor Compartment (TAD)
6.8
View (When Illustrated Individually)
6.8.1
Anterior
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Contents
7.1
Word Derivation
7.1.1
Adductor=Moves part towards the
midline
7.1.2
Hallucis= Hallux or Great toe
7.2
Origin
7.2.1
Oblique head
7.2.1.1
Bases of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
metatarsals
7.2.2
Transverse head
7.2.2.1
Plantar Metatarsophalangeal ligaments
of the 3rd, 4th and 5th toes
7.2.2.2
Deep transverse metatarsal ligaments
7.3
Insertion
7.3.1
Lateral
side of base of proximal phalanx of big toe
7.4
Action
7.4.1
Adducts
the big toe towards the 2nd toe
7.5
Joints
7.5.1
Metatarsophalangeal joint of big toe
7.6
Nerve Supply
7.6.1
Nerve
7.6.1.1
Lateral
plantar nerve
7.6.2
Roots
7.6.2.1
S2
7.6.2.2
S3
7.7
Synergists
7.7.1
7.8
Category
7.8.1
Intrinsic Foot Plantar Third Layer
(IFP3)
7.9
View (When Illustrated Individually)
7.9.1
Plantar
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8.1
Word Derivation
8.1.1
Adductor=Moves part towards the
midline
8.1.2
Longus=Long
8.2
Origin
8.2.1
Front of pubis in angle between crest
and symphysis
8.3
Insertion
8.3.1
Middle
1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera
8.4
Joints
8.4.1
Hip
8.5
Action
8.5.1
Adduction
8.5.2
Flexion
8.5.3
Medial
rotation
8.6
Nerve Supply
8.6.1
Nerve
8.6.1.1
Obturator
8.6.2
Roots
8.6.2.1
L2
8.6.2.2
L3
8.6.2.3
L4
8.7
Synergists
8.7.1
Gracilis
8.7.2
Adductor
magnus
8.7.3
Pectineus
8.7.4
Adductor
brevis
8.8
Category
8.8.1
Thigh Adductor Compartment (TAD)
8.9
View (When Illustrated Individually)
8.9.1
Anterior
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9.1
Word Derivation
9.1.1
Adductor=Moves part towards the
midline
9.1.2
Magnus=Large
9.2
Origin
9.2.1
POSTERIOR FIBERS
9.2.1.1
Ischial tuberosity
9.2.2
ANTERIOR FIBERS
9.2.2.1
Ramus of ischium
9.2.2.2
Pubis
9.3
Insertion
9.3.1
Line
extending from the gluteal tuberosity along the linea aspera
9.3.2
Medial
supracondylar line
9.3.3
Adductor
tubercle on medial condyle of femur
9.4
Joints
9.4.1
Hip
9.5
Action
9.5.1
Adduction
9.5.2
Extension
9.5.2.1 . Note
9.5.2.1.1 Fibers arising from ischium and ramus of ischium primarily
insert distally and aid in hip extension
9.5.3
Flexion
9.5.3.1
Note
9.5.3.1.1
Fibers arising from
ramus of pubis insert proximally and aid in hip flexion.
9.5.4
Medial
rotation
9.6
Nerve Supply
9.6.1
Posterior
fibers
9.6.1.1
Nerve
9.6.1.1.1
Tibial portion of
sciatic
9.6.1.2
Roots
9.6.1.2.1
L4
9.6.1.2.2
L5
9.6.1.2.3
S1
9.6.2
Anterior
fibers
9.6.2.1
Nerve
9.6.2.1.1
Obturator
9.6.2.2
Roots
9.6.2.2.1
L2
9.6.2.2.2
L3
9.6.2.2.3
L4
9.7
Synergists
9.7.1
Adductor
brevis
9.7.2
Adductor
longus
9.7.3
Pectineus
9.7.4
Gracilis
9.8
Category
9.8.1
Thigh Adductor Compartment (TAD)
9.9
View (When Illustrated Individually)
9.9.1
Anterior
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10.1
Word Derivation
10.1.1
Adductor=Moves part towards the
midline
10.1.2
Pollex= Thumb
10.2
Origin
10.2.1
OBLIQUE HEAD
10.2.1.1
Capitate bone
10.2.1.2
Bases of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal
bones
10.2.2
TRANSVERSE HEAD
10.2.2.1
Distal 2/3 of the palmar surface of
the 3rd metacarpal bone
10.3
Insertion
10.3.1
Two
heads converge to insert on the ulnar side of the base of the proximal phalanx
of the thumb
10.4
Joints
10.4.1
Carpometacarpal
(CMJ)
10.4.2
Metacarpophalangeal
(MPJ)
10.5
Action
10.5.1
Adduction
(1st CMJ) (Thumb)
10.5.2
Adduction
(1st MPJ) (Thumb)
10.5.3
Flexion
(1st MPJ) (Thumb)
10.6
Nerve Supply
10.6.1
Nerve
10.6.1.1
Ulnar
(Deep branch)
10.6.2
Roots
10.6.2.1
C8
10.6.2.2
T1
10.7
Synergists
10.7.1
Flexor
pollicis brevis
10.7.2
Flexor
pollicis longus
10.7.3
Opponens
pollicis
10.8
Category
10.8.1
Intrinsic Hand Thenar (IHT)
10.9
View (When Illustrated Individually)
10.9.1
Anterior
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Contents
11.1
Word Derivation
11.1.1
Anconeal=Pertaining to elbow
11.2
Origin
11.2.1
Posterior surface of lateral
epicondyle of humerus
11.3
Insertion
11.3.1
Lateral
side of olecranon process
11.3.2
Posterior
surface of proximal portion of ulna
11.4
Joints
11.4.1
Elbow
11.4.2
Radioulnar (RU)
11.5
Action
11.5.1
Extension
(Elbow)
11.5.2
Pronation
(RU)
11.6
Nerve Supply
11.6.1
Nerve
11.6.1.1 Radial
11.6.2
Roots
11.6.2.1 C7
11.6.2.2 C8
11.6.2.3
T1
11.7
Synergists
11.7.1
Triceps
Brachii
11.8
Category
11.8.1
Forearm Extensors (FAE)
11.9
View (When Illustrated Individually)
11.9.1
Posterior
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12.1
Word Derivation
12.1.1
Biceps=Two heads of origin
12.1.2
Brachion=Arm
12.2
Origin
12.2.1
Long head
12.2.1.1
Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
12.2.2
Short head
12.2.2.1
Apex
of coracoid process of the scapula
12.3
Insertion
12.3.1
Radial
tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
12.4
Joints
12.4.1
Glenohumeral (GH)
12.4.2
Elbow
12.4.3
Radioulnar (RU)
12.5
Action
12.5.1
Flexion (Elbow)
12.5.2
Supination
(RU)
12.5.3
Flexion
(GH)
12.5.4
Reversed
origin-insertion action
12.5.4.1
Both heads of the biceps brachii are
active during flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint, with the long head
being more active.
12.6
Nerve Supply
12.6.1
Nerve
12.6.1.1
Musculocutaneous
12.6.1.1.1
Separate
branches to each head
12.6.2
Roots
12.6.2.1
C5
12.6.2.2
C6
12.7
Synergists
12.7.1
Brachialis
12.7.2
Brachioradialis
12.7.3
Supinator
12.8
Category
12.8.1
Forearm Flexors (FAF)
12.9
View (When Illustrated Individually)
12.9.1
Anterior
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13.1
Word Derivation
13.1.1
Biceps=Two heads of origin
13.1.2
Femoris=Femur
13.2
Origin
13.2.1
Long head
13.2.1.1
Ischial tuberosity
13.2.1.2
Sacrotuberous ligament
13.2.2
Short head
13.2.2.1
Lateral
lip of linea aspera
13.2.2.2
Lateral
supracondylar line of femur
13.2.2.3
Lateral
intermuscular septum
13.3
Insertion
13.3.1
Lateral side of the head of the fibula
13.3.2
Lateral
condyle of the tibia
13.3.3
Deep
fascia on the lateral side of the leg
13.4
Joints
13.4.1
Knee
13.4.2
Hip
13.5
Action
13.5.1
Flexion
(Knee)
13.5.2
Lateral
rotation (Knee)
13.5.3
Extension
(Hip)
13.5.4
Adduction
(Hip)
13.5.5
Lateral
Rotation (Hip)
13.5.6
Note
13.5.6.1
When
the hip is extended the long head of the biceps Femoris is placed at a
mechanical disadvantage in knee extension. The short head of the biceps Femoris
then becomes the primary knee flexor.
13.5.7
Reversed
origin-insertion action
13.5.7.1
The
long head gives posterior stability to the pelvis and extends the pelvis on the
hip.
13.6
Nerve Supply
13.6.1
LONG
HEAD
13.6.1.1
Nerve
13.6.1.1.1
Sciatic (Tibial
Portion)
13.6.1.2
Roots
13.6.1.2.1
L5
13.6.1.2.2
S1
13.6.1.2.3
S2
13.6.2
Short
head
13.6.2.1
Nerve
13.6.2.1.1
Sciatic (Common
peroneal portion)
13.6.2.2 Roots
13.6.2.2.1
L5
13.6.2.2.2
S1
13.6.2.2.3
S2
13.7
Synergists
13.7.1
Semimembranosus
13.7.2
Semitendinosus
13.7.3
Gracilis
13.7.4
Sartorius
13.7.5
Gastrocnemius
13.8
Category
13.8.1
Leg Posterior Flexor Compartment (LPF)
13.9
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13.9.1
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14.1
Word Derivation
14.1.1
Brachion=Arm
14.2
Origin
14.2.1
Lower
1/2 of the anterior surface of the humerus
14.3
Insertion
14.3.1
Tuberosity
and coronoid process of the ulna
14.4
Joints
14.4.1
Elbow
14.5
Action
14.5.1
Flexion
14.6
Nerve Supply
14.6.1
Nerve
14.6.1.1
Musculocutaneous
14.6.1.2
Radial
14.6.2
Roots
14.6.2.1
C5
(Musculocutaneous)
14.6.2.2
C6
(Musculocutaneous)
14.6.2.3
C7
(Radial)
14.7
Synergists
14.7.1
Brachioradialis
14.7.2
Biceps
brachii
14.8
Category
14.8.1
Forearm Flexors (FAF)
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15.1
Word Derivation
15.1.1
Brachion=Arm
15.1.2
Radialis=Radius
15.2
Origin
15.2.1
Proximal
2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus and lateral intermuscular
septum
15.3
Insertion
15.3.1
Lateral
side of base of styloid process of the radius
15.4
Joints
15.4.1
Elbow
15.4.2
Radioulnar (RU) Distal
15.5
Action
15.5.1
Flexion
15.5.2
Pronation
(To midposition when joint is supinated) (RU) Distal
15.5.3
Supination
(To midposition when joint is Pronated)
(RU) Distal
15.6
Nerve Supply
15.6.1
Nerve
15.6.1.1 Radial
15.6.2
Roots
15.6.2.1
C5
15.6.2.2
C6
15.6.2.3
C7
15.7
Synergists
15.7.1
Brachialis
15.7.2
Biceps
brachii
15.8
Category
15.8.1
Forearm Flexors (FAF)
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16.1
Word Derivation
16.1.1
Bucc=Cheek
16.2
Origin
16.2.1
Upper attachment
16.2.1.1
External surfaces of the alveolar
process of the three molar teeth on the maxilla, crossing the maxillary
tuberosity to the pterygold hamulus
16.2.2
Middle attachment
16.2.2.1
Anterior border of the
pterygomandibular raphe
16.2.3
Inferior attachment
16.2.3.1
External surfaces of the alveolar
processes of the three molar teeth on the mandible, crossing the junction of
the ramus and body to the posterior end of the mylohyoid line
16.3
Insertion
16.3.1
Upper
fibers
16.3.1.1
Blend
with upper fibers of orbicularis oris.
16.3.2
Middle
fibers
16.3.2.1
Decussate
(cross) so that lower and upper ones continue into upper and lower parts of the
orbicularis oris
16.3.3
Lower
fibers
16.3.3.1
Blend
with lower fibers of orbicularis oris
16.4
Action
16.4.1
Compresses
the cheeks against the teeth
16.4.2
Draws
angle of the mouth laterally.
16.5
Nerve Supply
16.5.1
Inferior
buccal branches of the facial nerve (VII)
16.6
Arterial supply
16.6.1
Buccal
(Maxillary)
16.6.2
Facial
16.6.3
Transverse
facial
16.7
Synergists
16.7.1
Risorius
16.8
Antagonists
16.8.1
Orbicularis
oris
16.9
Category
16.9.1
Facial Expression (FE)
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17.1
Word Derivation
17.1.1
Bulbus=Bulb
17.1.2
Caverna=Hollow
17.2
Origin
17.2.1
Central tendon of perineum
17.3
Insertion
17.3.1
Inferior fascia of urogenital
diaphragm
17.3.2
Corpus spongiosum of penis
17.3.3
Deep fascia on dorsum of penis in male
17.3.4
Pubic arch and root and dorsum of
clitoris in female
17.4
Action
17.4.1
Helps expel last drops of urine during
micturition
17.4.2
Propel semen along urethra
17.4.3
Assist in erection of the penis in
male
17.4.4
Decreases vaginal orifice and assists
in erection of clitoris in female
17.5
Nerve Supply
17.5.1
Perineal branch of pudendal nerve
17.6
Synergists
17.6.1
17.7
Category
17.7.1
Perineum (PRN)
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18.1
Origin
18.1.1
Scleral
spur
18.2
Insertion
18.2.1
Stroma
of the choroid
18.3
Action
18.3.1
Modify
the shape of the lens to adjust for near (lens thickening) or distant Vision
(lens thinning)
18.4
Nerve Supply
18.4.1
Near
vision
18.4.1.1
Parasympathetic
fibers through the Oculomotor
nerve (III), from Edinger-Westphal nucleus
18.4.2
Distant vision
18.4.2.1
Sympathetic fibers from the superior
cervical ganglion passing into the eye as the long ciliary nerves
18.5
Arterial supply
18.5.1
Long
posterior and anterior ciliary rami from the ophthalmic and lacrimal branches
of the internal carotid artery
18.6
Synergists
18.6.1
None
18.7
Antagonists
18.7.1
Parasympathetic
and Sympathetic fibers produce antagonistic effects
18.7.2
Parasympathetic
fibers
18.7.2.1
Contract the ciliary muscle thereby
relaxing the zonal fibers which suspend the lens at its periphery
18.7.2.2
The
relaxed lens thickens
18.7.3
Sympathetic
fibers
18.7.3.1
Act
upon arteries in ciliary body
18.7.3.2
Vasomotor
activity increases tension in lens zonal fibers and produces a thinning of the
lens
18.8
Category
18.8.1
Eye Ball (EB)
18.9
View
18.9.1
(Note:
Lower two s are enlarged horizontal sections.)
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19.1
Word Derivation
19.1.1
Coccygeus=Coccyx
19.2
Origin
19.2.1
Ischial Spine
19.3
Insertion
19.3.1
Lower Sacrum
19.3.2
Upper Coccyx
19.4
Action
19.4.1
Supports and slightly raises pelvic
floor
19.4.2
Resists intraabdominal pressure
19.4.3
Pulls coccyx forward following
defecation or parturition
19.5
Nerve Supply
19.5.1
Nerve
19.5.1.1
Sacral
19.5.2
Roots
19.5.2.1
S3
19.5.2.2
S4
19.6
Synergists
19.6.1
19.7
Category
19.7.1
Pelvic Floor (PF)
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20.1
Word Derivation
20.1.1
Coraco=Coracoid process
20.2
Origin
20.2.1
Tip
of coracoid process of scapula
20.3
Insertion
20.3.1
Middle
of medial border of humerus, opposite deltoid tuberosity
20.4
Joints
20.4.1
Glenohumeral
20.5
Action
20.5.1
Horizontal
flexion
20.5.2
Adduction
20.6
Nerve Supply
20.6.1
Nerve
20.6.1.1
Musculocutaneous
20.6.2
Roots
20.6.2.1
C5
20.6.2.2
C6
20.6.2.3
C7
20.7
Synergists
20.7.1
Pectoralis
major
20.7.2
Biceps
brachii
20.7.3
Anterior
deltoid
20.8
Category
20.8.1
Arm Scapular (AS)
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21.1
Word Derivation
21.1.1
Corrugo=Wrinkle
21.1.2
Supercilium=Eyebrow
21.2
Origin
21.2.1
Medial
end of the superciliary arch of the frontal bone
21.3
Insertion
21.3.1
Deep
surface of the skin above the midpart of the orbital arch
21.4
Action
21.4.1
:
Draws eyebrows medially and down (Frowning muscle)
21.5
Nerve Supply
21.5.1
Temporal
branches of the facial nerve (VII)
21.6
Artery supply
21.6.1
Supratrochlear
(Branch of ophthalmic)
21.6.2
Supraorbital
(Branch of ophthalmic)
21.7
Synergists
21.7.1
Orbicularis
oculi
21.7.2
Procerus
21.8
Antagonist
21.8.1
Frontalis
21.9
Category
21.9.1
Facial Expression (FE)
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22.1
Origin
22.1.1
Cricoarytenoid Lateral
22.1.1.1
Upper border of arch of cricoid
cartilage
22.1.2
Cricoarytenoid Posterior
22.1.2.1
Posterior surface of lamina of cricoid
cartilage
22.2
Insertion
22.2.1
Cricoarytenoid Lateral
22.2.1.1
Muscular process of arytenoids
cartilage
22.2.2
Cricoarytenoid Posterior
22.2.2.1
Muscular process of arytenoid
cartilage
22.3
Action
22.3.1
Cricoarytenoid Lateral
22.3.1.1
Adducts and medially rotates arytenoid
cartilage assisting in closing glottis
22.3.2
Cricoarytenoid Posterior
22.3.2.1
Abducts arytenoid cartilage widening
glottis
22.4
Nerve Supply
22.4.1
Vagus (X)
22.4.2
Accessory (XI)
22.5
Synergists
22.5.1
22.6
Category
22.6.1
Larynx Extrinsic (LXE)
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23.1
Origin
23.1.1
Arch of cricoid cartilage
23.2
Insertion
23.2.1
Arch of cricoid cartilage
23.3
Action
23.3.1
Acts as sphincter to prevent air
entering esophagus
23.3.2
Relaxes during swallowing
23.4
Nerve Supply
23.4.1
Nerve Plexus
23.4.1.1
Pharyngeal plexus
23.4.2
Roots
23.4.2.1
CN (IX)
23.4.2.2
CN (X)
23.4.2.3
CN (XI)
23.5
Synergists
23.5.1
23.6
Category
23.6.1
Pharynx longitudinal layer (PXL)
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24.1
Word Derivation
24.1.1
Crico=Cricoid cartilage of larynx
24.1.2
Thyro=Thyroid gland
24.2
Origin
24.2.1
Anterolateral,
external aspect of the cricoid cartilage
24.3
Insertion
24.3.1
Inferior
part
24.3.1.1
Anterior
border of the inferior cornu of thyroid
24.3.2
Superior
Part
24.3.2.1
Posterior
part of the lower border of the thyroid lamina
24.4
Action
24.4.1
Elevation
of cricoid arch and tilting, back its lamina
24.4.2
Closes
anterior interval between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages, thereby,
tightening the vocal cords
24.5
Nerve Supply
24.5.1
External
branch of the superior laryngeal nerve from the vagus nerve (X)
24.6
Arterial
supply
24.6.1
Cricothyroid
branch and rami of the superior thyroid artery
24.6.2
Rami
from the inferior thyroid artery
24.7
Synergists
24.7.1
Posterior
Arytenoids
24.8
Antagonists
24.8.1
Vocalis
24.8.2
Thyroarytenoid
24.9
Category
24.9.1
Larynx Intrinsic (LXI)
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25.1
Word Derivation
25.1.1
Delta=Triangular
25.1.2
Supercilium=Eyebrow
25.2
Origin
25.2.1
Anterosuperior
border of the lateral 1/3 of the clavicle
25.3
Insertion
25.3.1
Deltoid
tuberosity of the humerus on the anterolateral surface just above is midshaft
25.4
Joints
25.4.1
Glenohumeral
25.5
Action
25.5.1
Abduction
25.5.2
Horizontal
flexion
25.5.3
Medial
rotation
25.6
Nerve Supply
25.6.1
Nerve
25.6.1.1 Axillary
25.6.2
Roots
25.6.2.1
C5
25.6.2.2
C6
25.7
Synergists
25.7.1
Middle
Deltoid
25.7.2
Posterior
Deltoid
25.7.3
Supraspinatus
25.7.4
Pectoralis
Major Clavicular
25.8
Category
25.8.1
Arm Scapular (AS)
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26.1
Origin
26.1.1
Superior
surface of the acromion process
26.2
Insertion
26.2.1
Deltoid
tuberosity of humerus
26.3
Joints
26.3.1
Glenohumeral
26.4
Action
26.4.1
Abduction
26.5
Nerve Supply
26.5.1
Nerve
26.5.1.1 Axillary
26.5.2
Roots
26.5.2.1 C5
26.5.2.2
C6
26.6
Synergists
26.6.1
Anterior
Deltoid
26.6.2
Posterior
Deltoid
26.6.3
Supraspinatus
26.7
Category
26.7.1
Arm Scapular (AS)
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27.1
Origin
27.1.1
Inferior
margin of spine of scapula
27.2
Insertion
27.2.1
Deltoid
tuberosity of humerus
27.3
Joints
27.3.1
Glenohumeral
27.4
Action
27.4.1
Abduction
27.4.2
Horizontal Extension
27.4.3
Lateral Rotation
27.5
Nerve Supply
27.5.1
Nerve
27.5.1.1 Axillary
27.5.2
Roots
27.5.2.1 C5
27.5.2.2
C6
27.6
Synergists
27.6.1
Anterior
Deltoid
27.6.2
Middle
Deltoid
27.6.3
Supraspinatus
27.7
Category
27.7.1
Arm Scapular (AS)
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28.1
Origin
28.1.1
The oblique line of the mandible, below
and lateral to the depressor labii inferioris
28.2
Insertion
28.2.1
The angle of the mouth, mingling with
the levator anguli oris, zygomatIcus major, and muscular bands of the
orbicularis Oris
28.3
Action
28.3.1
Depresses the modiolus and angle of
mouth
28.4
Nerve Supply
28.4.1
Mandibular marginal branch of the
facial nerve (VII)
28.5
Arterial supply
28.5.1
Inferior labial branch from the facial
artery
28.5.2
Mental branch from the inferior
alveolar artery
28.6
Synergists
28.6.1
Platysma (Pars Modiolus)
28.6.2
Depressor Labii Inferioris
28.7
Antagonists
28.7.1
For direct modiolar deviation
28.7.1.1
Levator Anguli Oris
28.7.1.2
Zygomaticus Major
28.7.2
For angle of mouth deviation
28.7.2.1
Lateral Slip of the Levator Labii
Superioris
28.7.2.2
Alaeque Nasi
28.7.2.3
Levator Labii Superioris
28.7.2.4
Zygomaticus Minor
28.8
Category
28.8.1
Facial Expression (FE)
28.9
Note
28.9.1
(Denotes Modiolus)
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29.1
Origin
29.1.1
The oblique line of mandible, between
symphysis menti and the mental foramen
29.2
Insertion
29.2.1
The skin of the lower lip, blending and
intersecting with its other and with orbicularis oris
29.2.2
Note
29.2.2.1
It
is continuous below and laterally with the labial part of
the platysma).
29.3
Action
29.3.1
Depresses the lower lip laterally and
assists in eversion
29.4
Nerve Supply
29.4.1
Mandibular marginal branch of the
facial nerve (VII)
29.5
Arterial supply
29.5.1
Inferior labial branch of the facial
artery
29.5.2
Mental branch of the inferior alveolar
artery
29.6
Synergists
29.6.1
Platysma (Pars Labialis)
29.6.2
Depressor Anguli Oris
29.7
Antagonist
29.7.1
Orbicularis Oris
29.8
Category
29.8.1
Facial Expression (FE)
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30.1
Origin
30.1.1
From the incisive fossa of the maxilla
30.2
Insertion
30.2.1
The mobile part of the nasal septum,
deep to the superior labial mucous membrane
30.3
Action
30.3.1
Draws ala of nose downwards and thereby
constricts the aperture of naris.
30.4
Nerve Supply
30.4.1
Superior buccal branches of the facial
nerve (VII)
30.5
Arterial supply
30.5.1
Septal and alar branches from the
superior labial artery
30.6
Synergists
30.6.1
Nasalis
30.7
Antagonist
30.7.1
Dilator Naris
30.8
Category
30.8.1
Facial Expression (FE)
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31.1
Origin
31.1.1
An
approximately circular line passing entirely around the inner surface of the
body wall
31.1.2
STERNAL
PORTION
31.1.2.1
Two
slips from the back of the xiphoid process
31.1.3
COSTAL
PORTION
31.1.3.1
The
inner surfaces of the cartilages and adjacent portions of the lower 6 ribs on
either side, interdigitating with the transverses abdominis
31.1.4
LUMBAR
PORTION
31.1.4.1
Medial
and lateral arcuate ligaments and right and left crura from the anterolateral
surfaces of the bodies and discs of the upper three lumbar vertebrae
31.2
Insertion
31.2.1
The
central tendon, which is an oblong sheet forming the summit of the dome
31.3
Action
31.3.1
Principal
muscle of respiration
31.3.2
Draws
the central tendon downward, during quiet inspiration, pressing against the
abdominal visera
31.4
Nerve Supply
31.4.1
Nerve
31.4.1.1 Phrenic (Cervical Plexus)
31.4.2
Roots
31.4.2.1
C3
31.4.2.2
C4
31.4.2.3
C5
31.5
Synergists
31.5.1
External
Intercostals
31.5.2
Internal
Intercostals
31.5.3
Serratus
Posterior Superior
31.5.4
Scalenus
Anterior
31.5.5
Scalenus Medius
31.5.6
Scalenus Posterior
31.5.7
Levatores
Costarum
31.6
Category
31.6.1
Breathing (B)
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32.1
Origin
32.1.1
Anterior belly
32.1.1.1
Digastric fossa of mandible
32.1.2
Posterior belly
32.1.2.1
Mastoid notch of temporal bone
32.2
Insertion
32.2.1
Intermediate tendon attached to the
hyoid via a fibrous loop
32.3
Action
32.3.1
Mandibular depression and hyoid
elevation
32.3.2
Note
32.3.2.1
Both bellies act together during
swallowing and chewing
32.4
Nerve Supply
32.4.1
Anterior belly
32.4.1.1
Mylohyoid rami from the inferior
alveolar branch of the trIgeminal nerve (V3)
32.4.2
Posterior belly
32.4.2.1
Digastric branch facial nerve (VII)
32.5
Arterial supply
32.5.1
Anterior belly
32.5.1.1
Mylohyoid branch of inferior alveolar artery
32.5.1.2
Submandibular branch of the facial
artery
32.5.2
Posterior belly
32.5.2.1
Posterior auricular artery and muscular
branches of the occipital artery
32.6
Synergists
32.6.1
Mandibular Depression
32.6.1.1
Mylohyoid
32.6.1.2
Geniohyoid
32.6.1.3
Lateral Pterygoid
32.6.1.4
Platysma
32.6.2
Hyoid Elevation
32.6.2.1
Stylohyoid
32.6.2.2
Mylohyoid
32.6.2.3
Geniohyoid
32.7
Antagonists
32.7.1
Mandibular Depression
32.7.1.1 Masseter
32.7.1.2 Temporalis
32.7.1.3
Medial Pterygoid
32.7.2
Hyoid Elevation
32.7.2.1
Sternohyoid
32.7.2.2
Thyrohyoid
32.7.2.3
Omohyoid
32.8
Category
32.8.1
ORAL CAVITY FLOOR (OCF)
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33.1
Origin
33.1.1
The mesodermal stroma in the periphery
of the iris
33.2
Insertion
33.2.1
The iris among the outer parts of the
sphincter pupillae fibers
33.3
Action
33.3.1
Dilation of the pupil to adjust for
distant vision or diminished light
33.4
Nerve Supply
33.4.1
Sympathetic fibers from the superior
cervical ganglion passing as long ciliary nerves to the globe
33.5
Arterial supply
33.5.1
Long posterior and anterior ciliary
rami from the ophthalmic and lacrimal branches of the internal carotid artery
33.6
Synergists
33.6.1
None
33.7
Antagonist
33.7.1
Sphincter pupillae
33.8
Category
33.8.1
Eye Ball (EB)
33.9
View
33.9.1
Note
33.9.1.1
Lower 2 s are enlarged horizontal
sections
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34.1
Origin
34.1.1
There
are four dorsal interossei each by two heads from adjacent sides of the
metatarsals
34.2
Insertion
34.2.1
Bases
of the proximal phalanges and extensor expansion of the tendons of the extensor
digitorum longus
34.2.2
The
1st dorsal interosseous (arising from the 1st and 2nd metatarsals) inserts into
the medial side of the 2nd toe
34.2.3
The
2nd-4th dorsal interossei insert into the lateral sides of the 2nd 3rd and 4th
toes
34.3
Action
34.3.1
Abducts
the 2nd, 3rd and 4th toes away from the longitudinal axis of the 2nd toe
34.3.2
Assists
in flexing the proximal phalanx
34.3.3
Extends
the middle and distal phalanges
34.4
Nerve Supply
34.4.1
Nerve
34.4.1.1 Lateral Plantar
34.4.2
Roots
34.4.2.1 S2
34.4.2.2
S3
34.5
Synergists
34.5.1
Plantar
Interossei
34.6
Category
34.6.1
Intrinsic Foot Plantar Fourth Deep
Layer (IFP4)
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35.1
Origin
35.1.1
Each
from the 2 metacarpal bones between which it inserts
35.2
Insertion
35.2.1
Bases
of the proximal phalanges of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits and the extensor
expansion
35.3
Action
35.3.1
Abduct
index, middle and ring fingers from an axis through the middle finger
35.3.2
All
assist in flexing the proximal phalanges of the index, middle and ring fingers
at the metacarpophalangeal joints
35.3.3
Extending
middle and distal phalanges
35.4
Nerve Supply
35.4.1
Nerve
35.4.1.1 Ulnar (Deep Branch)
35.4.2
Roots
35.4.2.1 C8
35.4.2.2
T1
35.5
Synergists
35.5.1
Lumbricals
35.5.2
Palmar
Interossei
35.5.3
Flexor
Digitorum Profundus
35.5.4
Flexor
Digitorum Superficialis
35.6
Category
35.6.1
Intrinsic Hand Intermediate
(Midpalmar) (IHI)
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36.1
Origin
36.1.1
Common
extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus
36.2
Insertion
36.2.1
Posterior
surface of base of 3rd metacarpal
36.3
Joints
36.3.1
Wrist
36.4
Action
36.4.1
Extension
36.4.2
Radial
Deviation
36.5
Nerve Supply
36.5.1
Nerve
36.5.1.1 Posterior interosseous (deep
radial)
36.5.2
Roots
36.5.2.1 C7
36.5.2.2
C8
36.6
Synergists
36.6.1
Extensor
Carpi Radialis Longus
36.6.2
Extensor
Carpi Ulnaris (Extension)
36.6.3
Extensor
Carpi Radialis Longus
36.6.4
Flexor
Carpi Radialis (Radial Deviation)
36.7
Category
36.7.1
Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior
Extensors Deep (WHFPED)
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37.1
Origin
37.1.1
Lower
1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge
37.1.2
Lateral
epicondyle (few fibers from)
37.2
Insertion
37.2.1
Posterior
surface of base of second metacarpal
37.3
Joint
37.3.1
Wrist
37.4
Action
37.4.1
Extension
37.4.2
Radial
Deviation
37.5
Nerve Supply
37.5.1
Nerve
37.5.1.1 Radial
37.5.2
Roots
37.5.2.1 C6
37.5.2.2
C7
37.6
Synergists
37.6.1
Extensor
Carpi Radialis Brevis
37.6.2
Extensor
Carpi Ulnaris (Extension)
37.6.3
Flexor
Carpi Radialis (Radial Deviation)
37.7
Category
37.7.1
Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior
Extensors Superficial (WHFPES)
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38.1
Origin
38.1.1
By
two heads from lateral epicondyle of humerus and middle 1/3 of posterior ridge
of ulna
38.2
Insertion
38.2.1
Posterior
surface of base of 5th metacarpal
38.3
Joint
38.3.1
Wrist
38.4
Action
38.4.1
Extension
38.4.2
Ulnar
Deviation
38.5
Nerve Supply
38.5.1
Nerve
38.5.1.1 Posterior interosseous (deep
radial)
38.5.2
Roots
38.5.2.1 C7
38.5.2.2
C8
38.6
Synergists
38.6.1
Extensor
Carpi Radialis Longus
38.6.2
Extensor
Carpi Radialis Brevis (Extension)
38.6.3
Flexor
Carpi Ulnaris (Ulnar Deviation)
38.7
Category
38.7.1
Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior
Extensors Superficial (WHFPES)
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39.1
Origin
39.1.1
The
common tendon of the extensor digitorum
39.2
Insertion
39.2.1
The
tendon of the extensor digitorum at the proximal phalanx of the little finger
and into the dorsal expansion of the finger extensor tendons
39.3
Joints
39.3.1
Metacarpophalangeal
(MCP)
39.3.2
Interphalangeal
(IP)
39.3.3
Wrist
39.4
Action
39.4.1
Extension
(Proximal Phalanx Of The Little Finger) (MCP)
39.4.2
Extension
(Wrist)
39.4.3
Extension
(Middle And Distal Phalanges Especially When The Proximal Phalanx Is Held In
Flexion) (IP)
39.5
Nerve Supply
39.5.1
39.5.1.1 Posterior interosseous (deep
radial)
39.5.2
39.5.2.1 C7
39.5.2.2
C8
39.5.3
NOTE
39.5.3.1
The
posterior interosseous nerve is a direct continuation of the deep radial nerve
after it has passed through the supinator .
39.6
Synergists
39.6.1
Extensor
digitorum.
39.7
Category
39.7.1
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40.1
Origin
40.1.1
Common
extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus.
40.2
Insertion
40.2.1
By
4tendons, 1 to each finger, each tendon dividing into 3 slips, the middle one
attaching to the dorsal surface of middle phalanx and the other 2 uniting to
attach to dorsal surface of base of distal phalanx.
40.3
Action
40.3.1
Extends
phalanges at the interphalangeal joints, con- tinued action extends the
metacarpophalangeal and car- pometacarpal articulations. Assists in extending
wrist.
40.4
Nerve Supply
40.4.1
Posterior
interosseous, (deep radial) C7, 8.
40.5
Synergists
40.5.1
Extensor
indicis, extensor digiti minimi, lumbri- cales.
40.6
Category
40.6.1
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41.1
Origin
41.1.1
The
forepart of the supralateral surface of the calcaneus; lateral talocalcaneal
ligament and inferior extensor retinaculum
41.2
Insertion
41.2.1
Branches
into 3 tendons that insert into the lateral sides of the tendons of the extensor
digitorum longus of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th toes.
41.3
Action
41.3.1
Extends
the proximal phalanges of the 2rid, 3rd and 4th toes.
41.4
Nerve Supply
41.4.1
Deep
peroneal, 81, 2.
41.5
Synergists
41.5.1
Extensor
digitorum longus.
41.6
Category
41.6.1
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42.1
Origin
42.1.1
Lateral
condyle of the tibia, head and proximal :?/4 of the anterior surface on the
body of the fibula, proximal portion of the interosseus membrane, deep fascia
and intermuscular septa.
42.2
Insertion
42.2.1
Divides
into four tendons after passing under the extensor retinaculum, to insert on to
the dorsal surfaces of the bases of the middle and distal phalanges of the 2nd
-5th toes.
42.3
Action
42.3.1
Extends
the lateral 4 toes. Dorsiflexes and everts foot at the ankle.
42.4
Nerve Supply
42.4.1
Deep
peroneal L5, 51.
42.5
Synergists
42.5.1
Extensor
digitorum brevis.
42.6
Category
42.6.1
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43.1
Origin
43.1.1
The
forepart medial aspect of calcaneus; lateral talocal- canealligament, inferior
extensor retinaculum.
43.2
Insertion
43.2.1
Dorsal
surface of the base of proximal phalanx of hallux.
43.3
Action
43.3.1
Extends
proximal phalanx of hallux.
43.4
Nerve Supply
43.4.1
Deep
peroneal, 51, 2.
43.5
Synergists
43.5.1
Extensor
hallucis longus.
43.6
Category
43.6.1
43.7
Note
43.7.1
(Note:
The extensor hallucis brevis is the medial section of the extensor
digitorum brevis.)
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44.1
Origin
44.1.1
Middle
V2 of the anterior surface of the fibula and the adjacent interosseous
membrane.
44.2
Insertion
44.2.1
Dorsal
surface of base of distal phalanx of hallux (big toe).
44.3
Action
44.3.1
Extends
the distal phalanx of the big toe. Continued action extends proximal phalanx
and dorsiflexes and inverts the foot at the ankle.
44.4
Nerve Supply
44.4.1
Deep
peroneal, L5, 81
44.5
Synergists
44.5.1
Extensor
hallucis brevis.
44.6
Category
44.6.1
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45.1
Origin
45.1.1
Dorsal
surface of distal half of ulna.
45.2
Insertion
45.2.1
Index
finger extensor digitorum tendon.
45.3
Action
45.3.1
Extension
of all phalanges of index finger. Assists in wrist extension.
45.4
Nerve Supply
45.4.1
Posterior
Interosseous, (deep radial), C7,8.
45.5
Synergists
45.5.1
Extensor
digitorum.
45.6
Category
45.6.1
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46.1
Origin
46.1.1
The
posterior surface of the distal end of the body of the ulna near the middle and
the adjacent interosseous membrane.
46.2
Insertion
46.2.1
The posterior
surface of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.
46.3
Action
46.3.1
Extends
the proximal phalanx of the thumb. Continued action extends and assists
abduction of the 1 st metacarpal.
46.4
Nerve Supply
46.4.1
Posterior
interosseous nerve (deep radial nerve), C6,7.
46.5
Synergists
46.5.1
Abductor
pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus.
46.6
Category
46.6.1
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47.1
Origin
47.1.1
Posterior
surface of the middle 1/3 of the ulna and the interosseous membrane.
47.2
Insertion
47.2.1
The
posterior surface of the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb.
47.3
Action
47.3.1
Extends
the distal phalanx of the thumb. Continued action, extends proximal phalanx and
metacarpal, and adducts the 1st metacarpal.
47.4
Nerve Supply
47.4.1
Posterior
interosseous nerve (deep radial nerve) C7,8.
47.5
Synergists
47.5.1
Extensor
pollicis brevis.
47.6
Category
47.6.1
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48.1
Origin
48.1.1
External
surfaces and inferior borders of the Sth -12th ribs by tendinous slips that
interdigitate with those of serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi.
48.2
Insertion
48.2.1
Linea
alba by means of the broad abdominal aponeurosis from ribs to crest of pubis,
inquinalligament and the anterior half of the iliac crest along the outer lip.
48.3
Action
48.3.1
Acting
unilaterally, rotates the trunk to the opposite side, and flexes it laterally
on the side of muscle contraction. If rotation is only activity, the opposite
internal oblique is synergist. Acting bilaterally, flexes the trunk anteriorly,
supports and compresses the abdominal viscera, giving anterior support to the
spinal column. Gives anterior stabilization to pelvis, decreasing lordosis.
Assists in forced expiration.
48.4
Nerve Supply
48.4.1
Branches
of the 7th .12th intercostal nerves.
48.5
Synergists
48.5.1
Rectus
abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique abdominals of opposite side.
Psoas on lumbar spine in total trunk flexion.
48.6
Category
48.6.1
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49.1
Origin
49.1.1
49.2
Insertion
49.2.1
49.3
Action
49.3.1
49.4
Nerve Supply
49.4.1
49.5
Synergists
49.5.1
49.6
Category
49.6.1
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50.1
Origin
50.1.1
50.2
Insertion
50.2.1
50.3
Action
50.3.1
50.4
Nerve Supply
50.4.1
50.5
Synergists
50.5.1
50.6
Category
50.6.1
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51.1
Origin
51.1.1
Inferior
border of rib above.
51.2
Insertion
51.2.1
Superior
border of rib below
51.3
Action
51.3.1
Elevate
ribs during inspiration.
51.4
Nerve Supply
51.4.1
Branches
from corresponding intercostal nerves.
51.5
Synergists
51.5.1
Serratus
posterior superior, levatores costarum. Scaleni group.
51.6
Category
51.6.1
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52.1
Origin
52.1.1
Auriculari~ anterior: Lateral edge of
the epicranial aponeurosis.
52.1.2
Auricularis superior: EQicranial
aponeurosis. Auricularis posterior: Mastoid part of the temporal bone.
52.2
Insertion
52.2.1
Auricularis anterior: The spine of the
helix.
52.2.2
Auricularis superior: The upper part of
the cranial surface of the auricle.
52.2.3
Auricularis posterior: By two or three
fasciculi into the ponticulus on the eminentia conchae.
52.3
Action
52.3.1
Minimal action in man.
52.3.2
Auricularis anterior: Draws auricle
forwards and up.
52.3.3
Auricularis superior: Elevates the
auricle.
52.3.4
Auricularis posterior: Draws the
auricle back.
52.4
Nerve Supply
52.4.1
Auricularis anterior and superior:
Temporal bral}ches 9f the fa~ial nerve (VII).
52.4.2
AuriCularis posterior: PosterIor
aurIcular branch of the facial nerve (VII).
52.5
Arterial supply
52.5.1
Auricular rami from the posterior
auricular branch of the external carotid artery, the anterior auricular
branches of the superficial temporal artery, and the auricular branch of the
occipital artery.
52.6
Synergists
52.6.1
Frontalis and occipitalis, indirectly.
52.7
Antagonist
52.7.1
None
52.8
Category
52.8.1
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53.1
Origin
53.1.1
Common
flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus.
53.2
Insertion
53.2.1
Anterior
surfaces of bases of 2nd and 3rd metacar- pals.
53.3
Action
53.3.1
Flexes
and radially deviates the hand at the wrist.
53.4
Nerve Supply
53.4.1
Median
nerve, C6, 7.
53.5
Synergists
53.5.1
Flexor
carpi ulnaris and palmaris longus for flexion. Extension carpi radialis longus
and brevis for radial deviation.
53.6
Category
53.6.1
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54.1
Origin
54.1.1
By 2
heads from medial epicondyle of humerus and medial border of olecranon process
of ulna.
54.2
Insertion
54.2.1
Palmar
surface of pisiform and hamate carpal bones and base of Sth metacarpal.
54.3
Action
54.3.1
Flexes
and ulnarly deviates the hand at the wrist.
54.4
Nerve Supply
54.4.1
Ulnar,
C7, 8.
54.5
Synergists
54.5.1
Flexor
carpi radials and palmaris longus for flexion. Extensor carpi ulnaris for ulnar
deviation.
54.6
Category
54.6.1
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55.1
Origin
55.1.1
Base
of the Sth metatarsal bone.
55.2
Insertion
55.2.1
Lateral
side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the little toe.
55.3
Action
55.3.1
Flexes
the proximal phalanx of the Sth toe.
55.4
Nerve Supply
55.4.1
Lateral
plantar nerve, 82, 3.
55.5
Synergists
55.5.1
Flexor
digitorum brevis, flexor digitorum longus, quadratus plantae.
55.6
Category
55.6.1
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56.1
Origin
56.1.1
Hamulus
or hook of the hamate bone and flexor retinaculum.
56.2
Insertion
56.2.1
Ulnar
side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the Sth finger.
56.3
Action
56.3.1
Flexes
the Sth digit at the metacarpophalangeal articula- tion.
56.4
Nerve Supply
56.4.1
Deep
branch of ulnar nerve, C8, T1.
56.5
Synergists
56.5.1
Flexor
digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, opponens digiti minimi,
interossei.
56.6
Category
56.6.1
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57.1
Origin
57.1.1
Medial
process of tuberosity of the calcaneus, central part of the plantar
aponeurosis, and the intermuscular septa. The entire muscle belly is firmly
united with the plantar aponeurosis.
57.2
Insertion
57.2.1
Divides
into 4 tendons that insert into the middle phalanges of the 2nd -Sth toes.
57.3
Action
57.3.1
Plantar
flexes the middle phalanges on the proximal phalanges, continued action flexes
the proximal phalanges on the metatarsals.
57.4
Nerve Supply
57.4.1
Medial
plantar, S2, 3.
57.5
Synergists
57.5.1
Flexor
digitorum longus.
57.6
Category
57.6.1
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58.1
Origin
58.1.1
Posterior
surface of middle :}/5 of tibia.
58.2
Insertion
58.2.1
Divides
into 4 tendons that insert on the plantar surfaces of bases of distal phalanges
of the 2nd -Sth toes.
58.3
Action
58.3.1
Flexes
phalanges at all interphalangeal and metatar- sophalangeal articulations of 2nd
-Sth toes. Plantar flexes and inverts foot at the ankle.
58.4
Nerve Supply
58.4.1
Tibia,
S2, 3.
58.5
Synergists
58.5.1
Tibialis
posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum brevis.
58.6
Category
58.6.1
58.7
View
58.7.1
Posterior
and Plantar View
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59.1
Origin
59.1.1
Upper
:}f4 of the anterior and medial surfaces of the ulna, interosseous
membrane and deep fascia of the forearm.
59.2
Insertion
59.2.1
4 tendons
(1 to each finger) to palmar surface of base of distal phalanx, after passing
through tendon of flexor digitorum superficialis.
59.3
Action
59.3.1
A
exes the distal phalanges of the four fingers. Assists in flexing
metacarpophalangeal, carpometacapal and wrist joints.
59.4
Nerve Supply
59.4.1
Nerve
to portion of muscle which correlates with index and middle fingers, anterior
interosseous branch of the median, C8, T1 ; nerve to portion of muscle which
correlates with ring and little fingers, ulnar, C8, T1.
59.5
Synergists
59.5.1
Aexor
digitorum superficialis.
59.6
Category
59.6.1
59.7
View
59.7.1
Anterior
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60.1
Origin
60.1.1
HUMERO-ULNAR
HEAD: Medial epicondyle of the humerus by the common flexor tendon, ulnar
collateral ligament of the elbow and the coronoid process of ulna.
60.1.2
RADIAL:
Oblique line of the radius extending from the radial tuberosity to the
insertion of the pronator teres.
60.2
Insertion
60.2.1
4
tendons (1 for each finger) divide for the passage of the tendons of flexor
digitorum profundus then insert as 2 slips on the sides of the shaft of the
middle phalanx.
60.3
Action
60.3.1
Flexes
the phalanx of each finger on the proximal phalanx. Continued action, flexes
the proximal phalanx at the hand, flexes the hand at the wrist.
60.4
Nerve Supply
60.4.1
Median
C7, 8, T1.
60.5
Synergists
60.5.1
Flexor
digitorum profundus.
60.6
Category
60.6.1
60.7
View
60.7.1
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61.1
Origin
61.1.1
Medial
portion of the plantar surface of the cuboid bone, adjacent portion of the
lateral cuneiform bone and prolongation of the tendon of the tibialis
posterior.
61.2
Insertion
61.2.1
Medial
and lateral sides of base of proximal phalanx of the big toe.
61.3
Action
61.3.1
Flexes
metatarsophalangeal articulation of big toe.
61.4
Nerve Supply
61.4.1
Medial
plantar, S2, 3.
61.5
Synergists
61.5.1
Flexor
hallucis longus.
61.6
Category
61.6.1
61.7
View
61.7.1
Plantar View (3rd Plantar Layer)
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62.1
Origin
62.1.1
Distal
ql3 of posterior surface of fibula, interosseous membrane and adjacent
intermuscular septa and fascia.
62.2
Insertion
62.2.1
Plantar
surface of the base of distal phalanx of the hallux (big toe).
62.3
Action
62.3.1
Flexes
big toe. Aids in plantar flexion and inversion of the foot at the ankle. Gives medial
ankle stabilization.
62.4
Nerve Supply
62.4.1
Tibial
82,3.
62.5
Synergists
62.5.1
Flexor
hallucis brevis.
62.6
Category
62.6.1
62.7
View
62.7.1
Posterior and Plantar View
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63.1
Origin
63.1.1
SUPERFICIAL
HEAD: Distal border of the flexor retinaculum and tubercle of the trapezium
bone.
63.1.2
DEEP
HEAD: Trapezoid and capitate bones.
63.2
Insertion
63.2.1
Radial
side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.
63.3
Action
63.3.1
Flexes
proximal phalanx of the thumb. Continued action, flexes the 1st metacarpal and
rotates it medially.
63.4
Nerve Supply
63.4.1
SUPERFICIAL
HEAD: Median, C6, 7; mostly cs and T1.
63.4.2
DEEP
HEAD: Ulnar, C8, T1.
63.5
Synergists
63.5.1
Flexor
pollicis longus, adductor pollicis.
63.6
Category
63.6.1
63.7
View
63.7.1
Anterior View
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64.1
Origin
64.1.1
Anterior
surface of middle 1/2 of radius. Adjacent interos- seous membrane and a slip
from the coronoid process of the ulna or medial epicondyle of humerus.
64.2
Insertion
64.2.1
Palmar
surface of the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb.
64.3
Action
64.3.1
Flexes
the interphalangeal joint of the thumb. Continued action, flexes the
metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal ar- ticulations.
64.4
Nerve Supply
64.4.1
Anterior
interosseous branch of the median, C8, T1.
64.5
Synergists
64.5.1
Flexor
pollicis brevis, adductor pollicis.
64.6
Category
64.6.1
64.7
View
64.7.1
Anterior View
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65.1
Origin
65.1.1
No bony origin, but arises from the
epicranial aponeurosis (galea aponeurilica), anterior to the coronal suture.
65.2
Insertion
65.2.1
Fib~rs ale coqtinuous with procerus,
corrugiltor supercllil and orblculans oculi below and the galea aponeuntlca
above.
65.3
Action
65.3.1
Elevates the eyebrows and nasal skin
while simultaneously protracting the scalp.
65.4
Nerve Supply
65.4.1
Temporal branches of the facial nerve
(VII).
65.5
Arterial supply
65.5.1
SuRraorbital and supratrochlear
branches of the Qpl,1thalmic artery. The frontal (anterior) branch of the
supertlclal temporal artery.
65.6
Synergists
65.6.1
Occipitalis.
65.7
Antagonists
65.7.1
Procerus, corrugator supercilii, and
orbicularis oculi.
65.8
Category
65.8.1
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66.1
Origin
66.1.1
LATERAL
HEAD: Lateral condyle and posterior surface of femur. Capsule of knee joint.
66.1.2
MEDIAL
HEAD: Medial condyle and adjacent part of femur. cap- sule of knee joint.
66.2
Insertion
66.2.1
Posterior
surface of calcaneus by means of tendo calcaneus (Achilles tendon).
66.3
Action
66.3.1
Plantar
flexion and inversion of the foot.
66.3.2
REVERSED
ORIGIN-INSERTION ACTION: Flexes leg at the knee. Dorsiflexion of foot increases
knee flexion capability.
66.4
Nerve Supply
66.4.1
Tibial,
S1, 2.
66.5
Synergists
66.5.1
Soleus,
plantaris, tibialis posterior, peroneus lon- gus and brevis, flexor hallucis
longus, flexor digitorum longus.
66.6
Category
66.6.1
66.7
View
66.7.1
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67.1
Origin
67.1.1
Superior
aspect of the ischial tuberosity.
67.2
Insertion
67.2.1
With
the tendon of obturator intern us into the medial surface of the greater
trochanter of the femur.
67.3
Action
67.3.1
Laterally
rotates the extended thigh at the hip, can also produce horizontal extension.
Abducts the flexed thigh.
67.4
Nerve Supply
67.4.1
Sacral
plexus, L4, 5, S1.
67.5
Synergists
67.5.1
Piriformis,
obturator externus, obturator internus, quadratus femoris, gemellus superior .
67.6
Category
67.6.1
67.7
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67.7.1
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68.1
Origin
68.1.1
The
outer surface of the ischial spine.
68.2
Insertion
68.2.1
With
the tendon of obturator internus into the medial surface of the greater
trochanter of the femur.
68.3
Action
68.3.1
Laterally
rotates the extended thigh at the hip, can also produce horizontal extension.
Abducts the flexed thigh.
68.4
Nerve Supply
68.4.1
Sacral
plexus, L5, S1, 2.
68.5
Synergists
68.5.1
Piriformis,
obturator externus, obturator internus, quadratus femoris, gemellus inferior .
68.6
Category
68.6.1
68.7
View
68.7.1
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69.1
Origin
69.1.1
The superior mental spines behind the
mandibular symphysis, above the origin of geniohyoid.
69.2
Insertion
69.2.1
Inferior fibers: By thin aponeurosis,
to the upper anterior surface of the hyoid body near the midline, a few fibers
passing between hyoglossus and chondroglossus to blend with the pharyngeal
middle constrictor.
69.2.2
Middle fibers: The hyodlossal membrane,
which is the continuation of the lingual septum that connects the lingual root
to the hyoid bone.
69.2.3
Superior fibers: The whole length of
the ventral surface of the tongue, from root to apex, intermingling with the
intrinsic lingual muscles.
69.3
Action
69.3.1
Forward traction of the tongue to
protrude its apex from the mouth. Acting bilaterally, depresses the medial part
of the tongue, making it concave from side to side.
69.4
Nerve Supply
69.4.1
Hypoglossal nerve {XII).
69.5
Arterial Supply
69.5.1
Lingual artery and its branches; dorsal
lingual and sublingual rami, tonsillar rami of the facial artery.
69.6
Synergists
69.6.1
Hyoglossus and chondroglossus.
69.7
Antagonists
69.7.1
Styloglossus and palatoglossus.
69.8
Category
69.8.1
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70.1
Origin
70.1.1
Inferior mental spine behind mandibular
symphysis.
70.2
Insertion
70.2.1
Anterior aspect of the hyoid bone.
70.3
Action
70.3.1
Elevation and anterior movement of the
hyoid bone. When the hyoid is fixed by contraction of infrahyoid muscles, it
depresses tlie mandible.
70.4
Nerve Supply
70.4.1
Branches of Cl traveling with the
hypoglossal nerve.
70.5
Arterial Supply
70.5.1
Submental branch of the facial artery,
the sublingual branch of the lingual artery.
70.6
Synergists
70.6.1
For elevation of hyoid: Digastric,
mylohyoid and stylohyoid.
70.6.2
For mandibular depression: Digastric
and mylohyoid.
70.7
Antagonists
70.7.1
For elevation of hyoid: Sternohyoid,
omohyoid and thyrohyoid.
70.7.2
For mandibular depression: Temporalis,
masseter and medial pterygoid.
70.7.3
For hyoid protrusion: Stylohyoid.
70.8
Category
70.8.1
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71.1
Origin
71.1.1
Posterior
gluteal line of ilium, aponeurosis of erector spinae, dorsal surface of sacrum,
coccyx and sacrotuberous liga- ment.
71.2
Insertion
71.2.1
Gluteal
tuberosity of femur and iliotibial tract of fascia lata.
71.3
Action
71.3.1
Extends
thigh at the hip, assists in laterally rotating the thigh. The upper ':?/3 of
the muscle are abductors and the lower 1/3 is inactive as an abductor or an
adductor in the standing position.
71.3.2
REVERSED
ORIGIN-INSERTION ACTION: When the leg is fixed as in standing, the gluteus
maximus is an extensor of the pelvis on the thigh. In this case, it is a
synergist to the abdominal muscles.
71.4
Nerve Supply
71.4.1
Inferior
gluteal, L5, 51, 2.
71.5
Synergists
71.5.1
Hamstrings
which are placed at a disadvantage by knee flexion.
71.6
Category
71.6.1
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71.7.1
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72.1
Origin
72.1.1
Outer
surface of ilium from iliac crest and posterior gluteal line above to the
anterior gluteal line below, gluteal aponeurosis.
72.2
Insertion
72.2.1
Lateral
surface of greater trochanter.
72.3
Action
72.3.1
Abducts
femur at the hip and rotates it medially. Possible lateral rotation. With
gluteus minimus is major lateral pelvic stabi- lizer. Aids in early activity of
hip flexion.
72.4
Nerve Supply
72.4.1
Superior
gluteal, L5, 51.
72.5
Synergists
72.5.1
Gluteus
minimus, tensor fasciae latae, upper '2/3 of gluteus maximus.
72.6
Category
72.6.1
72.7
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72.7.1
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73.1
Origin
73.1.1
Outer
surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines and margin of
greater sciatic notch.
73.2
Insertion
73.2.1
Anterior
border of greater trochanter.
73.3
Action
73.3.1
Abducts
femur at the hip and rotates it medially. Lateral pelvic stabilizer. Aids in
early activity of hip flexion
73.4
Nerve Supply
73.4.1
Superior
gluteal, L5, S1.
73.5
Synergists
73.5.1
Gluteus
medius, tensor fasciae latae, upper ';/3 of gluteus maximus.
73.6
Category
73.6.1
73.7
View
73.7.1
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74.1
Origin
74.1.1
Anterior
aspect of lower 1/2 of symphysis pubis and medial margin of inferior ramus of
pubis.
74.2
Insertion
74.2.1
Anterior
and medial surface of the shaft of the tibia just below the condyle.
74.3
Action
74.3.1
Adducts
and medially rotates thigh. Flexes and medially rotates leg.
74.3.2
REVERSED ORIGIN-INSERTION ACTION: When the thigh is fixed, flexes the
pelvis at hip.
74.4
Nerve Supply
74.4.1
Obturator,
L2, 3.
74.5
Synergists
74.5.1
Adductor
brevis, adductor longus, adductor mag- nus, pectineus.
74.6
Category
74.6.1
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74.7.1
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75.1
Origin
75.1.1
The whole length of the greater cornu
and the front of the body of the hyoid bone.
75.2
Insertion
75.2.1
The side of the tongue between the
styloglossus laterally and the inferior lingualis muscle medially.
75.3
Action
75.3.1
Depresses the tongue.
75.4
Nerve Supply
75.4.1
Hypoglossal nerve (XII).
75.5
Arterial Supply
75.5.1
Lingual artery and it's dorsal lingual
rami.
75.5.2
Tonsillar rami of the facial-artery.
75.6
Synergists
75.6.1
Chondroglossus. Also the genioglossus
when it contracts bilaterally.
75.7
Antagonists
75.7.1
Styloglossus and palatoglossus.
75.8
Category
75.8.1
75.9
View
75.9.1
(Note: Styloid process and mastoid portion of temporal bone are
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76.1
Origin
76.1.1
Superior
;?/3 of the iliac fossa, internal border (inner lip) of iliac crest, anterior
sacroiliac, lumbosacral and iliolumbar liga- ments, ala of sacrum.
76.2
Insertion
76.2.1
Lesser
trochanter of femur and for a short distance below along medial border of
shaft.
76.3
Action
76.3.1
Flexes
thigh at the hip, minimal action in lateral rotation of the thigh.
76.3.2
REVERSED
ORIGIN-INSERTION ACTION: When the thigh is fixed, the iliacus muscle flexes the
pelvis on the thigh, as in rising to a sitting position from the supine
position (sit up).
76.4
Nerve Supply
76.4.1
Femoral,
L2, 3.
76.5
Synergists
76.5.1
Psoas
major, adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, rectus femoris.
76.6
Category
76.6.1
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77.1
Origin
77.1.1
Superior
borders of the angles of the 3rd -6th ribs.
77.2
Insertion
77.2.1
The
posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the 4th, 5th and 6th
cervical vertebrae.
77.3
Action
77.3.1
Acting
bilaterally, extension of the spine. Acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the
vertebral column.
77.4
Nerve Supply
77.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves, C6, 7, 8.
77.5
Synergists
77.5.1
Splenius
cervicis, semispinalis cervicis, longis- simus cervicis.
77.6
Category
77.6.1
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78.1
Origin
78.1.1
Anterior
surface of a broad and thick tendon which originates from the sacrum, spinous
processes of the lumbar and 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae, and from the
medial lip of the iliac crest.
78.2
Insertion
78.2.1
Inferior
borders of the angles of the lower 6 or 7 ribs.
78.3
Action
78.3.1
Acting
bilaterally, extension of the spine, Acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the
spine.
78.4
Nerve Supply
78.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves.
78.5
Synergists
78.5.1
Longissimus
thoracis, quadratus lumborum.
78.6
Category
78.6.1
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79.1
Origin
79.1.1
Superior
borders of the angles of lower 6 ribs medial to the tendons of insertion of the
iliocostalis lumborum.
79.2
Insertion
79.2.1
Into
the angles of the upper 6 or 7 ribs and into the transverse process of the 7th
cervical vertebra.
79.3
Action
79.3.1
Acting
bilaterally, extension of the spine. Acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the
spine.
79.4
Nerve Supply
79.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves.
79.5
Synergists
79.5.1
Iliocostalis
lumborum, longissimus thoracis, spinalis thoracis, semispinalis thoracis.
79.6
Category
79.6.1
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80.1
Origin
80.1.1
The floor of the mandibles incisive
fossa, late;ral to the mentalis muscle and below the emmence of the lateral
mclsor tooth.
80.2
Insertion
80.2.1
To the orbicularis oris; suRerficial
fibers reach the !lPex.and body of the modiolus while deep fibers reach the
base and lrlfenor cornu.
80.3
Action
80.3.1
J;\ssis~s orpicularis o.ris (par~
peripheralis inferior and par margmalis mfenor) m protrudmg the lips.
80.4
Nerve Supply
80.4.1
Inferior buccal branches of the facial
nerve (VII).
80.5
Arterial Supply
80.5.1
Inferior labial branch of the facial
artery and mental branch from the inferior alveolar artery.
80.6
Synergists
80.6.1
Orbicularis oris, pars peripheralis
inferior and pars margmalis mfenor
80.7
Antagonist
80.7.1
Buccinator, .depr~ssor anguli oris,
risorius zygomaticus major and zygomaticus mmor.
80.8
Category
80.8.1
80.9
Note
80.9.1
( .denotes modiolus)
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81.1
Origin
81.1.1
Maxilla's incisive fossa superior to the
eminence of the lateral incisor tooth.
81.2
Insertion
81.2.1
To the orbicularis oris; superficial
fibers partly blend with levator ang1l;li oris and to the intermediate and
apical modiolar zones. The deep fibers pass to the superior cornu and oasis
moduli.
81.3
Action
81.3.1
Assists orbicularis oris (oars
peripheralis superior and par marginalis superior) protrude the lips.
81.4
Nerve Supply
81.4.1
Superior buccal branches of the facial
nerve (VII).
81.5
Arterial Supply
81.5.1
Superior labial branch of the facial
artery.
81.6
Synergists
81.6.1
9rbicularis oris; pars peripheralis
superior and par margmalts superIor.
81.7
Antagonists
81.7.1
Buccinator, zygomaticus major and
minor, risorius, and depressor anguli oris.
81.8
Category
81.8.1
81.9
Note
81.9.1
( .denotes modiolus)
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82.1
Origin
82.1.1
The lin~al root with some fibres being
connected to the body of the hyOId bone.
82.2
Insertion
82.2.1
Apex of the tongue.
82.3
Action
82.3.1
Shortens the and turns the apex and
sides downward to make the dorsum convex.
82.4
Nerve Supply
82.4.1
Hypoglossal nerve (XII).
82.5
Arterial Supply
82.5.1
Lingual artery and its branches; dorsal
lingual and sublingual rami.
82.6
Synergists
82.6.1
For shortening the tongue: Superior
lingualis.
82.7
Antagonist
82.7.1
For depressing the apex and sides:
Superior lingualis.
82.8
Category
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83.1
Origin
83.1.1
The orbital surface of the maxilla
lateral to the nasolacrimal groove.
83.2
Insertion
83.2.1
To the sclera behind the equator into
the posterolateral quadrant of the globe between the inferior and lateral
recti.
83.3
Action
83.3.1
Depresses the posterior aspect of the
eye, hence, rotates the visual axis upwards (elevation) and laterally
(abduction). In the anteroposterior axis it extorts the eye.
83.4
Nerve Supply
83.4.1
Branch from the inferior division of
the oculomotor nerve (III).
83.5
Arterial Supply
83.5.1
A branch from the infraorbital artery.
83.6
Synergists
83.6.1
Vertical axis: Lateral rectus and
superior oblique.
83.6.2
Transverse axis: Superior rectus.
83.6.3
Anteroposterior axis: Inferior rectus.
83.7
Antagonists
83.7.1
Vertical axis: Medial rectus, superior
rectus, and inferior rectus.
83.7.2
Transverse axis: Superior oblique and
inferior rectus.
83.7.3
Anteroposterior axis: Superior oblique
and superior ltL-t .rectus.
83.8
Category
83.8.1
83.9
Note
83.9.1
(Note: All six extraocular muscles are involved, and act in
concert during an eye movement; synergists and antagonists depend on the
fIXation poin~ of the eye prior to movement.) O J
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Origin/Insertion
84.1.1
Anterior attachment:
84.1.1.1
Cricopha:ryngeal part: Side of the
cricoid cartilage back to the inferior cornu of the thyroid
cartilage.
84.1.1.2
Thyropharyngeus part: Oblique line of
the thyroid lamina and a tendinous band behind this to the inferior thyroid
tubercle.. the superior aspect of the cricoid cartilage and tne inferior cornu
of the thyroid cartilage.
84.1.2
Posterior attachment:
84.1.2.1
Inferior fibres: Blend with the
cricular esophageal fibers.
84.1.2.2
Middle fibres: Posterior median
pharyngeal raphe.
84.1.2.3
Superior fibres: Median pharyngeal
raphe, overlapping the middle pnaryngeal constrictor.
84.2
Action
84.2.1
General sphincteric and peristaltic
action during swalloWIng.
84.3
Nerve Supply
84.3.1
Pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve
(X), with filaments fromthe cra.nia1 accessory I;lerve tpat pass through the
pharyngeal plexus. CrIcopharyngeus IS also mnervate;d by recurrent laryngeal
and externarbranch of the superIor laryngeal nerves.
84.4
Arterial Supply
84.4.1
Branches from the superior thyroid artery
and pharyngeal branches from the inferior thyroid artery.
84.5
Synergists
84.5.1
Superior and middle pharyngeal
constrictors.
84.6
Antagonist
84.6.1
None
84.7
Category
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Origin
85.1.1
inferior margin of optic canal on
common annular tendon.
85.2
Insertion
85.2.1
Anteroinferior margin of the eye into
the sclera about 6.5 mm. posterior to the margin of the cornea.
85.3
Action
85.3.1
Depresses the anterior of the eye,
hence, rotates the eye in the transverse axis downwards. In the vertical axis
it aids in m~d!al rotation (adduction) of the eye. In the anteroposterior axlS
it extorts the eye.
85.4
Nerve Supply
85.4.1
Branch from the inferior division of
the oculomotor nerve (III).
85.5
Arterial Supply
85.5.1
Muscular rami of the ophthalmic artery
and a branch from the infraorbital artery.
85.6
Synergists
85.6.1
Vertical axis: Medial rectus and
superior rectus.
85.6.2
Transverse axis: Superior oblique.
85.6.3
Anteroposterior axis: Inferior oblique.
85.7
Antagonists
85.7.1
Vertical axis: Inferior oblique,
lateral rectus and superior oblique.
85.7.2
Transverse axis: Superior rectus and
inferior oblique.
85.7.3
Anteroposterior axis; Superior rectus
and superior oblique.
85.8
Category
85.8.1
85.9
Note
85.9.1
{Note: All six extraocular muscles are
involved, and act in concert duri~g a.n eye .movement; syn.ergists and
anta~onists depend on the flXatlon pomt of the eye pnor to movement.)
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86.1
Origin
86.1.1
Infraspinous
fossa of scapula
86.2
Insertion
86.2.1
Posterior
aspect of greater tubercle of humerus, and capsule of shoulder joint.
86.3
Action
86.3.1
Lateral
rotation of humerus at the shoulder. Stabilization of the glenohumeral joint.
86.3.2
REVERSED
ORIGIN- INSERTION ACTION: With the arm fixed, abducts the inferior angle of the
scapula.
86.4
Nerve Supply
86.4.1
Suprascapular,
C4, 5, 6.
86.5
Synergists
86.5.1
Teres
minor, subscapularis, supraspinatus, del- toid.
86.6
Category
86.6.1
86.7
View
86.7.1
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87.1
Origin
87.1.1
Lateral
'.?/3 of the inquinalligament and the anterior 1/3 of the middle (or
intermediate) line of the iliac crest.
87.2
Insertion
87.2.1
Crest
of the pubis and the linea alba by its aponeurosis.
87.3
Action
87.3.1
Acting
unilaterally, rotates the trunk to the same side, and laterally flexes the
trunk toward the side of muscle contraction. Acting bilaterally, flexes the
vertebral column, approximating the anterior thorax and pelvis. Supports and
compresses the ab- dominal viscera. Assists in forced expiration.
87.4
Nerve Supply
87.4.1
Ventral
rami of T7 -12, and iliohypogastric and ilioinquinal nerves, L 1.
87.5
Synergists
87.5.1
Opposite
external oblique, rectus abdominis.
87.6
Category
87.6.1
87.7
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87.7.1
Lateral
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88.1
Origin
88.1.1
Middle
1/3 of the iliac crest on the middle line and thoraco lumbar fascia.
88.2
Insertion
88.2.1
Inferior
borders of the 1Oth, 11th and 12th ribs.
88.3
Action
88.3.1
Acting
unilaterally, approximates thorax and pelvis laterally. Contributes to rotation
of the trunk on the fixed pelvis toward the side of contraction.
88.3.2
Acting
bilaterally, flexes the trunk on the pelvis.
88.4
Nerve Supply
88.4.1
Ventral
rami of T7 -12, and iliohypogastric and ilioinquinal nerves, L 1.
88.5
Synergists
88.5.1
:
Internal oblique (anterior division, contralateral ex- ternal oblique, rectus
abdominis.
88.6
Category
88.6.1
88.7
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88.7.1
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89.1
Origin
89.1.1
Superior
border of rib below.
89.2
Insertion
89.2.1
Inferior
border of rib above.
89.3
Action
89.3.1
Depress
the ribs during expiration.
89.4
Nerve Supply
89.4.1
Branches
from corresponding intercostal nerves.
89.5
Synergists
89.5.1
Serratus
posterior inferior. Quadratus lumborum.
89.6
Category
89.6.1
89.7
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89.7.1
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90.1
Origin and Insertion
90.1.1
Pairs
of small muscles joining the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae, one on
each side of the interspinous ligament. Continuous in the cervical region
extending from the axis to the 2nd thoracic vertebra and in the lumbar region
from the first lumbar vertebra to the sacrum.
90.2
Action
90.2.1
Extension
of the spine.
90.3
Nerve Supply
90.3.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves.
90.4
Synergists
90.4.1
Multifidus
rotatores, intertransversarii groups.
90.5
Category
90.5.1
90.6
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90.6.1
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91.1
Origin and Insertion
91.1.1
Pairs
of small muscles, anterior and posterior, on each side of the spine joining the
transverse proces- ses of adjacent vertebrae. They extend from the atlas to the
first thoracic vertebra and from the 10th thoracic vertebra to the last lumbar
vertebra.
91.2
Action
91.2.1
Acting
unilaterally, lateral flexion of the spine.
91.3
Nerve Supply
91.3.1
Ventral
and dorsal rami of the spinal nerves.
91.4
Synergists
91.4.1
Interspinales,
rotatores, multifidus groups.
91.5
Category
91.5.1
91.6
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91.6.1
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92.1
Origin
92.1.1
Helicis major: Spine of helix.
92.1.2
Helicis minor: Cavum conchae.
92.1.3
Tragicus: Superolateral aspect of the
tragus.
92.1.4
Antitragicus: Outer part of the
antitragus prominence.
92.1.5
Transverse auriculae: Eminentia conchae
on the cranial aspect of the auricle.
92.1.6
Obliquus auriculae: Upper and posterior
parts of the eminentia conchae on the cranial aspect of the auricle.
92.2
Insertion
92.2.1
Helicis major: The anterior border of
the helix, where the helixis about to cUlVe back.
92.2.2
Helicis minor: The crus of commencement
of the helix.
92.2.3
Tragicus: Inferolateral aspect of the
tragus.
92.2.4
Antitragicus: The tail of the helix and
the antihelix.
92.2.5
Transverse auriculae: Eminentia scaphae
on the cranial aspect of the auricle.
92.2.6
G Obliquus auriculae: Eminentia
triangularis on the J O .cranial aspect of the auricle.
92.3
Action
92.3.1
Minimal action in man.
92.4
Nerve Supply
92.4.1
Lateral surface muscles; temporal
branch of the facial nerve (VII).
92.4.2
Cranial surface muscles; posterior
auricular branch of the facial nerve (VII).
92.5
Arterial Supply
92.5.1
Auric.ular rami from the.poster.ior auricular
branch of the external carotid artery, the antenor auncular branches of the
superficial tempora1 artery, and auricular branch from the occipital artery.
92.6
Synergists
92.6.1
92.7
Category
92.7.1
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93.1
Origin
93.1.1
93.2
Insertion
93.2.1
93.3
Action
93.3.1
93.4
Nerve Supply
93.4.1
93.5
Synergists
93.5.1
93.6
Category
93.6.1
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Origin
94.1.1
Uppelborder~fthe cricoid arch.
94.2
Insertion
94.2.1
Ape;x of the af..Y.tenoid muscular
process, just lateral to the posterIor crIcoarytenoIds attachments.
94.3
Action
94.3.1
Rotates the arytenoid, thus closing the
attached vocal folds (adductor of vocal cords).
94.4
Nerve Supply
94.4.1
Recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus
nerve (X)
94.5
Arterial Supply
94.5.1
Superior laryngeal branch of the
suRerior thyroid artery and the inferior laryngeal branch of the inferior
thyroId artery
94.6
Synergists
94.6.1
Transverse arytenoids
94.7
Antagonist
94.7.1
Posterior cricoarytenoid
94.8
Category
94.8.1
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95.1
Origin
95.1.1
Upper head: Infratemporal crest and
lateral surface of tlie greater wing of the sphenoid
95.1.2
Lower head: Lateral surface of lateral
pterygoid plate
95.2
Insertion
95.2.1
The depression on the anterior aspect
of the m,andibular neck (pteryg9id fo,:e~) and to the articular capsule and
dISC of the temporomanQlbular JOInt
95.3
Action
95.3.1
Aids in opening the jaw; protrudes the
mandible; moves mandible from side to sIde
95.3.2
Acting with thy ipsilateral medial
pterygoId It rotates the mandIble on a vertIcal axIS
95.4
Nerve Supply
95.4.1
Branches from the anterior trunk of the
mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3)
95.5
Arterial Supply
95.5.1
Lateral pterygoid branch of the
maxillary artery, a,nd for the upper head, the accessory meningeal branch of
the maxIllary artery
95.6
Synergists
95.6.1
For opening the jaw: Digastric,
mylohyoid and geniohyoid when infrahyoid muscles contract to fix fiyoid Done,
and platysma
95.6.2
For protrusion: Medial pterygoids. For
side-to-side: Masseter
95.7
Antagonists
95.7.1
For opening the jaw: The anterior
fibers of the temporalis, the masseter and medial pterygoids
95.7.2
For protrusion: The posterior fibers of
the temporalis
95.8
Category
95.8.1
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96.1
Origin
96.1.1
Inferolateral margin of the optic canal
on the common annular tendon with a small tendinous slip attached to the
orbital surface of the greater wing of the sphenoid, lateral to the annulus
96.2
Insertion
96.2.1
Lateral margin of the eye into the
sclera about 6.9 mm posterior to the margin of the cornea
96.3
Action
96.3.1
In the vertical axis it laterally
rotates (abducts) the eye
96.4
Nerve Supply
96.4.1
Abducent nerve (VI)
96.5
Arterial Supply
96.5.1
Muscular rami from the lacrimal branch
of the ophthalmic artery
96.6
Synergists
96.6.1
Superior and inferior oblique
96.7
Antagonists
96.7.1
Medial rectus, inferior rectus and
superior rectus
96.8
Category
96.8.1
96.9
Note
96.9.1
(No.te: All six extraocular muscles,are involved, an~ act in
concert dun~g a.n. eye,movement; syn,erglsts and anta~ornsts depend on the
flXatlon pomt of the eye pnor to movement.)
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97.1
Origin
97.1.1
Broad
aponeurosis that originates on the spinous proces- ses of lower 6 thoracic and
all lumbar vertebrae; posterior crest of ilium, posterior surface of sacrum,
lower 3 or 4 ribs, and an attachment to the inferior angle of the scapula
97.2
Insertion
97.2.1
Flat
tendon that twists upon itself to insert into the intertubercular sulcus of the
humerus, just anterior to and parallel with tendon of pectoralis major
97.3
Action
97.3.1
Extends,
retracts and medially rotates the humerus at the shoulder. Through its action
on the humerus it depresses, retracts and rotates the scapula downwards.
Assists in forced expiration
97.4
Nerve Supply
97.4.1
Thoracodorsal
from brachial plexus, C6, 7, 8
97.5
Synergists
97.5.1
Rhomboids,
pectoralis major, teres major
97.6
Category
97.6.1
97.7
View
97.7.1
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98.1
Origin
98.1.1
The canine fossa below the infraorbital
foramen
98.2
Insertion
98.2.1
The modiolus at the angle of the mouth,
min.e;lingwith the zygomaticus major, depressor ang\l;li oris, and of
orbicularIs oris. Some superficial fi5ers atfach to the floor of the lower part
of the nasolabiarfurrow
98.3
Action
98.3.1
Raises the angle of the mouth. Fixes
the modiolus
98.4
Nerve Supply
98.4.1
Superior buccal branches of the facial
ne1Ve (VII)
98.5 Arterial
Supply
98.5.1
Branches from facial and infra-orbital
arteries
98.6
Synergists
98.6.1
For elevation of the modiolus:
Zygomaticus major
98.6.2
For elevation of buccal angle: Lateral
slip of levator labii superioris alaC?que nasi, levator labii superioris and
zygomatIcus mInor
98.7
Antagonists
98.7.1
Depressor anguli oris, platysma and
orbicularis OrIs
98.8
Category
98.8.1
98.9
Note
98.9.1
( .denotes modiolus)
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99.1
Origin
99.1.1
99.2
Insertion
99.2.1
99.3
Action
99.3.1
99.4
Nerve Supply
99.4.1
99.5
Synergists
99.5.1
99.6
Category
99.6.1
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100.1
Origin
100.1.1
100.2
Insertion
100.2.1
100.3
Action
100.3.1
100.4
Nerve Supply
100.4.1
100.5
Synergists
100.5.1
100.6
Category
100.6.1
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101.1
Origin
101.1.1 The
inferior orbital mar.e;in on both the maxilla and zygomatic bones above the
infraorbital foramen
101.2
Insertion
101.2.1
The upper lip between the lateral slip
of levator labii superioris alaequ.e n.asi and zygomaticus minor. Also,
superficial to the levator anguli OrIS
101.3
Action
101.3.1
Elevates and everts the upper lip
101.4
Nerve Supply
101.4.1
Superior buccal branches of the facial
nerve (VII)
101.5
Arterial Supply
101.5.1
Branches from infraorbital artery,
branches from the facial and transverse facial arteries
101.6
Synergists
101.6.1
Lateral slip of levator labii superioris
alaeque nasi, levator anguli oris and zygomaticus major and minor
101.7
Antagonists
101.7.1
Depressor anguli oris and orbicularis
oris
101.8
Category
101.8.1
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102.1
Origin
102.1.1 Upper
part of the frontal process of the maxillary bone
102.2
Insertion
102.2.1
Medial slip: The greater alar cartilage
and skin of nose
102.2.2
Lateral slip: Inserts into the lip
blending with the orbicularis oris and levator labii superioris
102.3
Action
102.3.1
Medial slip: Dilates the nostril; displaces
laterally the curvature of the inferolateral convex circumalar furrow
102.3.2
Lateral slip: Raises and everts the
upper lip. Raises the curvature of the nasolabial furrows superior part (direct
labial tractor)
102.4
Nerve Supply
102.4.1
Superior buccal branches of the facial
nerve (VII)
102.5
Arterial Supply
102.5.1
Lateral nasal branch from the facial
artery, !lIar bra~ches from the superior labial artery and rami from tlie
Infraorbital artery
102.6
Synergists
102.6.1
Medial slip: Dilator nasi
102.6.2
Latera.1 slip: Levator labii sll;pet:ioris,
zygomaticus major and mmor and levator anguh OrIs
102.7
Antagonsts
102.7.1
Depressor anguli oris and orbicularis
oris
102.8
Category
102.8.1
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103.1
Origin
103.1.1
103.2
Insertion
103.2.1
103.3
Action
103.3.1
103.4
Nerve Supply
103.4.1
103.5
Synergists
103.5.1
103.6
Category
103.6.1
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104.1
Origin
104.1.1 Transverse processes of first four
cervical vertebrae
104.2
Insertion
104.2.1
Vertebral
border of scapula between superior angle and scapular spine
104.3
Action
104.3.1
Elevates
the scapula and rotates the scapula downwards so the glenoid cavity faces
inferiorly. Working with the upper trapezius, elevates and retracts the scapula
104.3.2
REVERSED
ORIGIN-INSERTION ACTION: When scapula is fixed, laterally flexes and slightly
rotates cervical spine to the same side
104.4
Nerve Supply
104.4.1
Dorsal
scapular C5, and ventral rami of C3, 4
104.5
Synergists
104.5.1
Rhomboids
and trapezius
104.6
Category
104.6.1
104.7
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105.1
Origin
105.1.1 The
inferior surface of the apex of the petrous part of the temporal bone, the
uEPer part of the carotid sheath, and the inferior aspect of the cartIlaginous
part of the auditory tube
105.2
Insertion
105.2.1
Blends in the soft palate and palatine
aponeurosis with it's opposite between the two strands of the palatopharyngeus
muscle
105.3
Action
105.3.1
Elevates the soft palate, closing off
the passage between the nasopharynx and oropharynx
105.4
Nerve Supply
105.4.1
Pharyngeal branch of the vagus (X),
with the filaments chiefly from the cranial accessory nerve that pass through
the pharyngeal plexus
105.5
Arterial Supply
105.5.1
Greater palatine branch of the
maxillary artery, the ascending palatine branch of the facial artery, a variable
ramus from tne ascending pharyngeaL artery
105.5.2
105.6
Synergists
105.6.1
None
105.7
Antagonist
105.7.1
None
105.8
Category
105.8.1
105.9
View
105.9.1
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106.1
Origin
106.1.1 Transverse processes of the 7th
cervical and upper 11 thoracic vertebrae
106.2
Insertion
106.2.1
The
outer surface of the rib immediately below the vertebra from which it takes
origin, between the tubercle and the angle
106.3
Action
106.3.1
Elevate
the ribs during inspiration. Extend the vertebral column, bend it laterally and
rotate it slightly toward the opposite side
106.4
Nerve Supply
106.4.1
From
the corresponding thoracic dorsal rami lateral branches
106.5
Synergists
106.5.1
External
intercostals
106.5.2
Serratus
posterior superior
106.5.3
Internal
intercostals
106.6
Category
106.6.1
106.7
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107.1
Origin
107.1.1 Transverse processes of the 7th
-1Oth thoracic vertebrae
107.2
Insertion
107.2.1
The
outer surface of the 2nd rib below its origin, between the tubercle and the
angle
107.3
Action
107.3.1
Elevate
the ribs during inspiration. Extend the vertebral column, bend it laterally and
rotate it slightly toward the opposite side
107.4
Nerve Supply
107.4.1
From
the corresponding thoracic dorsal rami lateral branches
107.5
Synergists
107.5.1
External
intercostals, internal intercostals, levator costarum brevis
107.6
Category
107.6.1
107.7
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108.1
Origin
108.1.1 Transverse processes of the 1st
-Sth thoracic vertebrae and the articular processes of the 4th -7th cervical
vertebrae
108.2
Insertion
108.2.1
The
posterior margin of the mastoid process
108.3
Action
108.3.1
Acting
bilaterally, extends the head; acting unilaterally, laterally flexes and
rotates the head to the same side
108.4
Nerve Supply
108.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves
108.5
Synergists
108.5.1
Semispinalis
capitis, spinalis capitis, longissimus cervicis
108.6
Category
108.6.1
108.7
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109.1
Origin
109.1.1 Transverse processes of the 1 st
-Sth thoracic vertebrae
109.2
Insertion
109.2.1
Transverse
processes of the 2nd -6th cervical ver- tebrae and sometimes to the atlas
transverse process
109.3
Action
109.3.1
Acting
unilaterally, laterally flexes the neck
109.3.2
Acting
bilaterally, extension of the neck
109.4
Nerve Supply
109.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves
109.5
Synergists
109.5.1
Semispinalis
capitis
109.5.2
Semispinalis
cervicis
109.5.3
Iliocos-
talis cervicis
109.5.4
Longissimus
cervicis
109.5.5
Longissimus
capitis
109.5.6
Spinalis
cervicis
109.5.7
Deep
posterior spinal group
109.6
Category
109.6.1
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110.1
Origin
110.1.1 The common broad thick tendon with
the iliocostalis lumborum, fibers from the transverse and accessory processes
of the lumbar vertebrae and thoracolumbar fascia
110.2
Insertion
110.2.1
The
tips of transverse process of all thoracic ver- tebrae and the lower 9 or 10
ribs between the tubercles and angles
110.3
Action
110.3.1
Acting
unilaterally, laterally flexes the vertebral column.
110.3.2
Acting
bilaterally, extension of vertebral column; draws ribs down
110.4
Nerve Supply
110.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves
110.5
Synergists
110.5.1
:
Iliocostalis lumborum, iliocostalis thoracis, quad- ratus lumborum
110.6
Category
110.6.1
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111.1
Origin
111.1.1 Anterior tubercles of transverse
processes of the 3rd -6th cervical vertebrae
111.2
Insertion
111.2.1
Inferior
surface of the basilar portion of the occipital bone
111.3
Action
111.3.1
Acting
bilaterally, flexes cervical vertebrae and head.
111.3.2
Acting
unilaterally, rotates and laterally flexes cervical vertebrae and head to the
same side
111.4
Nerve Supply
111.4.1
Ventral
rami of C1, 2, 3
111.5
Synergists
111.5.1
:
Longus colli, sternocleidomastoid, scalenus group, suprahyoid, infrahyoid and
the platysma
111.6
Category
111.6.1
111.7
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112.1
Origin
112.1.1
112.2
Insertion
112.2.1
112.3
Action
112.3.1
112.4
Nerve Supply
112.4.1
112.5
Synergists
112.5.1
112.6
Category
112.6.1
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113.1
Origin
113.1.1 INFERIOR OBLIQUE PART: Ist, 2nd or
3rd thoracic vertebral bodies
113.1.2 SUPERIOR OBLIQUE PART: Anterior
tubercles of 3rd, 4th and Sth cervical transverse processes
113.1.3 VERTICAL PART: Anterior aspects of
the Sth, 6th and 7th cervical and 1st, 2nd and 3rd thoracic vertebral bodies
113.2
Insertion
113.2.1
INFERIOR
OBLIQUE PART: Anterior tubercles of the Sth, 6th or 7th cervical transverse
processes
113.2.2
SUPERIOR
OBLIQUE PART: Anterolateral surface of the atlanta anterior tubercle, anterior
tubercle
113.2.3
VERTICAL
PART: Anterior aspects of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cervi- cal vertebral bodies
113.3
Action
113.3.1
Acting
bilaterally, flexes cervical vertebrae. Acting unilaterally, assists in
rotation to opposite side and lateral flexion
113.4
Nerve Supply
113.4.1
Ventral
rami of C2 -6
113.5
Synergists
113.5.1
Scalenus
group, sternocleidomastoid, longus capitis, suprahyoid, infrahyoid and the
platysma
113.6
Category
113.6.1
113.7
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113.7.1
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114.1
Origin
114.1.1 From two adjacent tendons of the flexor
digitorum lon- gus, except the first, which arises from the medial side of the
first tendon of the flexor digitorum longus
114.2
Insertion
114.2.1
On
the medial side of the proximal phalanx, into the dorsal expansions of the
tendons to the extensor digitorum longus of the 2nd .Sth toes
114.3
Action
114.3.1
Extends
interphalangeal joints and assists in flexing metatarsalphalangeal joints of
the 2nd .Sth toes
114.4
Nerve Supply
114.4.1
1st
lumbricale: medial plantar, S2, 3. 2nd, 3rd, 4th lumbricales: lateral plantar,
82, 3
114.5
Synergists
114.5.1
Flexor
digitorum brevis and longus for the metatar- sophalangeal articulation,
extensor digitorum longus and brevis for the extensor function; dorsal and
plantar interossei
114.6
Category
114.6.1
114.7
View
114.7.1
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115.1
Origin
115.1.1 Tendons of flexor digitorum
profundus in center of palm
115.2
Insertion
115.2.1
Around
the radial side of the metacarpal bone and into the extensor expansion
115.3
Action
115.3.1
Principal
extensors of the interphalangeal joints. Weak flexor of the metacarpophalangeal
joints
115.4
Nerve Supply
115.4.1
1 st
and 2nd lumbricals from 3rd and 4th palmar digital branches of the median
nerve. 3rd and 4th lumbricals from deep branch of the ulnar nerve, C8, T1
115.5
Synergists
115.5.1
Dorsal
interossei, palmar interossei, flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum
superficialis
115.6
Category
115.6.1
115.7
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116.1
Origin
116.1.1 Superficial
layer: Zygomatic process of the maxillary bone and the anterior 2/3 of tlle
inferior border of the zygomatic arch
116.1.2 Dee-p
layer: Posterior li3 of inferior border and medial surface of zygomatic arch
116.2
Insertion
116.2.1
Superficial layer: Angle of mandible
(continuous with medial pte.rygoid) ana lower posterior 1/2 of the lateral
surface of ItS ramus
116.2.2
Deep layer: Upper part of the
mandibular ramus and lateral surface of coronoid process
116.3
Action
116.3.1
Closes jaw, forms mandibular sling with
the medial pterygoid.
116.3.2
Minimal action in side-to-side, protraction
and retraction movements
116.4
Nerve Supply
116.4.1
Masseteric branch from the anterior
trunk of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3)
116.5
Arterial Supply
116.5.1
Masseteric branch of maxillary artery
and branches froth the facial and transverse facial arteries
116.6
Synergists
116.6.1
The masseter and medial pterygoid act
together forming the mandibular sling. Temporalis muscle
116.7
Antagonists
116.7.1
Digastric, mylohyoid and geniohyoid
when InfrahyoId muscles contract to flX hyoId bone
116.8
Category
116.8.1
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117.1
Origin
117.1.1 Deep
attachments
117.1.1.1
Medial aspect of the lateral pterygoid
plate an<;l gI:ooved surface of the pyra~idal process of the palatine bone
117.1.2
Superficial attachment
117.1.2.1
Lateral surfaces of the pyra.midal proce.ss
of the palatine bone and the maxIllary tuDeroslty
117.2
Insertion
117.2.1
A strong tendinous lamina
inferoposterior to the medial surfaces of the mandibular ramus and angle
117.3
Action
117.3.1
Closes the jaw. Forms mandibular slinK
with masseter muscle. Acting with tile ipsilateral lateral pterygoid, it
rotates the mandible to the opposite slGe
117.4
Nerve Supply
117.4.1
Branches from the anterior trunk of the
mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3)
117.5
Arterial Supply
117.5.1
Branches from maxillary artery; Medial
pterygoid artery and accessory meningeal artery
117.6
Synergists
117.6.1
For closing the jaw; Masseter and
anterior fibers of temporahs
117.7
Antagonists
117.7.1
For closing the jaw; Mylohyoid,
digastric and geniohyoid when infrahyoid muscles contract to fix hyoidDone
117.8
Category
117.8.1
117.9
View
117.9.1
(Note: Zygomatic bone and ramus of mandible have been removed).
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118.1
Origin
118.1.1 Superomedial,
medial and inferomedial margins of the optic canal on the common annular tendon
118.2
Insertion
118.2.1
Anteromedial margin of the eye into the
sclera about 5.5 mm posterior to the margIn of the cornea
118.3
Action
118.3.1
In the vertical axis it medially
rotates (adducts) the eye
118.4
Nerve Supply
118.4.1
Branch from the inferior division of
the oculomotor nerve (III)
118.5
Arterial Supply
118.5.1
Muscular rami from the ophthalmic
branch of the internal carotid artery
118.6
Synergists
118.6.1
Superior and inferior rectus
118.7
Antagonists
118.7.1
Lateral rectus, superior and inferior
oblique
118.8
Category
118.8.1
118.9
118.9.1
(Note: All six extraocular muscles are involved, and act in
concert during an eye movement; synergists and antagonists depend on the
fIXation point of the eye prior to movement.)
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119.1
Origin
119.1.1 From
the incisive fossa of the mandible
119.2
Insertion
119.2.1
The skin of the chin
119.3
Action
119.3.1
Raises the mental tissues, mentolabial
sulcus and base of the lower lip
119.4
Nerve Supply
119.4.1
Mandibular marginal branch of the
facial nerve (VII)
119.5
Arterial Supply
119.5.1
Mental branch of inferior alveolar
artery and inferior labial and submental branches of the facial artery
119.6
Synergists
119.6.1
Levator anguli oris and zygomaticus
major
119.7
Antagonists
119.7.1
Depressor labii inferioris and
depressor anguli OrIs
119.8
Category
119.8.1
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120.1
Origin/Insertion
120.1.1 Anterior
attachments
120.1.1.1
Chondropharyngeal part: The lesser
hyoid c.ornu ana the lower part of the stylohyoid ltgament
120.1.1.2
Ceratopha!'Jngeal part: The whole
upI?er border of tlie greafer cornu of the hyoid bone
120.1.2
Posterior attachment
120.1.2.1
The posterior median pharypgeal raphe.
120.1.2.2
Superior:ly, fib.ers oyerlaRPing the
superIor pharyngeal constrIctor; ferlorly, libers blend with the inferior
pharyngeal constrictor
120.2
Action
120.2.1
General sphincteric and peristaltic
action during swalloWIng
120.3
Nerve Supply
120.3.1
Pharyn~eal branch of the vagus nerve
(X), with filaments from the crania1 accessory nerve thaI pass throug1i the
pharyngeal plexus
120.4
Arterial Supply
120.4.1
Ascending pharyngeal artery, ascending
Ralatine and tonsillar branches of the facial artery; the dorsal lingual branch
of the lingual artery
120.5
Synergists
120.5.1
Inferior and superior pharyngeal
constrictors
120.6
Antagonist
120.6.1
Stylopharyngeus dilates the pharynx
120.7
Category
120.7.1
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121.1
Origin
121.1.1 A series of pairs of small muscles
extending the full length of the spine just superlicial to the rotatores and
each spanning 2 or 3 intervertebral spaces before inserting
121.1.2 Posterior surface of the sacrum,
the dorsal end of the iliac crest, the mamillary and transverse processes of
the lumbar and the thoracic vertebrae and the articular processes of the 4th
-7th cervical vertebrae
121.2
Insertion
121.2.1
Spinous
processes of all the vertebrae except the atlas
121.3
Action
121.3.1
Acting
unilaterally, lateral flexion and rotation to the opposite side. Acting
bilaterally, extension of the spine
121.4
Nerve Supply
121.4.1
Dorsal
rami of the spinal nerves
121.5
Synergists
121.5.1
Rotatores,
interspinales, intertransversarii groups
121.6
Category
121.6.1
121.7
View
121.7.1 Posterior
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122.1
Origin
122.1.1 Posterior
nasal spine of the palatine bone and to the palatine aponeurosis
122.2
Insertion
122.2.1
Uvular mucosa