Front | Back |
Erector Spinae(Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis)
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•Actions–Extension of the vertebral column and head–Lateral flexion if one side contracts
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Iliopsoas(Illiacus & Psoas Major)
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Rectus Abdominis
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•Action:
–Trunk (vertebral column) Flexion |
External Abdominal Oblique
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•Action:
–Trunk Flexion –Trunk Rotation if only one side contracts |
Internal Abdominal Oblique
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•Action:
–Trunk Flexion –Trunk Rotation if only one side contracts |
Transversus Abdominis
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•Action:
–Compression of Abdominal Wall |
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•Origin: Medial Clavicle, Sternum and Cost. Cartilages 1-6•Insertion: Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
•Action: Adduction and Medial Rotation of arm |
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•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
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Serratus Anterior
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Levator Scapulae
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•Actions:
–Scapular Elevation, Upward Rotation, aids lateral flexion of neck |
Rhomboideus
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•Action:
–Scapular Retraction and Elevation |
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•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 |
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•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 |
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•Origin: Supraspinous Fossa of Scapula
•Insertion: Greater Tubercle of Humerus •Action: Abduction of Arm - Holds head of humerus in glenoid cavity |