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Trapezius Muscle
Trapezius The trapezius muscle, often referred to as the “traps,” is a large, flat muscle located in the upper back and neck region. Its name derives from its trapezoidal shape, […]
Levator Scapulae Muscle
Levator Scapulae Action: Unilaterally – Elevates the scapula – Downwardly roatates the scapula – rotates the head and neck simultaneously Bilaterally – Extend the head and neck Origin: C1 – […]
Gluteus Minimus Muscle
Gluteus Minimus Action – abduction of hip flexion and medial rotation of hip (anterior fibres) extension and lateral rotation of hip (posterior fibres) stabilises the pelvis and prevents the free […]
Semimembranosus Muscle
Semimembranosus Action – flexion of knee, extension of hip medial rotation of knee (tibia) when knee is flexed Origin – ischial tuberosity Insertion – medial tibial condyle (posterior medial aspect) […]
Semitendinosus Muscle
Semitendinosus Action – flexion of knee, extension of hip medial rotation of knee (tibia) when knee is flexed Origin – ischial tuberosity Insertion – proximal anterior medial tibia (pes anserine) […]
Biceps Femoris Muscle
Biceps Femoris Action – flexion of knee (both long and short head) extension of hip (long head only) lateral rotation of knee (tibia) when knee is flexed Origin – long […]
Gluteus Medius Muscle
Gluteus Medius Action – abduction of hip flexion and medial rotation of hip (anterior fibres) extension and lateral rotation of hip (posterior fibres) stabilises the pelvis and prevents the free […]
Tibialis Posterior Muscle
Tibialis Posterior Action – plantar flexion and inversion of the foot – Plantar flexion – pointing the foot and toes away from the knee – Inversion – the foot moves […]
Peroneus (fibularis) Longus Muscle
Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus Action – Eversion and plantarflexion of the foot – Eversion – the foot moves towards the side of the smallest toe – Plantarflexion – pointing the toes […]
Tibialis Anterior Muscle
Tibialis Anterior Action – Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot – Dorsiflexion – pulling the foot upwards towards the knee – Inversion – the foot moves towards the side of […]
