Biceps Brachii The origin of the short head is the coracoid process of the scapula. Abductor Digiti Minimi The insertion is the base of proximal phalanx of the fifth finger, ulnar surface. External oblique This muscle got its name because it's the most superficial muscle of the abdomen and its fibers run in a diagonal direction. Extensor digitorum longus The insertion is the middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth toes. Flexor hallucis longus The nerve innervation is tibial L5, S1, 2. Medial Pterygoid This muscle elevates the mandible. Tibialis posterior The origin is the proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula; and interosseous membrane. Abductor digiti minimi Despite its name, this muscle is stronger in flexion rather than abduction of the little toe. Flexor hallucis brevis This muscle has two origins that are embedded with the sesamoid bones on the plantar surface of the foot. Frontalis This muscle is part of a pair. With the other half on the opposite side of the face. Adductor hallucis The nerve innervation is tibial L4, 5, S1. Extensor hallucis longus This muscle extends the first toe, dorsiflexes the ankle, and inverts the foot. Deltoid This muscle is called so because it is in the shape of the Greek capital letter delta. Flexor digitorum longus The insertion is the distal phalanges of the second through fifth toes. Plantaris This muscle is sometimes called the "freshman nerve" due to it often being mistakenly identified as a nerve. Gastrocnemius The origin is the condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces. Quadratus plantae The nerve innervation is tibial S1, 2. Spinalis This muscle is part of a group that laterally flexes the vertebral column to the same side. Gluteus Maximus The nerve innervation is Inferior gluteal L5, S1, 2. Fibularis brevis The insertion is the tuberosity of fifth metatarsal. Rectus Capitis Posterior Major The origin is the spinous process of the axis (C- 2). Semitendinosus The insertion is the proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at pes anserinus tendon. Oblique Capitis Inferior The insertion is the transverse process of the atlas (C-1). Extensor carpi ulnaris This muscle extends the wrist Pectoralis major The origin is the medial half of clavicle, sternum, and cartilage of first through sixth ribs. Rhomboid major The muscle adducts the scapula. Platysma The nerve innervation is Facial (Vll) Lumbricals of the foot These muscles are named after the Latin word which means "earthworm," because of their thin, elongated shape. Tibialis anterior The insertion is the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal. Extensor digitorum brevis The nerve innervation is Deep fibular L4, 5, S1. Plantar interossei This muscle adducts the 3rd-5th toes and flexes the 3rd-5th toes. Splenius Capitis The nerve innervation is cervical. Flexor digiti minimi brevis The insertion is the base of proximal phalanx of fifth toe. Abductor hallucis The origin is the medial process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis. Internal Oblique The insertion is the internal surface of the lower three ribs, rectus sheath to linea alba. Subclavius The insertion is the inferior surface of the middle one- third of the clavicle. Biceps femoris This muscles long head tilts the pelvis posteriorly. Longus Capitis The origin is the transverse processes of C-3 through C-6. Levator Scapula This muscle is often referred to as a "trigger point" muscle. It can be a common culprit for headaches when tight or strained. Flexor digitorum brevis This muscle flexes the middle phalanges of the second through fifth toes. Abdominals These muscles have no bones in their area because these organs need room to function. Popliteus This muscle is often called "the key to the knee" because it is crucial for unlocking the knee joint at the beginning of flexion. Abductor Pollicis Longus The nerve innervation is Radial C6, 7, 8. Fibularis longus This muscle everts the foot and assists to plantar flex the ankle. Stylohyoid The origin is the styloid process. Dorsal interossei The nerve innervation is tibial S1, 2. Soleus This muscle plantarflexes the ankle. Extensor hallucis brevis The origin is the dorsal surface of calcaneus. Trapezius The nerve innervation is the spinal portion of cranial nerve Xl (accessory) and ventral ramus C2, 3, 4. Biceps Brachii The origin of the short head is the coracoid process of the scapula. Abductor Digiti Minimi The insertion is the base of proximal phalanx of the fifth finger, ulnar surface. External oblique This muscle got its name because it's the most superficial muscle of the abdomen and its fibers run in a diagonal direction. Extensor digitorum longus The insertion is the middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth toes. Flexor hallucis longus The nerve innervation is tibial L5, S1, 2. Medial Pterygoid This muscle elevates the mandible. Tibialis posterior The origin is the proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula; and interosseous membrane. Abductor digiti minimi Despite its name, this muscle is stronger in flexion rather than abduction of the little toe. Flexor hallucis brevis This muscle has two origins that are embedded with the sesamoid bones on the plantar surface of the foot. Frontalis This muscle is part of a pair. With the other half on the opposite side of the face. Adductor hallucis The nerve innervation is tibial L4, 5, S1. Extensor hallucis longus This muscle extends the first toe, dorsiflexes the ankle, and inverts the foot. Deltoid This muscle is called so because it is in the shape of the Greek capital letter delta. Flexor digitorum longus The insertion is the distal phalanges of the second through fifth toes. Plantaris This muscle is sometimes called the "freshman nerve" due to it often being mistakenly identified as a nerve. Gastrocnemius The origin is the condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces. Quadratus plantae The nerve innervation is tibial S1, 2. Spinalis This muscle is part of a group that laterally flexes the vertebral column to the same side. Gluteus Maximus The nerve innervation is Inferior gluteal L5, S1, 2. Fibularis brevis The insertion is the tuberosity of fifth metatarsal. Rectus Capitis Posterior Major The origin is the spinous process of the axis (C- 2). Semitendinosus The insertion is the proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at pes anserinus tendon. Oblique Capitis Inferior The insertion is the transverse process of the atlas (C-1). Extensor carpi ulnaris This muscle extends the wrist Pectoralis major The origin is the medial half of clavicle, sternum, and cartilage of first through sixth ribs. Rhomboid major The muscle adducts the scapula. Platysma The nerve innervation is Facial (Vll) Lumbricals of the foot These muscles are named after the Latin word which means "earthworm," because of their thin, elongated shape. Tibialis anterior The insertion is the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal. Extensor digitorum brevis The nerve innervation is Deep fibular L4, 5, S1. Plantar interossei This muscle adducts the 3rd-5th toes and flexes the 3rd-5th toes. Splenius Capitis The nerve innervation is cervical. Flexor digiti minimi brevis The insertion is the base of proximal phalanx of fifth toe. Abductor hallucis The origin is the medial process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis. Internal Oblique The insertion is the internal surface of the lower three ribs, rectus sheath to linea alba. Subclavius The insertion is the inferior surface of the middle one- third of the clavicle. Biceps femoris This muscles long head tilts the pelvis posteriorly. Longus Capitis The origin is the transverse processes of C-3 through C-6. Levator Scapula This muscle is often referred to as a "trigger point" muscle. It can be a common culprit for headaches when tight or strained. Flexor digitorum brevis This muscle flexes the middle phalanges of the second through fifth toes. Abdominals These muscles have no bones in their area because these organs need room to function. Popliteus This muscle is often called "the key to the knee" because it is crucial for unlocking the knee joint at the beginning of flexion. Abductor Pollicis Longus The nerve innervation is Radial C6, 7, 8. Fibularis longus This muscle everts the foot and assists to plantar flex the ankle. Stylohyoid The origin is the styloid process. Dorsal interossei The nerve innervation is tibial S1, 2. Soleus This muscle plantarflexes the ankle. Extensor hallucis brevis The origin is the dorsal surface of calcaneus. Trapezius The nerve innervation is the spinal portion of cranial nerve Xl (accessory) and ventral ramus C2, 3, 4.
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O-The origin of the short head is the coracoid process of the scapula.
I-The insertion is the base of proximal phalanx of the fifth finger, ulnar surface.
M-This muscle got its name because it's the most superficial muscle of the abdomen and its fibers run in a diagonal direction.
I-The insertion is the middle and distal phalanges of second through fifth toes.
N-The nerve innervation is tibial L5, S1, 2.
A-This muscle elevates the mandible.
O-The origin is the proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula; and interosseous membrane.
M- Despite its name, this muscle is stronger in flexion rather than abduction of the little toe.
M- This muscle has two origins that are embedded with the sesamoid bones on the plantar surface of the foot.
M-This muscle is part of a pair. With the other half on the opposite side of the face.
N-The nerve innervation is tibial L4, 5, S1.
A-This muscle extends the first toe, dorsiflexes the ankle, and inverts the foot.
M-This muscle is called so because it is in the shape of the Greek capital letter delta.
I-The insertion is the distal phalanges of the second through fifth toes.
M-This muscle is sometimes called the "freshman nerve" due to it often being mistakenly identified as a nerve.
O- The origin is the condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces.
N-The nerve innervation is tibial S1, 2.
A-This muscle is part of a group that laterally flexes the vertebral column to the same side.
N-The nerve innervation is Inferior gluteal L5, S1, 2.
I-The insertion is the tuberosity of fifth metatarsal.
O-The origin is the spinous process of the axis (C-2).
I-The insertion is the proximal, medial shaft of the tibia at pes anserinus tendon.
I-The insertion is the transverse process of the atlas (C-1).
A-This muscle extends the wrist
O-The origin is the medial half of clavicle, sternum, and cartilage of first through sixth ribs.
A-The muscle adducts the scapula.
N-The nerve innervation is Facial (Vll)
M-These muscles are named after the Latin word which means "earthworm," because of their thin, elongated shape.
I-The insertion is the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal.
N- The nerve innervation is Deep fibular L4, 5, S1.
A-This muscle adducts the 3rd-5th toes and flexes the 3rd-5th toes.
N-The nerve innervation is cervical.
I-The insertion is the base of proximal phalanx of fifth toe.
O-The origin is the medial process of calcaneus and plantar aponeurosis.
I-The insertion is the internal surface of the lower three ribs, rectus sheath to linea alba.
I-The insertion is the inferior surface of the middle one-third of the clavicle.
A-This muscles long head tilts the pelvis posteriorly.
O-The origin is the transverse processes of C-3 through C-6.
M-This muscle is often referred to as a "trigger point" muscle. It can be a common culprit for headaches when tight or strained.
A-This muscle flexes the middle phalanges of the second through fifth toes.
M-These muscles have no bones in their area because these organs need room to function.
M-This muscle is often called "the key to the knee" because it is crucial for unlocking the knee joint at the beginning of flexion.
N-The nerve innervation is Radial C6, 7, 8.
A-This muscle everts the foot and assists to plantar flex the ankle.
O-The origin is the styloid process.
N-The nerve innervation is tibial S1, 2.
A-This muscle plantarflexes the ankle.
O- The origin is the dorsal surface of calcaneus.
N-The nerve innervation is the spinal portion of cranial nerve Xl (accessory) and ventral ramus C2, 3, 4.
