Mink Muscles – Insertion & Action Study Guide

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering the anatomical insertions, actions, and abbreviations from the Mink Muscles study guide.

What is the insertion and action of the Gracilis muscle?

Insertion: Medial tibia (pes); Action: Hip adduction, knee flexion

What is the insertion and action of the Sternohyoid muscle?

Insertion: Hyoid bone; Action: Depresses hyoid, neck flexion

What is the insertion and action of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle?

Insertion: Humerus (intertubercular groove); Action: Extends, adducts humerus

What is the insertion and action of the Tibialis Anterior muscle?

Insertion: Medial cuneiform & 1st metatarsal; Action: Dorsiflexes, inverts foot

What is the insertion and action of the Masseter muscle?

Insertion: Mandible (angle/ramus); Action: Closes jaw, elevates mandible

What is the insertion and action of the Serratus Ventralis muscle?

Insertion: Ribs 1–8 (ventral); Action: Protracts scapula, stabilizes ribs

What is the insertion and action of the Adductor Longus muscle?

Insertion: Femur (medial shaft); Action: Adducts thigh

What is the insertion and action of the Spinodeltoid muscle?

Insertion: Humerus (deltoid tuberosity); Action: Adducts, flexes shoulder

What is the insertion and action of the Rectus Abdominis muscle?

Insertion: Pubis; Action: Flexes spine, compresses abdomen

What is the insertion and action of the Soleus muscle?

Insertion: Calcaneus (Achilles tendon); Action: Plantarflexes foot

What is the insertion and action of the Pectoralis Minor muscle?

Insertion: Coracoid process (scapula); Action: Stabilizes scapula, assists breathing

What is the insertion and action of the Brachioradialis muscle?

Insertion: Radius (styloid process); Action: Flexes elbow

What is the insertion and action of the Splenius muscle?

Insertion: Cervical vertebrae; Action: Extends head/neck, rotates

What is the insertion and action of the Tensor Fasciae Latae muscle?

Insertion: Fascia lata (IT band); Action: Tenses fascia lata, assists hip flexion

What is the insertion and action of the Mylohyoid muscle?

Insertion: Mandible (inner surface); Action: Elevates hyoid, floor of mouth

What is the insertion and action of the Dorsal Forearm Muscles?

Insertion: Metacarpals/phalanges; Action: Flex/extend digits (varies by muscle)

What is the insertion and action of the Subscapularis muscle?

Insertion: Scapula (subscapular fossa); Action: Medial rotation, stabilizes shoulder

What is the insertion and action of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Insertion: Calcaneus (Achilles tendon); Action: Plantarflexes foot, flexes knee

What is the insertion and action of the Clavotrapezius muscle?

Insertion: Clavicle (acromion); Action: Elevates scapula, stabilizes shoulder

What is the insertion and action of the Extermal Oblique muscle?

Insertion: Ribs & iliac crest; Action: Rotates trunk, compresses abdomen

What is the insertion and action of the Triceps Brachii (Long, Lateral, Medial)?

Insertion: Olecranon (ulna); Action: Extends elbow

What is the insertion and action of the Sartorius muscle?

Insertion: Tibia (pes); Action: Flexes hip & knee, abducts thigh

What is the insertion and action of the Supraspinatus muscle?

Insertion: Greater tubercle (humerus); Action: Abducts shoulder

What is the insertion and action of the Sternomastoid muscle?

Insertion: Mastoid process & sternum; Action: Rotates, flexes neck

What is the insertion and action of the Peroneus Longus muscle?

Insertion: 1st metatarsal & cuneiform; Action: Everts foot, plantarflexes

What is the insertion and action of the Rhomboids?

Insertion: Scapula (medial border); Action: Retracts, stabilizes scapula

What is the insertion and action of the Clavodeltoid muscle?

Insertion: Humerus (deltoid tuberosity); Action: Abducts shoulder

What is the insertion and action of the Transversus Abdominis muscle?

Insertion: Ribs & lumbar fascia; Action: Compresses abdomen

What is the insertion and action of the Gluteus Maximus muscle?

Insertion: Femur (gluteal tuberosity); Action: Extends hip, stabilizes pelvis

What is the insertion and action of the Levator Scapulae Ventralis muscle?

Insertion: Scapula (medial border); Action: Elevates scapula

What is the insertion and action of the Brachialis muscle?

Insertion: Ulna (coronoid process); Action: Flexes elbow

What is the insertion and action of the Pectoralis Major muscle?

Insertion: Humerus (crest); Action: Adducts, flexes shoulder

What is the insertion and action of the Rectus Femoris muscle?

Insertion: Patella (quadriceps tendon); Action: Extends knee, flexes hip

What is the insertion and action of the Digastric muscle?

Insertion: Hyoid bone; Action: Depresess mandible, moves hyoid

What is the insertion and action of the Spinotrapezius muscle?

Insertion: Scapula (spine); Action: Elevates, retracts scapula

What is the insertion and action of the Adductor Femoris muscle?

Insertion: Femur (medial shaft); Action: Adducts thigh

What is the insertion and action of the Ventral Forearm Muscles?

Insertion: Radius/ulna (distal); Action: Flex/extend digits (varies by muscle)

What is the insertion and action of the Acromiotrapezius muscle?

Insertion: Acromion (scapula); Action: Elevates scapula, stabilizes shoulder

What do the anatomical abbreviations I, A, and O stand for in the mink muscle guide?

I = Insertion, A = Action, O = Origin (when specified)