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Splenius
Origin:
- Spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae T3-T6, cervical vertebrae C7 & the lower half of ligamentum nuchae (posterior neck ligaments)
- Spinous processes of throacic vertebrae T3-T6
Insertion:
- Mastoid process of temporal & occipital bones (skull)
- Transverse processes of vertebrae C1-C3
Major Arteries:
- Transverse cervical artery (Spenius Cervicis)
- Occipital artery (Spenius Cervicis)
Neural Innervation:
- Posterior rami of the lower cervical spinal nerves
- Bilaterally: extends the (atlantooccipital & atlantoaxial) head & (cervical spine) neck
- Unilaterally: Laterally flexes to the same side, rotation to the same side.
Eccentric Functions:
Isometric Function:
Related Muscles
- Trapezius
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Erector Spinae
Antagonist:
Anatomy
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Scalenes
Origin:
- Anterior: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C3-C6
- Medial: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C2-C7
- Posterior: Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae C5-C6
Insertion:
Major Arteries:
- Ascending cervical artery
- Branch of inferior thyroid artery
Neural Innervation:
Concentric Functions:
- Flexion & rotation of the (cervical spine) neck
- Accelerates lateral flexion of the (cervical spine) neck
Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates lateral flexion of cervical spine, cervical rotation & extension
Isometric Function:
- Dynamic stabilization of the spine during functional movements
Related Muscles
- Splenius
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Erector Spinae
Antagonists:
- Levator Scapula
- Trapezius
- Splenius
Exercises:
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Shoulder (ball & socket) Joint
- Deltoids
- Teres Major
- Pectoralis Major
- Latissimus Dorsi
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Deltoids
Origin:
- Anterior border & upper surface of the lateral third of the clavicle
- Surface of the lateral third of the clavicle
- Inferior edge of the spine of the scapula
Insertion:
- Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
- Deltoid tuberosity of the humerous
- Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
Major Arteries:
- Primarily posterior circumflex humeral artery
Neural Innervation:
Concentric Functions:
- Shoulder abduction, flexion, transverse flexion & internal rotation
- Shoulder Abduction, flexion & transverse abduction
- Shoulder extension, transverse extension, transverse abduction & external rotation
Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates shoulder extension & external rotation
- Assists in decelerating shoulder adduction
- Decelerates shoulder flexion, internal rotation & horizontal adduction
Isometric Function:
- Assists in dynamically stabilizing the glenohumeral joint during functional movements & works as a neutralizer during shoulder abduction
- Assists in dynamically stabilizing the glenohumeral joint during functional movements
- Assists in dynamically stabilizing the glenohumeral joint during functional movements and works as a neutralizer during shoulder abduction
Antagonists:
Exercises:
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Teres Major
Origin:
- Posterior aspect of the inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion:
- Medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus (grove) of the humerus
Major Arteries:
- Circumflex subscapular artery
Neural Innervation:
- Segmental levels C5 & C6 of the lower scapular nerve
- Shoulder extension, internal rotation and adduction
Eccentric Functions:
- Stabilizes humeral head in glenoid fossa (cavity)
Isometric Function:
- Stabilizes humeral head in glenoid fossa (cavity)
Related Muscles
Antagonist:
Major Arteries:
- Primarily posterior circumflex humeral artery
Neural Innervation:
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Pectoralis Major
Origin:
- Anterior surface of the sternum, the superior six costal cartilages (2nd to 6th ribs), and the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle
- Anterior surface of the medial half of the clavicle.
Insertion:
- Intertubercular groove of the proximal, anterior humerus
- Intertubercular groove of the proximal, anterior humerus
Major Arteries:
- Pectoral branch of the thoracoacromial (trunk) artery
Neural Innervation:
- Lateral & medial pectoral nerves C7-C8 & T1
- Lateral & medial pectoral nerves C5-C6
- Transverse flexion, adduction, internal rotation, adduction & extension of the shoulder
- Transverse flexion, adduction, internal rotation, adduction, flexion & abduction of the shoulder
Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates shoulder extension, horizontal abduction and external rotation
Isometric Function:
- Assists in dynamically stabilizing the shoulder complex during overhead movements
Related Muscles
Antagonists:
- Latissimus dorsi
- Many others depending on motion
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Latissimus Dorsi
Origin:
- Spinous processes of thoracic T7-T12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest & ribs 9-12
Insertion:
- Floor (medial side) of intertubercular groove of the (proximal anterior/medial) humerus
Major Artery:
- Thoracodorsal branch of the subscapular artery
Neural Innervation:
- Thoracodorsal nerve (C6 - C8)
- Adducts, extends and internally rotates the humerus
Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates flexion, abduction and external rotation of the upper extremity
- Functions as a bridge between the upper and lower extremity
Isometric Function:
- Assists in dynamic stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
Related Muscles
Antagonists:
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Rotator Cuff
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor
- Subscapularis
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Supraspinatus
Origin:
- Spinous processes of thoracic T7-T12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest & ribs 9-12
Insertion:
- Floor (medial side) of intertubercular groove of the (proximal anterior/medial) humerus
Major Artery:
- Thoracodorsal branch of the subscapular artery
Neural Innervation:
- Thoracodorsal nerve (C6 - C8)
- Adducts, extends and internally rotates the humerus
Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates flexion, abduction and external rotation of the upper extremity
- Functions as a bridge between the upper and lower extremity
Isometric Function:
- Assists in dynamic stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
Related Muscles
Antagonists:
- Pectoralis Major
- Deltoids
Anatomy
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Infraspinatus
Origin:
- Infraspinous fossa of the (medial) scapula
Insertion:
- Middle facet of greater tubercle of the (posterior) humerus
Major Arteries:
- Circumflex scapular artery
Neural Innervation:
Concentric Functions:
- External rotation, transverse abduction & transverse extension of the humerus
Eccentric Function:
- Decelerates shoulder internal rotation
Isometric Function:
- Assists in posterior stabilization of the shoulder joint
Related Muscles
Antagonists:
- Deltoids
- Pectoralis Major
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Teres Minor
Origin:
- Lateral border (posterior on upper & middle part) of the (lateral) scapula
Insertion:
- Inferior facet of (posterior) greater tubercle of the humerus
Major Arteries:
- Posterior circumflex humeral artery
- Circumflex scapular artery
Neural Innervation:
- External rotation, transverse abduction & transverse extension of the humerus
Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates shoulder internal rotation
Isometric Function:
- Posterior stabilization of the shoulder joint
Related Muscles
Antagonists:
- Deltoids
- Others depending on motion
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Subscapularis
Origin:
- Subscapular fossa (groove) on the anterior scapula
Insertion:
- Lesser tubercle of the (proximal anterior) humerus
Major Arteries:
- Transverse cervical artery
Neural Innervation:
- Lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)
- Anteriior rotation the humerus
Eccentric Functions:
- Anterior & posterior stabilization of the shoulder joint
Isometric Function:
- Anterior & posterior stabilization of the shoulder joint
Related Muscles
Antagonists:
- Deltoid (Posterior Fibers)
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor
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Core
- Rectus Abdominis
- External Obliques
- Internal Obliques
- Transverse Abdominis
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Multifidus
- Erector Spinae
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Rectus Abdominis
Origin:
Insertion:
- Costal cartilage of ribs 5-7 & the xiphoid process of sternum
Major Arteries:
- Inferior epigastric artery
Neural Innervation:
- Segmentally by thoraco-abdominal nerves (T7-T12)
Anatomy
- Lumbar flexion of the spine
- Decelerates extension & rotation of the spine
- Stabilizes the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
Concentric Functions:
Eccentric Functions:
Isometric Function:
Related Muscles
Antagonist
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External Obliques
- Origin:
- External surfaces of ribs 5-12 (Lower 7 or 8 ribs)
- Insertion:
- Anterior 2/3 of the iliac crest & the lateral 2/3 of the inguinal ligament
- Neural Innervation:
- Lower 6 intercostal nerve
- Subcostal nerve
- Concentric Functions:
- Flexion, rotation and lateral reflection of the (lumbar spine) torso
- Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates extension & rotation of the (lumbar) spine
- Isometric Function:
- Dynamically stabilizes the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
- Related Muscles
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transverse Abdominis
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Internal Obliques
Anatomy
- Origin:
- Lateral 2/3 of the inguinal ligament, anterior 2/3 of the iliac crest & the lumbodorsal fascia.
- Insertion:
- Linea alba, xiphoid process and the inferior (lower 2-4) ribs.
- Neural Innervation:
- Anterior primary rami of T6-L2
- Neural filaments from iliohypogastric & ilioinguinal nerves
- Concentric Functions:
- Flexion, rotation and lateral reflection of the (lumbar spine) torso
- Eccentric Functions:
- Decelerates extension & rotation of the (lumbar) spine
- Isometric Function:
- Dynamically stabilizes the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex & intersegmental spinal stabilization
- Related Muscles
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transverse Abdominis
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Transverse Abdominis
- Origin:
- Inner rim of iliac crest, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, & costal cartilages of inferior 6 ribs
- Insertion:
- Xiphiod process, linea alba, and pubis
- Neural Innervation:
- Thoracic spinal nerves T8-T12
- Iliohypogastric nerve
- Ilioinguinal nerve
- Anatomy
- Concentric Functions:
- Pulls abdominal wall inward (forced expiration) & increases intra-abdominal pressure
- Eccentric Functions:
- Dynamically stabilizes the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex during functional movements
- Isometric Function:
- Dynamically stabilizes the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
- Related Muscles
- Internal Obliques
- External Obliuqes
- Rectus Abdominis
- Antagonist
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Quadratus Lumborum
- Anatomy
- Origin:
- Posterior inner lip of iliac crest & iliolumbar ligament
- Insertion:
- Transverse processes of the upper 4 lumbar vertebrae & the lower border of 12th (last) rib
- Major Arteries:
- Lumbar arteries
- Lumbar branch of iliolumbar artery
- Neural Innervation:
- Lumbar nerves L1-L4
- Subcostal nerve (T12)
- Concentric Functions:
- Lateral flexion of the spine & extension of the lumbar spine (w/ bilateral contraction)
- Eccentric Functions:
- Dynamically stabilizes lumbo-pelvic hip complex
- Isometric Function:
- Dynamically stabilizes lumbo-pelvic hip complex
- Related Muscles
- Internal Obliques
- External Obliques
- Iliopsoas
- Erector Spinae
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Multifidus
- Anatomy
- Origin:
- Sacrum, sacroiliac ligament, spinous processes of the lumbar, thoracic & last 4 cervical vertebrae
- Insertion:
- Lumbar and cervical spinous processes (up to C2)
- Neural Innervation:
- Posterior primary rami of all spinal nerves
- Concentric Functions:
- Acceleration of spinal extension and contralateral rotation
- Eccentric Functions:
- Deceleration of spinal flexion and ipsilateral rotation
- Isometric Function:
- Stabilization of the lumbar spine
- Antagonists:
- Rectus Abdominis (during extension of the spine)
- Internal Obliques (during extension of the spine)
- External Obliques (during extension of the spine)
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Hip & Pelvic Girdle
- Iliopsoas
- Sartorius
- Rectus Femoris
- Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteus Minimus
- Gluteus Maximus
- Piriformis
- Hamstrings Muscle Group
- Biceps Femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
- AAdducor Complex
- Adductor Magnus
- Adductor Brevis
- Adductor Longus
- Pectineus
- Gracilis
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