Muscle (AOI) Flashcards

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
Erector Spinae(Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis)
•Actions–Extension of the vertebral column and head–Lateral flexion if one side contracts
Iliopsoas(Illiacus & Psoas Major)
  • Action:
​-Thigh Flexion
  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Action:
​-Hip Abduction-Hip Extension-Lateral Thigh RotationOrign: Posterior surface of Ilium, Sacrum, CoccyxInsertion: Gluteal tuberosity of Femur and Iliotibial Tract
Rectus Abdominis
•Action:
–Trunk (vertebral column) Flexion
External Abdominal Oblique
•Action:
–Trunk Flexion
–Trunk Rotation if only one side contracts
Internal Abdominal Oblique
•Action:
–Trunk Flexion
–Trunk Rotation if only one side contracts
Transversus Abdominis
•Action:
–Compression of Abdominal Wall
  • Pectoralis Major
Origin: Medial Clavicle, Sternum and Cost. Cartilages 1-6•Insertion: Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
Action: Adduction and Medial Rotation of arm
  • Deltoid
Origin: Lateral 1/3 clavicle, Acromion of scapula, Spine of scapula•Insertion: Deltoid Tuberosity of Humerus•Action: –Anterior Fibers: Flexion–Middle Fibers: Abduction of Arm–Posterior Fibers: Extension
Serratus Anterior
  • Actions:
-Rotates and Protracts Scapula-Elevates Ribs
  • Origin:Ribs 1-8/9
  • Insertion: Medial Border of Scapula
Levator Scapulae
•Actions:
–Scapular Elevation, Upward Rotation, aids lateral flexion of neck
Rhomboideus
•Action:
–Scapular Retraction and Elevation
  • Trapezius
Origin: Occipital Bone, Spinous Processes of C7-12
Insertion: Lateral Clavicle, Spine and Acromion of Scapula
Action:
–Upper Fibers: Scapular Elevation, Upward Rotation
–Middle Fibers: Scapular Retraction
–Lower Fibers: Scapular Depression
  • Latissimus Dorsi
•Origin: T6-L5 and Sacral Spinous Processes, Iliac Crest, Ribs 9-12, Inf. Angle of Scapula
•Insertion: Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
Action: Adduction, Medial Rotation, Extension of Arm
  • Supraspinatus
•Origin: Supraspinous Fossa of Scapula
•Insertion: Greater Tubercle of Humerus
•Action: Abduction of Arm
- Holds head of humerus in glenoid cavity