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Tibialis Anterior

O: Lateral Condyle and Proximal shaft of Tibia

I: Metatarsal 1 & Medial Cuneiform

A: dorsiflex & invert foot

<p>O: Lateral Condyle and Proximal shaft of Tibia</p><p>I: Metatarsal 1 &amp; Medial Cuneiform</p><p>A: dorsiflex &amp; invert foot</p>
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Extensor Digitorum Longus

O: Anterior fibula and lateral condyle of tibia

I: Phalange 2-5

A: Dorsiflex foot and extend digits 2-5

<p>O: Anterior fibula and lateral condyle of tibia</p><p>I: Phalange 2-5</p><p>A: Dorsiflex foot and extend digits 2-5</p>
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Fibularis Longus

O: Head & Proximal 2/3 shaft of fibula

I: Metatarsal 1 & Medial Cuneiform 

A: Evert & Plantarflex foot

<p>O: Head &amp; Proximal 2/3 shaft of fibula</p><p>I: Metatarsal 1 &amp; Medial Cuneiform&nbsp;</p><p>A: Evert &amp; Plantarflex foot</p>
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Fibularis Brevis

O: Mid-lateral shaft of fibula

I: Metatarsal 5

A: Evert & Plantarflex foot

<p>O: Mid-lateral shaft of fibula</p><p>I: Metatarsal 5</p><p>A: Evert &amp; Plantarflex foot</p>
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Gastrocnemius

O: Posterior medial & lateral condyle of femur

I: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

A: plantarflex foot and flex leg

<p>O: Posterior medial &amp; lateral condyle of femur</p><p>I: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon</p><p>A: plantarflex foot and flex leg</p>
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Soleus

O: head and proximal shaft of fibula; posterior tibia

I: Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

A: plantarflex foot

<p>O: head and proximal shaft of fibula; posterior tibia</p><p>I: Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon</p><p>A: plantarflex foot</p>
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Sartorius

O: anterior superior iliac spine

I: medial side of tibial tuberosity

A: flex and laterally rotate thigh

<p>O: anterior superior iliac spine</p><p>I: medial side of tibial tuberosity</p><p>A: flex and laterally rotate thigh</p>
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Gracilis

O: Pubis Bone

I: proximal, medial tibia

A: adduct and flex thigh

<p>O: Pubis Bone</p><p>I: proximal, medial tibia</p><p>A: adduct and flex thigh</p>
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Adductor Brevis

O: Pubis Bone

I: proximal 1/3 linea aspera

A: adduct and flex thigh 

<p>O: Pubis Bone</p><p>I: proximal 1/3 linea aspera</p><p>A: adduct and flex thigh&nbsp;</p>
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Adductor Longus

O: Pubis Bone

I: Linea Aspera

A: adduct and flex thigh

<p>O: Pubis Bone</p><p>I: Linea Aspera</p><p>A: adduct and flex thigh </p>
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Adductor Magnus

O: Pubis Bone

I: linea aspera and adductor tubercle

A: adduct and flex thigh

<p>O: Pubis Bone </p><p>I: linea aspera and adductor tubercle</p><p>A: adduct and flex thigh </p>
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Pectineus

O: Pubis Bone

I: pectineal line

A: adduct and flex thigh 

<p>O: Pubis Bone</p><p>I: pectineal line</p><p>A: adduct and flex thigh&nbsp;</p>
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Iliopsoas

O: transverse process & bodies of T12-L5 & iliac fossa

I: lesser trochanter

A: flex thigh

<p>O: transverse process &amp; bodies of T12-L5 &amp; iliac fossa</p><p>I: lesser trochanter</p><p>A: flex thigh</p>
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Gluteus Maximus

O: Iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx

I: linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity, iliotibial band

A: extend and laterally rotate thigh 

<p>O: Iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx</p><p>I: linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity, iliotibial band</p><p>A: extend and laterally rotate thigh&nbsp;</p>
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Tensor Fasciae Latae

Anterior Iliac crest & anterior superior iliac spine

I: lateral condyle of tibia via iliotibial band

A: abduct and medially rotate thigh

<p>Anterior Iliac crest &amp; anterior superior iliac spine</p><p>I: lateral condyle of tibia via iliotibial band</p><p>A: abduct and medially rotate thigh </p>
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Rectus Femoris

O: Anterior inferior iliac spine

I: tibial tubersoity via patellar tendon/ligament

A: extend leg and flex thigh 

<p>O: Anterior inferior iliac spine</p><p>I: tibial tubersoity via patellar tendon/ligament</p><p>A: extend leg and flex thigh&nbsp;</p>
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Vastus lateralis

O: Greater trochanter

I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon/ligament

A: extend leg

<p>O: Greater trochanter </p><p>I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon/ligament</p><p>A: extend leg</p>
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Vastus Medialis

O: intertrochlear line

I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon/ligament

A: extend leg

<p>O: intertrochlear line</p><p>I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon/ligament</p><p>A: extend leg</p>
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Vastus intermedius

O: anterior, proximal femur
I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon/ligament

A: extend leg

<p>O: anterior, proximal femur<br>I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon/ligament</p><p>A: extend leg</p>
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Semitendenosus

O: ischial tuberosity

I: proximal medial tibia

A: flex leg and extend thigh 

<p>O: ischial tuberosity</p><p>I: proximal medial tibia</p><p>A: flex leg and extend thigh&nbsp;</p>
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Semimembranosus

O: ischial tuberosity

I: Posterior medial tibial condyle

A: flex leg and extend thigh 

<p>O: ischial tuberosity</p><p>I: Posterior medial tibial condyle</p><p>A: flex leg and extend thigh&nbsp;</p>
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Biceps Femoris

O: ischail tuberosity (long head); linea aspera (short head)
I: fibular head

A: flex leg (both heads) extend thigh(long head only)

<p>O: ischail tuberosity (long head); linea aspera (short head)<br>I: fibular head</p><p>A: flex leg (both heads) extend thigh(long head only)</p>
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Gluteus Medius

O: lateral posterior surface of iliac
I: greater trochanter

A: abduct and medially rotate thigh

<p>O: lateral posterior surface of iliac<br>I: greater trochanter</p><p>A: abduct and medially rotate thigh</p>
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Gluteus Minimus

O: lateral posterior surface of iliac

I: greater trochanter

A: abduct and medially rotate thigh

<p>O: lateral posterior surface of iliac</p><p>I: greater trochanter</p><p>A: abduct and medially rotate thigh </p>
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Pronator Teres 

O: medial epicondyle of humerus & coronoid process of ulna

I: lateral radial surface

A: pronate forearm 

<p>O: medial epicondyle of humerus &amp; coronoid process of ulna</p><p>I: lateral radial surface</p><p>A: pronate forearm&nbsp;</p>
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

O: Lateral epicondyle of humerus

I: Metacarpal 2 
A: extend and abduct wrist

<p>O: Lateral epicondyle of humerus</p><p>I: Metacarpal 2&nbsp;<br>A: extend and abduct wrist</p>
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis 

O: lateral epicondyle of wrist

I: Metacarpal 3

A: extend and abduct wrist

<p>O: lateral epicondyle of wrist</p><p>I: Metacarpal 3</p><p>A: extend and abduct wrist</p>
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Flexor Carpi Radialis 

O: Medial epicondyle of humerus

I: metacarpal 2-3

A: Flex wrist and abduct wrist

<p>O: Medial epicondyle of humerus</p><p>I: metacarpal 2-3</p><p>A: Flex wrist and abduct wrist </p>
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

O: Medial epicondyle of humerus

I: Pisiform, Hamate, metacarpal 5

A: flex wrist and adduct wrist

<p>O: Medial epicondyle of humerus</p><p>I: Pisiform, Hamate, metacarpal 5</p><p>A: flex wrist and adduct wrist </p>
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Palmaris Longus

O: Medial epicondyle of humerus

I: Palmar aponeurosis

A: flex wrist

<p>O: Medial epicondyle of humerus</p><p>I: Palmar aponeurosis</p><p>A: flex wrist</p>
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Flexor Digitorum Superficialis 

O: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna

I: middle phalange 2-5

A: flex wrist and digits 2-5

(deep to flexor group)

<p>O: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna</p><p>I: middle phalange 2-5</p><p>A: flex wrist and digits 2-5</p><p>(deep to flexor group)</p>
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Brachialis

O: distal anterior surface of humerus

I: coronoid process of ulna

A: flex arm

(deep to biceps brachii)

<p>O: distal anterior surface of humerus</p><p>I: coronoid process of ulna</p><p>A: flex arm</p><p>(deep to biceps brachii)</p>
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Epicranius-Frontalis

O: Epicranial aponeurosis

I: skin of forehead and eyebrows

A: elevate eyebrows and wrinkle forehead

<p>O: Epicranial aponeurosis</p><p>I: skin of forehead and eyebrows</p><p>A: elevate eyebrows and wrinkle forehead</p>
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Epicranius-Occipitalis 

O: occipital bone

I: epicranial aponeurosis

A: retract scalp

<p>O: occipital bone</p><p>I: epicranial aponeurosis</p><p>A: retract scalp</p>
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Orbicularis Oculi

O: medial wall of orbit

I: skin around eyelid

A: close eyelids

<p>O: medial wall of orbit</p><p>I: skin around eyelid</p><p>A: close eyelids</p>
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Orbicularis Oris

O: mandible and maxille

I: skin around mouth

A: close and compress lips

<p>O: mandible and maxille</p><p>I: skin around mouth</p><p>A: close and compress lips</p>
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Buccinator

O: mandible and maxillae

I: orbicularis oris
A: compress cheeks

<p>O: mandible and maxillae</p><p>I: orbicularis oris<br>A: compress cheeks</p>
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Zygomatic Major

O: zygomatic Bone

I: skin at superolateral edges (corners) of mouth 

A: elevate corners of mouth

<p>O: zygomatic Bone</p><p>I: skin at superolateral edges (corners) of mouth&nbsp;</p><p>A: elevate corners of mouth</p>
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Masseter

O: zygomatic arch

I: ramus and angle of mandible
A: elevate mandible

<p>O: zygomatic arch</p><p>I: ramus and angle of mandible<br>A: elevate mandible</p>
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Temporalis

O: superior/inferior temporal lines

I: coronoid process of mandible

A: elevate mandible

<p>O: superior/inferior temporal lines</p><p>I: coronoid process of mandible</p><p>A: elevate mandible</p>
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Sternocleidomastoid

O: manubrium of sternal end of clavicle

I: mastoid process (temporal bone)
A: rotation and lateral flexion of head/ flexion of head

<p>O: manubrium of sternal end of clavicle</p><p>I: mastoid process (temporal bone)<br>A: rotation and lateral flexion of head/ flexion of head</p>
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Brachioradialis

O: lateral supracondyla ridge of humerus

I: styloid process of radius

A: flex forearm

<p>O: lateral supracondyla ridge of humerus</p><p>I: styloid process of radius</p><p>A: flex forearm</p>
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Extensor Digitorum 

O: lateral epicondyle fo humerus 

I: digits 2-5

A: extend wrist and digits 2-5

<p>O: lateral epicondyle fo humerus&nbsp;</p><p>I: digits 2-5</p><p>A: extend wrist and digits 2-5</p>
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Extensor digiti minimi

O: lateral epicondyle of humerus

I: digit 5

A: extend wrist and digit 5

<p>O: lateral epicondyle of humerus</p><p>I: digit 5</p><p>A: extend wrist and digit 5</p>
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris 

O: lateral epicondyle of humerus

I: metacarpal 5

A: extend and adduct wrist

<p>O: lateral epicondyle of humerus</p><p>I: metacarpal 5</p><p>A: extend and adduct wrist</p>
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Biceps Brachii

O: supraglenoid tubercle(long head) Coracoid process of scapula (short head)

I: radial tuberosity

A: flex and supinate forearm; weakly flex wrist

<p>O: supraglenoid tubercle(long head) Coracoid process of scapula (short head)</p><p>I: radial tuberosity</p><p>A: flex and supinate forearm; weakly flex wrist</p>
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Coracobrachialis

O: coracoid process of scapula

I: middle medial shaft of humerus

A: flex and adduct arm

<p>O: coracoid process of scapula</p><p>I: middle medial shaft of humerus</p><p>A: flex and adduct arm</p>
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Triceps Brachii (L,L,M heads)

O: Infraglenoid tubercle (Long)
O: Proximal poster humerus (lat.)

O: Distal posterior humerus (Medial)

I: olecrannon of ulna

A: all heads extend forearm, long head weakly extend and adduct arm

<p>O: Infraglenoid tubercle (Long)<br>O: Proximal poster humerus (lat.)</p><p>O: Distal posterior humerus (Medial)</p><p>I: olecrannon of ulna</p><p>A: all heads extend forearm, long head weakly extend and adduct arm</p>
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Pectoralis Major

O: Sternum, clavicle, 2-6 rib costal cartilage

I: intertubercular groove

A: flex, adduct, anteriorly medially rotate arm

<p>O: Sternum, clavicle, 2-6 rib costal cartilage</p><p>I: intertubercular groove</p><p>A: flex, adduct, anteriorly medially rotate arm</p>
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Serratus Anterior

O: anterior ribs 1-8

I: Anterior medial border of scapula
A: superiorly rotate and protract scapula

<p>O: anterior ribs 1-8</p><p>I: Anterior medial border of scapula<br>A: superiorly rotate and protract scapula</p>
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Pectoralis Minor

O: ribs 3-5

I: coracoid process of scapula

A: protract and depress scapula

<p>O: ribs 3-5</p><p>I: coracoid process of scapula</p><p>A: protract and depress scapula</p>
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Latissimus Dorsi

O: T7-L5 spinous processes, ribs 8-12, iliac crest

I: intertubercular groove

A: extend, adduct, posteriorly medially rotate arm

<p>O: T7-L5 spinous processes, ribs 8-12, iliac crest</p><p>I: intertubercular groove</p><p>A: extend, adduct, posteriorly medially rotate arm</p>
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Transverse Abdominis

O: Inguinal ligament and iliac crest

I: linea alba

A: trunk lateral flexion, bilateral trunk compression

(deepest of abdominal muscles)

<p>O: Inguinal ligament and iliac crest</p><p>I: linea alba</p><p>A: trunk lateral flexion, bilateral trunk compression</p><p>(deepest of abdominal muscles)</p>
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External Oblique

O: inferior surface of ribs 5-12

I: linea alba and iliac crest

A: trunk rotation and lateral flexion, trunk flexion and compression

(second furthest layer out)

<p>O: inferior surface of ribs 5-12</p><p>I: linea alba and iliac crest</p><p>A: trunk rotation and lateral flexion, trunk flexion and compression</p><p>(second furthest layer out)</p>
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Internal Oblique

O: Inguinal ligament and iliac crest

I: linea alba, inferior surface and costal cartilageof ribs 8-12

A: trunk rotation and lateral flexion, trunk flexion and compression

(2nd deepest)

<p>O: Inguinal ligament and iliac crest</p><p>I: linea alba, inferior surface and costal cartilageof ribs 8-12</p><p>A: trunk rotation and lateral flexion, trunk flexion and compression</p><p>(2nd deepest)</p>
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Rectus Abdominis

O: pubic symphysis

I: xiphoid process of sternum

A: trunk flexion and compression

<p>O: pubic symphysis</p><p>I: xiphoid process of sternum</p><p>A: trunk flexion and compression</p>
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Subscapularis

O: subscapular fossa

I: lesser tubercle

A: posteriorly medially rotate arm

(anterior side of scapula)

<p>O: subscapular fossa</p><p>I: lesser tubercle</p><p>A: posteriorly medially rotate arm</p><p>(anterior side of scapula)</p>
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Deltoid

O: acromion processs and spine of scapula, acromial end of clavicle

I: deltoid tuberosity

A: flex, abduct, extend arm

<p>O: acromion processs and spine of scapula, acromial end of clavicle</p><p>I: deltoid tuberosity</p><p>A: flex, abduct, extend arm</p>
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Trapezius

O: occipital bone, C1-T12 spinous processes

I: clavicle, acromion process and spine of scapula

A: superiorly rotate, elevate, depress, retract scapula

<p>O: occipital bone, C1-T12 spinous processes</p><p>I: clavicle, acromion process and spine of scapula</p><p>A: superiorly rotate, elevate, depress, retract scapula</p>
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Infraspinatus

O: Infraspinous fossa

I: greater tubercle

A: adduct and laterally rotate arm 

(posterior side of scapula)

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Teres Minor

O: Superior, dorsal, lateral scapula

I: greater tubercle

A: adduct and laterally rotate arm

<p>O: Superior, dorsal, lateral scapula</p><p>I: greater tubercle</p><p>A: adduct and laterally rotate arm</p>
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Teres Major

O: inferior border and angle of scapula

I: lesser tubercle and intertubercular groove

A: extend, adduct, posteriorly medially rotate arm

<p>O: inferior border and angle of scapula</p><p>I: lesser tubercle and intertubercular groove</p><p>A: extend, adduct, posteriorly medially rotate arm</p>
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Supraspinatus

O: supraspinous fossa

I: greater tubercle

A: abduct arm

<p>O: supraspinous fossa</p><p>I: greater tubercle</p><p>A: abduct arm</p>
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Rhomboid Major

O: T2-T5 spinous processes

I: medial border scapular, inferior to spine

A: retract, elevate, inferiorly rotate scapula
(deep to trapezius)

<p>O: T2-T5 spinous processes</p><p>I: medial border scapular, inferior to spine</p><p>A: retract, elevate, inferiorly rotate scapula<br>(deep to trapezius)</p>
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Rhomboid Minor

O: C7-T1 spinous processes,

I: medial border of scapula, superior to spine

A: retract, elevate, inferiorly rotate scapula

(deep to trapezius)

<p>O: C7-T1 spinous processes,</p><p> I: medial border of scapula, superior to spine</p><p>A: retract, elevate, inferiorly rotate scapula</p><p>(deep to trapezius)</p>
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Levator Scapula

O: C1-C4 transverse processes

I: superior medial border of scapula

A: elevate and inferiorly rotate scapula

<p>O: C1-C4 transverse processes</p><p>I: superior medial border of scapula</p><p>A: elevate and inferiorly rotate scapula</p>