Muscle Discussions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1       ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (FOOT) 4

2       ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (HAND) 6

3       ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS. 9

4       ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS B4E4. 11

5       ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS B5E5. 13

6       ADDUCTOR BREVIS B6E6. 15

7       ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS B7E7. 17

8       ADDUCTOR LONGUS B8E8. 20

9       ADDUCTOR MAGNUS B9E9. 22

10         ADDUCTOR POLLICIS B10E10. 26

11         ANCONEUS B11E11. 28

12         BICEPS BRACHII B12E12. 30

13         BICEPS FEMORIS (Lateral Hamstring) B13E13. 34

14         BRACHIALIS B14E14. 38

15         BRACHIORADIALIS B15E15. 40

16         BUCCINATOR B16E16. 42

17         BULBOCAVERNOSUS (BULBOSPONGIOSUS) B17E17. 45

18         CILIARY MUSCLE B18E18. 47

19         COCCYGEUS (ISCHIOCOCCYGEUS) B19E19. 50

20         CORACOBRACHIALIS B20E20. 52

21         CORRUGATOR SUPERCILII B21E21. 54

22         CRICOARYTENOID LATERAL & POSTERIOR B22E22. 56

23         CRICOPHARYNGEUS B23E23. 59

24         CRICOTHYROID B24E24. 61

25         DELTOID ANTERIOR B25E25. 63

26         DELTOID MIDDLE. 66

27         DELTOID POSTERIOR. 67

28         DEPRESSOR ANGULI ORIS. 68

29         DEPRESSOR LABII INFERIORIS. 70

30         DEPRESSOR SEPTI 70

31         DIAPHRAGM. 71

32         DIGASTRIC ANT & POST BELLY (SUPRAHYOID) 73

33         DILATOR PUPILLAE. 75

34         DORSAL INTEROSSEI (FOOT) 76

35         DORSAL INTEROSSEI (HAND) 78

36         EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS. 79

37         EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS. 80

38         EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS. 81

39         EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI 82

40         EXTENSOR DIGITORUM. 83

41         EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS. 84

42         EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS. 88

43         EXTENSOR HALLUCIS BREVIS. 91

44         EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS. 95

45         EXTENSOR INDICIS. 98

46         EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS. 98

47         EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS. 99

48         EXTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE=ANT DIV. 100

49         EXTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE=LAT DIV. 101

50         EXTERNAL ANAL SPHINCTER. 102

51         EXTERNAL INTERCOSTALS. 103

52         EXTRINSIC AURICULAR MUSCLES. 104

53         FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS. 106

54         FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS. 106

55         FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS (FOOT) 107

56         FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS (HAND) 109

57         FLEXOR DIGITORUM BREVIS. 109

58         FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS. 111

59         FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS. 114

60         FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS. 115

61         FLEXOR HALLUCIS BREVIS. 116

62         FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS. 118

63         FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS. 121

64         FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS. 122

65         FRONTALIS (EPICRANIUS) 123

66         GASTROCNEMIUS. 124

67         GEMELLUS INFERIOR (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 128

68         GEMELLUS SUPERIOR (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 129

69         GENIOGLOSSUS. 130

70         GENIOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID) 131

71         GLUTEUS MAXIMUS. 132

72         GLUTEUS MEDIUS. 133

73         GLUTEUS MINIMUS ANT & POST. 134

74         GRACILIS. 135

75         HYOGLOSSUS. 136

76         ILIACUS. 137

77         ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS. 138

78         ILIOCOSTALIS LUMBORUM. 139

79         ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS. 140

80         INCISIVUS LABII INFERIORIS. 141

81         INCISIVUS LABII SUPERIORIS. 142

82         INFERIOR LONGITUDINAL LINGUALIS. 143

83         INFERIOR OBLIQUE. 144

84         INFERIOR PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR. 146

85         INFERIOR RECTUS. 146

86         INFRASPINATUS (Rotator Cuff Muscle) 148

87         INTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE (Anterior Division) 148

88         INTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE (Lateral Division) 149

89         INTERNAL INTERCOSTALS. 150

90         INTERSPINALES B90E90. 151

91         INTERTRANSVERSARII B91E91. 153

92         INTRINSIC AURICULAR MUSCLES. 155

93         ISCHIOCAVERNOSUS. 157

94         LATERAL CRICOARYTENOID. 157

95         LATERAL PTERYGOID. 158

96         LATERAL RECTUS. 160

97         LATISSIMUS DORSI 160

98         LEVATOR ANGULI ORIS(CANINUS) 161

99         LEVATOR ANI, ILIAC PART(ILIOCOCCYGEUS) 162

100        LEVATOR ANI, PUBIC PART(PUBOCOCCYGEUS) 163

101        LEVATOR LABII SUPERIORIS. 164

102        LEVATOR LABII SUPERIORIS ALAEQUE NASI 165

103        LEVATOR PALPEBRAE SUPERIORIS. 166

104        LEVATOR SCAPULAE. 167

105        LEVATOR VELI PALATINI 168

106        LEVATORES COSTARUM BREVES. 169

107        LEVATORES COSTARUM LONGI 170

108        LONGISSIMUS CAPITIS. 171

109        LONGISSIMUS CERVICIS. 172

110        LONGISSIMUS THORACIS. 173

111        LONGUS CAPITIS. 174

112        LONGUS CAPITIS ANTERIOR. 175

113        LONGUS COLLI 176

114        LUMBRICALS (FOOT) 177

115        LUMBRICALS (HAND) 180

116        MASSETER. 180

117        MEDIAL PTERYGOID. 181

118        MEDIAL RECTUS. 183

119        MENTALIS. 183

120        MIDDLE PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR. 184

121        MULTIFIDUS. 185

122        MUSCULUS UVULAE. 186

123        MYLOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID) 187

124        NASALIS, ALAR PORTION. 188

125        NASALIS (COMPRESSOR & DILATOR NARIS) 189

126        OBLIQUE ARYTENOID & ARYEPIGLOTTICUS. 191

127        OBLIQUUS CAPITIS INFERIOR. 191

128        OBLIQUUS CAPITIS SUPERIOR. 192

129        OBTURATOR EXTERNUS (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 193

130        OBTURATOR INTERNUS (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 194

131        OCCIPITALIS (EPICRANIUS) 195

132        OMOHYOID SUPERIOR & INFERIOR (INFRAHYOID) 196

133        OPPONENS DIGITI MINIMI 198

134        OPPONENS POLLICIS. 198

135        ORBICULARIS OCULI 199

136        ORBICULARIS ORIS. 201

137        PALATOGLOSSUS (Palatoglossal arch; Anterior pillar) 203

138        PALATOPHARYNGEUS (Palatopharyngeal arch; Posterior pillar) 203

139        PALMAR INTEROSSEI (HAND) 205

140        PALMARIS BREVIS. 205

141        PALMARIS LONGUS. 206

142        PECTINEUS. 207

143        PECTORALIS MAJOR CLAVICULAR. 208

144        PECTORALIS MAJOR STERNAL. 209

145        PECTORALIS MINOR. 210

146        PERONEUS BREVIS. 211

147        PERONEUS LONGUS. 220

148        PERONEUS TERTIUS. 224

149        PIRIFORMIS (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur) 226

150        PLANTAR INTEROSSEI (FOOT) 227

151        PLANTARIS. 230

152        PLATYSMA. 233

153        POPLITEUS. 235

154        POSTERIOR CRICOARYTENOID. 237

155        PROCERUS. 238

156        PRONATOR QUADRATUS. 239

157        PRONATOR TERES. 240

158        PSOAS MAJOR. 241

159        PSOAS MINOR. 242

160        PYRAMIDALIS. 243

161        QUADRATUS FEMORIS (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of the Femur) 244

162        QUADRATUS LUMBORUM. 245

163        QUADRATUS PLANTAE. 246

164        RECTUS ABDOMINIS (4 Divisions as 1) 249

165        RECTUS CAPITIS ANTERIOR. 250

166        RECTUS CAPITIS LATERALIS. 251

167        RECTUS CAPITIS POSTERIOR MAJOR. 252

168        RECTUS CAPITIS POSTERIOR MINOR. 253

169        RECTUS FEMORIS (Quadriceps Femoris) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 254

170        RHOMBOID MAJOR. 255

171        RHOMBOID MINOR. 256

172        RISORIUS. 257

173        ROTATORES BREVIS. 258

174        ROTATORES LONGUS. 259

175        SALPINGOPHARYNGEUS. 260

176        SARTORIUS. 261

177        SCALENUS ANTERIOR. 262

178        SCALENUS MEDIUS. 263

179        SCALENUS POSTERIOR. 264

180        SEMIMEMBRANOSUS (Medial Hamstring) 265

181        SEMISPINALIS CAPITIS. 266

182        SEMISPINALIS CERVICIS. 267

183        SEMISPINALIS THORACIS. 268

184        SEMITENDINOSUS (Medial Hamstring) 269

185        SERRATUS ANTERIOR. 270

186        SERRATUS POSTERIOR INFERIOR. 271

187        SERRATUS POSTERIOR SUPERIOR. 272

188        SOLEUS. 273

189        SPHINCTER PUPILLAE. 276

190        SPINALIS CAPITIS. 276

191        SPINALIS CERVICIS. 277

192        SPINALIS THORACIS. 278

193        SPINCTER ANI EXTERNUS. 279

194        SPLENIUS CAPITIS. 280

195        SPLENIUS CERVICIS. 281

196        STAPEDIUS. 282

197        STERNALIS. 283

198        STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID. 284

199        STERNOHYOID (INFRAHYOID) 285

200        STERNOTHYROID (INFRAHYOID) 286

201        STYLOGLOSSUS. 287

202        STYLOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID) 288

203        STYLOPHARYNGEUS. 289

204        SUBCLAVIUS. 290

205        SUBSCAPULARIS (Rotator Cuff Muscle) 291

206        SUPERFICIAL TRANSVERSE PERINEUS (SUPERFICIALIS) 292

207        SUPERIOR LONGITUDINAL LINGUALIS. 293

208        SUPERIOR OBLIQUE. 294

209        SUPERIOR PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR. 296

210        SUPERIOR RECTUS. 297

211        SUPINATOR ?. 299

212        SUPRASPINATUS (Rotator Cuff Muscle) 299

213        TEMPORALIS. 300

214        TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE. 301

215        TENSOR TYMPANI 302

216        TENSOR VELI PALATINI 303

217        TERES MAJOR. 304

218        TERES MINOR (Rotator Cuff Muscle) 305

219        THYROARYTENOID VOCALIS & THYROEPIGLOTTICUS. 306

220        THYTROHYOID (INFRAHYOID) 307

221        TIBIALIS ANTERIOR. 308

222        TIBIALIS POSTERIOR. 310

223        TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS. 313

224        TRANSVERSE ARYTENOID. 314

225        TRANSVERSE LINGUALIS (BODY OF TONGUE) 315

226        TRANSVERSE PERINEUS (PROFUNDUS) 316

227        TRAPEZIUS LOWER (Lower Division) 317

228        TRAPEZIUS MIDDLE. 318

229        TRAPEZIUS UPPER. 319

230        TRICEPS BRACHII 320

231        URETHRAL SPHINCTER. 321

232        VASTUS INTERMEDIUS (QUADRICEPS FEMORIS) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 322

233        VASTUS LATERALIS (Quadriceps Femoris) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 323

234        VASTUS MEDIALIS (Quadriceps Femoris) (1 of 4 Quadriceps) 324

235        VERTICAL LINGUALIS (BODY OF TONGUE) 325

236        ZYGOMATICUS MAJOR. 326

237        ZYGOMATICUS MINOR. 327

238        KEEPING THIS SPACE WARM. 328

 

 

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1    ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (FOOT)

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1.1  Word Derivation Pronounce Pronounce

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  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

1.2.1  Origin

1.2.1.1             Medial and lateral processes of the tuberosity of calcaneus

1.2.2  Insertion

1.2.2.1             Lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the fifth toe

1.3  Action Illus. (DSL)

1.3.1  Abducts the fifth toe away from the fourth toe

1.4  Nerve Supply

1.4.1  Nerve

1.4.1.1             Lateral plantar nerve

1.4.2  Roots

1.4.2.1             S2

1.4.2.2             S3

1.5  Synergists

1.5.1  None

1.1  Muscle Tests

1.1.1  Abductor Digiti Minimi (Foot)

1.2  Trigger Points

1.2.1  ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (FOOT)

1.3  Organ Reflexes

1.3.1  None

1.3.2  Illustrations

1.4  Meridian

1.4.1  None

1.5  Discussion (Gray)

1.5.1    The Abductor digiti quinti (Abductor minimi digiti) (Fig. 443) Discussion lies along the lateral border of the foot, and is in relation by its medial margin with the lateral plantar vessels and nerves. It arises, by a broad origin, from the lateral process of the tuberosity of the calcaneus, from the under surface of the calcaneus between the two processes of the tuberosity, from the forepart of the medial process, from the plantar aponeurosis, and from the intermuscular septum between it and the Flexor digitorum brevis. Its tendon, after gliding over a smooth facet on the under surface of the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, is inserted, with the Flexor digiti quinti brevis, into the fibular side of the base of the first phalanx of the fifth toe.

1.5.2  Variations —Slips of origin from the tuberosity at the base of the fifth metatarsal Abductor ossis metatarsi quinti, origin external tubercle of the calcaneus, insertion into tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone in common with or beneath the outer margin of the plantar fascia

1.5.3  Action-the action of the Abductor digiti quinti is twofold, as an abductor of this toe from the fourth, and as a flexor of its proximal phalanx.

1.5.4  Non Web Based Links

1.5.4.1   Fig443 (Bitmap)

1.5.4.2   Discussion

1.5.5  Discussion

1.5.5.1   http://www.bartleby.com/107/131.html

1.5.6  Illustration

1.5.6.1   http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus443.html

1.6  Category

1.6.1  Intrinsic Foot Plantar First Superficial Layer (IFP1)

1.7  View (When Illustrated Individually)

1.7.1  Plantar View (First Plantar Layer)

1.7.2  Test

1.7.2.1             Illus. (DSL) Illus. (Dial-Up)

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2    ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (HAND)

Back Table of Contents References

2.1  Word Derivation Pronounce

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  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

2.2.1  Origin

2.2.1.1             Pisiform bone

2.2.1.2             Tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris

2.2.2  Insertion

2.2.2.1             Two slips

2.2.2.1.1  Ulnar side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the little finger
2.2.2.1.2  Ulnar border of the extensor expansion of the finger

2.3  Action Illus. (DSL)

2.3.1  Abducts the little finger

2.3.2  Assists in flexing its proximal phalanx at the Metacarpophalangeal joint

2.4  Nerve Supply

2.4.1  Nerve

2.4.1.1             Ulnar  (Deep Branch)

2.4.2  Roots

2.4.2.1             C8

2.4.2.2             T1

2.5  Synergists

2.5.1  Flexor digiti minimi brevis

2.5.2  Opponens digiti minimi

2.6  Muscle Tests

2.6.1  ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (HAND)

2.7  Trigger Points

2.7.1  ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (HAND)

2.8  Organ Reflexes

2.8.1  None

2.8.2  Illustrations

2.9  Meridian

2.9.1  None

2.10 Discussion (Gray)

2.10.1        The Abductor digiti quinti (Abductor minimi digiti) (Fig. 427) is situated on the ulnar border of the palm of the hand. It arises from the pisiform bone and from the tendon of the Flexor carpi ulnaris, and ends in a flat tendon, which divides into two slips; one is inserted into the ulnar side of the base of the first phalanx of the little finger; the other into the ulnar border of the aponeurosis of the Extensor digiti quinti proprius.

2.10.2        Variations

2.10.2.1          The Abductor digiti quinti may be divided into two or three slips or united with the Flexor digiti quinti brevis.

2.10.3        Actions —The Abductor digiti quinti abducts the little finger from the ring finger and assist in flexing the proximal phalanx.

2.10.4        Nerves-C8 Ulnar

2.11 Category

2.11.1        Intrinsic Hand Hypothenar (IHH)

2.12 View (When Illustrated Individually)

2.12.1        Anterior

2.12.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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3    ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS

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3.1  Word Derivation

3.1.1  Abductor=Moves part away from midline

3.1.2  Hallucis= Hallux or Great toe

3.2  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

3.2.1  Origin

3.2.1.1   Medial process of tuberosity of the calcaneus

3.2.1.2   Flexor retinaculum

3.2.1.3   Plantar aponeurosis

3.2.1.4   Intermuscular septum

3.3    Insertion

3.3.1.1   Medial tendon of the flexor hallucis brevis

3.3.1.2   Medial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the big toe

3.4  Action Illus. (DSL)

3.4.1  Abducts the big toe from the mid line of the foot phalangeal

3.5  Nerve Supply

3.5.1  Nerve

3.5.1.1             Medial plantar

3.5.2  Roots

3.5.2.1   L4

3.5.2.2   L5

3.5.2.3   S1

3.5.2.4   S2

3.5.2.5   S3

3.6  Synergists

3.6.1  None

3.7  Muscle Tests

3.7.1  ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS

3.8  Trigger Points

3.8.1  ABDUCTOR HALLUCIS

3.9  Organ Reflexes

3.9.1  None

3.9.2  Illustrations

3.10 Meridian

3.10.1        None

3.11 Discussion (Gray)

3.11.1        The Abductor hallucis (Fig. 443) lies along the medial border of the foot and covers the origins of the plantar vessels and nerves. It arises from the medial process of the tuberosity of the calcaneus, from the laciniate ligament, from the plantar aponeurosis, and from the intermuscular septum between it and the Flexor digitorum brevis. The fibers end in a tendon, which is inserted, together with the medial tendon of the Flexor hallucis brevis, into the tibial side of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe.

3.11.2        Variations —Slip to the base of the first phalanx of the second toe.

3.11.3        Action- The Abductor hallucis abducts the great toe from the second, and also flexes its proximal phalanx.

3.11.4        Discussion

3.11.4.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/131.html

3.11.5        Illustration

3.11.5.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus443.html

3.12 Category

3.12.1        Intrinsic Foot Plantar First Superficial Layer (IFP1)

3.13 View (When Illustrated Individually)

3.13.1        Plantar View (First Plantar Layer)

3.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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4    ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS B4E4

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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  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

4.3    Origin

4.3.1.1   Flexor retinaculum

4.3.1.2   Tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium

4.4    Insertion

4.4.1.1   Radial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb

4.5  Action Illus. (DSL)

4.5.1  Abduction of the proximal phalanx and the metacarpal of the thumb

4.5.2  Medial rotation of the proximal phalanx and the metacarpal of the thumb

4.6  Nerve Supply

4.6.1  Nerve

4.6.1.1             Median

4.6.2  Roots

4.6.2.1             C8

4.6.2.2             T1

4.7  Synergists

4.7.1  Abductor pollicis longus

4.7.2  Extensor pollicis brevis

4.8  Muscle Tests

4.8.1  ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS

4.9  Trigger Points

4.9.1  ABDUCTOR POLLICIS BREVIS

4.10 Organ Reflexes

4.10.1        None

4.10.2        Illustrations

4.11 Meridian

4.11.1        None

4.12 Discussion (Gray)

4.12.1        The Abductor pollicis brevis (Abductor pollicis) (Fig. 426) (Fig. 427) is a thin, flat muscle, placed immediately beneath the integument. It arises from the transverse carpal ligament, the tuberosity of the navicular, and the ridge of the greater multiangular, frequently by two distinct slips. Running lateralward and downward, it is inserted by a thin, flat tendon into the radial side of the base of the first phalanx of the thumb and the capsule of the metacarpophalangeal articulation.

4.12.2        Variations —The Abductor pollicis brevis is often divided into an outer and an inner part; accessory slips from the tendon of the Abductor pollicis longus or Palmaris longus, more rarely from the Extensor carpi radialis longus, from the styloid process or Opponens pollicis or from the skin over the thenar eminence.

4.12.3        Actions —The Abductor pollicis brevis draws the thumb forward in a plane at right angles to that of the palm of the hand.

4.13 Category

4.13.1        Intrinsic Hand Thenar (ITT)

4.14 View (When Illustrated Individually)

4.14.1        Anterior View

4.14.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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5    ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS B5E5

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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  Attachments Illus. 1 (DSL) Illus. 2 (DSL)

5.3    Origin

5.3.1.1   Posterior surface of middle one third of body of radius

5.3.1.2   Posterior lateral surface of the ulna distal to the origin of the Supinator

5.3.1.3   Interosseous membrane

5.4    Insertion

5.4.1.1   Base of first metacarpal bone, radial side

5.5  Action Illus. (DSL)

5.5.1  Abducts the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

5.5.2  Assists in extension of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

5.6  Nerve Supply

5.6.1  Nerve

5.6.1.1             Posterior interosseous nerve (deep radial nerve)

5.6.2  Roots

5.6.2.1             C7

5.6.2.2             C8

5.7  Synergists

5.7.1  Abductor pollicis brevis

5.7.2  Extensor pollicis brevis

5.8  Muscle Tests

5.8.1  ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS

5.9  Trigger Points

5.9.1  ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS

5.10 Organ Reflexes

5.10.1        None

5.10.2        Illustrations

5.11 Meridian

5.11.1        None

5.12 Discussion (Gray)

5.12.1        The Abductor pollicis longus (Extensor oss. metacarpi pollicis) (Fig. 419) lies immediately below the Supinator and is sometimes united with it. It arises from the lateral part of the dorsal surface of the body of the ulna below the insertion of the Anconeus, from the interosseous membrane, and from the middle third of the dorsal surface of the body of the radius. Passing obliquely downward and lateralward, it ends in a tendon, which runs through a groove on the lateral side of the lower end of the radius, accompanied by the tendon of the Extensor pollicis brevis, and is inserted into the radial side of the base of the first metacarpal bone. It occasionally gives off two slips near its insertion: one to the greater multiangular bone and the other to blend with the origin of the Abductor pollicis brevis.

5.12.2        Variations —More or less doubling of muscle and tendon with insertion of the extra tendon into the first metacarpal, the greater multiangular, or into the Abductor pollicis brevis or Opponens pollicis

5.12.3        Action- The chief action of the Abductor pollicis longus is to carry the thumb laterally from the palm of the hand. By its continued action, it helps to extend and abduct the wrist.

5.13 Category

5.13.1        Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior Extensors Deep (WHFPED)

5.14 View (When Illustrated Individually)

5.14.1        Posterior

5.14.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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6    ADDUCTOR BREVIS B6E6

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6.1  Word Derivation

6.1.1  Adductor=Moves part towards the midline

6.1.2  Brevis=Short

6.2  Attachments Illus. 1 (DSL) Illus. 2 (DSL)

6.3    Origin

6.3.1.1   Outer surface of body and inferior ramus of pubis

6.4    Insertion

6.4.1.1   On a line extending from lesser trochanter to upper part of linea aspera

6.5  Action Illus. (DSL)

6.5.1  Hip adduction

6.5.2  Hip flexion

6.5.3  Hip medial rotation

6.6  Nerve Supply

6.6.1  Nerve

6.6.1.1             Obturator

6.6.2  Roots

6.6.2.1             L2

6.6.2.2             L3

6.6.2.3             L4

6.7  Synergists

6.7.1  Adductor magnus

6.7.2  Adductor longus

6.7.3  Gracilis

6.7.4  Pectineus

6.8  Muscle Tests

6.8.1  ADDUCTOR BREVIS

6.9  Trigger Points

6.9.1  ADDUCTOR BREVIS

6.10 Organ Reflexes

6.10.1        CLIMACTERIC

6.10.2        Illustrations

6.11 Meridian

6.11.1        Pericardium

6.12 Discussion (Gray)

6.12.1        The Adductor brevis (Fig. 433) is situated immediately behind the two preceding muscles. It is triangular in form, and arises by a narrow origin from the outer surfaces of the superior and inferior rami of the pubis, between the Gracilis and Obturator externus. Its fibers, passing backward, lateralward, and downward, are inserted, by an aponeurosis, into the line leading from the lesser trochanter to the linea aspera and into the upper part of the linea aspera, immediately behind the Pectineus and upper part of the Adductor longus

6.12.2        Variations- the Adductor brevis may be divided into two or three parts, or it may be united to the Adductor magnus.

6.12.3        Action- the Pectineus and three Adductores adduct the thigh powerfully; they are especially used in horse exercise, the sides of the saddle being grasped between the knees by the contraction of these muscles. In consequence of the obliquity of their insertions into the linea aspera, they rotate the thigh outward, assisting the external Rotators, and when the limb has been abducted, they draw it medialward, carrying the thigh across that of the opposite side. The Pectineus and Adductores brevis and longus assist the Psoas major and Iliacus in flexing the thigh upon the pelvis. In progression, all these muscles assist in drawing forward the lower limb.

6.13 Category

6.13.1        Thigh Adductor Compartment (TAD)

6.14 View (When Illustrated Individually)

6.14.1        Anterior

6.14.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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7    ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS B7E7

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7.1  Word Derivation

7.1.1  Adductor=Moves part towards the midline

7.1.2  Hallucis= Hallux or Great toe

7.2  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

7.2.1  Origin

7.2.1.1   Oblique head

7.2.1.1.1  Bases of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsals
7.2.1.1.2  Sheath of tendon of Peroneus Longus

7.2.1.2   Transverse head

7.2.1.2.1  Plantar Metatarsophalangeal ligaments of the 3rd, 4th and 5th toes
7.2.1.2.2  Deep transverse metatarsal ligaments

7.2.2  Insertion

7.2.2.1   Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of big toe

7.3  Action Illus. (DSL)

7.3.1  Adduction (big toe towards the 2nd toe)

7.3.2  Flexion (big toe towards plantar surface)

7.4  Joints

7.4.1  Metatarsophalangeal joint of big toe

7.5  Nerve Supply

7.5.1  Nerve

7.5.1.1             Lateral plantar nerve

7.5.2  Roots

7.5.2.1             S2

7.5.2.2             S3

7.6  Synergists

7.6.1   

7.7  Muscle Tests

7.7.1  ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS

7.8  Trigger Points

7.8.1  ADDUCTOR HALLUCIS

7.9  Organ Reflexes

7.9.1  None

7.9.2  Illustrations

7.10 Meridian

7.10.1        None

7.11 Discussion (Grays)

7.11.1          The Adductor hallucis (Adductor obliquus hallucis) (Fig. 445) arises by two heads—oblique and transverse. The oblique head is a large, thick, fleshy mass, crossing the foot obliquely and occupying the hollow space under the first second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones. It arises from the bases of the second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones, and from the sheath of the tendon of the Peroneus longus, and is inserted, together with the lateral portion of the Flexor hallucis brevis, into the lateral side of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe. The transverse head (Transversus pedis) is a narrow, flat fasciculus which arises from the plantar metatarsophalangeal ligaments of the third, fourth, and fifth toes (sometimes only from the third and fourth), and from the transverse ligament of the metatarsus. It is inserted into the lateral side of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe, its fibers blending with the tendon of insertion of the oblique head.

7.11.2        Variations

7.11.2.1          Slips to the base of the first phalanx of the second toe Opponens hallucis, occasional slips from the adductor to the metatarsal bone of the great toe

7.11.2.2          The Abductor, Flexor brevis, and Adductor of the great toe, like the similar muscles of the thumb, give off, at their insertions, fibrous expansions to blend with the tendons of the Extensor digitorum longus.

7.11.3        Action- the Abductor hallucis abducts the great toe from the second, and flexes its proximal phalanx.

7.11.4        Discussion

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7.11.5        Illustration

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7.12 Category

7.12.1        Intrinsic Foot Plantar Third Layer (IFP3)

7.13 View (When Illustrated Individually)

7.13.1        Plantar

7.13.1.1.1               Illus. (DSL)
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8    ADDUCTOR LONGUS B8E8

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8.1  Word Derivation

8.1.1  Adductor=Moves part towards the midline

8.1.2  Longus=Long

8.2  Attachments Illus. 1 (DSL) Illus. 2 (DSL)

8.2.1  Origin

8.2.1.1   Anterior pubis in angle between crest and symphysis

8.2.2  Insertion

8.2.2.1   Middle 1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera

8.3  Joints

8.3.1  Hip

8.4  Action Illus. (DSL)

8.4.1  Adduction

8.4.2  Flexion

8.4.3  Medial rotation

8.5  Nerve Supply

8.5.1  Nerve

8.5.1.1             Obturator

8.5.2  Roots

8.5.2.1             L2

8.5.2.2             L3

8.5.2.3             L4

8.6  Synergists

8.6.1  Gracilis

8.6.2  Adductor magnus

8.6.3  Pectineus

8.6.4  Adductor brevis

8.7  Muscle Tests

8.7.1  ADDUCTOR LONGUS

8.8  Trigger Points

8.8.1  ADDUCTOR LONGUS

8.9  Organ Reflexes

8.9.1  CLIMACTERIC

8.9.2  Illustrations

8.10 Meridian

8.10.1        Pericardium

8.11 Discussion (Gray)

8.11.1         The Adductor longus (Fig 432) (Fig. 433), the most superficial of the three Adductores, is a triangular muscle, lying in the same plane as the Pectineus. It arises by a flat, narrow tendon, from the front of the pubis, at the angle of junction of the crest with the symphysis; and soon expands into a broad fleshy belly. This passes downward, backward, and lateralward, and is inserted, by an aponeurosis, into the linea aspera, between the Vastus medialis and the Adductor magnus, with both of which it is usually blended.

8.11.2        Variations-The Adductor longus may be double, may extend to the knee, or be more or less united with the Pectineus.

8.11.3        Action-The Pectineus and three Adductores adduct the thigh powerfully; they are especially used in horse exercise, the sides of the saddle being grasped between the knees by the contraction of these muscles. In consequence of the obliquity of their insertions into the linea aspera, they rotate the thigh outward, assisting the external Rotators, and when the limb has been abducted, they draw it medialward, carrying the thigh across that of the opposite side. The Pectineus and Adductores brevis and longus assist the Psoas major and Iliacus in flexing the thigh upon the pelvis. In progression, all these muscles assist in drawing forward the lower limb.

8.12 Category

8.12.1        Thigh Adductor Compartment (TAD)

8.13 View (When Illustrated Individually)

8.13.1        Anterior

8.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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9    ADDUCTOR MAGNUS B9E9

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9.1  Word Derivation

9.1.1  Adductor=Moves part towards the midline

9.1.2  Magnus=Large

9.2  Attachments Illus. 1 (DSL) Illus. 2 (DSL)

9.2.1  Origin

9.2.1.1   POSTERIOR FIBERS

9.2.1.1.1  Ischial tuberosity

9.2.1.2   ANTERIOR FIBERS

9.2.1.2.1  Ramus of ischium
9.2.1.2.2  Inferior pubic ramus

9.2.2  Insertion

9.2.2.1   Line extending from the greater trochanter along the linea aspera

9.2.2.2   Medial supracondylar line

9.2.2.3   Adductor tubercle on medial condyle of femur

9.3  Joints

9.3.1  Hip

9.4  Action Illus. (DSL) 

9.4.1  Adduction

9.4.2   Extension

9.4.2.1             . Note

9.4.2.1.1   Fibers arising from ischium and ramus of ischium primarily insert distally and aid in hip extension

9.4.3  Flexion

9.4.3.1             Note

9.4.3.1.1  Fibers arising from ramus of pubis insert proximally and aid in hip flexion.

9.4.4  Medial rotation

9.5  Nerve Supply

9.5.1  Posterior fibers

9.5.1.1             Nerve

9.5.1.1.1  Tibial portion of sciatic

9.5.1.2             Roots

9.5.1.2.1  L4
9.5.1.2.2  L5
9.5.1.2.3  S1

9.5.2  Anterior fibers

9.5.2.1             Nerve

9.5.2.1.1  Obturator

9.5.2.2             Roots

9.5.2.2.1  L2
9.5.2.2.2  L3
9.5.2.2.3  L4

9.6  Synergists

9.6.1  Adductor brevis

9.6.2  Adductor longus

9.6.3  Pectineus

9.6.4  Gracilis

9.7  Muscle Tests

9.7.1  ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

9.8  Trigger Points

9.8.1  ADDUCTOR MAGNUS

9.9  Organ Reflexes

9.9.1  CLIMACTERIC

9.9.2  Illustrations

9.10 Meridian

9.10.1        Pericardium

9.11 Discussion (Gray)

9.11.1        The Adductor magnus Fig 432 (Fig. 433) is a large triangular muscle, situated on the medial side of the thigh. It arises from a small part of the inferior ramus of the pubis, from the inferior ramus of the ischium, and from the outer margin of the inferior part of the tuberosity of the ischium. Those fibers which arise from the ramus of the pubis are short, horizontal in direction, and are inserted into the rough line leading from the greater trochanter to the linea aspera, medial to the Glutæus maximus; those from the ramus of the ischium are directed downward and lateralward with different degrees of obliquity, to be inserted, by means of a broad aponeurosis, into the linea aspera and the upper part of its medial prolongation below. The medial portion of the muscle, composed principally of the fibers arising from the tuberosity of the ischium, forms a thick fleshy mass consisting of coarse bundles which descend almost vertically, and end about the lower third of the thigh in a rounded tendon which is inserted into the adductor tubercle on the medial condyle of the femur, and is connected by a fibrous expansion to the line leading upward from the tubercle to the linea aspera. At the insertion of the muscle, there is a series of osseoaponeurotic openings, formed by tendinous arches attached to the bone. The upper four openings are small, and give passage to the perforating branches of the profunda femoris artery. The lowest is of large size, and transmits the femoral vessels to the popliteal fossa.

9.11.2        Variations-The Adductor magnus may be more or less segmented; the anterior and superior portion is often described as a separate muscle, the Adductor minimus. The muscle may be fused with the Quadratus femoris.

9.11.3        Action-The Pectineus and three Adductores adduct the thigh powerfully; they are especially used in horse exercise, the sides of the saddle being grasped between the knees by the contraction of these muscles. In consequence of the obliquity of their insertions into the linea aspera, they rotate the thigh outward, assisting the external Rotators, and when the limb has been abducted, they draw it medialward, carrying the thigh across that of the opposite side.

9.12 Category

9.12.1        Thigh Adductor Compartment (TAD)

9.13 View (When Illustrated Individually)

9.13.1        Anterior

9.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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10    ADDUCTOR POLLICIS B10E10

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10.1 Word Derivation

10.1.1        Adductor=Moves part towards the midline

10.1.2        Pollex= Thumb

10.2 Attachments Illus. (DSL)

10.2.1        Origin

10.2.1.1OBLIQUE HEAD

10.2.1.1.1         Capitate bone
10.2.1.1.2         Bases of the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones
10.2.1.1.3         Intercarpal ligaments
10.2.1.1.4         Sheath of the tendon of the Flexor carpi radialis

10.2.1.2TRANSVERSE HEAD

10.2.1.2.1         Distal 2/3 of the palmar surface of the 3rd metacarpal bone

10.2.2        Insertion

10.2.2.1Two heads converge to insert on the ulnar side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb

10.3 Joints

10.3.1        Carpometacarpal (CMJ)

10.3.2        Metacarpophalangeal (MPJ)

10.4 Action Illus. (DSL)

10.4.1        Adduction (1st CMJ) (Thumb)

10.4.2        Adduction (1st MPJ) (Thumb)

10.4.3        Flexion (1st MPJ) (Thumb)

10.5 Nerve Supply

10.5.1        Nerve

10.5.1.1          Ulnar (Deep branch)

10.5.2        Roots

10.5.2.1          C8

10.5.2.2          T1

10.6 Synergists

10.6.1        Flexor pollicis brevis

10.6.2        Flexor pollicis longus

10.6.3        Opponens pollicis

10.7 Muscle Tests

10.7.1        ADDUCTOR POLLICIS

10.8 Trigger Points

10.8.1        ADDUCTOR POLLICIS

10.9 Organ Reflexes

10.9.1        None

10.9.2        Illustrations

10.10             Meridian

10.10.1    None

10.11             Discussion (Gray)

10.11.1    The Adductor pollicis (obliquus) (Adductor obliquus pollicis) (Fig. 426) arises by several slips from the capitate bone, the bases of the second and third metacarpals, the intercarpal ligaments, and the sheath of the tendon of the Flexor carpi radialis. From this origin the greater number of fibers pass obliquely downward and converge to a tendon, which, uniting with the tendons of the medial portion of the Flexor pollicis brevis and the transverse part of the Adductor, is inserted into the ulnar side of the base of the first phalanx of the thumb, a sesamoid bone being present in the tendon. A considerable fasciculus, however, passes more obliquely beneath the tendon of the Flexor pollicis longus to join the lateral portion of the Flexor brevis and the Abductor pollicis brevis.

10.11.2    The Adductor pollicis (transversus) (Adductor transversus pollicis) (Fig. 426) Fig 427 is the most deeply seated of this group of muscles. It is of a triangular form arising by a broad base from the lower two-thirds of the volar surface of the third metacarpal bone; the fibers converge, to be inserted with the medial part of the Flexor pollicis brevis and the Adductor pollicis (obliquus) into the ulnar side of the base of the first phalanx of the thumb

10.11.3    Variations-The two adductors vary in their relative extent and in the closeness of their connection. The Adductor obliquus may receive a slip from the transverse metacarpal ligament.

10.11.4    Actions-The Abductor pollicis brevis draws the thumb forward in a plane at right angles to that of the palm of the hand. The Adductor pollicis is the opponent of this muscle, and approximates the thumb to the palm.

10.12             Category

10.12.1    Intrinsic Hand Thenar (IHT)

10.13             View (When Illustrated Individually)

10.13.1    Anterior

10.13.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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11    ANCONEUS B11E11

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11.1 Word Derivation

11.1.1        Anconeal=Pertaining to elbow

11.2 Attachments Illus.1  (DSL) Illus.2  (DSL)

11.2.1        Origin

11.2.1.1Posterior surface of lateral Epicondyle of humerus

11.2.2        Insertion

11.2.2.1Lateral side of Olecranon process

11.2.2.2Upper 1/4th of posterior surface of proximal portion of ulna

11.3 Joints

11.3.1        Elbow

11.3.2        Radioulnar (RU)

11.4 Action Illus. (DSL)

11.4.1        Extension (Elbow)

11.4.2        Pronation (RU)

11.5 Nerve Supply

11.5.1        Nerve

11.5.1.1          Radial

11.5.2        Roots

11.5.2.1          C7

11.5.2.2          C8

11.5.2.3          T1

11.6 Synergists

11.6.1        Triceps Brachii

11.7 Muscle Tests

11.7.1        ANCONEUS

11.8 Trigger Points

11.8.1        ANCONEUS

11.9 Organ Reflexes

11.9.1        Pancreas

11.9.2        Illustrations

11.10             Meridian

11.10.1    Spleen/Pancreas

11.11             Discussion (Gray)

11.11.1    The Anconæus (Fig. 418) is a small triangular muscle, which is placed on the back of the elbow-joint, and appears to be a continuation of the Triceps brachii. It arises by a separate tendon from the back part of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus; its fibers diverge and are inserted into the side of the olecranon, and upper fourth of the dorsal surface of the body of the ulna.

11.11.2    Actions-The Anconæus assists the Triceps in extending the forearm.

11.12             Category

11.12.1    Forearm Extensors (FAE)

11.13             View (When Illustrated Individually)

11.13.1    Posterior

11.13.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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12    BICEPS BRACHII B12E12

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12.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

12.2 Pronunciation

12.2.1.1BICEPS BRA·CHII- 'bI-"seps 'brA-kE-"I, -kE-"E Icon

12.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

12.2.1        Etymology

12.2.1.1Biceps=Two heads of origin

12.2.1.1.1         New Latin bicipit-, biceps, from Latin, two-headed, from bi- + capit-, caput head

12.2.1.2Brachion=Upper Arm

12.1 Attachments Illus. 1 Illus. 2

12.1.1        Origin

12.1.1.1Long head

12.1.1.1.1            Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula

12.1.1.2Short head

12.1.1.2.1            Apex of coracoid process of the scapula

12.1.2        Insertion

12.1.2.1Radial tuberosity

12.1.2.2Bicipital aponeurosis (lacertus fibrosus) (Continuous with the deep fascia covering the origins of the Flexor muscles)

12.2 Joints

12.2.1        Glenohumeral (GH)

12.2.2        Elbow

12.2.3        Radioulnar (RU)

12.3 Action Video

12.3.1        Flexion (Elbow)

12.3.2        Supination (RU)

12.3.3        Flexion (GH)

12.3.4        Reversed origin-insertion action

12.3.4.1          Both heads of the biceps brachii are active during flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint, with the long head being more active.

12.4 Nerve Supply

12.4.1        Nerve

12.4.1.1          Musculocutaneous

12.4.1.1.1         Separate branches to each head

12.4.2        Roots

12.4.2.1          C5

12.4.2.2          C6

12.5 Synergists

12.5.1        Brachialis

12.5.2        Brachioradialis

12.5.3        Supinator

12.1 Muscle Tests

12.1.1        BICEPS BRACHII

12.2 Trigger Points

12.2.1        BICEPS BRACHII

12.3 Organ Reflexes

12.3.1        Stomach

12.3.2        Illustrations

12.4 Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

12.4.1        Organs

12.4.1.1Spleen/Stomach

12.4.2        Channels Discussion

12.4.2.1Spleen/Stomach

12.4.3        Channels Illustration All

12.4.3.1Stomach ALL

12.4.4        Channels Illus Command Points

12.4.4.1Stomach

12.5 Musculoskeletal Pathology

12.5.1        BICEPS TENDINTIS (Proximal)

12.5.2        BICEPS TENDINTIS (Distal)

12.6 Orthopaedic Tests

12.6.1        Biceps Strength

12.6.2        Bicipital Tendinitis Test

12.6.3        Impingement Syndrome Test

12.6.4        Reflexes (Shoulder)

12.6.5        Yergason's Test

12.7 Musculoskeletal Examination

12.7.1        Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle

12.7.2        Elbow

12.8 Stretching

12.8.1        Stretching Concepts

12.8.2        Stretching Individual Muscle Discussion

12.8.3        Stretching Muscle Illustration

12.9 Posture

12.9.1        Postural Assessment

12.9.2        Postural Illustrations

12.10             Massage Routines

12.10.1    Deep Tissue

12.10.1.1 Deltoid

12.10.1.2 Biceps Triceps

12.11             Exercise

12.11.1    Biceps Brachii-Resistance Exercise

12.11.2    Biceps Brachii- Biomechanics

12.12             Discussion (Gray)

12.12.1    The Biceps brachii (Biceps; Biceps flexor cubiti) (Fig. 411) Discussion is a long fusiform muscle, placed on the front of the arm, and arising by two heads, from which circumstance it has received its name. The short head arises by a thick flattened tendon from the apex of the coracoid process, in common with the Coracobrachialis. The long head arises from the supraglenoid tuberosity at the upper margin of the glenoid cavity, and is continuous with the glenoidal labrum. This tendon, enclosed in a special sheath of the synovial membrane of the shoulder-joint, arches over the head of the humerus; it emerges from the capsule through an opening close to the humeral attachment of the ligament, and descends in the intertubercular groove; it is retained in the groove by the transverse humeral ligament and by a fibrous prolongation from the tendon of the Pectoralis major. An elongated muscular belly succeeds each tendon, and the two bellies, although closely applied to each other, can readily be separated until within about 7.5 cm. of the elbow-joint. Here they end in a flattened tendon, which is inserted into the rough posterior portion of the tuberosity of the radius, a bursa being interposed between the tendon and the front part of the tuberosity. As the tendon of the muscle approaches the radius it is twisted upon itself, so that its anterior surface becomes lateral and is applied to the tuberosity of the radius at its insertion. Opposite the bend of the elbow the tendon gives off, from its medial side, a broad aponeurosis, the lacertus fibrosus (bicipital fascia) which passes obliquely downward and medialward across the brachial artery, and is continuous with the deep fascia covering the origins of the Flexor muscles of the forearm (Fig. 410).

12.12.2    Variations —A third head (10 per cent.) to the Biceps brachii is occasionally found, arising at the upper and medial part of the Brachialis, with the fibers of which it is continuous, and inserted into the lacertus fibrosus and medial side of the tendon of the muscle. In most cases, this additional slip lies behind the brachial artery in its coarse down the arm. In some instances, the third head consists of two slips, which pass down, one in front of and the other behind the artery, concealing the vessel in the lower half of the arm. More rarely a fourth head occurs arising from the outer side of the humerus, from the intertubercular groove, or from the greater tubercle. Other heads are occasionally found. Slips sometimes pass from the inner border of the muscle over the brachial artery to the medial intermuscular septum or the medial epicondyle or more rarely to the Pronator teres or Brachialis. The long head may be absent or arise from the intertubercular groove.

12.12.3    Actions- The Biceps brachii is a flexor of the elbow and, to a less extent, of the shoulder; it is also a powerful Supinator, and serves to render tense the deep fascia of the forearm by means of the lacertus fibrosus given off from its tendon.

12.12.4    Non Web Based Links

12.12.4.1       Fig. 410

12.12.4.2       Fig. 411

12.12.4.3       Discussion

12.13             Quiz

12.13.1    Test Your Knowledge

12.14             Category

12.14.1    Forearm Flexors (FAF)

12.15             View (When Illustrated Individually)

12.15.1    Anterior

12.15.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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1     BICEPS FEMORIS (Lateral Hamstring) B13E13

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1.1  Word Derivation

1.1.1  Biceps=Two heads of origin

1.1.2  Femoris=Femur

1.2  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

1.2.1  Origin

1.2.1.1   Long head

1.2.1.1.1  Ischial tuberosity (Posterior Lower & Inner Impression)
1.2.1.1.2  Sacrotuberous ligament

1.2.1.2   Short head

1.2.1.2.1  Lateral lip of linea aspera
1.2.1.2.2  Proximal 2/3rd of lateral supracondylar line of femur
1.2.1.3       Lateral intermuscular septum

1.2.2  Insertion

1.2.2.1   Lateral side of the head of the fibula

1.2.2.2   Lateral condyle of the tibia

1.2.2.3   Deep fascia on the lateral side of the leg

1.3  Joints

1.3.1  Knee

1.3.2  Hip

1.4  Action Illus. (DSL)

1.4.1  Long and Short Head

1.4.1.1             Flexion (Knee)

1.4.1.2             Lateral rotation (Knee)

1.4.2  Long Head Only

1.4.2.1   Extension (Hip)

1.4.2.2   Adduction (Hip)

1.4.2.3   Lateral Rotation (Hip)

1.4.2.4   Note

1.4.2.4.1  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.

1.4.2.5   Reversed origin-insertion action

1.4.2.5.1  The long head gives posterior stability to the pelvis and extends the pelvis on the hip.

1.5  Nerve Supply

1.5.1  LONG HEAD

1.5.1.1             Nerve

1.5.1.1.1  Sciatic (Tibial Portion)

1.5.1.2             Roots

1.5.1.2.1  L5
1.5.1.2.2  S1
1.5.1.2.3  S2

1.5.2  Short head

1.5.2.1   Nerve

1.5.2.1.1  Sciatic (Common peroneal portion)

1.5.2.2   Roots

1.5.2.2.1  L5
1.5.2.2.2  S1
1.5.2.2.3  S2

1.6  Synergists

1.6.1  Semimembranosus

1.6.2  Semitendinosus

1.6.3  Gracilis

1.6.4  Sartorius

1.6.5  Gastrocnemius

1.7  Muscle Tests

1.7.1  BICEPS FEMORIS

1.8  Trigger Points

1.8.1  BICEPS FEMORIS

1.9  Organ Reflexes

1.9.1  Rectum

1.9.2  Illustrations

1.10 Meridian

1.10.1        Large Intestine

1.11 Discussion (Gray)

1.11.1        The Biceps femoris (Biceps) (Fig. 434) is situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the thigh. It has two heads of origin; one, the long head, arises from the lower and inner impression on the back part of the tuberosity of the ischium, by a tendon common to it and the Semitendinosus, and from the lower part of the sacrotuberous ligament; the other, the short head, arises from the lateral lip of the linea aspera, between the Adductor magnus and Vastus lateralis, extending up almost as high as the insertion of the Gluteus maximus; from the lateral prolongation of the linea aspera to within 5 cm. of the lateral condyle; and from the lateral intermuscular septum. The fibers of the long head form a fusiform belly, which passes obliquely downward and lateralward across the sciatic nerve to end in an aponeurosis which covers the posterior surface of the muscle, and receives the fibers of the short head; this aponeurosis becomes gradually contracted into a tendon, which is inserted into the lateral side of the head of the fibula, and by a small slip into the lateral condyle of the tibia. At its insertion, the tendon divides into two portions, which embrace the fibular collateral ligament of the knee-joint. From the posterior border of the tendon, a thin expansion is given off to the fascia of the leg. The tendon of insertion of this muscle forms the lateral hamstring; the common peroneal nerve descends along its medial border

1.11.2        Variations —The short head may be absent; additional heads may arise from the ischial tuberosity, the linea aspera, and the medial supracondylar ridge of the femur or from various other parts. A slip may pass to the Gastrocnemius.

1.11.3        Actions —The hamstring muscles flex the leg upon the thigh. When the knee is semiflexed, the Biceps femoris in consequence of its oblique direction rotates the leg outward; and the Semitendinosus, and to a slight extent the Semimembranosus, rotate the leg inward, assisting the Popliteus. Taking their fixed point from below, these muscles serve to support the pelvis upon the head of the femur, and to draw the trunk directly backward, as in raising it from the stooping position or in feats of strength, when the body is thrown backward in the form of an arch. As already indicated on page 285, complete flexion of the hip cannot be affected unless the knee-joint is also flexed, because of the shortness of the hamstring muscles.

1.12 Category

1.12.1        Leg Posterior Flexor Compartment (LPF)

1.13 View (When Illustrated Individually)

1.13.1        Posterior

1.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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2    BRACHIALIS B14E14

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2.1  Word Derivation

2.1.1  Brachion=Arm

2.2  Attachments Illus. 1  (DSL) Illus. 2  (DSL)

2.2.1  Origin

2.2.1.1   Deltoid tuberosity (embraces by two angular processes)

2.2.1.2   Humerus (Lower ½) (Anterior) (To within 2.5 cm of articular margin)

2.2.1.3   Intermuscular Septa (More Medial than Lateral)

2.2.2  Insertion

2.2.2.1   Tuberosity of the ulna

2.2.2.2   Coronoid process of the ulna (Rough depression on the anterior surface)

2.3  Joints

2.3.1  Elbow

2.4  Action Illus. (DSL)

2.4.1  Flexion

2.5  Nerve Supply

2.5.1  Nerve

2.5.1.1             Musculocutaneous

2.5.1.2   Radial

2.5.2  Roots

2.5.2.1   C5 (Musculocutaneous)

2.5.2.2   C6 (Musculocutaneous)

2.5.2.3             C7 (Radial)

2.6  Synergists

2.6.1  Brachioradialis

2.6.2  Biceps brachii

2.7  Muscle Tests

2.7.1  BRACHIALIS

2.8  Trigger Points

2.8.1  BRACHIALIS

2.9  Organ Reflexes

2.9.1  Stomach

2.9.2  Illustrations

2.10 Meridian

2.10.1        Stomach

2.11 Discussion (Gray)

2.11.1        The Brachialis (Brachialis anticus) (Fig. 411) covers the front of the elbow-joint and the lower half of the humerus. It arises from the lower half of the front of the humerus, commencing above at the insertion of the Deltoideus, which it embraces by two angular processes. Its origin extends below to within 2.5 cm. of the margin of the articular surface. It also arises from the intermuscular septa, but more extensively from the medial than the lateral; it is separated from the lateral below by the Brachioradialis and Extensor carpi radialis longus. Its fibers converge to a thick tendon, which is inserted into the tuberosity of the ulna and the rough depression on the anterior surface of the coronoid process.

2.11.2        Variations —Occasionally doubled; additional slips to the Supinator, Pronator teres, Biceps, lacertus fibrosus, or radius are more rarely found.

2.11.3        Actions- the Brachialis is a flexor of the forearm, and forms an important defence to the elbow-joint. When the forearm is fixed, the Biceps brachii and Brachialis flex the arm upon the forearm, as in efforts of climbing.

2.12 Category

2.12.1        Forearm Flexors (FAF)

2.13 View

2.13.1        Anterior

2.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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3    BRACHIORADIALIS B15E15

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3.1  Word Derivation

3.1.1  Brachion=Arm

3.1.2  Radialis=Radius

3.2  Attachments Illus.1  (DSL) Illus.2  (DSL)

3.2.1  Origin

3.2.1.1   Humerus (Lateral supracondylar ridge) (Proximal 2/3)

3.2.1.2   Intermuscular septum (Lateral)

3.2.2  Insertion

3.2.2.1   Radius (Styloid Process-Base-Lateral Side)

3.3  Joints

3.3.1  Elbow

3.3.2  Radioulnar (RU) Distal

3.4  Action Illus. (DSL)

3.4.1  Flexion

3.4.2  Pronation (To midposition when joint is supinated) (RU) Distal

3.4.3  Supination (To midposition when joint is Pronated)  (RU) Distal

3.5  Nerve Supply

3.5.1  Nerve

3.5.1.1             Radial

3.5.2  Roots

3.5.2.1             C5

3.5.2.2             C6

3.5.2.3             C7

3.6  Synergists

3.6.1  Brachialis

3.6.2  Biceps brachii

3.7  Muscle Tests

3.7.1  BRACHIORADIALIS

3.8  Trigger Points

3.8.1  BRACHIORADIALIS

3.9  Organ Reflexes

3.9.1  Stomach

3.9.2  Illustrations

3.10 Meridian

3.10.1        Stomach

3.11 Discussion (Gray)

3.11.1        The Brachioradialis (Supinator longus) (Fig. 414) (Fig. 417) (Fig. 418) is the most superficial muscle on the radial side of the forearm. It arises from the upper two-thirds of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus, and from the lateral intermuscular septum, being limited above by the groove for the radial nerve. Interposed between it and the Brachialis are the radial nerve and the anastomosis between the anterior branch of the profunda artery and the radial recurrent. The fibers end above the middle of the forearm in a flat tendon, which is inserted into the lateral side of the base of the styloid process of the radius. The tendon is crossed near its insertion by the tendons of the Abductor pollicis longus and Extensor pollicis brevis; on its ulnar, side is the radial artery.

3.11.2        Variations —Fusion with the Brachialis; tendon of insertion may be divided into two or three slips; insertion partial or complete into the middle of the radius, fasciculi to the tendon of the Biceps, the tuberosity or oblique line of the radius; slips to the Extensor carpi radialis longus or Abductor pollicis longus; absence; rarely doubled.

3.11.3        Actions-The Brachioradialis is a flexor of the elbow-joint, but only acts as such when the Biceps brachii and Brachialis have initiated the movement of flexion.

3.12 Category

3.12.1        Forearm Flexors (FAF)

3.13 View

3.13.1        Anterior

3.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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4    BUCCINATOR B16E16

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4.1  Word Derivation

4.1.1  Bucc=Cheek

4.1.2  Buccina=a trumpet

4.2  Attachments

4.2.1  Origin

4.2.1.1   Upper attachment

4.2.1.1.1  Maxilla (External surfaces of the alveolar process) (Corresponding to the three molar teeth) (Crossing the maxillary tuberosity to the pterygold hamulus)

4.2.1.2   Middle attachment

4.2.1.2.1  Pterygomandibular raphe (Anterior border)

4.2.1.3   Inferior attachment

4.2.1.3.1  Mandible (External surfaces of the alveolar processes) (Corresponding to the three molar teeth) (Crossing the junction of the ramus and body to the posterior end of the mylohyoid line)
4.2.1.3.2  Mandible (Buccinator Ridge)

4.2.2  Insertion

4.2.2.1   Upper fibers

4.2.2.1.1  Orbicularis Oris (Blend with upper fibers)

4.2.2.2   Middle fibers

4.2.2.2.1  Orbicularis Oris (Decussate (cross) so that lower and upper ones continue into upper and lower parts of the Orbicularis Oris)

4.2.2.3   Lower fibers

4.2.2.3.1  Blend with lower fibers of orbicularis oris

4.3  Action Illus. (DSL)

4.3.1  Compresses the cheeks against the teeth

4.3.2  Draws angle of the mouth laterally.

4.4  Nerve Supply

4.4.1  Facial (VII)

4.4.2  Inferior buccal branch

4.5  Arterial supply

4.5.1  Buccal (Maxillary)

4.5.2  Facial

4.5.3  Transverse facial

4.6  Synergists

4.6.1  Risorius

4.7  Antagonists

4.7.1  Orbicularis oris

4.8  Muscle Tests

4.8.1  BUCCINATOR

4.9  Trigger Points

4.9.1  BUCCINATOR

4.10 Organ Reflexes

4.10.1        None

4.10.2        Illustrations

4.11 Meridian

4.11.1        None

4.12 Discussion (Gray)

4.12.1        The Buccinator (Fig. 380) (Fig. 381) is a thin quadrilateral muscle, occupying the interval between the maxilla and the mandible at the side of the face. It arises from the outer surfaces of the alveolar processes of the maxilla and mandible, corresponding to the three molar teeth; and behind, from the anterior border of the pterygomandibular raphé which separates it from the Constrictor pharyngis superior. The fibers converge toward the angle of the mouth, where the central fibers intersect each other, those from below being continuous with the upper segment of the Orbicularis oris, and those from above with the lower segment; the upper and lower fibers are continued forward into the corresponding lip without decussation.

4.12.2        Relations —The Buccinator is covered by the buccopharyngeal fascia, and is in relation by its superficial surface, behind, with a large mass of fat, which separates it from the ramus of the mandible, the Masseter, and a small portion of the Temporalis; this fat has been named the suctorial pad, because it is supposed to assist in the act of sucking. The parotid duct pierces the Buccinator opposite the second molar tooth of the maxilla. The deep surface is in relation with the buccal glands and mucous membrane of the mouth.

4.12.3        Actions- The Buccinators compress the cheeks, so that, during the process of mastication, the food is kept under the immediate pressure of the teeth. When the cheeks have been previously distended with air, the Buccinator muscles expel it from between the lips, as in blowing a trumpet; hence the name (buccina, a trumpet).

4.13 Category

4.13.1        Facial Expression (FE)

4.14 View

4.14.1        Anterior

4.14.1.1Illus. (DSL)  

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5    BULBOCAVERNOSUS (BULBOSPONGIOSUS) B17E17

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5.1  Word Derivation

5.1.1  Bulbus=Bulb

5.1.2  Caverna=Hollow

5.2  Attachments

5.2.1  Origin

5.2.1.1   Central tendon of perineum

5.2.2  Insertion

5.2.2.1   Inferior fascia of urogenital diaphragm

5.2.2.2   Corpus spongiosum of penis

5.2.2.3   Deep fascia on dorsum of penis in male

5.2.2.4   Pubic arch (Female)

5.2.2.5   Root and dorsum of clitoris (Female)

5.3     Action Illus. (DSL)

5.3.1  Helps expel last drops of urine during micturition

5.3.2  Propel semen along urethra

5.3.3  Assist in erection of the penis in male

5.3.4  Decreases vaginal orifice and assists in erection of clitoris in female

5.4  Nerve Supply

5.4.1  Perineal branch of pudendal nerve

5.5  Synergists

5.5.1   

5.6  Muscle Tests

5.6.1  BULBOCAVERNOSUS

5.7  Trigger Points

5.7.1  BULBOCAVERNOSUS

5.8  Organ Reflexes

5.8.1  None

5.8.2  Illustrations

5.9  Meridian

5.9.1  None

5.10 Discussion (Gray)

5.10.1        The Bulbocavernosus (Ejaculator urinæ; Accelerator urinæ) (Fig. 406) is placed in the middle line of the perineum, in front of the anus. It consists of two symmetrical parts, united along the median line by a tendinous raphé. It arises from the central tendinous point of the perineum and from the median raphé in front. Its fibers diverge like the barbs of a quill-pen; the most posterior form a thin layer, which is lost on the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm; the middle fibers encircle the bulb and adjacent parts, of the corpus cavernosum urethræ, and join with the fibers of the opposite side, on the upper part of the corpus cavernosum urethræ, in a strong aponeurosis; the anterior fibers, spread out over the side of the corpus cavernosum penis, to be inserted partly into that body, anterior to the Ischiocavernosus, occasionally extending to the pubis, and partly ending in a tendinous expansion which covers the dorsal vessels of the penis. Dividing the muscle longitudinally, and reflecting it from the surface of the corpus cavernosum urethræ best see the latter fibers.

5.10.2        Actions—This muscle serves to empty the canal of the urethra, after the bladder has expelled its contents; during the greater part of the act of micturition its fibers are relaxed, and it only comes into action at the end of the process. The middle fibers are supposed by Krause to assist in the erection of the corpus cavernosum urethræ, by compressing the erectile tissue of the bulb. The anterior fibers, according to Tyrrel, also contribute to the erection of the penis by compressing the deep dorsal vein of the penis, as they are inserted into, and continuous with, the fascia of the penis.

5.11 Category

5.11.1        Perineum  (PRN)

5.12 View

5.12.1        Ventral

5.12.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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6    CILIARY MUSCLE B18E18

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6.1  Attachments

6.1.1  Origin

6.1.1.1   Scleral spur (posterior margin)

6.1.2  Insertion

6.1.2.1   Stroma of the choroid

6.1.2.2   Ciliary processes

6.1.2.3   Orbiculus ciliaris

6.2  Action Illus. (DSL)

6.2.1  Modify the shape of the lens to adjust for near (lens thickening) or distant Vision (lens thinning)

6.3  Nerve Supply

6.3.1  Near vision

6.3.1.1             Parasympathetic fibers through the Oculomotor nerve (III), from Edinger-Westphal nucleus

6.3.2  Distant vision

6.3.2.1             Sympathetic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion passing into the eye as the long ciliary nerves

6.4  Arterial supply

6.4.1  Long posterior and anterior ciliary rami from the ophthalmic and lacrimal branches of the internal carotid artery

6.5  Synergists

6.5.1  None

6.6  Muscle Tests

6.6.1  CILIARY

6.7  Trigger Points

6.7.1  CILIARY

6.8  Organ Reflexes

6.8.1  None

6.8.2  Illustrations

6.9  Meridian

6.9.1  None

6.10 Antagonists

6.10.1        Parasympathetic and Sympathetic fibers produce antagonistic effects

6.10.2        Parasympathetic fibers

6.10.2.1          Contract the ciliary muscle thereby relaxing the zonal fibers which suspend the lens at its periphery

6.10.2.2          The relaxed lens thickens

6.10.3        Sympathetic fibers

6.10.3.1          Act upon arteries in ciliary body

6.10.3.2          Vasomotor activity increases tension in lens zonal fibers and produces a thinning of the lens

6.11 Discussion (Gray)

6.11.1        The Ciliaris muscle (m. ciliaris; Bowman’s muscle) consists of unstriped fibers: it forms a grayish, semitransparent, circular band, about 3 mm. broad, on the outer surface of the forepart of the choroid. It is thickest in front, and consists of two sets of fibers, meridional and circular. The meridional fibers, much the more numerous, arise from the posterior margin of the scleral spur (page 1007); they run backward, and are attached to the ciliary processes (Fig. 875) and orbiculus ciliaris (Fig. 875).  One bundle, according to Waldeyer, is inserted into the sclera. The circular fibers are internal to the meridional ones, and in a meridional section appear as a triangular zone behind the filtration angle and close to the circumference of the iris. They are well developed in hypermetropic, but are rudimentary or absent in myopic eyes. The Ciliaris muscle is the chief agent in accommodation, i.e., in adjusting the eye to the vision of near objects. When it contracts it, draws forward the ciliary processes, relaxes the suspensory ligament of the lens, and thus allows the lens to become more convex.

6.11.2        Definitions

6.11.2.1          The Ciliary Body (corpus ciliare) —The ciliary body comprises the orbiculus ciliaris, and the Ciliaris muscle

6.11.2.2          The orbiculus ciliaris is a zone of about 4 mm. in width, directly continuous with the anterior part of the choroid; it presents numerous ridges arranged in a radial manner), the ciliary processes.  

6.11.2.3          The ciliary processes (processus ciliares) are formed by the inward folding of the various layers of the choroid, i.e., the choroid proper and the lamina basalis, and are received between corresponding foldings of the suspensory ligament of the lens.

6.11.2.4          Stroma of the choroid Interspersed between the vessels are dark star-shaped pigment cells, the processes of which, communicating with those of neighbouring cells, form a delicate net-work or stroma, which toward the inner surface of the choroid loses its pigmentary character. The inner layer (lamina choriocapillaris) consists of an exceedingly fine capillary plexus, formed by the short ciliary vessels; the network is closer and finer in the posterior than in the anterior part of the choroid. About 1.25 cm. behind the cornea its meshes become larger, and are continuous with those of the ciliary processes. This lamina is connected by a stratum intermedium consisting of fine elastic fibers. On the inner surface of the lamina choriocapillaris is a very thin, structureless, or faintly fibrous membrane, called the lamina basalis; it is closely connected with the stroma of the choroid, and separates it from the pigmentary layer of the retina.

6.11.2.5          The Sclera —The sclera has received its name from its extreme density and hardness; it is a firm, unyielding membrane, serving to maintain the form of the bulb. It is much thicker behind than in front; the thickness of its posterior part is 1 mm.

6.11.2.6          The Cornea —The cornea is the projecting transparent part of the external tunic, and forms the anterior sixth of the surface of the bulb.

6.11.2.7          The Iris —The iris has received its name from its various colors in different individuals. It is a thin, circular, contractile disk, suspended in the aqueous humour between the cornea and lens, and perforated a little to the nasal side of its center by a circular aperture, the pupil.

6.11.3        Additional Illustrations

6.11.3.1          (Fig. 869)

6.11.3.2          (Fig. 870)

6.11.3.3          (Fig. 872)

6.11.3.4          (Fig. 873)

6.11.3.5          (Fig. 874)

6.11.3.6          (Fig. 875)

6.11.3.7          (Fig.876)

6.12 Category

6.12.1        Eye Ball (EB)

6.13 View

6.13.1        (Note: Lower two s are enlarged horizontal sections.)

6.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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7    COCCYGEUS (ISCHIOCOCCYGEUS) B19E19

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7.1  Word Derivation

7.1.1  Coccygeus=Coccyx

7.2  Attachments Illus. 1 (DSL) Illus. 2 (DSL)

7.2.1  Origin

7.2.1.1   Ischial Spine

7.2.2  Insertion

7.2.2.1   Lower Sacrum

7.2.2.2   Upper Coccyx

7.3  Action Illus. (DSL)

7.3.1  Supports and slightly raises pelvic floor

7.3.2  Resists intraabdominal pressure

7.3.3  Pulls coccyx forward following defecation or parturition

7.4  Nerve Supply

7.4.1  Nerve

7.4.1.1             Sacral

7.4.2  Roots

7.4.2.1             S3

7.4.2.2             S4

7.5  Synergists

7.5.1   

7.6  Muscle Tests

7.6.1  COCCYGEUS

7.7  Trigger Points

7.7.1  COCCYGEUS

7.8  Organ Reflexes

7.8.1  None

7.8.2  Illustrations

7.9  Meridian

7.9.1  None

7.10 Discussion (Gray)

7.10.1        The Coccygeus (Fig. 404) is situated behind the preceding. It is a triangular plane of muscular and tendinous fibers, arising by its apex from the spine of the ischium and sacrospinous ligament, and inserted by its base into the margin of the coccyx and into the side of the lowest piece of the sacrum. It assists the Levator Ani and Piriformis in closing in the back part of the outlet of the pelvis.

7.10.2        Nerve Supply —a branch from the fourth and fifth sacral nerves supplies The Coccygeus.

7.10.3        Actions—The Coccygei pull forward and support the coccyx, after it has been pressed backward during defecation or parturition.

7.11 Category

7.11.1        Pelvic Floor (PF)

7.12 View

7.12.1        Ventral

7.12.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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8    CORACOBRACHIALIS B20E20

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8.1  Word Derivation

8.1.1  Coraco=Coracoid process

8.2  Attachments Illus. (DSL)

8.2.1  Origin

8.2.1.1   Tip of coracoid process of scapula

8.2.2  Insertion

8.2.2.1   Middle of medial border of humerus, opposite deltoid tuberosity

8.3  Joints

8.3.1  Glenohumeral

8.4  Action Illus. (DSL)

8.4.1  Horizontal flexion

8.4.2  Adduction

8.5  Nerve Supply

8.5.1  Nerve

8.5.1.1             Musculocutaneous

8.5.2  Roots

8.5.2.1             C5

8.5.2.2             C6

8.5.2.3             C7

8.6  Synergists

8.6.1  Pectoralis major

8.6.2  Biceps brachii

8.6.3  Anterior deltoid

8.7  Muscle Tests

8.7.1  CORACOBRACHIALIS

8.8  Trigger Points

8.8.1  CORACOBRACHIALIS

8.9  Organ Reflexes

8.9.1  Lung

8.9.2  Illustrations

8.10 Meridian

8.10.1        Lung

8.11 Discussion (Gray)

8.11.1        The Coracobrachialis (Fig. 411) the smallest of the three muscles in this region is situated at the upper and medial part of the arm. It arises from the apex of the coracoid process, in common with the short head of the Biceps brachii, and from the intermuscular septum between the two muscles; it is inserted by means of a flat tendon into an impression at the middle of the medial surface and border of the body of the humerus between the origins of the Triceps brachii and Brachialis. It is perforated by the musculocutaneous nerve

8.11.2        Variations —A bony head may reach the medial epicondyle; a short head more rarely found may insert into the lesser tubercle.

8.11.3        Actions —The Coracobrachialis draws the humerus forward and medialward, and at the same time assists in retaining the head of the bone in contact with the glenoid cavity.

8.12 Category

8.12.1        Arm Scapular (AS)

8.13 View

8.13.1        Anterior

8.13.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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9    CORRUGATOR SUPERCILII B21E21

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9.1  Word Derivation

9.1.1  Corrugo=Wrinkle

9.1.2  Supercilium=Eyebrow

9.2  Attachments

9.3    Origin

9.3.1.1   Medial end of the superciliary arch of the frontal bone

9.4    Insertion

9.4.1.1   Deep surface of the skin above the midpart of the orbital arch

9.5  Action Illus. (DSL)

9.5.1  : Draws eyebrows medially and down (Frowning muscle)

9.6  Nerve Supply

9.6.1  Temporal branches of the facial nerve (VII)

9.7  Artery supply

9.7.1  Supratrochlear (Branch of ophthalmic)

9.7.2  Supraorbital (Branch of ophthalmic)

9.8  Synergists

9.8.1  Orbicularis oculi

9.8.2  Procerus

9.9  Antagonist

9.9.1  Frontalis

9.10 Muscle Tests

9.10.1        CORRUGATOR SUPERCILII

9.11 Trigger Points

9.11.1        CORRUGATOR SUPERCILII

9.12 Organ Reflexes

9.12.1        None

9.12.2        Illustrations

9.13 Meridian

9.13.1        None

9.14 Discussion (Gray)

9.14.1        The Corrugator (Corrugator supercilii) (Fig. 379) is a small, narrow, pyramidal muscle, placed at the medial end of the eyebrow, beneath the Frontalis and Orbicularis oculi. It arises from the medial end of the superciliary arch; and its fibers pass upward and lateralward, between the palpebral and orbital portions of the Orbicularis oculi, and is inserted into the deep surface of the skin, above the middle of the orbital arch.

9.14.2        Note 79 The corrugator is not recognized as a separate muscle in the Basle Nomenclature.

9.14.3        Actions- The Corrugator draws the eyebrow downward and medialward, producing the vertical wrinkles of the forehead. It is the “frowning” muscle, and may be regarded as the principal muscle in the expression of suffering.

9.15 Category

9.15.1        Facial Expression (FE)

9.16 View

9.16.1        Anterior

9.16.1.1Illus. (DSL)

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10    CRICOARYTENOID LATERAL & POSTERIOR B22E22

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10.1 Attachments Illus. (DSL)

10.1.1        Origin

10.1.1.1Cricoarytenoid Lateral

10.1.1.1.1         Upper border of arch of cricoid cartilage

10.1.1.2Cricoarytenoid Posterior

10.1.1.2.1         Posterior surface of lamina of cricoid cartilage

10.1.2        Insertion

10.1.2.1Cricoarytenoid Lateral

10.1.2.1.1         Muscular process of arytenoids cartilage

10.1.2.2Cricoarytenoid Posterior

10.1.2.2.1         Muscular process of arytenoid cartilage

10.2 Action Illus. (DSL)

10.2.1        Cricoarytenoid Lateral

10.2.1.1          Adducts and medially rotates arytenoid cartilage assisting in closing glottis

10.2.2        Cricoarytenoid Posterior

10.2.2.1          Abducts arytenoid cartilage widening glottis

10.3 Nerve Supply

10.3.1        Vagus (X)

10.3.2        Accessory (XI)

10.4 Synergists

10.4.1         

10.5 Muscle Tests

10.5.1        CRICOARYTENOID

10.6 Trigger Points

10.6.1        CRICOARYTENOID

10.7 Organ Reflexes

10.7.1        None

10.7.2        Illustrations

10.8 Meridian

10.8.1        None

10.9 Discussion (Gray)

10.9.1        The Cricoarytænoideus posterior (posterior cricoarytenoid) (Fig. 958) arises from the broad depression on the corresponding half of the posterior surface of the lamina of the cricoid cartilage; its fibers run upward and lateralward, and converge to be inserted into the back of the muscular process of the arytenoid cartilage. The uppermost fibers are nearly horizontal, the middle oblique, and the lowest almost vertical.

10.9.2        Actions-The Cricoarytœnoidei posteriores separate the vocal folds, and, consequently, open the glottis, by rotating the arytenoid cartilages outward around a vertical axis passing through the cricoarytenoid joints; so that their vocal processes and the vocal folds attached to them become widely separated.

10.9.3        The Cricoarytænoideus lateralis (lateral cricoarytenoid) (Fig. 959) is smaller than the preceding, and of an oblong form. It arises from the upper border of the arch of the cricoid cartilage, and, passing obliquely upward and backward, is inserted into the front of the muscular process of the arytenoid cartilage.

10.9.4        Actions-The Cricoarytœnoidei laterales close the glottis by rotating the arytenoid cartilages inward, to approximate their vocal processes.

10.10             Category

10.10.1    Larynx Intrinsic (LXI)

10.11             View

10.11.1    LATERAL AND POSTERIOR VIEW

10.11.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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11    CRICOPHARYNGEUS B23E23

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11.1 Attachments

11.1.1        Origin

11.1.1.1Arch of cricoid cartilage

11.1.2        Insertion

11.1.2.1Arch of cricoid cartilage

11.2 Action Illus. (DSL)

11.2.1        Acts as sphincter to prevent air entering esophagus

11.2.2        Relaxes during swallowing

11.3 Nerve Supply

11.3.1        Nerve Plexus

11.3.1.1          Pharyngeal plexus

11.3.2        Roots

11.3.2.1          CN (IX)

11.3.2.2          CN (X)

11.3.2.3          CN (XI)

11.4 Synergists

11.4.1         

11.5 Muscle Tests

11.5.1        CRICOPHARYNGEUS

11.6 Trigger Points

11.6.1        CRICOPHARYNGEUS

11.7 Organ Reflexes

11.7.1        None

11.7.2        Illustrations

11.8 Meridian

11.8.1        None

11.9 Discussion (Gray)

11.9.1        None

11.10             Category

11.10.1    Pharynx longitudinal layer (PXL)

11.11             View

11.11.1    Posterior

11.11.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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12    CRICOTHYROID B24E24

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12.1 Word Derivation

12.1.1        Crico=Cricoid cartilage of larynx

12.1.2        Thyro=Thyroid gland

12.2 Attachments

12.2.1        Origin

12.2.1.1Anterolateral, external aspect of the cricoid cartilage

12.2.2        Insertion

12.2.2.1Inferior part

12.2.2.1.1         Anterior border of the inferior cornu of thyroid

12.2.2.2Superior Part

12.2.2.2.1         Posterior part of the lower border of the thyroid lamina

12.3 Action Illus. (DSL)

12.3.1        Elevation of cricoid arch and tilting, back its lamina

12.3.2        Closes anterior interval between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages, thereby, tightening the vocal cords

12.4 Nerve Supply

12.4.1        External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve from the vagus nerve (X)

12.5 Arterial supply

12.5.1        Cricothyroid branch and rami of the superior thyroid artery

12.5.2        Rami from the inferior thyroid artery

12.6 Synergists

12.6.1        Posterior Arytenoids

12.7 Antagonists

12.7.1        Vocalis

12.7.2        Thyroarytenoid

12.8 Muscle Tests

12.8.1        CRICOTHYROID

12.9 Trigger Points

12.9.1        CRICOTHYROID

12.10             Organ Reflexes

12.10.1    None

12.10.2    Illustrations

12.11             Meridian

12.11.1    None

12.12             Discussion (Gray)

12.12.1    The Cricothyreoideus (Cricothyroid) (Fig. 957), triangular in form, arises from the front and lateral part of the cricoid cartilage; its fibers diverge, and are arranged in two groups. The lower fibers constitute a pars obliqua, slant backward, and lateralward to the anterior border of the inferior cornu; the anterior fibers, forming pars recta, run upward, backward, and lateralward to the posterior part of the lower border of the lamina of the thyroid cartilage. The medial borders of the two muscles are separated by a triangular interval, occupied by the middle cricothyroid ligament.

12.12.2    The medial borders of the two muscles are separated by a triangular interval, occupied by the middle cricothyroid ligament.

12.12.3    The Cricothyreoideus produce tension and elongation of the vocal folds by drawing up the arch of the cricoid cartilage and tilting back the upper border of its lamina; the distance between the vocal processes and the angle of the thyroid is thus increased, and the folds are consequently elongated.

12.12.4    Actions-

12.12.4.1       The Cricoarytœnoidei posteriores separate the vocal folds, and, consequently, open the glottis, by rotating the arytenoid cartilages outward around a vertical axis passing through the cricoarytenoid joints; so that their vocal processes and the vocal folds attached to them become widely separated.

12.12.4.2       The Cricoarytœnoidei laterales close the glottis by rotating the arytenoid cartilages inward, to approximate their vocal processes.

12.13             Category

12.13.1    Larynx Intrinsic (LXI)

12.14             View

12.14.1    Posterior

12.14.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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13    DELTOID ANTERIOR B25E25

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13.1 Word Derivation

13.1.1        Delta=Triangular

13.1.2        Supercilium=Eyebrow

13.2 Attachments Illus. (DSL)

13.2.1        Origin

13.2.1.1    Anterosuperior border of the lateral 1/3 of the clavicle

13.2.2        Insertion

13.2.2.1    Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus on the anterolateral surface just above is midshaft

13.3 Joints

13.3.1        Glenohumeral

13.4 Action Illus. (DSL)

13.4.1        Abduction

13.4.2        Horizontal flexion

13.4.3        Medial rotation

13.5 Nerve Supply

13.5.1        Nerve

13.5.1.1          Axillary

13.5.2        Roots

13.5.2.1          C5

13.5.2.2          C6

13.6 Synergists

13.6.1        Middle Deltoid

13.6.2        Posterior Deltoid

13.6.3        Supraspinatus

13.6.4        Pectoralis Major Clavicular

13.7 Muscle Tests

13.7.1        DELTOID ANTERIOR

13.8 Trigger Points

13.8.1        DELTOID ANTERIOR

13.9 Organ Reflexes

13.9.1        Lung

13.9.2        Illustrations

13.10             Meridian

13.10.1    Lung

13.11             Discussion (Gray)

13.11.1    The Deltoideus (Deltoid muscle) (Fig. 410) is a large, thick, triangular muscle, which covers the shoulder-joint in front, behind, and laterally. It arises from the anterior border and upper surface of the lateral third of the clavicle, from the lateral margin and upper surface of the acromion, and from the lower lip of the posterior border of the spine of the scapula, as far back as the triangular surface at its medial end. From this extensive origin the fibers converge toward their insertion, the middle passing vertically, the anterior obliquely backward and lateralward, the posterior obliquely forward and lateralward; they unite in a thick tendon, which is inserted into the deltoid prominence on the middle of the lateral side of the body of the humerus. At its insertion, the muscle gives off an expansion to the deep fascia of the arm. This muscle is remarkably coarse in texture, and the arrangement of its fibers is somewhat peculiar; the central portion of the muscle—that is to say, the part arising from the acromion—consists of oblique fibers; these arise in a bipenniform manner from the sides of the tendinous intersections, generally four in number, which are attached above to the acromion and pass downward parallel to one another in the substance of the muscle. The oblique fibers thus formed are inserted into similar tendinous intersections, generally three in number, which pass upward from the insertion of the muscle and alternate with the descending septa. The portions of the muscle arising from the clavicle and spine of the scapula are not arranged in this manner, but are inserted into the margins of the inferior tendon.

13.11.2    Variations —Large variations uncommon. More or less splitting common. Continuation into the Trapezius; fusion with the Pectoralis major; additional slips from the vertebral border of the scapula, infraspinous fascia and axillary border of scapula not uncommon. Insertion varies in extent or rarely is prolonged to origin of Brachioradialis.

13.11.3    Nerves —The Deltoideus is supplied by the fifth and sixth cervical through the axillary nerve.

13.11.4    Actions —The Deltoideus raises the arm from the side, to bring it at right angles with the trunk. Its anterior fibers, assisted by the Pectoralis major, draw the arm forward; and its posterior fibers, aided by the Teres major and Latissimus dorsi, draw it backward.

13.11.5    Illustration-None

13.12             Category

13.12.1    Arm Scapular (AS)

13.13             View

13.13.1    Anterior

13.13.1.1 Illus. (DSL)

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14    DELTOID MIDDLE

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14.1 Origin

14.1.1        Superior surface of the Acromion process

14.2 Insertion

14.2.1        Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

14.3 Joints

14.3.1        Glenohumeral

14.4 Action

14.4.1        Abduction

14.5 Nerve Supply

14.5.1        Nerve

14.5.1.1Axillary

14.5.2        Roots

14.5.2.1C5

14.5.2.2C6

14.6 Synergists

14.6.1        Anterior Deltoid

14.6.2        Posterior Deltoid

14.6.3        Supraspinatus

14.7 Category

14.7.1        Arm Scapular (AS)

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15    DELTOID POSTERIOR

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15.1 Origin

15.1.1        Inferior margin of spine of scapula

15.2 Insertion

15.2.1        Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

15.3 Joints

15.3.1        Glenohumeral

15.4 Action

15.4.1        Abduction

15.4.2        Horizontal Extension

15.4.3        Lateral Rotation

15.5 Nerve Supply

15.5.1        Nerve

15.5.1.1Axillary

15.5.2        Roots

15.5.2.1C5

15.5.2.2C6

15.6 Synergists

15.6.1        Anterior Deltoid

15.6.2        Middle Deltoid

15.6.3        Supraspinatus

15.7 Category

15.7.1        Arm Scapular (AS)

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16    DEPRESSOR ANGULI ORIS

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16.1 Origin

16.1.1        The oblique line of the mandible, below and lateral to the depressor labii inferioris

16.2 Insertion

16.2.1        The angle of the mouth, mingling with the levator anguli oris, zygomatIcus major, and muscular bands of the orbicularis Oris

16.3 Action

16.3.1        Depresses the modiolus and angle of mouth

16.4 Nerve Supply

16.4.1        Mandibular marginal branch of the facial nerve (VII)

16.5 Arterial supply

16.5.1        Inferior labial branch from the facial artery

16.5.2        Mental branch from the inferior alveolar artery

16.6 Synergists

16.6.1        Platysma (Pars Modiolus)

16.6.2        Depressor Labii Inferioris

16.7 Antagonists

16.7.1        For direct modiolar deviation

16.7.1.1Levator Anguli Oris

16.7.1.2Zygomaticus Major

16.7.2        For angle of mouth deviation

16.7.2.1Lateral Slip of the Levator Labii Superioris

16.7.2.2Alaeque Nasi

16.7.2.3Levator Labii Superioris

16.7.2.4Zygomaticus Minor

16.8 Category

16.8.1        Facial Expression (FE)

16.9  Note

16.9.1        (Denotes Modiolus)

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17    DEPRESSOR LABII INFERIORIS

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17.1 Origin

17.1.1        The oblique line of mandible, between symphysis menti and the mental foramen

17.2 Insertion

17.2.1        The skin of the lower lip, blending and intersecting with its other and with orbicularis oris

17.2.2        Note

17.2.2.1It is continuous below and laterally with the labial part of the platysma).

17.3 Action

17.3.1        Depresses the lower lip laterally and assists in eversion

17.4 Nerve Supply

17.4.1        Mandibular marginal branch of the facial nerve (VII)

17.5 Arterial supply

17.5.1        Inferior labial branch of the facial artery

17.5.2        Mental branch of the inferior alveolar artery

17.6 Synergists

17.6.1        Platysma (Pars Labialis)

17.6.2        Depressor Anguli Oris

17.7 Antagonist

17.7.1        Orbicularis Oris

17.8 Category

17.8.1        Facial Expression (FE)

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18    DEPRESSOR SEPTI

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18.1 Origin

18.1.1        From the incisive fossa of the maxilla

18.2 Insertion

18.2.1        The mobile part of the nasal septum, deep to the superior labial mucous membrane

18.3 Action

18.3.1        Draws ala of nose downwards and thereby constricts the aperture of naris.

18.4 Nerve Supply

18.4.1        Superior buccal branches of the facial nerve (VII)

18.5 Arterial supply

18.5.1        Septal and alar branches from the superior labial artery

18.6 Synergists

18.6.1        Nasalis

18.7 Antagonist

18.7.1        Dilator Naris

18.8 Category

18.8.1        Facial Expression (FE)

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19    DIAPHRAGM

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19.1 Word Derivation/Pronunciation ect

19.1.1        http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/DIAPHRAGM

19.2 Origin

19.2.1        An approximately circular line passing entirely around the inner surface of the body wall

19.2.2        STERNAL PORTION

19.2.2.1Two slips from the back of the xiphoid process

19.2.3        COSTAL PORTION

19.2.3.1The inner surfaces of the cartilages and adjacent portions of the lower 6 ribs on either side, interdigitating with the transverses abdominis

19.2.4        LUMBAR PORTION

19.2.4.1Medial (Medial Lumbocostal Arch) and lateral arcuate (Lateral Lumbocostal Arch) ligaments and right and left crura from the anterolateral surfaces of the bodies and discs of the upper three lumbar vertebrae

19.3 Insertion

19.3.1        The central tendon, which is an oblong sheet forming the summit of the dome

19.4 Action

19.4.1        Principal muscle of respiration

19.4.2        Draws the central tendon downward, during quiet inspiration, pressing against the abdominal visera

19.5 Nerve Supply

19.5.1        Nerve

19.5.1.1Phrenic (Cervical Plexus)

19.5.2        Roots

19.5.2.1C3

19.5.2.2C4

19.5.2.3C5

19.6 Synergists

19.6.1        External Intercostals

19.6.2        Internal Intercostals

19.6.3        Serratus Posterior Superior

19.6.4        Scalenus Anterior

19.6.5        Scalenus Medius

19.6.6        Scalenus Posterior

19.6.7        Levatores Costarum

19.7 Discussion (Gray)

19.7.1        The Diaphragm (Fig. 391) is a dome-shaped musculofibrous septum which separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity, its convex upper surface forming the floor of the former, and its concave under surface the roof of the latter. Its peripheral part consists of muscular fibers which take origin from the circumference of the thoracic outlet and converge to be inserted into a central tendon.    15

19.7.2          The muscular fibers may be grouped according to their origins into three parts—sternal, costal, and lumbar. The sternal part arises by two fleshy slips from the back of the xiphoid process; the costal part from the inner surfaces of the cartilages and adjacent portions of the lower six ribs on either side, interdigitating with the Transversus abdominis; and the lumbar part from aponeurotic arches, named the lumbocostal arches, and from the lumbar vertebræ by two pillars or crura. There are two lumbocostal arches, a medial and a lateral, on either side.    16

19.7.3          The Medial Lumbocostal Arch (arcus lumbocostalis medialis [Halleri]; internal arcuate ligament) is a tendinous arch in the fascia covering the upper part of the Psoas major; medially, it is continuous with the lateral tendinous margin of the corresponding crus, and is attached to the side of the body of the first or second lumbar vertebra; laterally, it is fixed to the front of the transverse process of the first and, sometimes also, to that of the second lumbar vertebra.    17

19.7.4          The Lateral Lumbocostal Arch (arcus lumbocostalis lateralis [Halleri]; external arcuate ligament) arches across the upper part of the Quadratus lumborum, and is attached, medially, to the front of the transverse process of the first lumbar vertebra, and, laterally, to the tip and lower margin of the twelfth rib.    18

19.7.5        The Crura.—At their origins the crura are tendinous in structure, and blend with the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column. The right crus, larger and longer than the left, arises from the anterior surfaces of the bodies and intervertebral fibrocartilages of the upper three lumbar vertebræ, while the left crus arises from the corresponding parts of the upper two only. The medial tendinous margins of the crura pass forward and medialward, and meet in the middle line to form an arch across the front of the aorta; this arch is often poorly defined.    19

19.7.6         From this series of origins the fibers of the diaphragm converge to be inserted into the central tendon. The fibers arising from the xiphoid process are very short, and occasionally aponeurotic; those from the medial and lateral lumbocostal arches, and more especially those from the ribs and their cartilages, are longer, and describe marked curves as they ascend and converge to their insertion. The fibers of the crura diverge as they ascend, the most lateral being directed upward and lateralward to the central tendon. The medial fibers of the right crus ascend on the left side of the esophageal hiatus, and occasionally a fasciculus of the left crus crosses the aorta and runs obliquely through the fibers of the right crus toward the vena caval foramen (Low  82).    20

19.7.7        The Central Tendon.—The central tendon of the diaphragm is a thin but strong aponeurosis situated near the center of the vault formed by the muscle, but somewhat closer to the front than to the back of the thorax, so that the posterior muscular fibers are the longer. It is situated immediately below the pericardium, with which it is partially blended. It is shaped somewhat like a trefoil leaf, consisting of three divisions or leaflets separated from one another by slight indentations. The right leaflet is the largest, the middle, directed toward the xiphoid process, the next in size, and the left the smallest. In structure the tendon is composed of several planes of fibers, which intersect one another at various angles and unite into straight or curved bundles—an arrangement which gives it additional strength.    21

19.7.8        Openings in the Diaphragm.—The diaphragm is pierced by a series of apertures to permit of the passage of structures between the thorax and abdomen. Three large openings—the aortic, the esophageal, and the vena caval—and a series of smaller ones are described.    22

19.7.9          The aortic hiatus is the lowest and most posterior of the large apertures; it lies at the level of the twelfth thoracic vertebra. Strictly speaking, it is not an aperture in the diaphragm but an osseoaponeurotic opening between it and the vertebral column, and therefore behind the diaphragm; occasionally some tendinous fibers prolonged across the bodies of the vertebræ from the medial parts of the lower ends of the crura pass behind the aorta, and thus convert the hiatus into a fibrous ring. The hiatus is situated slightly to the left of the middle line, and is bounded in front by the crura, and behind by the body of the first lumbar vertebra. Through it pass the aorta, the azygos vein, and the thoracic duct; occasionally the azygos vein is transmitted through the right crus.    23

19.7.10      The esophageal hiatus is situated in the muscular part of the diaphragm at the level of the tenth thoracic vertebra, and is elliptical in shape. It is placed above, in front, and a little to the left of the aortic hiatus, and transmits the esophagus, the vagus nerves, and some small esophageal arteries.    24

19.7.11      The vena caval foramen is the highest of the three, and is situated about the level of the fibrocartilage between the eighth and ninth thoracic vertebræ. It is quadrilateral in form, and is placed at the junction of the right and middle leaflets of the central tendon, so that its margins are tendinous. It transmits the inferior vena cava, the wall of which is adherent to the margins of the opening, and some branches of the right phrenic nerve.    25

19.7.12      Of the lesser apertures, two in the right crus transmit the greater and lesser right splanchnic nerves; three in the left crus give passage to the greater and lesser left splanchnic nerves and the hemiazygos vein. The gangliated trunks of the sympathetic usually enter the abdominal cavity behind the diaphragm, under the medial lumbocostal arches.    26

19.7.13      On either side two small intervals exist at which the muscular fibers of the diaphragm are deficient and are replaced by areolar tissue. One between the sternal and costal parts transmits the superior epigastric branch of the internal mammary artery and some lymphatics from the abdominal wall and convex surface of the liver. The other, between the fibers springing from the medial and lateral lumbocostal arches, is less constant; when this interval exists, the upper and back part of the kidney is separated from the pleura by areolar tissue only.    27

19.7.14    Variations.—The sternal portion of the muscle is sometimes wanting and more rarely defects occur in the lateral part of the central tendon or adjoining muscle fibers.    28

19.7.15    Nerves.—The diaphragm is supplied by the phrenic and lower intercostal nerves.    29

19.7.16    Actions.—The diaphragm is the principal muscle of inspiration, and presents the form of a dome concave toward the abdomen. The central part of the dome is tendinous, and the pericardium is attached to its upper surface; the circumference is muscular. During inspiration the lowest ribs are fixed, and from these and the crura the muscular fibers contract and draw downward and forward the central tendon with the attached pericardium. In this movement the curvature of the diaphragm is scarcely altered, the dome moving downward nearly parallel to its original position and pushing before it the abdominal viscera. The descent of the abdominal viscera is permitted by the elasticity of the abdominal wall, but the limit of this is soon reached. The central tendon applied to the abdominal viscera then becomes a fixed point for the action of the diaphragm, the effect of which is to elevate the lower ribs and through them to push forward the body of the sternum and the upper ribs. The right cupola of the diaphragm, lying on the liver, has a greater resistance to overcome than the left, which lies over the stomach, but to compensate for this the right crus and the fibers of the right side generally are stronger than those of the left.    30

19.7.17      In all expulsive acts the diaphragm is called into action to give additional power to each expulsive effort. Thus, before sneezing, coughing, laughing, crying, or vomiting, and previous to the expulsion of urine or feces, or of the fetus from the uterus, a deep inspiration takes place. The height of the diaphragm is constantly varying during respiration; it also varies with the degree of distension of the stomach and intestines and with the size of the liver. After a forced expiration the right cupola is on a level in front with the fourth costal cartilage, at the side with the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs, and behind with the eighth rib; the left cupola is a little lower than the right. Halls Dally  83 states that the absolute range of movement between deep inspiration and deep expiration averages in the male and female 30 mm. on the right side and 28 mm. on the left; in quiet respiration the average movement is 12.5 mm. on the right side and 12 mm. on the left.    31

19.7.18      Skiagraphy shows that the height of the diaphragm in the thorax varies considerably with the position of the body. It stands highest when the body is horizontal and the patient on his back, and in this position it performs the largest respiratory excursions with normal breathing. When the body is erect the dome of the diaphragm falls, and its respiratory movements become smaller. The dome falls still lower when the sitting posture is assumed, and in this position its respiratory excursions are smallest. These facts may, perhaps, explain why it is that patients suffering from severe dyspnœa are most comfortable and least short of breath when they sit up. When the body is horizontal and the patient on his side, the two halves of the diaphragm do not behave alike. The uppermost half sinks to a level lower even than when the patient sits, and moves little with respiration; the lower half rises higher in the thorax than it does when the patient is supine, and its respiratory excursions are much increased. In unilateral disease of the pleura or lungs analogous interference with the position or movement of the diaphragm can generally be observed skiagraphically.    32

19.7.19      It appears that the position of the diaphragm in the thorax depends upon three main factors, viz.: (1) the elastic retraction of the lung tissue, tending to pull it upward; (2) the pressure exerted on its under surface by the viscera; this naturally tends to be a negative pressure, or downward suction, when the patient sits or stands, and positive, or an upward pressure, when he lies; (3) the intra-abdominal tension due to the abdominal muscles. These are in a state of contraction in the standing position and not in the sitting; hence the diaphragm, when the patient stands, is pushed up higher than when he sits.    33

19.7.20      The Intercostales interni and externi have probably no action in moving the ribs. They contract simultaneously and form strong elastic supports which prevent the intercostal spaces being pushed out or drawn in during respiration. The anterior portions of the Intercostales interni probably have an additional function in keeping the sternocostal and interchondral joint surfaces in apposition, the posterior parts of the Intercostales externi performing a similar function for the costovertebral articulations. The Levatores costarum being inserted near the fulcra of the ribs can have little action on the ribs; they act as rotators and lateral flexors of the vertebral column. The Transversus thoracis draws down the costal cartilages, and is therefore a muscle of expiration.    34

19.7.21      The Serrati are respiratory muscles. The Serratus posterior superior elevates the ribs and is therefore an inspiratory muscle. The Serratus posterior inferior draws the lower ribs downward and backward, and thus elongates the thorax; it also fixes the lower ribs, thus assisting the inspiratory action of the diaphragm and resisting the tendency it has to draw the lower ribs upward and forward. It must therefore be regarded as a muscle of inspiration.    35

19.7.22    Mechanism of Respiration.—The respiratory movements must be examined during (a) quiet respiration, and (b) deep respiration.    36

19.7.23      Quiet Respiration.—The first and second pairs of ribs are fixed by the resistance of the cervical structures; the last pair, and through it the eleventh, by the Quadratus lumborum. The other ribs are elevated, so that the first two intercostal spaces are diminished while the others are increased in width. It has already been shown (p. 304) that elevation of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth ribs leads to an increase in the antero-posterior and transverse diameters of the thorax; the vertical diameter is increased by the descent of the diaphragmatic dome so that the lungs are expanded in all directions except backward and upward. Elevation of the eighth, ninth, and tenth ribs is accompanied by a lateral and backward movement, leading to an increase in the transverse diameter of the upper part of the abdomen; the elasticity of the anterior abdominal wall allows a slight increase in the antero-posterior diameter of this part, and in this way the decrease in the vertical diameter of the abdomen is compensated and space provided for its displaced viscera. Expiration is effected by the elastic recoil of its walls and by the action of the abdominal muscles, which push back the viscera displaced downward by the diaphragm.    37

19.7.24      Deep Respiration.—All the movements of quiet respiration are here carried out, but to a greater extent. In deep inspiration the shoulders and the vertebral borders of the scapulæ are fixed and the limb muscles, Trapezius, Serratus anterior, Pectorales, and Latissimus dorsi, are called into play. The Scaleni are in strong action, and the Sternocleidomastoidei also assist when the head is fixed by drawing up the sternum and by fixing the clavicles. The first rib is therefore no longer stationary, but, with the sternum, is raised; with it all the other ribs except the last are raised to a higher level. In conjunction with the increased descent of the diaphragm this provides for a considerable augmentation of all the thoracic diameters. The anterior abdominal muscles come into action so that the umbilicus is drawn upward and backward, but this allows the diaphragm to exert a more powerful influence on the lower ribs; the transverse diameter of the upper part of the abdomen is greatly increased and the subcostal angle opened out. The deeper muscles of the back, e.g., the Serrati posteriores superiores and the Sacrospinales and their continuations, are also brought into action; the thoracic curve of the vertebral column is partially straightened, and the whole column, above the lower lumbar vertebræ, drawn backward. This increases the antero-posterior diameters of the thorax and upper part of the abdomen and widens the intercostal spaces. Deep expiration is effected by the recoil of the walls and by the contraction of the antero-lateral muscles of the abdominal wall, and the Serrati posteriores inferiores and Transversus thoracis.    38

19.7.25      Halls Dally (op. cit.) gives the following figures as representing the average changes which occur during deepest possible respiration. The manubrium sterni moves 30 mm. in an upward and 14 mm. in a forward direction; the width of the subcostal angle, at a level of 30 mm. below the articulation between the body of the sternum and the xiphoid process, is increased by 26 mm.; the umbilicus is retracted and drawn upward for a distance of 13 mm.

19.8 Category

19.8.1        Breathing (B)

19.9 Iluustration

19.9.1        Grays

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20    DIGASTRIC ANT & POST BELLY (SUPRAHYOID)

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20.1 Origin

20.1.1        Anterior belly

20.1.1.1Digastric fossa of mandible

20.1.2        Posterior belly

20.1.2.1Mastoid notch of temporal bone

20.2 Insertion

20.2.1        Intermediate tendon attached to the hyoid via a fibrous loop

20.3 Action

20.3.1        Mandibular depression and hyoid elevation

20.3.2        Note

20.3.2.1Both bellies act together during swallowing and chewing

20.4 Nerve Supply

20.4.1        Anterior belly

20.4.1.1Mylohyoid rami from the inferior alveolar branch of the trIgeminal nerve (V3)

20.4.2        Posterior belly

20.4.2.1Digastric branch facial nerve (VII)

20.5 Arterial supply

20.5.1        Anterior belly

20.5.1.1Mylohyoid branch of inferior alveolar artery

20.5.1.2Submandibular branch of the facial artery

20.5.2        Posterior belly

20.5.2.1Posterior auricular artery and muscular branches of the occipital artery

20.6 Synergists

20.6.1        Mandibular Depression

20.6.1.1Mylohyoid

20.6.1.2Geniohyoid

20.6.1.3Lateral Pterygoid

20.6.1.4Platysma

20.6.2        Hyoid Elevation

20.6.2.1Stylohyoid

20.6.2.2Mylohyoid

20.6.2.3Geniohyoid

20.7 Antagonists

20.7.1        Mandibular Depression

20.7.1.1Masseter

20.7.1.2Temporalis

20.7.1.3Medial Pterygoid

20.7.2        Hyoid Elevation

20.7.2.1Sternohyoid

20.7.2.2Thyrohyoid

20.7.2.3Omohyoid

20.8 Category

20.8.1        ORAL CAVITY FLOOR (OCF)

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21    DILATOR PUPILLAE

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21.1 Origin

21.1.1        The mesodermal stroma in the periphery of the iris

21.2 Insertion

21.2.1        The iris among the outer parts of the sphincter pupillae fibers

21.3 Action

21.3.1        Dilation of the pupil to adjust for distant vision or diminished light

21.4 Nerve Supply

21.4.1        Sympathetic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion passing as long ciliary nerves to the globe

21.5 Arterial supply

21.5.1        Long posterior and anterior ciliary rami from the ophthalmic and lacrimal branches of the internal carotid artery

21.6 Synergists

21.6.1        None

21.7 Antagonist

21.7.1        Sphincter pupillae

21.8 Category

21.8.1        Eye Ball (EB)

21.9 View

21.9.1        Note

21.9.1.1Lower 2 s are enlarged horizontal sections

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22    DORSAL INTEROSSEI (FOOT)

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22.1 Attachments

22.1.1        Origin

22.1.1.1    There are four dorsal Interossei each by two heads from adjacent sides of the metatarsals

22.1.2        Insertion

22.1.2.1Bases of the proximal phalanges

22.1.2.2Extensor expansion of the tendons of the extensor digitorum longus

22.1.2.3The 1st dorsal interosseous (arising from the 1st and 2nd metatarsals) inserts into the medial side of the 2nd toe

22.1.2.4The 2nd-4th dorsal Interossei insert into the lateral sides of the 2nd 3rd and 4th toes

22.2 Action

22.2.1        Abducts the 2nd, 3rd and 4th toes away from the longitudinal axis of the 2nd toe

22.2.2        Assists in flexing the proximal phalanx

22.2.3        Extends the middle and distal phalanges

22.3 Nerve Supply

22.3.1        Nerve

22.3.1.1Lateral Plantar

22.3.2        Roots

22.3.2.1S2

22.3.2.2S3

22.4 Synergists

22.4.1        Plantar Interossei

22.5 Muscle Tests

22.5.1         

22.6 Trigger Points

22.6.1         

22.7 Discussion (Gray)

22.7.1        Interossei—The Interossei in the foot are similar to those in the hand, with this exception, that they are grouped around the middle line of the second digit, instead of that of the third. They are seven in number, and consist of two groups, dorsal and plantar.    29

22.7.2          The Interossei dorsales (Dorsal interossei) (Fig. 446), four in number, are situated between the metatarsal bones. They are bipenniform muscles, each arising by two heads from the adjacent sides of the metatarsal bones between which it is placed; their tendons are inserted into the bases of the first phalanges, and into the aponeurosis of the tendons of the Extensor digitorum longus. In the angular interval left between the heads of each of the three lateral muscles, one of the perforating arteries passes to the dorsum of the foot; through the space between the heads of the first muscle the deep plantar branch of the dorsalis pedis artery enters the sole of the foot. The first is inserted into the medial side of the second toe; the other three are inserted into the lateral sides of the second, third, and fourth toes.

22.7.3        Discussion

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22.7.4        Illustration

22.7.4.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus446.html

22.8 Category

22.8.1        Intrinsic Foot (Plantar 4th Deep Layer)

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23    DORSAL INTEROSSEI (HAND)

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23.1 Origin

23.1.1        Each from the 2 metacarpal bones between which it inserts

23.2 Insertion

23.2.1        Bases of the proximal phalanges of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits and the extensor expansion

23.3 Action

23.3.1        Abduct index, middle and ring fingers from an axis through the middle finger

23.3.2        All assist in flexing the proximal phalanges of the index, middle and ring fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints

23.3.3        Extending middle and distal phalanges

23.4 Nerve Supply

23.4.1        Nerve

23.4.1.1Ulnar (Deep Branch)

23.4.2        Roots

23.4.2.1C8

23.4.2.2T1

23.5 Synergists

23.5.1        Lumbricals

23.5.2        Palmar Interossei

23.5.3        Flexor Digitorum Profundus

23.5.4        Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

23.6 Category

23.6.1        Intrinsic Hand Intermediate (Midpalmar) (IHI)

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24    EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS BREVIS

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24.1 Origin

24.1.1        Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus

24.2 Insertion

24.2.1        Posterior surface of base of 3rd metacarpal

24.3 Joints

24.3.1        Wrist

24.4 Action

24.4.1        Extension

24.4.2        Radial Deviation

24.5 Nerve Supply

24.5.1        Nerve

24.5.1.1Posterior interosseous (deep radial)

24.5.2        Roots

24.5.2.1C7

24.5.2.2C8

24.6 Synergists

24.6.1        Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

24.6.2        Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (Extension)

24.6.3        Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

24.6.4        Flexor Carpi Radialis (Radial Deviation)

24.7 Category

24.7.1        Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior Extensors Deep (WHFPED)

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25    EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS

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25.1 Origin

25.1.1        Lower 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge

25.1.2        Lateral epicondyle (few fibers from)

25.2 Insertion

25.2.1        Posterior surface of base of second metacarpal

25.3 Joint

25.3.1        Wrist

25.4 Action

25.4.1        Extension

25.4.2        Radial Deviation

25.5 Nerve Supply

25.5.1        Nerve

25.5.1.1Radial

25.5.2        Roots

25.5.2.1C6

25.5.2.2C7

25.6 Synergists

25.6.1        Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

25.6.2        Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (Extension)

25.6.3        Flexor Carpi Radialis (Radial Deviation)

25.7 Category

25.7.1        Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior Extensors Superficial (WHFPES)

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26    EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS

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26.1 Origin

26.1.1        By two heads from lateral epicondyle of humerus and middle 1/3 of posterior ridge of ulna

26.2 Insertion

26.2.1        Posterior surface of base of 5th metacarpal

26.3 Joint

26.3.1        Wrist

26.4 Action

26.4.1        Extension

26.4.2        Ulnar Deviation

26.5 Nerve Supply

26.5.1        Nerve

26.5.1.1Posterior interosseous (deep radial)

26.5.2        Roots

26.5.2.1C7

26.5.2.2C8

26.6 Synergists

26.6.1        Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

26.6.2        Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (Extension)

26.6.3        Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (Ulnar Deviation)

26.7 Category

26.7.1        Wrist, Hand, and Fingers Posterior Extensors Superficial (WHFPES)

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27    EXTENSOR DIGITI MINIMI

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27.1 Origin

27.1.1        The common tendon of the extensor digitorum

27.2 Insertion

27.2.1        The tendon of the extensor digitorum at the proximal phalanx of the little finger and into the dorsal expansion of the finger extensor tendons

27.3 Joints

27.3.1        Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)

27.3.2        Interphalangeal (IP)

27.3.3        Wrist

27.4 Action

27.4.1        Extension (Proximal Phalanx Of The Little Finger) (MCP)

27.4.2        Extension (Wrist)

27.4.3        Extension (Middle And Distal Phalanges Especially When The Proximal Phalanx Is Held In Flexion) (IP)

27.5 Nerve Supply

27.5.1         

27.5.1.1Posterior interosseous (deep radial)

27.5.2         

27.5.2.1C7

27.5.2.2C8

27.5.3        NOTE

27.5.3.1The posterior interosseous nerve is a direct continuation of the deep radial nerve after it has passed through the supinator .

27.6 Synergists

27.6.1        Extensor digitorum.

27.7 Category

27.7.1         

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28    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM

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28.1 Origin

28.1.1        Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus.

28.2 Insertion

28.2.1        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.

28.3 Action

28.3.1        Extends phalanges at the interphalangeal joints, con- tinued action extends the metacarpophalangeal and car- pometacarpal articulations. Assists in extending wrist.

28.4 Nerve Supply

28.4.1        Posterior interosseous, (deep radial) C7, 8.

28.5 Synergists

28.5.1        Extensor indicis, extensor digiti minimi, lumbri- cales.

28.6 Category

28.6.1         

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29    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS

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29.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

29.2 Pronunciation

29.2.1.1Extensor Digitorum Brevis= eks-tenser, -sr  brevhttp://216.251.232.159/semdweb/internetsomd/GIFS/sprime.gifis  Icon

29.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

29.2.2        Etymology

29.2.2.1Extensor=increases angle at joint

29.2.2.2Digitorum=Finger or Toe

29.2.2.3Brevis= Brief, short

29.2.2.4Extensor= Latin one who stretches, from ex-tendo, to stretch out

29.3 Attachments

29.3.1        Origin

29.3.1.1    Forepart of the supralateral surface of the calcaneus

29.3.1.1.1               Distal and lateral surfaces of the calcaneus
29.3.1.1.1.1           Distal part of superior and lateral surfaces of calcaneus

29.3.1.2Lateral talocalcaneal ligament

29.3.1.3Distal to the groove for the peroneus brevis

29.3.1.4    Inferior extensor retinaculum

29.3.1.4.1               Cruciate crural ligament
29.3.1.4.2               Apex of the inferior extensor retinaculum

29.3.2        Insertion

29.3.2.1    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.

29.4 Joints

29.5Metatarsal/Tarsal

29.6Metatarsophalangeal

29.7Interphalangeal

29.8 Action

29.8.1        Extends the proximal phalanges of the 2rid, 3rd and 4th toes

29.9 Nerve Supply

29.9.1        Nerve

29.9.1.1    Deep peroneal

29.9.2        Roots

29.9.2.1L4

29.9.2.2L5

29.9.2.3S1

29.9.2.4S2

29.10             Synergists

29.10.1    Extensor digitorum longus

29.11             Muscle Tests

29.11.1    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS & BREVIS

29.12             Trigger Points

29.12.1    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS & EXTENSOR HALLUCIS BREVIS

29.13   Organ Reflexes

29.13.1    None

29.14             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

29.14.1    None

29.15             Nutritional

29.15.1    None

29.16             Discussion (Gray)

29.16.1    Extensor digitorum brevis—The fascia on the dorsum of the foot is a thin membranous layer, continuous above with the transverse and cruciate crural ligaments; on either side it blends with the plantar aponeurosis; anteriorly it forms a sheath for the tendons on the dorsum of the foot.    1

29.16.2    The Extensor digitorum brevis (Fig. 441) is a broad, thin muscle, which arises from the forepart of the upper and lateral surfaces of the calcaneus, in front of the groove for the Peronæus brevis; from the lateral talocalcanean ligament; and from the common limb of the cruciate crural ligament. It passes obliquely across the dorsum of the foot, and ends in four tendons. The most medial, which is the largest, is inserted into the dorsal surface of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe, crossing the dorsalis pedis artery; it is frequently described as a separate muscle—the Extensor hallucis brevis. The other three are inserted into the lateral sides of the tendons of the Extensor digitorum longus of the second, third, and fourth toes.    2

29.16.3    Variations.—Accessory slips of origin from the talus and navicular, or from the external cunei-form and third metatarsal bones to the second slip of the muscle, and one from the cuboid to the third slip have been observed. The tendons vary in number and position; they may be reduced to two, or one of them may be doubled, or an additional slip may pass to the little toe. A supernumerary slip ending on one of the metatarsophalangeal articulations, or joining a dorsal interosseous muscle is not uncommon. Deep slips between this muscle and the Dorsal interossei occur.    3

29.16.4    Nerves.—It is supplied by the deep peroneal nerve.    4

29.16.5    Actions.—The Extensor digitorum brevis extends the phalanges of the four toes into which it is inserted, but in the great toe acts only on the first phalanx. The obliquity of its direction counteracts the oblique movement given to the toes by the long Extensor, so that when both muscles act, the toes are evenly extended.

29.16.6    Discussion

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29.16.7    Illustration

29.16.7.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus441.html

29.17             Category

29.17.1    Intrinsic Foot (Dorsal Muscles)

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30    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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30.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

30.2 Pronunciation

30.2.1.1Extensor Digitorum Longus= eks-tenser, -sr  Icon

30.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

30.2.2        Etymology

30.2.2.1Extensor=increases angle at joint

30.2.2.2Digitorum=Finger or Toe

30.2.2.3Longus=Long

30.2.2.4Extensor= Latin one who stretches, from ex-tendo, to stretch out

30.3 Attachments

30.3.1        Origin

30.3.1.1    Lateral condyle of the tibia

30.3.1.2    Head and proximal 3/4 of the anterior surface on the body of the fibula

30.3.1.3    Proximal portion of the interosseus membrane

30.3.1.4    Deep fascia

30.3.1.5    Adjacent intermuscular septa

30.3.2        Insertion

30.3.2.1Divides 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

30.3.2.2Each tendon forms an expansion on the dorsal surface of the toe, and divides into an intermediate slip attached to the base of the middle phalanx and into two lateral slips attached to base of the distal phalanx

30.4 Joints

30.5Ankle (Talocrural)

30.6Tibiofibular (Distal)

30.7Metatarsal/Tarsal

30.8Metatarsophalangeal

30.9Interphalangeal

30.10             Action

30.10.1    Extends the lateral 4 toes

30.10.1.1 Extends the metatarsophalangeal joints and assists in extending the interphalangeal joints of the 2nd through 5th digits.

30.10.2    Dorsiflexes and everts foot at the ankle.

30.10.2.1 Assists in the dorsiflexion of the ankle joint and eversion (Pronation) of the foot.

30.11             Nerve Supply

30.11.1    Nerve

30.11.1.1 Deep peroneal

30.11.2    Roots

30.11.2.1 L4

30.11.2.2 L5

30.11.2.3 S1

30.12             Synergists

30.12.1    Extensor digitorum brevis

30.13             Muscle Tests

30.13.1    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS & BREVIS

30.14             Trigger Points

30.14.1    Extensor Digitorum Hallucis Longus

30.15   Organ Reflexes

30.15.1    None

30.16             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

30.16.1    None

30.17             Nutritional

30.17.1    None

30.18             Discussion (Gray)

30.18.1    The Extensor digitorum longus is a penniform muscle, situated at the lateral part of the front of the leg. It arises from the lateral condyle of the tibia; from the upper three-fourths of the anterior surface of the body of the fibula; from the upper part of the interosseous membrane; from the deep surface of the fascia; and from the intermuscular septa between it and the Tibialis anterior on the medial, and the Peronæi on the lateral side. Between it and the Tibialis anterior are the upper portions of the anterior tibial vessels and deep peroneal nerve. The tendon passes under the transverse and cruciate crural ligaments in company with the Peronæus tertius, and divides into four slips, which run forward on the dorsum of the foot, and are inserted into the second and third phalanges of the four lesser toes. The tendons to the second, third, and fourth toes are each joined, opposite the metatarsophalangeal articulation, on the lateral side by a tendon of the Extensor digitorum brevis. The tendons are inserted in the following manner: each receives a fibrous expansion from the Interossei and Lumbricalis, and then spreads out into a broad aponeurosis, which covers the dorsal surface of the first phalanx: this aponeurosis, at the articulation of the first with the second phalanx, divides into three slips—an intermediate, which is inserted into the base of the second phalanx; and two collateral slips, which, after uniting on the dorsal surface of the second phalanx, are continued onward, to be inserted into the base of the third phalanx.    7

30.18.2    Variations.—This muscle varies considerably in the modes of origin and the arrangement of its various tendons. The tendons to the second and fifth toes may be found doubled, or extra slips are given off from one or more tendons to their corresponding metatarsal bones, or to the short extensor, or to one of the interosseous muscles. A slip to the great toe from the innermost tendon has been found.

30.18.3    Discussion

30.18.3.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/129.html

30.18.4    Illustration

30.18.4.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus437.html

30.18.4.2 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus440.html

30.19             Category

30.19.1    Foot & Toes (Anterior Compartment)

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31    EXTENSOR HALLUCIS BREVIS

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31.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

31.2 Pronunciation

31.2.1.1Extensor Hallucis Brevis

31.2.1.1.1       Extensor=ik-'sten(t)-s&r
31.2.1.1.2            Hallux=ha-l&ks 
31.2.1.1.3       Halluces= 'ha-l&-"sEz, 'hal-y&-/

31.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

31.2.2        Etymology

31.2.2.1Extensor=increases angle at joint

31.2.2.2Hallucis=Hallux or great toe

31.2.2.2.1            New Latin, from Latin hallus, hallux
: the innermost digit (as the big toe) of a hind or lower limb

31.2.2.3Brevis= Short or Brief

31.3 Attachments

31.3.1        Origin

31.3.1.1Calcaneus (Forepart medial aspect)

31.3.1.1.1            Anterior superior medial aspect of calcaneus
31.3.1.1.2            Distal part of superior and relatively lateral surfaces of calcaneus

31.3.1.2Lateral talocalcaneal ligament

31.3.1.3    Inferior extensor retinaculum

31.3.1.3.1               Cruciate crural ligament
31.3.1.3.2               Apex of the inferior extensor retinaculum

31.3.2        Insertion

31.3.2.1Dorsal surface of the base of proximal phalanx of hallux

31.4 Joints

31.51st Metatarsal/Tarsal

31.61st Metatarsophalangeal

31.7 Action

31.7.1        Extends proximal phalanx of hallux (big toe).

31.7.1.1Extends the metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe

31.7.1.2The extensor hallucis brevis is the medial section (Slip) of the extensor digitorum brevis, which extends the proximal phalanges of the 2nd- 4th toes.

31.8 Nerve Supply

31.8.1        Nerve

31.8.1.1Deep peroneal

31.8.2        Roots

31.8.2.1L4

31.8.2.2L5

31.8.2.3S1

31.8.2.4S2

31.9 Synergists

31.9.1        Extensor hallucis longus

31.10             Muscle Tests

31.10.1    EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS & BREVIS

31.11             Trigger Points

31.11.1    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS & EXTENSOR HALLUCIS BREVIS

31.12   Organ Reflexes

31.12.1    None

31.12.2    Illustrations

31.13             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

31.13.1    None

31.14             Nutritional

31.14.1    None

31.15             Discussion (Gray)

31.15.1    Extensor digitorum brevis—The fascia on the dorsum of the foot is a thin membranous layer, continuous above with the transverse and cruciate crural ligaments; on either side it blends with the plantar aponeurosis; anteriorly it forms a sheath for the tendons on the dorsum of the foot.    1

31.15.2    The Extensor digitorum brevis (Fig. 441) is a broad, thin muscle, which arises from the forepart of the upper and lateral surfaces of the calcaneus, in front of the groove for the Peronæus brevis; from the lateral talocalcanean ligament; and from the common limb of the cruciate crural ligament. It passes obliquely across the dorsum of the foot, and ends in four tendons. The most medial, which is the largest, is inserted into the dorsal surface of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe, crossing the dorsalis pedis artery; it is frequently described as a separate muscle—the Extensor hallucis brevis. The other three are inserted into the lateral sides of the tendons of the Extensor digitorum longus of the second, third, and fourth toes.    2

31.15.3    Variations.—Accessory slips of origin from the talus and navicular, or from the external cunei-form and third metatarsal bones to the second slip of the muscle, and one from the cuboid to the third slip have been observed. The tendons vary in number and position; they may be reduced to two, or one of them may be doubled, or an additional slip may pass to the little toe. A supernumerary slip ending on one of the metatarsophalangeal articulations, or joining a dorsal interosseous muscle is not uncommon. Deep slips between this muscle and the Dorsal interossei occur.    3

31.15.4    Nerves.—It is supplied by the deep peroneal nerve.    4

31.15.5    Actions.—The Extensor digitorum brevis extends the phalanges of the four toes into which it is inserted, but in the great toe acts only on the first phalanx. The obliquity of its direction counteracts the oblique movement given to the toes by the long Extensor, so that when both muscles act, the toes are evenly extended.

31.15.6    Discussion

31.15.6.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/131.html

31.15.7    Illustration

31.15.7.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus441.html

31.16             Category

31.16.1    Intrinsic Foot (Dorsal Muscles)

31.17             Note

31.17.1    (Note: The extensor hallucis brevis is the medial section of the extensor digitorum brevis.)

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32    EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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32.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

32.2 Pronunciation

32.2.1.1Extensor Hallucis Longus

32.2.1.1.1       Extensor=ik-'sten(t)-s&r
32.2.1.1.2            Hallux=ha-l&ks 
32.2.1.1.3       Halluces= 'ha-l&-"sEz, 'hal-y&-/

32.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

32.2.2        Etymology

32.2.2.1Extensor=increases angle at joint

32.2.2.2Hallucis=Hallux or great toe

32.2.2.2.1            New Latin, from Latin hallus, hallux
: the innermost digit (as the big toe) of a hind or lower limb

32.2.2.3Longus= long

32.3 Attachments

32.3.1        Origin

32.3.1.1    Middle 1/2 ( 2/4) of the anterior surface of the fibula

32.3.1.2    Adjacent interosseous membrane

32.3.2        Insertion

32.3.2.1    Dorsal surface of base of distal phalanx of hallux (big toe)

32.4 Joints

32.5Ankle (Talocrural)

32.6Tibiofibular (Distal)

32.71st Metatarsal/Tarsal

32.81st Metatarsophalangeal

32.91st Interphalangeal

32.10             Action

32.10.1    Extends the distal phalanx of the big toe.

32.10.2    Continued action extends proximal phalanx

32.10.2.1 Metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

32.10.3    Dorsiflexes and inverts (Supinates) the foot at the ankle.

32.11             Nerve Supply

32.11.1    Nerve

32.11.1.1 Deep peroneal

32.11.2    Roots

32.11.2.1 L4

32.11.2.2 L5

32.11.2.3 S1

32.12             Synergists

32.12.1    Extensor Hallucis Brevis

32.13             Muscle Tests

32.13.1    EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS & BREVIS

32.14             Trigger Points

32.14.1    EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS & EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

32.15   Organ Reflexes

32.15.1    None

32.15.2    Illustrations

32.16             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

32.16.1    None

32.17             Nutritional

32.17.1    None

32.18             Discussion (Gray)

32.18.1    The Extensor hallucis longus (Extensor proprius hallucis) is a thin muscle, situated between the Tibialis anterior and the Extensor digitorum longus. It arises from the anterior surface of the fibula for about the middle two-fourths of its extent, medial to the origin of the Extensor digitorum longus; it also arises from the interosseous membrane to a similar extent. The anterior tibial vessels and deep peroneal nerve lie between it and the Tibialis anterior. The fibers pass downward, and end in a tendon, which occupies the anterior border of the muscle, passes through a distinct compartment in the cruciate crural ligament, crosses from the lateral to the medial side of the anterior tibial vessels near the bend of the ankle, and is inserted into the base of the distal phalanx of the great toe. Opposite the metatarsophalangeal articulation, the tendon gives off a thin prolongation on either side, to cover the surface of the joint. An expansion from the medial side of the tendon is usually inserted into the base of the proximal phalanx.    5

32.18.2      

32.18.3    Variations.—Occasionally united at its origin with the Extensor digitorum longus. Extensor ossis metatarsi hallucis, a small muscle, sometimes found as a slip from the Extensor hallucis longus, or from the Tibialis anterior, or from the Extensor digitorum longus, or as a distinct muscle; it traverses the same compartment of the transverse ligament with the Extensor hallucis longus.

32.18.4    Discussion

32.18.4.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/129.html

32.18.5    Illustration

32.18.5.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus437.html

32.18.5.2 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus440.html

32.19             Category

32.19.1    Foot & Toes (Anterior Compartment)

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33    EXTENSOR INDICIS

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33.1 Origin

33.1.1        Dorsal surface of distal half of ulna.

33.2 Insertion

33.2.1        Index finger extensor digitorum tendon.

33.3 Action

33.3.1        Extension of all phalanges of index finger. Assists in wrist extension.

33.4 Nerve Supply

33.4.1        Posterior Interosseous, (deep radial), C7,8.

33.5 Synergists

33.5.1        Extensor digitorum.

33.6 Category

33.6.1         

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34    EXTENSOR POLLICIS BREVIS

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34.1 Origin

34.1.1        The posterior surface of the distal end of the body of the ulna near the middle and the adjacent interosseous membrane.

34.2 Insertion

34.2.1        The posterior surface of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.

34.3 Action

34.3.1        Extends the proximal phalanx of the thumb. Continued action extends and assists abduction of the 1 st metacarpal.

34.4 Nerve Supply

34.4.1        Posterior interosseous nerve (deep radial nerve), C6,7.

34.5 Synergists

34.5.1        Abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus.

34.6 Category

34.6.1         

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35    EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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35.1 Origin

35.1.1        Posterior surface of the middle 1/3 of the ulna and the interosseous membrane.

35.2 Insertion

35.2.1        The posterior surface of the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb.

35.3 Action

35.3.1        Extends the distal phalanx of the thumb. Continued action, extends proximal phalanx and metacarpal, and adducts the 1st metacarpal.

35.4 Nerve Supply

35.4.1        Posterior interosseous nerve (deep radial nerve) C7,8.

35.5 Synergists

35.5.1        Extensor pollicis brevis.

35.6 Category

35.6.1         

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36    EXTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE=ANT DIV

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36.1 Origin

36.1.1        External surfaces and inferior borders of the Sth -12th ribs by tendinous slips that interdigitate with those of serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi.

36.2 Insertion

36.2.1        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.

36.3 Action

36.3.1        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.

36.4 Nerve Supply

36.4.1        Branches of the 7th .12th intercostal nerves.

36.5 Synergists

36.5.1        Rectus abdominis, internal oblique and external oblique abdominals of opposite side. Psoas on lumbar spine in total trunk flexion.

36.6 Category

36.6.1         

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37    EXTERNAL ABDOMINAL OBLIQUE=LAT DIV

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37.1 Origin

37.1.1         

37.2 Insertion

37.2.1         

37.3 Action

37.3.1         

37.4 Nerve Supply

37.4.1         

37.5 Synergists

37.5.1         

37.6 Category

37.6.1         

 

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38    EXTERNAL ANAL SPHINCTER

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38.1 Origin

38.1.1         

38.2 Insertion

38.2.1         

38.3 Action

38.3.1         

38.4 Nerve Supply

38.4.1         

38.5 Synergists

38.5.1         

38.6 Category

38.6.1         

 

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39    EXTERNAL INTERCOSTALS

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39.1 Origin

39.1.1        Inferior border of rib above.

39.2 Insertion

39.2.1        Superior border of rib below

39.3 Action

39.3.1        Elevate ribs during inspiration.

39.4 Nerve Supply

39.4.1        Branches from corresponding intercostal nerves.

39.5 Synergists

39.5.1        Serratus posterior superior, levatores costarum. Scaleni group.

39.6 Category

39.6.1         

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40    EXTRINSIC AURICULAR MUSCLES

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40.1 Origin

40.1.1        Auriculari~ anterior: Lateral edge of the epicranial aponeurosis.

40.1.2        Auricularis superior: EQicranial aponeurosis. Auricularis posterior: Mastoid part of the temporal bone.

40.2 Insertion

40.2.1        Auricularis anterior: The spine of the helix.

40.2.2        Auricularis superior: The upper part of the cranial surface of the auricle.

40.2.3        Auricularis posterior: By two or three fasciculi into the ponticulus on the eminentia conchae.

40.3 Action

40.3.1        Minimal action in man.

40.3.2        Auricularis anterior: Draws auricle forwards and up.

40.3.3        Auricularis superior: Elevates the auricle.

40.3.4        Auricularis posterior: Draws the auricle back.

40.4 Nerve Supply

40.4.1        Auricularis anterior and superior: Temporal bral}ches 9f the fa~ial nerve (VII).

40.4.2        AuriCularis posterior: PosterIor aurIcular branch of the facial nerve (VII).

40.5 Arterial supply

40.5.1        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.

40.6 Synergists

40.6.1        Frontalis and occipitalis, indirectly.

40.7 Antagonist

40.7.1        None

40.8 Category

40.8.1         

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41    FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

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41.1 Origin

41.1.1        Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus.

41.2 Insertion

41.2.1        Anterior surfaces of bases of 2nd and 3rd metacar- pals.

41.3 Action

41.3.1        Flexes and radially deviates the hand at the wrist.

41.4 Nerve Supply

41.4.1        Median nerve, C6, 7.

41.5 Synergists

41.5.1        Flexor carpi ulnaris and palmaris longus for flexion. Extension carpi radialis longus and brevis for radial deviation.

41.6 Category

41.6.1         

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42    FLEXOR CARPI ULNARIS

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42.1 Origin

42.1.1        By 2 heads from medial epicondyle of humerus and medial border of olecranon process of ulna.

42.2 Insertion

42.2.1        Palmar surface of pisiform and hamate carpal bones and base of Sth metacarpal.

42.3 Action

42.3.1        Flexes and ulnarly deviates the hand at the wrist.

42.4 Nerve Supply

42.4.1        Ulnar, C7, 8.

42.5 Synergists

42.5.1        Flexor carpi radials and palmaris longus for flexion. Extensor carpi ulnaris for ulnar deviation.

42.6 Category

42.6.1         

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43    FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS (FOOT)

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43.1 Attachments

43.1.1        Origin

43.1.1.1    Base of the 5th metatarsal bone

43.1.2        Insertion

43.1.2.1    Lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the little toe

43.2 Action

43.2.1        Flexes the proximal phalanx of the 5th toe.

43.3 Nerve Supply

43.3.1        Nerve

43.3.1.1Lateral plantar nerve

43.3.2        Roots

43.3.2.1S2

43.3.2.2S3

43.4 Synergists

43.4.1        Flexor digitorum brevis

43.4.2        Flexor digitorum longus

43.4.3        Quadratus plantae

43.5 Muscle Tests

43.5.1         

43.6 Trigger Points

43.6.1         

43.7 Discussion (Gray)

43.7.1        The Flexor digiti quinti brevis (Flexor brevis minimi digiti) lies under the metatarsal bone of the little toe, and resembles one of the Interossei. It arises from the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, and from the sheath of the Peronæus longus; its tendon is inserted into the lateral side of the base of the first phalanx of the fifth toe. Occasionally a few of the deeper fibers are inserted into the lateral part of the distal half of the fifth metatarsal bone; these are described by some as a distinct muscle, the Opponens digiti quinti.

43.7.2        Discussion

43.7.2.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/131.html

43.7.3        Illustration

43.7.3.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus445.html

43.8 Category

43.8.1        Intrinsic Foot (Plantar 3rd Layer)

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44    FLEXOR DIGITI MINIMI BREVIS (HAND)

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44.1 Origin

44.1.1        Hamulus or hook of the hamate bone and flexor retinaculum.

44.2 Insertion

44.2.1        Ulnar side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the Sth finger.

44.3 Action

44.3.1        Flexes the Sth digit at the metacarpophalangeal articula- tion.

44.4 Nerve Supply

44.4.1        Deep branch of ulnar nerve, C8, T1.

44.5 Synergists

44.5.1        Flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, opponens digiti minimi, interossei.

44.6 Category

44.6.1         

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45    FLEXOR DIGITORUM BREVIS

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45.1 Attachments

45.1.1        Origin

45.1.1.1Medial process of tuberosity of the calcaneus

45.1.1.2Central part of the plantar aponeurosis (The entire muscle belly is firmly united with the plantar aponeurosis)

45.1.1.3    Intermuscular septa

45.1.2        Insertion

45.1.2.1Divides into 4 tendons that insert into the middle phalanges of the 2nd -5th toes

45.2 Action

45.2.1        Plantar flexes the middle phalanges on the proximal phalanges

45.2.2        Continued action flexes the proximal phalanges on the metatarsals.

45.3 Nerve Supply

45.3.1        Nerve

45.3.1.1Medial Plantar (Tibial)

45.3.2        Roots

45.3.2.1L4

45.3.2.2L5

45.3.2.3S1

45.3.2.4S2

45.3.2.5S3

45.4 Synergists

45.4.1        Flexor digitorum longus

45.5 Muscle Tests

45.5.1         

45.6 Trigger Points

45.6.1         

45.7 Discussion (Gray)

45.7.1        The Flexor digitorum brevis lies in the middle of the sole of the foot, immediately above the central part of the plantar aponeurosis, with which it is firmly united. Its deep surface is separated from the lateral plantar vessels and nerves by a thin layer of fascia. It arises by a narrow tendon, from the medial process of the tuberosity of the calcaneus, from the central part of the plantar aponeurosis, and from the intermuscular septa between it and the adjacent muscles. It passes forward, and divides into four tendons, one for each of the four lesser toes. Opposite the bases of the first phalanges, each tendon divides into two slips, to allow of the passage of the corresponding tendon of the Flexor digitorum longus; the two portions of the tendon then unite and form a grooved channel for the reception of the accompanying long Flexor tendon. Finally, it divides a second time, and is inserted into the sides of the second phalanx about its middle. The mode of division of the tendons of the Flexor digitorum brevis, and of their insertion into the phalanges, is analogous to that of the tendons of the Flexor digitorum sublimis in the hand.    14

45.7.2        Variations.—Slip to the little toe frequently wanting, 23 per cent.; or it may be replaced by a small fusiform muscle arising from the long flexor tendon or from the Quadratus plantæ.    15

45.7.3        Fibrous Sheaths of the Flexor Tendons.—The terminal portions of the tendons of the long and short Flexor muscles are contained in osseoaponeurotic canals similar in their arrangement to those in the fingers. These canals are formed above by the phalanges and below by fibrous bands, which arch across the tendons, and are attached on either side to the margins of the phalanges. Opposite the bodies of the proximal and second phalanges the fibrous bands are strong, and the fibers are transverse; but opposite the joints they are much thinner, and the fibers are directed obliquely. Each canal contains a mucous sheath, which is reflected on the contained tendons.

45.7.4        Discussion

45.7.4.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/131.html

45.7.5        Illustration

45.7.5.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus443.html

45.8 Category

45.8.1        Intrinsic Foot Plantar First Superficial Layer (IFP1)

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46    FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS

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46.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

46.2 Pronunciation

46.2.1.1Flexor Digitorum Longus

46.2.1.1.1            Flexor=flek-s&r, -"sor   

46.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

46.2.2        Etymology

46.2.2.1Flexor=decreases angle at joint

46.2.2.2Digitorum=Finger or Toe

46.2.2.3Longus= Long

46.3 Attachments

46.3.1        Origin

46.3.1.1Posterior surface of middle 3/5th of tibia

46.3.1.2Posterior Tibialis Fascia

46.3.2        Insertion

46.3.2.1Divides into 4 tendons that insert on the plantar surfaces of bases of distal phalanges of the 2nd -5th toes

46.4 Joints

46.5Ankle (Talocrural)

46.6Tibiofibular (Distal)

46.7Metatarsal/Tarsal

46.8Metatarsophalangeal

46.9Interphalangeal

46.10             Action

46.10.1    Flexes proximal and distal phalanges at all interphalangeal and metatarsophalangeal articulations of 2nd -5th toes.

46.10.2    Plantar flexion (Foot-Ankle)

46.10.3    Inversion (Foot-Ankle)

46.10.4    Medial ankle stabilization

46.11             Nerve Supply

46.11.1    Nerve

46.11.1.1 Tibial

46.11.2    Roots

46.11.2.1 L5

46.11.2.2 S1

46.11.2.3 S2

46.11.2.4 S3

46.12             Synergists

46.12.1    Tibialis Posterior

46.12.2    Flexor Hallucis Longus

46.12.3    Flexor Digitorum Brevis

46.13             Muscle Tests

46.13.1    FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS & QUADRATUS PLANTAE

46.14             Trigger Points

46.14.1    FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS & FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

46.15   Organ Reflexes

46.15.1    None

46.15.2    Illustrations

46.16             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

46.16.1    None

46.17             Nutritional

46.17.1    None

46.18             Discussion (Gray)

46.18.1    The Flexor digitorum longus is situated on the tibial side of the leg. At its origin it is thin and pointed, but it gradually increases in size as it descends. It arises from the posterior surface of the body of the tibia, from immediately below the popliteal line to within 7 or 8 cm. of its lower extremity, medial to the tibial origin of the Tibialis posterior; it also arises from the fascia covering the Tibialis posterior. The fibers end in a tendon, which runs nearly the whole length of the posterior surface of the muscle. This tendon passes behind the medial malleolus, in a groove, common to it and the Tibialis posterior, but separated from the latter by a fibrous septum, each tendon being contained in a special compartment lined by a separate mucous sheath. It passes obliquely forward and lateralward, superficial to the deltoid ligament of the ankle-joint, into the sole of the foot (Fig. 444), where it crosses below the tendon of the Flexor hallucis longus, and receives from it a strong tendinous slip. It then expands and is joined by the Quadratus plantæ, and finally divides into four tendons, which are inserted into the bases of the last phalanges of the second, third, fourth, and fifth toes, each tendon passing through an opening in the corresponding tendon of the Flexor digitorum brevis opposite the base of the first phalanx.    27

46.18.2      

46.18.3    Variations.—Flexor accessorius longus digitorum, not infrequent, origin from fibula, or tibia, or the deep fascia and ending in a tendon which, after passing beneath the laciniate ligament, joins the tendon of the long flexor or the Quadratus plantæ.

46.18.4    Discussion

46.18.4.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/129.html

46.18.5    Illustration

46.18.5.1  http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus439.html

46.18.5.2 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus440.html

46.19             Category

46.19.1    Foot & Toes (Posterior Deep Compartment)

46.20             Individual Muscle Illustration

46.20.1    Posterior and Plantar View

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47    FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS

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47.1 Origin

47.1.1        Upper :}f4 of the anterior and medial surfaces of the ulna, interosseous membrane and deep fascia of the forearm.

47.2 Insertion

47.2.1        4 tendons (1 to each finger) to palmar surface of base of distal phalanx, after passing through tendon of flexor digitorum superficialis.

47.3 Action

47.3.1        A exes the distal phalanges of the four fingers. Assists in flexing metacarpophalangeal, carpometacapal and wrist joints.

47.4 Nerve Supply

47.4.1        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.

47.5 Synergists

47.5.1        Aexor digitorum superficialis.

47.6 Category

47.6.1         

47.7 View

47.7.1        Anterior View

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48    FLEXOR DIGITORUM SUPERFICIALIS

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48.1 Origin

48.1.1        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.

48.1.2        RADIAL: Oblique line of the radius extending from the radial tuberosity to the insertion of the pronator teres.

48.2 Insertion

48.2.1        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.

48.3 Action

48.3.1        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.

48.4 Nerve Supply

48.4.1        Median C7, 8, T1.

48.5 Synergists

48.5.1        Flexor digitorum profundus.

48.6 Category

48.6.1         

48.7 View

48.7.1         - Anterior View

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49    FLEXOR HALLUCIS BREVIS

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49.1 Attachments

49.1.1        Origin

49.1.1.1    Medial portion of the plantar surface of the cuboid bone

49.1.1.2    Adjacent portion of the lateral cuneiform bone

49.1.1.3    Prolongation of the tendon of the tibialis posterior

49.1.2        Insertion

49.1.2.1    Medial and lateral sides of base of proximal phalanx of the big toe

49.2 Action

49.2.1        Flexes metatarsophalangeal articulation of big toe

49.3 Nerve Supply

49.3.1        Nerve

49.3.1.1Medial plantar

49.3.2        Roots

49.3.2.1L4

49.3.2.2L5

49.3.2.3S1

49.3.2.4S2

49.3.2.5S3

49.4 Synergists

49.4.1        Flexor hallucis longus

49.5 Muscle Tests

49.5.1         

49.6 Trigger Points

49.6.1         

49.7 Discussion (Gray)

49.7.1        The Flexor hallucis brevis arises, by a pointed tendinous process, from the medial part of the under surface of the cuboid bone, from the contiguous portion of the third cuneiform, and from the prolongation of the tendon of the Tibialis posterior which is attached to that bone. It divides in front into two portions, which are inserted into the medial and lateral sides of the base of the first phalanx of the great toe, a sesamoid bone being present in each tendon at its insertion. The medial portion is blended with the Abductor hallucis previous to its insertion; the lateral portion with the Adductor hallucis; the tendon of the Flexor hallucis longus lies in a groove between them; the lateral portion is sometimes described as the first Interosseous plantaris.    23

49.7.2        Variations.—Origin subject to considerable variation; it often receives fibers from the calcaneus or long plantar ligament. Attachment to the cuboid sometimes wanting. Slip to first phalanx of the second toe.

49.7.3        Discussion

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49.7.4        Illustration

49.7.4.1http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus445.html

49.8 Category

49.8.1        Intrinsic Foot (Plantar 3rd Layer)

49.9 View

49.9.1         Plantar View (3rd Plantar Layer)

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50    FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

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50.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

50.2 Pronunciation

50.2.1.1Flexor Hallucis Brevis

50.2.1.1.1            Flexor=flek-s&r, -"sor   
50.2.1.1.2            Hallux=ha-l&ks 
50.2.1.1.3       Halluces= 'ha-l&-"sEz, 'hal-y&-/

50.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

50.2.2        Etymology

50.2.2.1Flexor=decreases angle at joint

50.2.2.2Hallucis=Hallux or great toe

50.2.2.2.1            New Latin, from Latin hallus, hallux
: the innermost digit (as the big toe) of a hind or lower limb

50.2.2.3Longus= long

50.3 Attachments

50.3.1        Origin

50.3.1.1Distal (Lower) 2l3 of posterior surface of fibula

50.3.1.2Interosseous membrane

50.3.1.3Adjacent intermuscular septa and fascia

50.3.2        Insertion

50.3.2.1Plantar surface of the base of distal phalanx of the hallux (big (great) toe)

50.3.3        Note

50.3.3.1The flexor hallucis longus is connected to the flexor digitorum longus by a strong tendinous slip

50.4 Joints

50.5Ankle (Talocrural)

50.6Tibiofibular (Distal)

50.71st Metatarsal/Tarsal

50.81st Metatarsophalangeal

50.91st Interphalangeal

50.10             Action

50.10.1    Flexion (big toe)

50.10.1.1 Flexes the interphalangeal joint of the great toe

50.10.1.2 Assists in the flexion of the metatarsophalangeal joint

50.10.2    Plantar flexion (Foot-Ankle)

50.10.2.1 Continued action aids in plantar flexing the foot

50.10.3    Inversion (Foot-Ankle)

50.10.4    Medial ankle stabilization

50.11             Nerve Supply

50.11.1    Nerve

50.11.1.1 Tibial

50.11.2    Roots

50.11.2.1 L5

50.11.2.2 S1

50.11.2.3 S2

50.11.2.4 S3

50.12             Synergists

50.12.1    Flexor Hallucis Brevis

50.13             Muscle Tests

50.13.1    FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

50.14             Trigger Points

50.14.1    FLEXOR DIGITORUM LONGUS & FLEXOR HALLUCIS LONGUS

50.15   Organ Reflexes

50.15.1    Sex Glands

50.15.2    Illustrations

50.16             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

50.16.1    Organs

50.16.1.1  Pericardium and Triple Burner

50.16.2    Channels Discussion

50.16.2.1 Pericardium (Circulation Sex)

50.16.3    Channel

50.16.3.1 Pericardium (Circulation Sex) Illustration

50.16.4    Command Points

50.16.4.1 Pericardium (Circulation Sex)

50.17             Nutritional

50.17.1    Raw bone concentrate correlating with tarsal tunnel syndrome or other subluxations of the foot.

50.18             Discussion (Gray)

50.18.1    The Flexor hallucis longus is situated on the fibular side of the leg. It arises from the inferior two-thirds of the posterior surface of the body of the fibula, with the exception of 2.5 cm. at its lowest part; from the lower part of the interosseous membrane; from an intermuscular septum between it and the Peronæi, laterally, and from the fascia covering the Tibialis posterior, medially. The fibers pass obliquely downward and backward, and end in a tendon which occupies nearly the whole length of the posterior surface of the muscle. This tendon lies in a groove which crosses the posterior surface of the lower end of the tibia, the posterior surface of the talus, and the under surface of the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus; in the sole of the foot it runs forward between the two heads of the Flexor hallucis brevis, and is inserted into the base of the last phalanx of the great toe. The grooves on the talus and calcaneus, which contain the tendon of the muscle, are converted by tendinous fibers into distinct canals, lined by a mucous sheath. As the tendon passes forward in the sole of the foot, it is situated above, and crosses from the lateral to the medial side of the tendon of the Flexor digitorum longus, to which it is connected by a fibrous slip.    25

50.18.2    Variations.—Usually a slip runs to the Flexor digitorum and frequently an additional slip runs from the Flexor digitorum to the Flexor hallucis. Peroneocalcaneus internus, rare, origin below or outside the Flexor hallucis from the back of the fibula, passes over the sustentaculum tali with the Flexor hallucis and is inserted into the calcaneum.

50.18.3    Discussion

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50.18.4    Illustration

50.18.4.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus439.html

50.18.4.2 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus440.html

50.19             Category

50.19.1    Foot & Toes (Posterior Deep Compartment)

50.20             View

50.20.1     Posterior and Plantar View

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51    FLEXOR POLLICIS BREVIS

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51.1 Origin

51.1.1        SUPERFICIAL HEAD: Distal border of the flexor retinaculum and tubercle of the trapezium bone.

51.1.2        DEEP HEAD: Trapezoid and capitate bones.

51.2 Insertion

51.2.1        Radial side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.

51.3 Action

51.3.1        Flexes proximal phalanx of the thumb. Continued action, flexes the 1st metacarpal and rotates it medially.

51.4 Nerve Supply

51.4.1        SUPERFICIAL HEAD: Median, C6, 7; mostly cs and T1.

51.4.2        DEEP HEAD: Ulnar, C8, T1.

51.5 Synergists

51.5.1        Flexor pollicis longus, adductor pollicis.

51.6 Category

51.6.1         

51.7 View

51.7.1         Anterior View

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52    FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS

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52.1 Origin

52.1.1        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.

52.2 Insertion

52.2.1        Palmar surface of the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb.

52.3 Action

52.3.1        Flexes the interphalangeal joint of the thumb. Continued action, flexes the metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal ar- ticulations.

52.4 Nerve Supply

52.4.1        Anterior interosseous branch of the median, C8, T1.

52.5 Synergists

52.5.1        Flexor pollicis brevis, adductor pollicis.

52.6 Category

52.6.1         

52.7 View

52.7.1         Anterior View

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53    FRONTALIS (EPICRANIUS)

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53.1 Origin

53.1.1        No bony origin, but arises from the epicranial aponeurosis (galea aponeurilica), anterior to the coronal suture.

53.2 Insertion

53.2.1        Fib~rs ale coqtinuous with procerus, corrugiltor supercllil and orblculans oculi below and the galea aponeuntlca above.

53.3 Action

53.3.1        Elevates the eyebrows and nasal skin while simultaneously protracting the scalp.

53.4 Nerve Supply

53.4.1        Temporal branches of the facial nerve (VII).

53.5 Arterial supply

53.5.1        SuRraorbital and supratrochlear branches of the Qpl,1thalmic artery. The frontal (anterior) branch of the supertlclal temporal artery.

53.6 Synergists

53.6.1        Occipitalis.

53.7 Antagonists

53.7.1        Procerus, corrugator supercilii, and orbicularis oculi.

53.8 Category

53.8.1         

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54    GASTROCNEMIUS

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54.1 Word Derivation and Pronunciation

54.2 Pronunciation

54.2.1.1GASTROCNEMIUS - "gas-(")träk-'nE-mE-&s, -tr&k- Icon

54.2.1.2Pronunciation Key

54.2.2        Etymology

54.2.2.1gaster=belly

54.2.2.2kneme=leg

54.2.2.3New Latin, from Greek gastroknEmE calf of the leg, from gastr- + knEmE shank

54.3 Attachments

54.3.1        Origin

54.3.1.1    Lateral Head

54.3.1.1.1         Lateral condyle and posterior surface of femur (knee joint)
54.3.1.1.2         Capsule of knee joint

54.3.1.2    Medial Head

54.3.1.2.1         Proximal and posterior part of Medial condyle and adjacent part of femur
54.3.1.2.2         Capsule of knee joint

54.3.2        Insertion

54.3.2.1    Middle part of posterior surface of calcaneus by means of tendo calcaneus (Achilles tendon)

54.4 Joints

54.5Ankle (Talocrural)

54.6Knee (Tibiofemoral)

54.7Tibiofibular

54.8 Action

54.8.1        Plantar flexion (Foot)

54.8.2        Inversion (Foot)

54.8.3        Reversed Origin-Insertion Action

54.8.3.1Flexes leg at the knee

54.8.3.2Dorsiflexion of foot increases knee flexion capability.

54.8.4        Note

54.8.4.1Since the gastrocnemius originates above the knee and the soleus below the knee, the differentiating factor in testing the two muscles is the knee position during the test.

54.9 Nerve Supply

54.9.1        Nerve

54.9.1.1Tibial

54.9.2        Roots

54.9.2.1S1

54.9.2.2S2

54.10             Synergists

54.10.1    Soleus

54.10.2    Plantaris

54.10.3    Tibialis posterior

54.10.4    Peroneus longus

54.10.5    Peroneus brevis

54.10.6    Flexor hallucis longus

54.10.7    Flexor digitorum longus

54.11             Muscle Tests

54.11.1    GASTROCNEMIUS

54.12             Trigger Points

54.12.1    GASTROCNEMIUS

54.13   Organ Reflexes

54.13.1    Adrenal

54.13.2    Illustrations

54.14             Acupressure/Acupuncture Theory

54.14.1    Organs

54.14.1.1  Pericardium and Triple Burner

54.14.2    Channels Discussion

54.14.2.1 Pericardium (Circulation Sex)

54.14.3    Channel

54.14.3.1 Pericardium (Circulation Sex) Illustration

54.14.4    Command Points

54.14.4.1 Pericardium (Circulation Sex)

54.15             Nutritional

54.15.1    Adrenal concentrate

54.15.2    Nucleoprotein Extract

54.16             Discussion (Gray)

54.16.1    The Gastrocnemius is the most superficial muscle, and forms the greater part of the calf. It arises by two heads, which are connected to the condyles of the femur by strong, flat tendons. The medial and larger head takes its origin from a depression at the upper and back part of the medial condyle and from the adjacent part of the femur. The lateral head arises from an impression on the side of the lateral condyle and from the posterior surface of the femur immediately above the lateral part of the condyle. Both heads, also, arise from the subjacent part of the capsule of the knee. Each tendon spreads out into an aponeurosis, which covers the posterior surface of that portion of the muscle to which it belongs. From the anterior surfaces of these tendinous expansions, muscular fibers are given off; those of the medial head being thicker and extending lower than those of the lateral. The fibers unite at an angle in the middle line of the muscle in a tendinous raphé, which expands into a broad aponeurosis on the anterior surface of the muscle, and into this the remaining fibers are inserted. The aponeurosis, gradually contracting, unites with the tendon of the Soleus, and forms with it the tendo calcaneus.    13

54.16.2      

54.16.3    Variations.—Absence of the outer head or of the entire muscle. Extra slips from the popliteal surface of the femur.

54.16.4    Discussion

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54.16.5    Illustration

54.16.5.1 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus438.html

54.16.5.2 http://www.bartleby.com/107/illus440.html

54.17             Category

54.17.1    Foot & Toes (Posterior Superficial Compartment)

54.18             View

54.18.1    Posterior View

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55    GEMELLUS INFERIOR (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur)

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55.1 Origin

55.1.1        Superior aspect of the ischial tuberosity.

55.2 Insertion

55.2.1        With the tendon of obturator intern us into the medial surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.

55.3 Action

55.3.1        Laterally rotates the extended thigh at the hip, can also produce horizontal extension. Abducts the flexed thigh.

55.4 Nerve Supply

55.4.1        Sacral plexus, L4, 5, S1.

55.5 Synergists

55.5.1        Piriformis, obturator externus, obturator internus, quadratus femoris, gemellus superior .

55.6 Category

55.6.1         

55.7 View

55.7.1         Posterior View

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56    GEMELLUS SUPERIOR (1 of 6 Deep Lateral Rotators of Femur)

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56.1 Origin

56.1.1        The outer surface of the ischial spine.

56.2 Insertion

56.2.1        With the tendon of obturator internus into the medial surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.

56.3 Action

56.3.1        Laterally rotates the extended thigh at the hip, can also produce horizontal extension. Abducts the flexed thigh.

56.4 Nerve Supply

56.4.1        Sacral plexus, L5, S1, 2.

56.5 Synergists

56.5.1        Piriformis, obturator externus, obturator internus, quadratus femoris, gemellus inferior .

56.6 Category

56.6.1         

56.7 View

56.7.1         Posterior View

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57    GENIOGLOSSUS

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57.1 Origin

57.1.1        The superior mental spines behind the mandibular symphysis, above the origin of geniohyoid.

57.2 Insertion

57.2.1        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.

57.2.2        Middle fibers: The hyodlossal membrane, which is the continuation of the lingual septum that connects the lingual root to the hyoid bone.

57.2.3        Superior fibers: The whole length of the ventral surface of the tongue, from root to apex, intermingling with the intrinsic lingual muscles.

57.3 Action

57.3.1        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.

57.4 Nerve Supply

57.4.1        Hypoglossal nerve {XII).

57.5 Arterial Supply

57.5.1        Lingual artery and its branches; dorsal lingual and sublingual rami, tonsillar rami of the facial artery.

57.6 Synergists

57.6.1        Hyoglossus and chondroglossus.

57.7 Antagonists

57.7.1        Styloglossus and palatoglossus.

57.8 Category

57.8.1         

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58    GENIOHYOID (SUPRAHYOID)

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58.1 Origin

58.1.1        Inferior mental spine behind mandibular symphysis.

58.2 Insertion

58.2.1        Anterior aspect of the hyoid bone.

58.3 Action

58.3.1        Elevation and anterior movement of the hyoid bone. When the hyoid is fixed by contraction of infrahyoid muscles, it depresses tlie mandible.

58.4 Nerve Supply

58.4.1        Branches of Cl traveling with the hypoglossal nerve.

58.5 Arterial Supply

58.5.1        Submental branch of the facial artery, the sublingual branch of the lingual artery.

58.6 Synergists

58.6.1        For elevation of hyoid: Digastric, mylohyoid and stylohyoid.

58.6.2        For mandibular depression: Digastric and mylohyoid.

58.7 Antagonists

58.7.1        For elevation of hyoid: Sternohyoid, omohyoid and thyrohyoid.

58.7.2        For mandibular depression: Temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid.

58.7.3        For hyoid protrusion: Stylohyoid.

58.8 Category

58.8.1         

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59    GLUTEUS MAXIMUS

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59.1 Origin

59.1.1        Posterior gluteal line of ilium, aponeurosis of erector spinae, dorsal surface of sacrum, coccyx and sacrotuberous liga- ment.

59.2 Insertion

59.2.1        Gluteal tuberosity of femur and iliotibial tract of fascia lata.

59.3 Action

59.3.1        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.

59.3.2        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.

59.4 Nerve Supply

59.4.1        Inferior gluteal, L5, 51, 2.

59.5 Synergists

59.5.1        Hamstrings which are placed at a disadvantage by knee flexion.

59.6 Category

59.6.1         

59.7 View

59.7.1        Posterior View

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60    GLUTEUS MEDIUS

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60.1 Origin

60.1.1        Outer surface of ilium from iliac crest and posterior gluteal line above to the anterior gluteal line below, gluteal aponeurosis.

60.2 Insertion

60.2.1        Lateral surface of greater trochanter.

60.3 Action

60.3.1        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.

60.4 Nerve Supply

60.4.1        Superior gluteal, L5, 51.

60.5 Synergists

60.5.1        Gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae latae, upper '2/3 of gluteus maximus.

60.6 Category

60.6.1         

60.7 View

60.7.1         Lateral View

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61    GLUTEUS MINIMUS ANT & POST

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61.1 Origin

61.1.1        Outer surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines and margin of greater sciatic notch.

61.2 Insertion

61.2.1        Anterior border of greater trochanter.

61.3 Action

61.3.1        Abducts femur at the hip and rotates it medially. Lateral pelvic stabilizer. Aids in early activity of hip flexion

61.4 Nerve Supply

61.4.1        Superior gluteal, L5, S1.

61.5 Synergists

61.5.1        Gluteus medius, tensor fasciae latae, upper ';/3 of gluteus maximus.

61.6 Category

61.6.1         

61.7 View

61.7.1         Lateral View

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62    GRACILIS

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 Discussion

62.1 Origin

62.1.1        Anterior aspect of lower 1/2 of symphysis pubis and medial margin of inferior ramus of pubis.

62.2 Insertion

62.2.1        Anterior and medial surface of the shaft of the tibia just below the condyle.

62.3 Action

62.3.1        Adducts and medially rotates thigh. Flexes and medially rotates leg.

62.3.2        REVERSED ORIGIN-INSERTION ACTION: When the thigh is fixed, flexes the pelvis at hip.

62.4 Nerve Supply

62.4.1        Obturator, L2, 3.

62.5 Synergists

62.5.1        Adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor mag- nus, pectineus.

62.6 Category

62.6.1         

62.7 View

62.7.1         Anterior View

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63    HYOGLOSSUS

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63.1 Origin

63.1.1        The whole length of the greater cornu and the front of the body of the hyoid bone.

63.2 Insertion

63.2.1        The side of the tongue between the styloglossus laterally and the inferior lingualis muscle medially.

63.3 Action

63.3.1        Depresses the tongue.

63.4 Nerve Supply

63.4.1        Hypoglossal nerve (XII).

63.5 Arterial Supply

63.5.1        Lingual artery and it's dorsal lingual rami.

63.5.2        Tonsillar rami of the facial-artery.

63.6 Synergists

63.6.1        Chondroglossus. Also the genioglossus when it contracts bilaterally.

63.7 Antagonists

63.7.1        Styloglossus and palatoglossus.

63.8 Category

63.8.1         

63.9 View

63.9.1         (Note: Styloid process and mastoid portion of temporal bone are superimposed.)

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64    ILIACUS

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64.1 Origin

64.1.1        Superior ;?/3 of the iliac fossa, internal border (inner lip) of iliac crest, anterior sacroiliac, lumbosacral and iliolumbar liga- ments, ala of sacrum.

64.2 Insertion

64.2.1        Lesser trochanter of femur and for a short distance below along medial border of shaft.

64.3 Action

64.3.1        Flexes thigh at the hip, minimal action in lateral rotation of the thigh.

64.3.2        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).

64.4 Nerve Supply

64.4.1        Femoral, L2, 3.

64.5 Synergists

64.5.1        Psoas major, adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, rectus femoris.

64.6 Category

64.6.1         

64.7 View

64.7.1        Anterior View

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65    ILIOCOSTALIS CERVICIS

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65.1 Origin

65.1.1        Superior borders of the angles of the 3rd -6th ribs.

65.2 Insertion

65.2.1        The posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the 4th, 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae.

65.3 Action

65.3.1        Acting bilaterally, extension of the spine. Acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the vertebral column.

65.4 Nerve Supply

65.4.1        Dorsal rami of the spinal nerves, C6, 7, 8.

65.5 Synergists

65.5.1        Splenius cervicis, semispinalis cervicis, longis- simus cervicis.

65.6 Category

65.6.1         

65.7 View

65.7.1         Posterior View

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66    ILIOCOSTALIS LUMBORUM

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66.1 Origin

66.1.1        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.

66.2 Insertion

66.2.1        Inferior borders of the angles of the lower 6 or 7 ribs.

66.3 Action

66.3.1        Acting bilaterally, extension of the spine, Acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the spine.

66.4 Nerve Supply

66.4.1        Dorsal rami of the spinal nerves.

66.5 Synergists

66.5.1        Longissimus thoracis, quadratus lumborum.

66.6 Category

66.6.1         

66.7 View

66.7.1         Posterior View

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67    ILIOCOSTALIS THORACIS

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67.1 Origin

67.1.1        Superior borders of the angles of lower 6 ribs medial to the tendons of insertion of the iliocostalis lumborum.

67.2 Insertion

67.2.1        Into the angles of the upper 6 or 7 ribs and into the transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra.

67.3 Action

67.3.1        Acting bilaterally, extension of the spine. Acting unilaterally, laterally flexes the spine.

67.4 Nerve Supply

67.4.1        Dorsal rami of the spinal nerves.

67.5 Synergists

67.5.1        Iliocostalis lumborum, longissimus thoracis, spinalis thoracis, semispinalis thoracis.

67.6 Category

67.6.1         

67.7 View

67.7.1         Posterior View

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68    INCISIVUS LABII INFERIORIS

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68.1 Origin

68.1.1        The floor of the mandibles incisive fossa, late;ral to the mentalis muscle and below the emmence of the lateral mclsor tooth.

68.2 Insertion

68.2.1        To the orbicularis oris; suRerficial fibers reach the !lPex.and body of the modiolus while deep fibers reach the base and lrlfenor cornu.

68.3 Action

68.3.1        J;\ssis~s orpicularis o.ris (par~ peripheralis inferior and par margmalis mfenor) m protrudmg the lips.

68.4 Nerve Supply

68.4.1        Inferior buccal branches of the facial nerve (VII).

68.5 Arterial Supply

68.5.1        Inferior labial branch of the facial artery and mental branch from the inferior alveolar artery.

68.6 Synergists

68.6.1        Orbicularis oris, pars peripheralis inferior and pars margmalis mfenor

68.7 Antagonist

68.7.1        Buccinator, .depr~ssor anguli oris, risorius zygomaticus major and zygomaticus mmor.

68.8 Category

68.8.1         

68.9 Note

68.9.1         ( .denotes modiolus)

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69    INCISIVUS LABII SUPERIORIS

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69.1 Origin

69.1.1        Maxilla's incisive fossa superior to the eminence of the lateral incisor tooth.

69.2 Insertion

69.2.1        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.

69.3 Action

69.3.1        Assists orbicularis oris (oars peripheralis superior and par marginalis superior) protrude the lips.

69.4 Nerve Supply

69.4.1        Superior buccal branches of the facial nerve (VII).

69.5 Arterial Supply

69.5.1        Superior labial branch of the facial artery.

69.6 Synergists

69.6.1        9rbicularis oris; pars peripheralis superior and par margmalts superIor.

69.7 Antagonists

69.7.1        Buccinator, zygomaticus major and minor, risorius, and depressor anguli oris.

69.8 Category

69.8.1         

69.9 Note

69.9.1         ( .denotes modiolus)

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70    INFERIOR LONGITUDINAL LINGUALIS

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70.1 Origin

70.1.1        The lin~al root with some fibres being connected to the body of the hyOId bone.

70.2 Insertion

70.2.1        Apex of the tongue.

70.3 Action

70.3.1        Shortens the and turns the apex and sides downward to make the dorsum convex.