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Abductor policis longus

O: posterior radius, ulna

I: metacarpal 1

A: Abducts, extends thumb

<p>O: posterior radius, ulna</p><p>I: metacarpal 1</p><p>A: Abducts, extends thumb</p>
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Biceps brachii + A5

O: Short Head: coracoid process of scapula

Long Head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula, tendon in intertubercular sulcus, intracapsular

I: Radial tuberosity

A: Flexes/supinates forearm

<p>O: Short Head: coracoid process of scapula</p><p>     Long Head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula, tendon in intertubercular sulcus, intracapsular</p><p>I: Radial tuberosity</p><p>A: Flexes/supinates forearm  </p>
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Brachialis

O: distal humerus (deep to biceps)

I: Ulna: coronoid process

A: flexes forearm PM

<p>O: distal humerus (deep to biceps)</p><p>I: Ulna: coronoid process</p><p>A: flexes forearm <strong>PM</strong></p>
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Brachioradialis

O: Distal humerus

I: radius: styloid process

A: flexes forearm

<p>O: Distal humerus</p><p>I: radius: styloid process</p><p>A: flexes forearm </p>
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Buccinator

O: maxilla/mandible
I: orbicularis oris
A: compresses the cheek

<p>O: maxilla/mandible <br>I: orbicularis oris<br>A: compresses the cheek </p>
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Deltoid

O: clavicle, acromion/spine of scapula
I: deltoid tuberosity
A: abduction of arm PM

<p>O: clavicle, acromion/spine of scapula<br>I: deltoid tuberosity <br>A: abduction of arm <strong>PM</strong></p>
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Digastric

O: Mastoid process/Mandible
I: Hyoid bone
A: elevates hyoid bone

<p>O: Mastoid process/Mandible <br>I: Hyoid bone<br>A: elevates hyoid bone </p>
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Diaphragm

O: inferior, internal surface rib cage and sternum, cartilage last 6 ribs, lumbar vertebrae
I: central tendon
A: inspiration PM

<p>O: inferior, internal surface rib cage and sternum, cartilage last 6 ribs, lumbar vertebrae  <br>I: central tendon<br>A: inspiration <strong>PM</strong></p>
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Epicranius frontal belly, occipital belly

O: epicranius aponeurosis, occipital/temporal bone
I: skin of eyebrows, epicranius aponeurosis
A: raises eyebrows, pulls scalp

<p>O: epicranius aponeurosis, occipital/temporal bone<br>I: skin of eyebrows, epicranius aponeurosis<br>A: raises eyebrows, pulls scalp </p>
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Errector Spinae: Iliocostalis

O: Iliac crest, ribs
I: cervical transverse processes, ribs
A: Extends the spine, lateral flex spine

<p>O: Iliac crest, ribs <br>I: cervical transverse processes, ribs <br>A: Extends the spine, lateral flex spine </p>
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Errector Spinae: Longissimus Dorsi

O: transverse processes of lumbar through cervical vertebrae
I: spinous processes/mastoid process
A: Extend spine, extend head

<p>O: transverse processes of lumbar through cervical vertebrae <br>I: spinous processes/mastoid process<br>A: Extend spine, extend head</p>
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Errector Spinae: Spinalis Dorsi

O: Spinous process upper lumbar/lower thoracic
I: spinous process upper thoracic, cervical
A: extends spine

<p>O: Spinous process upper lumbar/lower thoracic<br>I: spinous process upper thoracic, cervical <br>A: extends spine</p>
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Extensor carpi radialis brevis

O: lateral epicondyle humerus

I: base metacarpal 3

A: extends/abducts hand

<p>O: lateral epicondyle humerus</p><p>I: base metacarpal 3</p><p>A: extends/abducts hand</p>
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Extensor carpi radialis longus

O: humerus lateral epiphysis

I: base metacarpal 2

A: extends/abducts hand

<p>O: humerus lateral epiphysis </p><p>I: base metacarpal 2</p><p>A: extends/abducts hand </p>
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Extensor carpi ulnaris

O: lateral epicondyle humerus

I: base metacarpal 5

A: extends/abducts hand

<p>O: lateral epicondyle humerus</p><p>I: base metacarpal 5</p><p>A: extends/abducts hand</p>
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Extensor digitorium

O: lateral epicondyle humerus

I: distal phalanges digits 2-5

A: extensor of digits PM

<p>O: lateral epicondyle humerus</p><p>I: distal phalanges digits 2-5</p><p>A: extensor of digits <strong>PM</strong></p>
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Extensor policis longus/brevis

O: dorsal ulna/radius

I: thumb. longus: distal phalanx

brevis: proximal phalanx

A: extend thumb

<p>O: dorsal ulna/radius</p><p>I: thumb. longus: distal phalanx</p><p>               brevis: proximal phalanx </p><p>A: extend thumb</p>
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Flexor carpi radialis

O: medial epicondyle humerus

I: base metacarpal 2-3

A: flexor, abductor of hand

<p>O: medial epicondyle humerus </p><p>I: base metacarpal 2-3</p><p>A: flexor, abductor of hand </p>
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Flexor carpi ulnaris

O: medical epicondyle humerus, posterior ulna

I: pisiform, hamate, base metacarpal 5

A: flexes, adducts hand

<p>O: medical epicondyle humerus, posterior ulna</p><p>I: pisiform, hamate, base metacarpal 5</p><p>A: flexes, adducts hand</p>
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flexor digitorium profundus

O: anterior ulna, coronoid process

I: distal phalanges digits 2-5

A:ONLY muscle for flexing distal phalanges digits

<p>O: anterior ulna, coronoid process</p><p>I: distal phalanges digits 2-5</p><p>A:ONLY muscle for flexing distal phalanges digits</p>
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flexor digitorum superficialis

O: medial epicondyle humerus, coronoid process ulna, shaft of radius

I: middle phalanges digits 2-5

A: flexes hand and fingers 2-5

<p>O: medial epicondyle humerus, coronoid process ulna, shaft of radius</p><p>I: middle phalanges digits 2-5</p><p>A: flexes hand and fingers 2-5</p>
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Flexor policis longus

O: radius anterior surface

I: distal thumb phalanx

A:flexes thumb

<p>O: radius anterior surface</p><p>I: distal thumb phalanx</p><p>A:flexes thumb </p>
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Infraspinatus

O: infraspinous fossa (scapula)

I: greater tubercle (humerus)

A: lateral rotation of humerus (Rotator cuff)

<p>O: infraspinous fossa (scapula)</p><p>I: greater tubercle (humerus)</p><p>A: lateral rotation of humerus (Rotator cuff)</p>
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external intercostals

O: inferior border rib above (fibers oblique down and forward)

I: superior border rib below

A: Inspiration

<p>O: inferior border rib above (fibers oblique down and forward)</p><p>I: superior border rib below</p><p>A: Inspiration </p>
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Internal intercostals

O: inferior border rib above, fibers oblique down and backward

I: superior border rib below

A: expiration

<p>O: inferior border rib above, fibers oblique down and backward</p><p>I: superior border rib below</p><p>A: expiration </p>
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Latissimus Dorsi

O: T7-T12 and all lumbar spinous processes; ribs 10-12

I: Humerus: intertubercular groove
A: extends arm PM

<p>O: T7-T12 and all lumbar spinous processes; ribs 10-12</p><p>I: Humerus: intertubercular groove<br>A: extends arm <strong>PM</strong></p>
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Levator scapulae

O: c1-c4 transverse processes
I: Scapula: superior vertebral border
A: elevates/adducts scapula

<p>O: c1-c4 transverse processes<br>I: Scapula: superior vertebral border<br>A: elevates/adducts scapula</p>
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Masseter

O: zygomatic arch
I: mandible: ramus/angle
A: elevates mandible PM

<p>O: zygomatic arch<br>I: mandible: ramus/angle<br>A: elevates mandible <strong>PM</strong></p>
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Mylohyoid

O: Mandible (medial)
I: hyoid bone
A: elevates hyoid bone/tongue base

<p>O: Mandible (medial)<br>I: hyoid bone<br>A: elevates hyoid bone/tongue base</p>
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external olique

O: last 8 ribs (anterior)
I: linea alba, pubic tubercles, iliac crest
A: flexes/rotates/lateral flex trunk; compresses viscera

<p>O: last 8 ribs (anterior)<br>I: linea alba, pubic tubercles, iliac crest <br>A: flexes/rotates/lateral flex trunk; compresses viscera </p>
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internal oblique

O: lumodorsal fascia, iliac crest, inguinal ligament
I: linea alba, pubic crest, costal cartilages 8-10
A: flexes/rotates/lateral flex trunk; compresses viscera

<p>O: lumodorsal fascia, iliac crest, inguinal ligament <br>I: linea alba, pubic crest, costal cartilages 8-10<br>A: flexes/rotates/lateral flex trunk; compresses viscera</p>
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Omohyoid

O: scapula
I: hyoid
A: depress, retract hyoid

<p>O: scapula<br>I: hyoid<br>A: depress, retract hyoid</p>
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Palmaris longus

O: medial epicondyle humerus
I: palmar aponeurosis, skin of palm
A: tenses skin and fascia of palm

<p>O: medial epicondyle humerus<br>I: palmar aponeurosis, skin of palm <br>A: tenses skin and fascia of palm </p>
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pectoralis major

O: clavicle, sternum, 1st 6 ribs
I: Humerus: greater tubercle (lateral lip intertubercular sulcus)
A: arm flexion, PM, adducts, medially rotates arm, extends flexed arm

<p>O: clavicle, sternum, 1st 6 ribs<br>I: Humerus: greater tubercle (lateral lip intertubercular sulcus)<br>A: arm flexion, <strong>PM</strong>, adducts, medially rotates arm, extends flexed arm </p>
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pectoralis minor

O: ribs 3-5 (near costal cartilages)
I: scapula: coracoid process
A: protracts/depresses scapula

<p>O: ribs 3-5 (near costal cartilages)<br>I: scapula: coracoid process<br>A: protracts/depresses scapula</p>
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platysma

O: fascia of chest
I: lower margin mandible, skin/muscle corner mouth
A: tenses skin of neck

<p>O: fascia of chest<br>I: lower margin mandible, skin/muscle corner mouth<br>A: tenses skin of neck</p>
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pronator teres

O: medial epicondyle humerus, coronoid process ulna
I: radius diaphysis
A: forearm pronation (with pronator quadratus)

<p>O: medial epicondyle humerus, coronoid process ulna<br>I: radius diaphysis<br>A: forearm pronation (with pronator quadratus)</p>
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pronator quadratus

O: distal anterior ulna
I: anterior surface distal radius
A: pronates forearm PM

<p>O: distal anterior ulna<br>I: anterior surface distal radius<br>A: pronates forearm <strong>PM</strong></p>
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medial pterygoid

O: medial surface pterygoid process (downward direction)
I: angle of mandible
A: protract, side to side mandible movement

<p>O: medial surface pterygoid process (downward direction)<br>I: angle of mandible<br>A: protract, side to side mandible movement</p>
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lateral pterygoid

O: sphenoid greater wing (horizontal)
I: condylar process mandible
A: protract, side to side mandible movement

<p>O: sphenoid greater wing (horizontal)<br>I: condylar process mandible<br>A: protract, side to side mandible movement</p>
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Quadratus lumborum

O: iliac crest
I: transverse processes lumber vertebrae, 12th rib
A: Unilateral: lateral flexion

bilateral: column extension

<p>O: iliac crest<br>I: transverse processes lumber vertebrae, 12th rib<br>A: Unilateral: lateral flexion</p><p>     bilateral: column extension</p>
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Rectus abdominis

O: Pubic crest/pubic symphysis
I: xiphoid process & costal cartilages 5-7
A: flexes trunk/compresses viscera

<p>O: Pubic crest/pubic symphysis<br>I: xiphoid process &amp; costal cartilages 5-7<br>A: flexes trunk/compresses viscera</p>
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Rhomboids (major, minor)

O: C7-T5 spinous processes
I: Scapula: vertebral border
A: retracts/elevates scapula, rotates glenoid downward

<p>O: C7-T5 spinous processes<br>I: Scapula: vertebral border<br>A: retracts/elevates scapula, rotates glenoid downward</p>
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Scalenes (anterior, middle, posterior)

O: Cervical vertebrae: transverse processes
I: first 2 ribs
A: elevates ribs 1 and 2

<p>O: Cervical vertebrae: transverse processes<br>I: first 2 ribs<br>A: elevates ribs 1 and 2</p>
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Semispinalis

O: transverse processes cervical/thoracic
I:occipital bone, spinous processes cervical/thoracic
A: extends column and head

<p>O: transverse processes cervical/thoracic<br>I:occipital bone, spinous processes cervical/thoracic<br>A: extends column and head</p>
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Serratus anterior

O: ribs 1-8
I: scapula: anterior surface (vertebral border)
A: protracts PM/rotates scapula up

<p>O: ribs 1-8<br>I: scapula: anterior surface (vertebral border)<br>A: protracts <strong>PM</strong>/rotates scapula up</p>
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Splenius

O: spinous processes C7-T6, ligament nuchae
I: mastoid process/occipital bone/transverse processes of C2-C4
A: extend/hyperextend head (bilateral), rotation head same side (unilateral)

<p>O: spinous processes C7-T6, ligament nuchae<br>I: mastoid process/occipital bone/transverse processes of C2-C4<br>A: extend/hyperextend head (bilateral), rotation head same side (unilateral)</p>
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Sternocleidomastoid

O: Manubrium of sternum. clavicle
I: temporal bone: mastoid process
A: Bilateral: flexion of neck

Unilateral: rotate head OPPOSITE side (contralateral)

<p>O: Manubrium of sternum. clavicle<br>I: temporal bone: mastoid process<br>A: Bilateral: flexion of neck</p><p>     Unilateral: rotate head OPPOSITE side (contralateral)</p>
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Sternohyoid

O: sternum (manubrium)
I: hyoid bone
A: depress hyoid/larynx

<p>O: sternum (manubrium)<br>I: hyoid bone<br>A: depress hyoid/larynx</p>
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Sternothyroid

O: sternum (manubrium)
I: thyroid cartilage
A: depress hyoid/larynx

<p>O: sternum (manubrium)<br>I: thyroid cartilage<br>A: depress hyoid/larynx</p>
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Subscapularis

O: Subscapular fossa
I: lesser tubercle of humerus
A: humerus: medial rotator; rotator cuff

<p>O: Subscapular fossa<br>I: lesser tubercle of humerus<br>A: humerus: medial rotator; rotator cuff</p>
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Supinator

O: lateral epicondyle humerus, proximal ulna (posterior)
I: radius proximal end
A: supinates arm (synergist biceps)

<p>O: lateral epicondyle humerus, proximal ulna (posterior)<br>I: radius proximal end<br>A: supinates arm (synergist biceps)</p>
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Temporalis

O: temporal fossa
I: mandible: coronoid process
A: elevates mandible

<p>O: temporal fossa<br>I: mandible: coronoid process<br>A: elevates mandible</p>
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Teres major

O: scapula: posterior surface (inferior)
I: humerus: lesser tubercle (medial lip intertubercular sulcus)
A: extends, medially rotates, adducts humerus (synergy latissimus)

<p>O: scapula: posterior surface (inferior)<br>I: humerus: lesser tubercle (medial lip intertubercular sulcus)<br>A: extends, medially rotates, adducts humerus (synergy latissimus)</p>
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Teres minor

O: lateral margin of scapula
I: greater tubercle of humerus (posterior)
A: lateral rotation of humerus, rotator cuff

<p>O: lateral margin of scapula<br>I: greater tubercle of humerus (posterior)<br>A: lateral rotation of humerus, rotator cuff</p>
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Thyrohyoid

O: thyroid cartilage
I: hyoid bone
A: depress hyoid, lift larynx

<p>O: thyroid cartilage<br>I: hyoid bone<br>A: depress hyoid, lift larynx</p>
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Transverse abdominis

O: inguinal ligament/iliac crest/costal cartilages 5-10
I: linea alba/pubic crest
A: compresses abdominal viscera

<p>O: inguinal ligament/iliac crest/costal cartilages 5-10<br>I: linea alba/pubic crest<br>A: compresses abdominal viscera</p>
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Trapezius (upper, middle, lower)

O: occipital bone/spines of C7-T12
I: scapula: acromion/spine; clavicle
A: retracts (adducts) scapula; elevates/depress scapula. extends head

<p>O: occipital bone/spines of C7-T12<br>I: scapula: acromion/spine; clavicle<br>A: retracts (adducts) scapula; elevates/depress scapula. extends head</p>
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Triceps brachii

O: Long head: infraglenoid tubercle scapula

Lateral head: posterior humerus

Medial head: below the radial groove on humerus
I: Olecranon process of ulna
A: extends forearm PM, extends arm

<p>O: Long head: infraglenoid tubercle scapula</p><p>     Lateral head: posterior humerus</p><p>     Medial head: below the radial groove on humerus<br>I:  Olecranon process of ulna<br>A: extends forearm <strong>PM</strong>, extends arm</p>