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100
originates on the manubrium, and the medial portion of the sternum and the clavicle. inserts on the mastoid process, and the superior nuchal line. this muscle is easily palpated when the head is lifted off the table in a supine position.
What is the sternocleidomastoid
100
located on the side of the neck, this muscle originates on c2, and inserts on the first and second ribs. this muscle has three sets of fibers.
What arethe scalenes
100
this muscle is the largest internal hip flexor, located deep in the body.
What is the psoas.
100
name the muscles that make up the quadriceps
What is the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and vastus lateralis.
100
the longest muscle in the body- runs diagoally across the quads.
What is the sartorius
200
originates on the anterior inferior iliac spine inserts into the patellar tendon.
What is the rectus femoris
200
"keys to the knees" this muscle is located on posteriorly on the knee and is responsible for unlocking the joint to allow the knee to flex.
What is the popliteus
200
the most lateral knee extensor.
What is the vastus lateralis
200
double double jeopardy describe the anatomical position.
What is feet shoulder with apart standing looking straight ahead, arms at your side, hands supinated.
200
the most commonly injured muscle group in the body, often pulled when accelerating and decelerating.
What is the hamstring group
300
originates on the superior pubic ramus, inserts on the PECTINEAL line of the femur. is a synergist for hip flexion adduction and medial rotation.
What is the pectineus
300
located anteriorly on the tibia, this muscle originates on the body of the tibia and inserts on the medial cuneiform and first metatarsal .
What is the tibialis anterior
300
the largest hip extensor, you sit on, and squat with this muscle.
What is the glute max
300
responsible for : adduction of hip (both portions) flexion of hip (adductor portion) extension of hip (hamstring portion) this little adductor doesnt live up to its name.
What is the adductor magnus
300
the muscle responsible for mastication, this muscle is supposedly made up of a mythical type M muscle fiber which almost never gets tired.
What is the masseter
400
originating on the tibia and fibula, and inserting on the calcaneal tendon, this muscle is deep to the gastrocnemius
What is the soleus
400
originating on the iliac crest and inserting on the iliotibial tract, this muscle is tight on most people. located high on the hip, this muscle is a real pain to foam roll
What is the tfl
400
responsible for medial rotation of the leg, a weak hip flexor and a weak knee flexor. this long thin muscle is the most medial on your thigh.
What is the gracilis
400
on the medial side of the femur, this knee extensor gives bodybuilders the tear drop shape.
What is the vastus medialis
400
the smallest muscle in the entire body, where is the stapedius located ?
Where is the inner ear
500
not to be confused with the rectus femoris this muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity. it inserts on the tibia and fibula. this muscle has a long and short head.
What is the biceps femoris
500
located posteriorly and superiorly this muscle is superficial to the soleus.
What is the gastrocnemius
500
the most medial of the hamstrings this muscle is a knee flexor as well as a hip extensor
What is the semimembranosis
500
is a "vestigial" muscle, and only acts weakly as a knee flexor and to plantar flex the foot. it is used to graft tendons elsewhere in the body.
What is the plantaris
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! also known as the fibularis longus this muscle is responsible for plantar flexion and eversion.
What is the Peroneus longus