Origins and Insertions
Actions
Bony Landmarks
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Miscellaneous
100

This location is the insertion for many abdominal muscles and lies midline through the abdominal area. 

Linea alba

100

This is the action of the scalenes as a group when the origin is fixed. 

Elevate the ribs during inhalation

100

These connect the transverse processes to the body of the vertebrae. 

Pedicles

100

This nerve innervates the orbicularis oris. 

Facial nerve
100

This is Kayla's favorite food. 

Chips and queso

200

This is the origin and insertion of the rectus abdominis. 

O: Pubic crest, pubic symphysis 

I: Cartilage of fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs and xiphoid process

200

This muscle rotates the trunk to the opposite side and laterally side bends to the same side on the anterior side of the body

External Oblique

200

The temporal bone articulates with this bone superiorly and this bone posteriorly. 

Parietal bones, occipital bone

200

This is another name for the erector spinae muscles. 

Paraspinals

200

These are the actions of the upper trapezius on the vertebral column. (2!)

Rotate the head and neck to the opposite side (unilaterally), laterally flex to the same side (unilaterally) and extend the head and neck (bilaterally)

300

This is the origin and insertion for the sternocleidomastoid

Sternal head: top of manubrium

Clavicular head: medial 1/3 of clavicle

Insertion: Mastoid process of temporal bone and the lateral portion of superior
nuchal line of occiput

300

This is the action of the rectus abdominis on the pelvis. 

Tilts pelvis posteriorly

300

These form a gliding joint with three degrees of freedom. 

Superior and inferior articular facets

300

Without this nerve, you can't breathe. 

Phrenic nerve

300

This is the joint between the head and neck (specific name)

Atlantooccipital joint

400

These are the muscles that can move origin to insertion in this unit. (list 3)

Pec major and serratus anterior (inhalation with scapula fixed)

Rectus Abdominis

External Oblique

Quadratus Lumborum

Scalenes

400

During exhalation, this action occurs on the diaphragm.

Diaphragm moves upward 

400

Spinous processes of these bones are typically long, thin, and inferiorly oriented. 

Thoracic vertebrae
400

A push up with hands planted on the floor would be considered this kind of kinetic chain. 

Closed chain

400

Which abdominal muscle compresses the contents of the stomach acting as a girdle?

Transversus abdominis
500

This muscle originates at the transverse processes of C6-C7 and inserts onto the second rib. 

Posterior Scalene

500

These are the actions of the Multifidi 

rotate the vertebral column to the opposite side and extend the vertebral column

500

Movement between the intervertebral discs is this type while this type of joint is present between the articulating facets. 

Slightly moveable, cartilaginous joint

Gliding joint

500

These are the muscles of mastication and they are innervated by this nerve. 

Lateral Pterygoid, Medial Pterygoid, Masseter, Temporalis

Trigeminal N

500

Who is Kayla's favorite college quarterback of all time?

Baker Mayfield