appendicular muscles O/I/A

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deltoid - origin

lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

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deltoid - insertion

deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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deltoid - primary action

abduction of the arm

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biceps brachii - origin (long head)

supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

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biceps brachii - origin (short head)

coracoid process of scapula

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biceps brachii - insertion

radial tuberosity of the radius

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biceps brachii - primary action

flexion of the elbow

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gluteus maximus - origin

ilium, sacrum, and coccyx

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gluteus maximus - insertion

gluteal tuberosity of femur

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gluteus maximus - primary action

extension of the hip

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satorius - origin

anterior superior iliac spine

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satorius - insertion

medial surface of proximal tibia

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satorius - primary action

flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates hip; flexes knee

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rectus femoris - origin

anterior inferior iliac spine

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rectus femoris - insertion

tibial tuberosity of the tibia (via patellar ligament)

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rectus femoris - primary action

extension of the knee and flexion of the hip

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gastrocnemius - origin

medial and lateral condyles of femur

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gastrocnemius - insertion

calcaneus (via calcaneal tendon)

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gastrocnemius - primary action

plantarflexion of the foot and flexion of knee