LAB3 (MUSCLES)

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1. Deltoid

2. deltoid origin

   clavicle and scapula

3. deltoid insertion

   deltoid tuberosity

4. deltoid action

   arm abduction (movement)

5. Biceps Brachii

6. biceps brachii origin

   scapula

7. biceps brachii insertion

   radial tuberosity

8. biceps brachii action

   flexes shoulder and elbow

9. Triceps brachii

10. triceps brachii origin

    scapula and humerus

11. triceps brachii insertion

    olecranon process of ulna

12. triceps brachii action

    extends shoulder and elbow, adducts arm

13. Rectus abdominus

14. rectus abdominus origin

    crest of pubis and pubic symphysis

15. rectus abdominus insertion

    cartilages of the ribs 5 and the xiphoid process

16. rectus abdominus action

    flexes the vertebral column

17. Gluteus maximus

18. gluteus maximus origin

    os coxa and sacrum

19. gluteus maximus insertion

    gluteal tuberosity

20. gluteus maximus action

    thigh extension

21. Quadriceps

22. quadriceps origin

    femur

23. quadriceps insertion

    patella

24. quadriceps action

    extends knee

25. Hamstrings

26. hamstrings origin

    ischial tuberosity

27. hamstrings insertion

    tibia and fibula

28. hamstrings action

    flexes knee, extends hip, rotates leg

29. Gastrocnemius

30. gastrocnemius origin

    medial and lateral condyles of the femur

31. gastrocnemius insertion

    calcaneus (achilles tendon)

32. gastrocnemius action

    plantar flexion of foot, flexes knee

33. Soleus

34. soleus origin

    fibula and tibia

35. soleus insertion

    calcaneus (achilles tendon)