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SUMMARY OF SHOULDER (GLENOHUMERAL) JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS* MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS**
Flexion Deltoid (anteriorfibers)
Lateral third ofposterior clavicle
Deltoid tuberosity(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nervefrom posterior cord
of brachial plexus
C5, C6
Pectoralis major
(clavicular head)
Anterior surface
of medial half of
clavicle
Lateral lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Lateral pectoral
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Deltoid (middle
fibers)
Lateral margin &
superior surface of
acromion
Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior cord
of brachial plexus
C5, C6
Biceps brachii
Long head
Supraglenoid
tubercle of
scapula;Posterosuperiorlabrum
Tuberosity of radius
and bicipital
aponeurosis intodeep fascia offorearm
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachialplexus
C5, C6
Biceps brachii
Short head
Tip of coracoid
process of scapula
Tuberosity of radius
and bicipital
aponeurosis into
deep fascia of
forearm
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Coracobrachialis Tip of coracoid
process of scapula
Middle third of
medial surface of
humerus
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6, C7
Extension Latissimus dorsi Posterior 1/3 ofiliac crest, T7-T12spinous processes,
thoracolumbar
fascia, lower 3-4ribs, and inferior
angle of scapula
Floor of bicipital
(intertubercular)groove of humerus
Thoracodorsal
nerve fromposterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
Teres major Lower one-third
of lateral border of
scapula (dorsal
surface) near
inferior angle
Medial lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Lower subscapular
nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Deltoid (posterior
fibers)
Spine of scapula Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior cord
of brachial plexus
C5, C6
Pectoralis major
(sternocostal
head)
Anterior surface
of sternum, upper
six costal
cartilages, and
aponeurosis of
external oblique
muscle
Lateral lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Medial and lateral
pectoral nerves
from medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C7, C8, and T1
TricepsLong head
Infraglenoidtubercle of
scapula
Olecranon processof ulna
Radial nerve fromposterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
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Abduction Deltoid (middlefibers)
Lateral margin
and superior
surface of
acromion
Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Supraspinatus Supraspinous
fossa of scapula
Superior facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Suprascapular
nerve from upper
trunk of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Deltoid (anterior
and posterior
fibers)
Lateral third of
posterior clavicle;
Spine of scapula
Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Infraspinatus Infraspinous
fossa of scapula
Middle facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Suprascapular
nerve from upper
trunk of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Subscapularis Subscapular fossa Lesser tubercle of
humerus
Upper and lower
subscapular nerves
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Adduction Deltoid(posterior fibers)
Spine of scapula Deltoid tuberosity(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nervefrom posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Pectoralis major
(sternocostal
head)
Anterior surface
of sternum, upper
six costal
cartilages, and
aponeurosis of
external oblique
muscle
Lateral lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Medial and lateral
pectoral nerves
from medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C7, C8, and T1
Latissimus dorsi Posterior 1/3 of
iliac crest, T7-
T12 spinous
processes,
thoracolumbar
fascia, lower 3-4
ribs, and inferior
angle of scapula
Floor of bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Thoracodorsal
nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
Teres major Lower one-third
of lateral border
of scapula (dorsal
surface) near
inferior angle
Medial lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Lower subscapular
nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Triceps
Long head
Infraglenoid
tubercle of
scapula
Olecranon process
of ulna
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
Corachobrachialis Tip of coracoid
process of
scapula
Middle third of
medial surface of
humerus
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6, C7
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Transverse
(Horizontal)
Abduction
(Extension)
Deltoid
(posterior fibers)
Spine of scapula Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Latissimus dorsi Posterior 1/3 of
iliac crest, T7-
T12 spinous
processes,
thoracolumbar
fascia, lower 3-4
ribs, and inferior
angle of scapula
Floor of bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Thoracodorsal
nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
Teres major Lower one-third
of lateral borderof scapula (dorsal
surface) near
inferior angle
Medial lip of
bicipital(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Lower subscapular
nerve fromposterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Infraspinatus Infraspinous
fossa of scapula
Middle facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Suprascapular
nerve from upper
trunk of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Teres minor Upper two-thirds
of lateral border
of scapula
Inferior facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Transverse
(Horizontal)
Adduction(Flexion)
Pectoralis major
(sternocostal and
clavicular heads)
Anterior surface
of sternum, upper
six costal
cartilages, and
aponeurosis of
external oblique
muscle; Anterior
surface of medial
half of clavicle
Lateral lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Medial and lateral
pectoral nerves
from medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C5, C6, C7, C8,
and T1
Deltoid (anterior
fibers)
Lateral third of
posterior clavicle
Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Corachobrachialis Tip of coracoid
process of
scapula
Middle third of
medial surface of
humerus
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6, C7
Biceps brachii
Long head
Supraglenoid
tubercle of
scapula;
Posterosuperior
labrum
Tuberosity of
radius and bicipital
aponeurosis into
deep fascia of
forearm
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Biceps brachiiShort head
Tip of coracoidprocess of
scapula
Tuberosity ofradius and bicipital
aponeurosis into
deep fascia of
forearm
Musculocutaneousnerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
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Lateral
Rotation
Infraspinatus Infraspinous
fossa of scapula
Middle facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Suprascapular
nerve from upper
trunk of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Teres minor Upper two-thirds
of lateral border
of scapula
Inferior facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Deltoid
(posterior fibers)
Spine of scapula Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Supraspinatus Supraspinous
fossa of scapula
Superior facet of
greater tubercle of
humerus; capsule
of shoulder joint
Suprascapular
nerve from upper
trunk of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Medial
rotation
Subscapularis Subscapular fossa Lesser tubercle of
humerus
Upper and lower
subscapular nerves
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Latissimus dorsi Posterior 1/3 ofiliac crest, T7-
T12 spinous
processes,
thoracolumbar
fascia, lower 3-4ribs, and inferior
angle of scapula
Floor of bicipital(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Thoracodorsalnerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
Teres major Lower one-third
of lateral border
of scapula (dorsal
surface) near
inferior angle
Medial lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Lower subscapular
nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Pectoralis major
(sternocostal and
clavicular heads)
Anterior surface
of sternum, upper
six costal
cartilages, and
aponeurosis of
external oblique
muscle; Anterior
surface of medial
half of clavicle
Lateral lip of
bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of humerus
Medial and lateral
pectoral nerves
from medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C5, C6, C7, C8,
and T1
Deltoid (anterior
fibers)
Lateral third of
posterior clavicle
Deltoid tuberosity
(middle of lateral
humeral surface)
Axillary nerve
from posterior
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
*Circumduction is a combination of all the movements described
**The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF STERNOCLAVICULAR AND ACROMIOCLAVICULAR
JOINT MOVEMENTS AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE SUPPLY SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Elevation Trapezius(Upper Fibers) Externaloccipitalprotuberance
and medial 1/3
of superiornuchal line,
ligamentum
nuchae, andspinous process
of C7
Lateral third ofposteriorclavicle
Spinal part ofaccessory nerve
XI cranial nerve(spinal part);C3, C4
Levator
scapulae
Transverse
processes ofC1-C4
vertebrae
Superior part of
medial borderof scapula near
superior angle
C3 and C4; Dorsal
scapular nervefrom C5 root
C3, C4, C5
Rhomboid
major
spines of T2-T5
vertebrae
Medial border
of scapula fromlevel of spine of
scapula to
inferior angle
C4; Dorsal
scapular nervefrom C5 root
C4, C5
Rhomboid
minor
Ligamentum
nuchae andspines of C7-T1
vertebrae
Medial border
of scapula atlevel of spine of
scapula
C4; Dorsal
scapular nervefrom C5 root
C4, C5
Depression Pectoralisminor
Third, fourth,and fifth ribs
Coracoidprocess of
scapula
Medial pectoralnerve from medial
cord of brachial
plexus
C8, T1
Trapezius
(Lower Fibers)
Spinous
processes of
T6-T12
Spine of scapula Spinal part of
accessory nerve
XI cranial nerve
(spinal part);
C3, C4
Subclavius Junction of firstrib and itscostal cartilage
Inferior surfaceof middle thirdof clavicle
Nerve tosubclavius fromupper trunk of
brachial plexus
C5, C6
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Protraction
(Abduction)
Serratus
anterior
External
surfaces of
lateral uppereight ribs
Anterior surface
of medial
border andinferior angle of
scapula
Long thoracic
nerve from C5-C7
roots
C5, C6, C7
Pectoralis
minor
Third, fourth,
and fifth ribs
Coracoid
process ofscapula
Medial pectoral
nerve from medialcord of brachialplexus
C8, T1
Retraction
(Adduction)
Trapezius
(Middle
Fibers)
Spinous
processes of
T1-T5
Acromion and
spine of scapula
Spinal part of
accessory nerve
XI cranial nerve
(spinal part);
C3, C4
Rhomboid
major
spines of T2-T5
vertebrae
Medial border
of scapula from
level of spine ofscapula to
inferior angle
Dorsal scapular
nerve from C5
root
C4, C5
Rhomboid
minor
Ligamentum
nuchae andspines of C7-T1
vertebrae
Medial border
of scapula atlevel of spine of
scapula
C4; Dorsal
scapular nervefrom C5 root
C4, C5
Trapezius
(Upper Fibers)
External
occipitalprotuberance
and medial 1/3
of superiornuchal line,ligamentum
nuchae, and
spinous processof C7
Lateral third of
posteriorclavicle
Spinal part of
accessory nerve
XI cranial nerve
(spinal part);C3, C4
Trapezius(Lower Fibers)
Spinousprocesses of
T6-T12
Spine of scapula Spinal part ofaccessory nerve
XI cranial nerve(spinal part);
C3, C4
Levatorscapulae
Transverseprocesses of
C1-C4vertebrae
Superior part ofmedial border
of scapula nearsuperior angle
C3 and C4; Dorsalscapular nerve
from C5 root
C3, C4, C5
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Upward
Rotation
Trapezius
(Upper Fibers)
External
occipital
protuberanceand medial 1/3
of superior
nuchal line,
ligamentumnuchae, and
spinous process
of C7
Lateral third of
posterior
clavicle
Spinal part of
accessory nerve
XI cranial nerve
(spinal part);
C3, C4
Trapezius
(Lower Fibers)
Spinousprocesses of
T6-T12
Spine of scapula Spinal part ofaccessory nerve
XI cranial nerve(spinal part);
C3, C4
Serratus
anterior
External
surfaces of
lateral uppereight ribs
Anterior surface
of medial
border andinferior angle of
scapula
Long thoracic
nerve from C5-C7
roots
C5, C6, C7
Downward
Rotation
Pectoralis
minor
Third, fourth,
and fifth ribs
Coracoid
process ofscapula
Medial pectoral
nerve from medialcord of brachial
plexus
C8, T1
Rhomboid
major
spines of T2-T5
vertebrae
Medial border
of scapula from
level of spine ofscapula to
inferior angle
C4; Dorsal
scapular nerve
from C5 root
C4, C5
Rhomboid
minor
Ligamentum
nuchae andspines of C7-T1vertebrae
Medial border
of scapula atlevel of spine ofscapula
C4; Dorsal
scapular nervefrom C5 root
C4, C5
Levator
scapulae
Transverse
processes of
C1-C4vertebrae
Superior part of
medial border
of scapula nearsuperior angle
C3 and C4; Dorsal
scapular nerve
from C5 root
C3, C4, C5
Latissimus dorsi Posterior 1/3 of
iliac crest, T7-
T12 spinous
processes,thoracolumbar
fascia, lower 3-4ribs, and inferior
angle of scapula
Floor of bicipital
(intertubercular)
groove of
humerus
Thoracodorsal
nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF ELBOW (HUMEROULNAR AND HUMERORADIAL) JOINT
MOVEMENTS AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE SUPPLY SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Flexion Biceps brachii Long Head:Supraglenoidtubercle of
scapula and
posterosuperior
labrum;
Short Head: Tip
of coracoid
process of scapula
Tuberosity ofradius and
bicipital
aponeurosis into
deep fascia of
forearm
Musculocutaneousnerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Brachialis Distal half of
anterior surface
of humerus
Coronoid
process and
ulnar tuberosity
Musculocutaneous
nerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Brachioradialis Proximal two-thirds of lateral
supracondylar
ridge of humerus
Base of styloid
process of radius
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C5, C6, C7
Pronator teres Humeral Head:
Medial
epicondyle of
humerus; Ulnar
Head: Coronoid
process of ulna
Lateral surface
of middle third
of radius
Median nerve from
medial and lateral
cords of brachial
plexus
C6, C7
Extension Triceps Long Head:
infraglenoidtubercle of
scapula;
Lateral Head:
Upper half of
posterior surface
of humerus
(superior to
radial groove);
Medial Head:
lower half of
posterior surface
of shaft ofhumerus
(inferior to radial
groove)
Olecranon
process of ulna
Radial nerve from
posterior cord ofbrachial plexus
C6, C7, C8
Anconeus Lateral
epicondyle of
humerus
Lateral surface
of olecronon and
superior part of
posterior surface
of ulna
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C7, C8, T1
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF RADIOULNAR JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE SUPPLY SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Supination Biceps brachii Long Head:Supraglenoidtubercle of
scapula and
posterosuperior
labrum;
Short Head: Tip
of coracoid
process of
scapula
Tuberosity ofradius and
bicipital
aponeurosis into
deep fascia of
forearm
Musculocutaneousnerve from lateral
cord of brachial
plexus
C5, C6
Supinator Lateral
epicondyle of
humerus, radialcollateral and
anular ligament,
supinator fossa,
and crest of ulna
Lateral, posterior,
and anterior
surfaces ofproximal third of
radius
Deep branch of
radial nerve
C6, C7
Brachioradialis Proximal two-
thirds of lateral
supracondylar
ridge of humerus
Base of styloid
process of radius
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C5, C6, C7
Extensor carpi
radialis longus
Lateral
supracondylar
ridge of humerus
Posterior surface
of base of second
metacarpal bone
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Pronation Pronator teres Humeral Head:Medialepicondyle of
humerus; Ulnar
Head: Coronoidprocess of ulna
Lateral surface ofmiddle third of
radius
Median nerve frommedial and lateral
cords of brachial
plexus
C6, C7
Pronator
quadratus
Anterior surface
of shaft of ulna
Anterior surface
of shaft of radius
Anterior
interosseous branch
of median nerve
C8, T1
Brachioradialis Proximal two-
thirds of lateral
supracondylar
ridge of humerus
Base of styloid
process of radius
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C5, C6, C7
Flexor carpi
radialis
Medial
epicondyle of
humerus
Bases of second
and third
metacarpal bones
Median nerve from
medial and lateral
cords of brachial
plexus
C6, C7
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF RADIOCARPAL (WRIST) AND MIDCARPAL JOINT
MOVEMENTS AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Flexion Flexor carpiradials Medialepicondyle ofhumerus
Bases of secondand third
metacarpal bones
Median nervefrom medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Flexor carpi
ulnaris
Humeral Head:
medial
epicondyle of
humerus;
Ulnar Head:
olecranon
process,
posterior border
of ulna
Pisiform bone,
hook of the
hamate, base at
fifth metacarpal
bone
Ulnar nerve from
medial cord of
brachial plexus
C7, C8, T1
Flexor digitorum
superficialis
Humeroulnar
Head: Medial
epicondyle of
humerus,
coroniod process
of ulna;
Radial Head:
oblique line
anterior surface
shaft of radius
Base of middle
phalanx of
medial four
fingers
Median nerve
from medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C7, C8, T1
Flexor digitorum
profundus
Anteromedial
surface of shaft
of ulna;
interosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanges of
medial four
fingers
Ulnar nerve
(medial half) and
anterior
interosseus
branch of median
nerve (lateral
half)
C8, T1
Palmaris longus Medial
epicondyle of
humerus
Distal half of
flexor
retinaculum and
palmaraponeurosis
Median nerve
from medial and
lateral cords of
brachial plexus
C7, C8
Flexor pollicis
longus
Anterior surface
of radius and
adjacent
interosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanx of
thumb
Anterior
interosseous
branch of median
nerve
C8, T1
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Extension Extensor carpiradialis longus
Lateral
supracondylar
ridge of humerus
Base of second
metacarpal bone
Radial nerve from
posterior cord of
brachial plexus
C6, C7
Extensor carpi
radialis brevis
Lateral
epicondyle of
humerus
Base of third
metacarpal bone
Deep branch of
radial nerveC7, C8
Extensor carpiulnaris Lateralepicondyle of
humerus
Base of fifthmetacarpal bone Posteriorinterosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
digitorum
Lateral
epicondyle of
humerus
Extensor
expansion
(transverse fibers
of dorsal hood,
central and lateral
bands, oblique
retinacularligaments) of
middle and distal
phalanges of
medial four digits
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor indicis Posterior surface
of ulna and
interosseous
membrane
Extensor
expansion
(transverse fibers
of dorsal hood,
central and lateral
bands, oblique
retinacular
ligaments) of
index finger
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor digiti
minimi
Lateral
epicondyle of
humerus
Extensor
expansion
(transverse fibers
of dorsal hood,
central and lateral
bands, oblique
retinacular
ligaments) of
little finger
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor pollicis
longus
Posterior surface
of middle third of
ulna and
interosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanx of thumb
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branchof radial nerve
C7, C8
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Abduction
(radial
deviation)
Flexor carpi
radials
Medial
epicondyle of
humerus
Bases of second
and third
metacarpalbones
Median nerve
from medial and
lateral cords ofbrachial plexus
C6, C7
Extensor carpi
radialis longus
Lateralsupracondylar
ridge ofhumerus
Base of secondmetacarpal bone
Radial nervefrom posterior
cord of brachialplexus
C6, C7
Extensor carpi
radialis brevis
Lateral
epicondyle ofhumerus
Base of third
metacarpal bone
Deep branch of
radial nerve
C7, C8
Abductor
pollicis longus
Posterior surface
of radius(middle third)
and ulna;
interosseousmembrane
Base of first
metacarpal
Posterior
interosseousnerve the
continuation of
the deep branchof radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor pollicislongus
Posterior surfaceof middle third
of ulna and
interosseousmembrane
Base of distalphalanx of
thumb
Posteriorinterosseous
nerve the
continuation ofthe deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor pollicis
brevis
Posterior surface
of radius and
interosseousmembrane
Base of
proximal
phalanx ofthumb
Posterior
interosseous
nerve thecontinuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Adduction
(ulnar
deviation)
Flexor carpi
ulnaris
Humeral Head:
medialepicondyle of
humerus;
Ulnar Head:
olecranonprocess,
posterior border
of ulna
Pisiform bone,
hook of thehamate, base at
fifth metacarpal
bone
Ulnar nerve
from medialcord of brachial
plexus
C7, C8, T1
Extensor carpi
ulnaris
Lateral
epicondyle ofhumerus
Base of fifth
metacarpal bone
Posterior
interosseousnerve thecontinuation of
the deep branchof radial nerve
C7, C8
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface typeThe primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF CARPOMETACARPAL JOINT MOVEMENTS OF THE
THUMB AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVEROOTS*
FlexionFlexor pollicis
brevis**Superficial
Head:Trapezium and
flexor
retinaculum;Deep Head:
Trapezoid and
capitate
Lateral (radial)
side of base ofproximal
phalanx of
thumb
Superficial
Head:Recurrent
branch of
median nerve;Deep Head:
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Adductor
pollicis
Oblique Head:
capitate and
bases of 2nd and
3rd metacarpals;
TransverseHead:
3rd metacarpal
bone (distal 2/3
of palmar
surface)
Medial side of
base ofproximal
phalanx of
thumb
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Opponens
pollicis
Flexor
retinaculum andtrapezium
Lateral side of
shaft ofmetacarpal
bone of thumb
Recurrent
branch ofmedian nerve
C8, T1
Flexor pollicis
longus
Anterior surface
of radius andadjacentinterosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanx ofthumb (palmarsurface)
Anterior
interosseousbranch ofmedian nerve
C8, T1
Extension Extensorpollicis longus
Posterior
surface ofmiddle third of
ulna and
interosseousmembrane
Base of distal
phalanx ofthumb (dorsal
surface)
Posterior
interosseousnerve the
continuation of
the deep branchof radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
pollicis brevis
Posterior
surface ofradius and
interosseousmembrane
Base of
proximalphalanx of
thumb (dorsalsurface)
Posterior
interosseousnerve the
continuation ofthe deep branch
of Radial nerve
C7, C8
Abductor
pollicis longus
Posterior
surface of
radius (middlethird) and ulna;
interosseous
membrane
Base of first
metacarpal
Posterior
interosseous
nerve thecontinuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
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Abduction Abductor pollicislongus
Posterior surface
of radius (middle
third) and ulna;
interosseous
membrane
Base of first
metacarpal
Posterior
interosseous nerve
the continuation
of the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Abductor pollicis
brevis
Scaphoid,
trapezium, andflexor retinaculum
Lateral side of
base of proximalphalanx of thumb
Recurrent branch
of median nerve
C8, T1
Opponens pollicis Flexorretinaculum and
trapezium
Lateral side ofshaft of 1
st
metacarpal
Recurrent branchof median nerve
C8, T1
Adduction Adductor pollicis Oblique head:capitate and bases
of 2nd
and 3rd
metacarpals;
Transverse head:
3rd
metacarpal
(distal 2/3 ofpalmar surface)
Medial side of
base of proximal
phalanx of thumb
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
1st
Dorsal
Interosseus
Originates from
opposing sides ofadjacent
metacarpal bones
I & II (bipennate
muscles)
Base of proximal
phalanx of 2
nd
digit (radial side)
and extensor
expansion
(oblique fibers of
dorsal hood,
central and lateral
bands, oblique
retinacular
ligaments)
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Extensor pollicis
longus
Posterior surface
of middle third ofulna and
interosseousmembrane
Base of distal
phalanx of thumb(dorsal surface)
Posterior
interosseous nerve the continuation
of the deep branchof radial nerve
C7, C8
Opposition*** Opponens pollicis Flexor
retinaculum and
trapezium
Lateral side of
shaft of
metacarpal bone
of thumb
Recurrent branch
of median nerve
C8, T1
Flexor pollicisbrevis
**Superficial Head:Trapezium and
flexor
retinaculum;Deep Head:
Trapezoid and
capitate
Lateral (radial)side of base of
proximal phalanx
of thumb
Superficial Head:Recurrent branch
of median nerve;
Deep Head:
Deep branch ofulnar nerve
C8, T1
Abductor pollicis
brevis
Scaphoid,
trapezium, and
flexor retinaculum
Lateral side of
base of proximal
phalanx of thumb
Recurrent branch
of median nerve
C8, T1
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
** The deep portion of the flexor pollicis brevis is sometimes called the first palmar interosseous muscle due to its similar
innervation and position on the thumb
***The opponens digiti minimi, which originates on the flexor retinaculum and hamate, inserts into the medial border of the 5th
metacarpal, and is innervated by the deep branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1), works synergistically with the opponens pollicis
to complete opposition.
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF METACAROPHALANGEAL JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Flexion Flexordigitorum
superficialis
(2nd, 3rd, 4th,
& 5th fingers)
Humeroulnar Head:Medial epicondyle ofhumerus, coroniod
process of ulna;
Radial Head: obliqueline anterior surface
shaft of radius
Base of middlephalanx of medialfour fingers
Mediannerve frommedial and
lateral cords
of brachialplexus
C7, C8, T1
Flexor
digitorum
profundus
(2nd, 3rd, 4th,& 5th fingers)
Anteromedial surface
of shaft of ulna;
interosseousmembrane
Base of distal
phalanges of medial
four fingers
Ulnar nerve
(medial
half) andanterior
interosseusbranch of
mediannerve
(lateral half)
C8, T1
Flexor digiti
minimi
(little finger)
Hook of Hamate and
Flexor retinaculum
Medial side of base
of proximalphalanx of little
finger
Deep branch
of ulnarnerve
C8, T1
Lumbricals
(1-4)
(2nd, 3rd, 4th,
& 5th fingers)
Lumbricals 1-2:
Arises from a singlehead (unipennate) on
the radial side of thelateral two tendons
(1st and 2nd) of the
flexor digitorumprofundus (along
index and ring
fingers);
Lumbricals 3-4:Arises from double
heads (bipennate) ofthe medial threetendons (2nd, 3rd, and
4th
) of the flexordigitorum profundus
(3rd lumbrical between
long and ring fingers;4th lumbrical between
ring and little fingers)
Lateral (radial)
sides of extensorexpansion (oblique
fibers of dorsalhood, central and
lateral bands,
oblique retinacularligaments) of
medial four fingers
(digits 2-5):
1st
lumbrical todigit 2; 2nd
lumbrical to digit 3;3
rdlumbrical to
digit 4; 4th
lumbrical to digit 5
Lumbricals
1-2 (mediannerve)
Lumbricals
3-4
(deepbranch of
ulnar nerve)
C8, T1
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PalmarInterossei
(1-3)**
(2nd, 4
th, &
5th
fingers)
Sides of palmar
surface of 2nd
, 4th
, and5th metacarpals: 1st
(ulnar side of 2nd
digit); 2nd
(radial sideof 4th digit); 3rd (radial
side of 5th digit)
Extensor expansion
(oblique fibers ofdorsal hood, central
and lateral bands,
oblique retinacularligaments) and
bases of proximal
phalanges of digits2, 4, and 5: 1
st
(ulnar side of digit
2); 2nd (radial side
of digit 4); 3rd
(radial side of digit
5)
Deep branch
of ulnarnerve
C8, T1
Dorsi
Interossei
(1-4)
(2nd, 3rd, &4
thfingers)
Each originates from
opposing sides of two
adjacent metacarpalbones I & II (1st), II
& III (2nd), III & IV(3
rd), IV & V (4
th) -
bipennate muscles
Extensor expansion
(oblique fibers of
dorsal hood, centraland lateral bands,
oblique retinacularligaments) andbases of proximal
phalanges of digits
2-4: 1st (radial side
of digit 2); 2nd
(radial side of digit
3); 3rd (ulnar side of
digit 3); 4th
(ulnarside of digit 4)
Deep branch
of ulnar
nerve
C8, T1
Flexor
pollicislongus
(thumb)
Anterior surface of
radius and adjacentinterosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanx of thumb(palmar surface)
Anterior
interosseousbranch of
mediannerve
C8, T1
Flexor
pollicis
brevis**
(thumb)
Superficial Head:Trapezium and flexor
retinaculum;
Deep Head:Trapezoid and
capitate
Lateral (radial) sideof base of proximal
phalanx of thumb
SuperficialHead:
Recurrent
branch ofmedian
nerve;
Deep Head:
Deep branchof ulnar
nerve
C8, T1
Adductor
pollicis
(thumb)
Oblique Head: capitate
and bases of 2nd and 3rd
metacarpals;
Transverse Head:
3rd metacarpal bone
(distal 2/3 of palmar
surface)
Medial side of base
of proximalphalanx of thumb
Deep branch
of ulnarnerve
C8, T1
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Extension Extensordigitorum
(2nd, 3
rd, 4
th,
& 5th
fingers)
Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
Extensor expansion
(transverse fibers of dorsal
hood, central and lateral
bands, oblique retinacular
ligaments) of middle and
distal phalanges of medial
four digits
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
digiti
minimi
(little finger)
Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
Extensor expansion
(transverse fibers of
dorsal hood, central and
lateral bands, oblique
retinacular ligaments) of
little finger
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
indicis
(2nd
finger)
Posterior surface of ulna
and interosseous
membrane
Extensor expansion
(transverse fibers of
dorsal hood, central and
lateral bands, oblique
retinacular ligaments) of
index finger
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
pollicis
longus
(thumb)
Posterior surface of
middle third of ulna and
interosseous membrane
Base of distal phalanx of
thumb (dorsal surface)
Posterior
interosseous
nerve thecontinuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
pollicis
brevis
(thumb)
Posterior surface of
radius and interosseous
membrane
Base of proximal phalanx
of thumb (dorsal surface)
Posterior
interosseous
nerve the
continuation of
the deep branch
of radial nerve
C7, C8
Abduction Abductordigiti
minimi
(little finger)
Pisiform bone Medial side of base of
proximal phalanx of little
finger
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Dorsi
Interossei
(1-4)
(2nd, 3
rd, &
4th
fingers)
Each originates from
opposing sides of two
adjacent metacarpal
bones I & II (1st), II &
III (2nd), III & IV (3rd),
IV & V (4th) - bipennate
muscles
Extensor expansion
(oblique fibers of dorsal
hood, central and lateral
bands, oblique retinacular
ligaments) and bases of
proximal phalanges of
digits 2-4: 1st
(radial side
of digit 2); 2nd
(radial side
of digit 3); 3rd
(ulnar side
of digit 3); 4th
(ulnar side
of digit 4)
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Adduction PalmarInterossei
(1-3)**
(2nd, 4
th, &
5th
fingers)
Sides of palmar surface
of 2nd
, 4th
, and 5th
metacarpals: 1st (ulnar
side of 2nd digit); 2nd
(radial side of 4th digit);
3rd (radial side of 5th
digit)
Extensor expansion
(oblique fibers of dorsal
hood, central and lateralbands, oblique retinacular
ligaments) and bases of
proximal phalanges of
digits 2, 4, and 5: 1st
(ulnar
side of digit 2); 2nd
(radial
side of digit 4); 3rd
(radial
side of digit 5)
Deep branch of
ulnar nerve
C8, T1
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
** The deep portion of the flexor pollicis brevis is sometimes called the first palmar interosseous muscle due to its similar innervation
and position on the thumb
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF PROXIMAL (PIP) AND DISTAL (DIP) INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT
MOVEMENTS OF THE FINGERS, INTERPHALANGEAL (IP) JOINT MOVEMENTS
OF THE THUMB, AND THE MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE ROOTS*
Flexion
Flexor
digitorumsuperficialis
(PIP)
(2nd, 3rd, 4th, &
5th
fingers)
Humeroulnar Head:
Medial epicondyle ofhumerus, coroniod
process of ulna;
Radial Head: oblique
line anterior surface
shaft of radius
Base of middle
phalanx of medialfour fingers
Median nerve
from medialand lateral
cords of
brachial
plexus
C7, C8, T1
Flexor
digitorum
profundus
(PIP & DIP)
(2nd, 3
rd, 4
th, &
5th fingers)
Anteromedial surface
of shaft of ulna;
interosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanges of medial
four fingers
Ulnar nerve
(medial half)
and anterior
interosseus
branch of
median nerve
(lateral half)
C8, T1
Flexor
pollicis
longus
(IP)
(thumb)
Anterior surface of
radius and adjacent
interosseousmembrane
Base of distal
phalanx of thumb
(palmar surface)
Anterior
interosseous
branch ofmedian nerve
C8, T1
Extension Extensordigitorum
(PIP & DIP)
(2nd, 3
rd, 4
th, &
5th fingers)
Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
Extensor expansion
(transverse fibers of
dorsal hood, central
and lateral bands,
oblique retinacular
ligaments) of middle
and distal phalangesof medial four digits
Posterior
interosseous
nerve
continuation
of deep
branch of
radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
indicis
(PIP & DIP)
(2nd
finger)
Posterior surface of
ulna and interosseous
membrane
Extensor expansion
(transverse fibers of
dorsal hood, central
and lateral bands,
oblique retinacular
ligaments) of index
finger
Posterior
interosseous
nerve
continuation
of deep
branch of
radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
digiti minimi
(PIP & DIP)
(little finger)
Lateral epicondyle of
humerus
Extensor expansion
(transverse fibers of
dorsal hood, central
and lateral bands,oblique retinacular
ligaments) of little
finger
Posterior
interosseous
nerve
continuationof deep
branch of
radial nerve
C7, C8
Extensor
pollicis
longus
(IP)
(thumb)
Posterior surface of
middle third of ulna
and interosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanx of thumb
(dorsal surface)
Posterior
interosseous
nerve
continuation
of deep
branch of
radial nerve
C7, C8
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Lumbricals
(1-4)
(PIP & DIP)
(2nd, 3rd, 4th,
& 5th fingers)
Lumbricals 1-2:
Arises from a single
head (unipennate) on
the radial side of the
lateral two tendons
(1st and 2nd) of the
flexor digitorum
profundus (alongindex and ring
fingers);
Lumbricals 3-4:
Arises from double
heads (bipennate) of
the medial three
tendons (2nd, 3rd, and
4th) of the flexor
digitorum profundus
(3rd lumbrical
between long and ring
fingers; 4th lumbricalbetween ring and little
fingers)
Lateral (radial)
sides of extensor
expansion (oblique
fibers of dorsal
hood, central and
lateral bands,
oblique retinacular
ligaments) ofmedial four fingers
(digits 2-5):
1st lumbrical to
digit 2; 2nd
lumbrical to digit
3; 3rd lumbrical to
digit 4; 4th
lumbrical to digit 5
Lumbricals
1-2 (median
nerve)
Lumbricals
3-4
(deep branch
of ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Palmar
Interossei
(1-3)**
(PIP & DIP)
(2nd, 4th, & 5th
fingers)
Sides of palmar
surface of 2nd, 4th, and
5th metacarpals: 1st
(ulnar side of 2nd
digit); 2nd (radial side
of 4th digit); 3rd (radial
side of 5th digit)
Extensor expansion
(oblique fibers of
dorsal hood, central
and lateral bands,
oblique retinacular
ligaments) and
bases of proximal
phalanges of digits
2, 4, and 5: 1st
(ulnar
side of digit 2); 2nd(radial side of digit
4); 3rd (radial side of
digit 5)
Deep branch
of ulnar nerve
C8, T1
Dorsi
Interossei
(1-4)
(PIP & DIP)
(2nd, 3rd, and
4th fingers)
Each originates from
opposing sides of two
adjacent metacarpal
bones I & II (1st), II
& III (2nd), III & IV
(3rd), IV & V (4th) -
bipennate muscles
Extensor expansion
(oblique fibers of
dorsal hood, central
and lateral bands,
oblique retinacular
ligaments) and
bases of proximal
phalanges of digits
2-4: 1st (radial sideof digit 2); 2nd
(radial side of digit
3); 3rd
(ulnar side of
digit 3); 4th (ulnar
side of digit 4)
Deep branch
of ulnar nerve
C8, T1
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
** The deep portion of the flexor pollicis brevis is sometimes called the first palmar interosseous muscle due to its
similar innervation and position on the thumb
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF HIP JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS*
MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVESUPPLY
SEGMENTALNERVE
ROOTS**
FlexionIliacus
***Iliac crest, iliac fossa, ala
of sacrum, and anterior
sacroiliac ligaments
With psoas into
lesser trochanter
of femur
Femoral
nerve
L2, L3
Psoas major
and minor***Transverse processes,
bodies, and intervertebral
discs of 12th thoracic and
1st
lumbar (psoas minor)
and 2nd
through 5th
lumbar vertebrae (psoas
major)
With iliacus into
lesser trochanter
of femur
Lumbar
plexus
Psoas major:
(L1, L2, L3)
Psoas minor:
(L1, L2)
Rectus femoris Straight head: anterior
inferior iliac spine
Reflected head: ilium
above acetabulum
Quadriceps
tendon into
patella, then via
ligamentum
patellae into
tubercle of tibia
Femoral
nerve
L2, L3, L4
Sartorius Anterior superior iliac
spine and superior part of
notch inferior to it
Upper medial
surface of shaft
of tibia (pes
anserinus)
Femoral
nerve
L2, L3
Adductor
longus
Body of pubis, medial to
pubic tubercle and
inferior to pubic crest
Middle third of
linea aspera on
posterior surface
of femur
Obturator
nerve,
anterior
division
L2, L3, L4
Pectineus Superior ramus of pubis Upper end of
linea aspera of
shaft of femur,
just inferior to
lesser trochanter
Femoral
nerve (may
receive
branch from
obturator
nerve)
L2, L3
Tensor fasciae
latae
Anterior superior iliac
spine and anterior part of
iliac crest
Iliotibial tract
that attaches to
lateral condyle of
tibia (Gerdy
tubercle)
Superior
gluteal
nerve
L5, S1
Adductor brevis Body and inferior ramus
of pubis
Pectineal line and
proximal portion
of linea aspera on
posterior femur
Obturator
nerve,
anterior
division
L2, L3, L4
Adductor
magnus
(Adductor
Portion)
Inferior ramus of pubis,
ramus of ischium
Gluteal
tuberosity, entire
length of linea
aspera, & medial
supracondylarline
Obturator
nerve,
posterior
division
L2, L3, L4
Gluteus medius
(anterior fibers)
Outer surface of ilium
between anterior and
posterior gluteal lines
Lateral surface of
greater trochanter
of femur
Superior
gluteal
nerve
L5, S1
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Extension Gluteus maximus Outer posteriorsurface of ilium
(posterior to glutealline), dorsal sacrum
and coccyx,
sacrotuberous
ligament
Iliotibial tract
and gluteal
tuberosity offemur
Inferior
gluteal
nerve
L5, S1, S2
Biceps femoris
(long head)
Ischial tuberosity Lateral side ofhead of fibula;
Tendon is split
at this site byfibular
collateral
ligament of
knee
Tibialportion of
sciatic
nerve
L5, S1, S2
Semitendinosus Ischial tuberosity Upper part ofmedial surface
of shaft of tibia(pes anserinus)
Tibialportion of
sciaticnerve
L5,S1, S2
Semimembranosus Ischial tuberosity Posterior part ofmedial condyle
of tibia;
Reflectedattachment
forms obliquepopliteal
ligament (to
lateral femoral
condyle)
Tibialportion of
sciatic
nerve
L5,S1, S2
Adductor magnus-
hamstring (ischial)
portion
Ischial tuberosity Adductor
tubercle offemur
Tibial
portion ofsciatic
nerve
L4
Gluteus medius
(posterior fibers)
Outer surface of
ilium between
anterior andposterior gluteal
lines
Lateral surface
of greater
trochanter offemur
Superior
gluteal
nerve
L5, S1
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Abduction Gluteus medius Outer surfaceof ilium
betweenanterior and
posterior
gluteal lines
Lateral surface
of greater
trochanter offemur
Superior
gluteal nerveL5, S1
Gluteus minimus Outer surfaceof iliumbetween
anterior and
inferior gluteallines
Anterior surfaceof greatertrochanter of
femur
Superiorgluteal nerve
L5, S1
Tensor fasciae
latae
Anteriorsuperior iliac
spine and
anterior part ofiliac crest
Iliotibial tractthat attaches to
lateral condyle
of tibia (Gerdytubercle)
Superiorgluteal nerve
L5, S1
Sartorius Anteriorsuperior iliac
spine andsuperior part of
notch inferior
to it
Upper medialsurface of shaft
of tibia (pesanserinus)
Femoral nerve L2, L3
Piriformis Anterior
surface ofsacrum (S2-S4
segments) and
sacrotuberous
ligament
Upper border of
greatertrochanter of
femur
Nerve to
piriformisS1, S2
Gluteus maximus
(upper fibers)
Outer posterior
surface of ilium
(posterior togluteal line),
dorsal sacrum
and coccyx,sacrotuberous
ligament
Iliotibial tract
and gluteal
tuberosity offemur
Inferior gluteal
nerve
L5, S1, S2
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Adduction Adductor longus Body of pubis,medial to pubic
tubercle andinferior to
pubic crest
Middle third of
linea aspera on
posteriorsurface of femur
Obturator
nerve, anteriordivision
L2, L3, L4
Adductor brevis Body and
inferior ramusof pubis
Pectineal line
and proximalportion of lineaaspera on
surface of
posterior femur
Obturator
nerve, anteriordivision
L2, L3, L4
Gracilis Body and
inferior ramusof pubis
Upper part of
shaft of tibia onmedial surface
(pes anserinus)
Obturator
nerve
L2, L3
Adductor magnus
(Adductor
Portion)
Inferior ramusof pubis, ramus
of ischium
Glutealtuberosity,
entire length oflinea aspera,
and medialsupracondylar
line
Obturatornerve, posterior
division
L2, L3, L4
Adductor magnus-
hamstring (ischial)
portion
Ischial
tuberosity
Adductor
tubercle of
femur
Tibial portion
of sciatic
nerve
L4
Pectineus Superior ramusof pubis
Upper end oflinea aspera of
shaft of femur,
just inferior tolesser trochanter
Femoral nerve(may receive
branch from
obturatornerve)
L2, L3
Obturator externus Outer surfaceof obturator
membrane and
pubic and
ischial rami
Medial surfaceof greater
trochanter and
trochanteric
fossa of femur
Obturatornerve
L3, L4
Gluteus maximus
(lower fibers)
Outer posterior
surface of ilium(posterior to
gluteal line),dorsal sacrumand coccyx,
sacrotuberousligament
Iliotibial tract
and glutealtuberosity of
femur
Inferior gluteal
nerve
L5, S1, S2
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Lateral
rotation
Gluteus maximus Outer posterior
surface of ilium
(posterior to
gluteal line),
dorsal sacrum
and coccyx,
sacrotuberousligament
Iliotibial tract
and gluteal
tuberosity of
femur
Inferior gluteal
nerve
L5, S1, S2
Iliacus*** Iliac crest, iliac
fossa, ala of
sacrum, and
anterior
sacroiliac
ligaments
With psoas into
lesser trochanter
of femur
Femoral nerve L2, L3
Psoas major and
minor***Transverse
processes,
bodies, and
intervertebral
discs of 12th
thoracic and 1st
lumbar (psoas
minor) and 2nd
through 5th
lumbar
vertebrae (psoas
major)
With iliacus into
lesser trochanter
of femur
Lumbar plexus Psoas major:
(L1, L2, L3)
Psoas minor:
(L1, L2)
Sartorius Anterior
superior iliac
spine and
superior part ofnotch inferior to
it
Upper medial
surface of shaft
of tibia (pes
anserinus)
Femoral nerve L2, L3
Piriformis Anterior surface
of sacrum (S2-
S4) and
sacrotuberous
ligament
Upper border of
greater
trochanter of
femur
Nerve to
piriformis
S1, S2
Obturator externus Outer surface of
obturator
membrane;
pubic and
ischial rami
Medial surface
of greater
trochanter and
trochanteric
fossa of femur
Obturator
nerve
L3, L4
Obturator internus Inner surface of
obturator
membrane
Superomedial
surface of
greater
trochanter and
trochanteric
fossa of femur
Nerve to
obturator
internus
L5, S1
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ischium
Superomedial
surface of
greater
trochanter
(trochanteric
fossa); Blends
with tendon of
obturatorinternus
Nerve to
obturator
internus
L5, S1
Gemellus inferior Ischial
tuberosity
Superomedial
surface of
greater
trochanter
(trochanteric
fossa); Blends
with tendon of
obturator
internus
Nerve to
quadratus
femoris
L5, S1
Quadratus femoris Lateral border
of ischialtuberosity
Quadrate
tubercle onintertrochanteric
crest of femur
and area inferior
to it
Nerve to
quadratusfemoris
L5, S1
Gluteus medius
(posterior fibers)
Outer surface of
ilium between
anterior and
posterior gluteal
lines
Lateral surface
of greater
trochanter of
femur
Superior
gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Biceps femoris (long
head)
Ischial
tuberosity
Lateral side of
head of fibula;Tendon is split
at this site by
fibular collateral
ligament of knee
Tibial portion
of sciatic nerve
L5, S1, S2
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Medial
rotation
Gluteus medius
(anterior fibers)
Outer surface of
ilium between
anterior and
posterior gluteal
lines
Lateral surface
of greater
trochanter of
femur
Superior
gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Gluteus minimus Outer surface of
ilium betweenanterior and
inferior gluteal
lines
Anterior surface
of greatertrochanter of
femur
Superior
gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Tensor fasciae latae Anterior
superior iliac
spine and
anterior part of
iliac crest
Iliotibial tract
that attaches to
lateral condyle
of tibia (Gerdy
tubercle)
Superior
gluteal nerve
L5, S1
Semitendinosus Ischial
tuberosity
Upper part of
medial surface
of shaft of tibia
(pes anserinus)
Tibial portion
of sciatic nerve
L5,S1, S2
Semimembranosus Ischial
tuberosity
Posterior part of
medial condyle
of tibia;
Reflected
attachment
forms oblique
popliteal
ligament (to
lateral femoral
condyle)
Tibial portion
of sciatic nerve
L5,S1, S2
Adductor magnus(Adductor
Portion)****
Inferior ramusof pubis, ramus
of ischium
Glutealtuberosity, entire
length of linea
aspera, and
medial
supracondylar
line
Obturatornerve, posteriordivision
L2, L3, L4
Adductor longus**** Body of pubis,
medial to pubic
tubercle and
inferior to
pubic crest
Middle third of
linea aspera on
posterior
surface of femur
Obturator
nerve, anteriordivision
L2, L3, L4
*Circumduction is a combination of all the movements described
**The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
***Often the iliacus and Psoas major and minor are collectively referred to as the iliopsoas muscle
****The role of the adductor muscles as medial rotators vary according to hip position in select positions the
adductors may either medially or laterally rotate the hipThe primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF KNEE (TIBIOFEMORAL) JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
FlexionBiceps femoris
(Two heads)
Long Head:
Ischial tuberosityShort Head:
Linea aspera of
femur, entire
length of lateral
lip, and lateral
supracondylar
line)
Lateral side of
head of fibula;Tendon is split
at this site by
fibular collateral
ligament of knee
Long Head:
Tibial portion ofsciatic nerve
Short Head:
Common
peroneal
(fibular) portion
of sciatic nerve
L5, S1, S2
Semimembranosus Ischial tuberosity Posterior part of
medial condyle
of tibia;
Reflectedattachment
forms oblique
popliteal
ligament (to
lateral femoral
condyle)
Tibial portion of
sciatic nerve
L5,S1, S2
Semitendinosus Ischial tuberosity Upper part of
medial surface
of shaft of tibia
(pes anserinus)
Tibial portion of
sciatic nerve
L5,S1, S2
Sartorius Anterior superior
iliac spine andsuperior part of
notch inferior to
it
Upper medial
surface of shaftof tibia (pes
anserinus)
Femoral nerve L2, L3
Gracilis Body and inferior
ramus of pubis
Upper part of
shaft of tibia on
medial surface
(pes anserinus)
Obturator nerve L2, L3
Popliteus Lateral surface of
lateral condyle of
femur and lateral
meniscus
Posterior surface
of shaft of tibia
above soleal line
Tibial nerve L4, L5, S1
Gastrocnemius Lateral head from
lateral condyle of
femur; Medial
head above
medial condyle
and popliteal
surface of femur
Via tendo
calcaneus into
posterior surface
of calcaneus
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Plantaris Lateral
supracondylar
ridge of femur
Posterior surface
of calcaneus
Tibial nerve S1, S2
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Extension Rectus femoris Straight head:anterior inferior
iliac spine;
Reflected head:
ilium above
acetabulum
Quadriceps tendon
into patella, then
via ligamentum
patellae into
tubercle of tibia
Femoral nerve L2, L3, L4
Vastus lateralis Greater trochanter
and lateral lip oflinea aspera
Quadriceps tendon
into patella, thenvia ligamentumpatellae into
tubercle of tibia
Femoral nerve L2, L3, L4
Vastus medialis Intertrochanteric
line and medial lip
of linea aspera
Quadriceps tendon
into patella, then
via ligamentum
patellae into
tubercle of tibia
Femoral nerve L2, L3, L4
Vastus intermedius Anterior and lateral
surfaces of femur
Quadriceps tendon
into patella, then
via ligamentum
patellae intotubercle of tibia
Femoral nerve L2, L3, L4
Medial
rotation
Semimembranosus Ischial tuberosity Posterior part of
medial condyle of
tibia;
Reflected
attachment forms
oblique popliteal
ligament (to
lateral femoral
condyle)
Tibial portion of
sciatic nerve
L5,S1, S2
Semitendinosus Ischial tuberosity Upper part of
medial surface of
shaft of tibia (pesanserinus)
Tibial portion of
sciatic nerve
L5,S1, S2
Sartorius Anterior superior
iliac spine &
superior part of
notch inferior to it
Upper medial
surface of shaft of
tibia (pes
anserinus)
Femoral nerve L2, L3
Gracilis Body and inferior
ramus of pubis
Upper part of
shaft of tibia on
medial surface
(pes anserinus)
Obturator nerve L2, L3
Popliteus Lateral surface of
lateral condyle of
femur and lateralmeniscus
Posterior surface
of shaft of tibia
above soleal line
Tibial nerve L4, L5, S1
Lateral
rotation
Biceps femoris
(Two heads)
Long Head: Ischial
tuberosity
Short Head:
Linea aspera of
femur, entire length
of lateral lip, and
lateral
supracondylar line
Lateral side of
head of fibula;
Tendon is split at
this site by fibular
collateral ligament
of knee
Long Head:
Tibial portion of
sciatic nerve
Short Head:
Common
peroneal (fibular)
portion of sciatic
nerve
L5, S1, S2
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF ANKLE (TALOCRUAL) JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Dorsiflexion Tibialisanterior Lateral condyleand superiorhalf of lateral
surface of tibia
and interosseousmembrane
Medial andinferior surfacesof medial
cuneiform and
base of firstmetatarsal bone
Deep peroneal(fibular) nerve
L4, L5
Extensor
digitorum
longus
Lateral condyleof tibia and
superior three-
fourths of
medial surfaceof fibula and
interosseous
membrane
Extensorexpansion of
middle and
distal phalanges
of lateral fourtoes
Deep peroneal(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
Extensor
hallucis longus
Middle part ofanterior surface
of fibula and
interosseousmembrane
Dorsal aspect ofbase of distal
phalanx of great
toe (hallux)
Deep peroneal(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
Peroneus(Fibularis)
tertius
Inferior third ofanterior surface
of fibula andinterosseous
membrane
Dorsum of baseof fifth
metatarsal
Deep peroneal(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
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Plantar
flexion
Gastrocnemius Lateral head
from lateral
condyle offemur and
medial head
from above
medial condyleand popliteal
surface of femur
Via tendo
calcaneus into
posterior surfaceof calcaneus
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Soleus Shafts of tibia
and fibula
Via tendo
calcaneus intoposterior surface
of calcaneus
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Plantaris Lateral
supracondylar
ridge of femur
Posterior surface
of calcaneus
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Peroneus
(Fibularis)longus
Head and
superior two-thirds of lateral
surface of fibula
Base of first
metatarsal andthe medial
cuneiform
Superficial
peroneal(fibular) nerve
L5, S1, S2
Peroneus(Fibularis)
brevis
Inferior two-thirds of lateral
surface of fibula
Base of fifthmetatarsal bone
Superficialperoneal
(fibular) nerve
L5, S1, S2
Tibialis
posterior
Posterior surface
of tibia inferior
to soleal lineand posterior
surface of
fibula;Interosseousmembrane
Tuberosity of
navicular; 1st,
2nd
, and 3rd
cuneiforms, and
cuboid; Bases of
2nd, 3rd, and 4thmetatarsals
Tibial nerve L4, L5
Flexor
digitorum
longus
Medial part of
posterior surface
of tibia inferior
to soleal lineand by a broad
tendon to fibula
Bases of distal
phalanges of
lateral four toes
Tibial nerve S2, S3
Flexor hallucislongus
Inferior two-thirds of
posterior surfaceof fibula andinferior part of
interosseousmembrane
Base of distalphalanx of big
toe
Tibial nerve S2, S3
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface typeThe primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF SUBTALAR (TALOCALCANEAL) JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTSMOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE
ROOTS*
Inversion
andAdduction
Tibialis anterior Lateral condyle
and superior halfof lateral surface
of tibia and
interosseous
membrane
Medial and
inferior surfacesof medial
cuneiform and
base of first
metatarsal bone
Deep peroneal
(fibular) nerve
L4, L5
Tibialis
posterior
Posterior surface
of tibia inferior
to soleal line and
posterior surface
of fibula;
Interosseous
membrane
Tuberosity of
navicular; 1st,
2nd, and 3rd
cuneiforms, and
cuboid; Bases of
2nd, 3rd, and 4th
metatarsals
Tibial nerve L4, L5
Flexor digitorumlongus
Medial part ofposterior surface
of tibia inferior
to soleal line and
by a broad
tendon to fibula
Bases of distalphalanges of
lateral four toes
Tibial nerve S2, S3
Flexor hallucis
longus
Inferior two-
thirds of
posterior surface
of fibula and
inferior part of
interosseousmembrane
Base of distal
phalanx of big
toe
Tibial nerve S2, S3
Eversion
and
Abduction
Peroneus
(Fibularis)
longus
Head and
superior two-
thirds of lateral
surface of fibula
Base of first
metatarsal and
the medial
cuneiform
Superficial
peroneal (fibular)
nerve
L5, S1, S2
Peroneus
(Fibularis)
brevis
Inferior two-
thirds of lateral
surface of fibula
Base of fifth
metatarsal bone
Superficial
peroneal (fibular)
nerve
L5, S1, S2
Peroneus
(Fibularis)
tertius
Inferior third of
anterior surface
of fibula and
interosseous
membrane
Dorsum of base
of fifth
metatarsal
Deep peroneal
(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
Extensor
digitorum longus
Lateral condyle
of tibia and
superior three-
fourths of medial
surface of fibula
and interosseous
membrane
Extensor
expansion of
middle and distal
phalanges of
lateral four toes
Deep peroneal
(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface type
The primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF METATARSOPHALANGEAL (MP) AND INTERPHALANGEAL (IP)
JOINT MOVEMENTS OF THE TOES & MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
SEGMENTAL
NERVE ROOTS*
FlexionFlexor
digitorumlongus
(MP & IP)
Medial part of posterior
surface of tibia inferiorto soleal line and by abroad tendon to fibula
Bases of distal
phalanges of lateralfour toes
Tibial nerve S2, S3
Flexor
digitorum
brevis
(MP & IP)
Medial tubercle of
calcaneus; Plantar
aponeurosis and
intermuscular septa
Four tendons to
four lateral toes-
inserted into
borders of middle
phalanx; tendons
perforated by those
of flexor digitorum
longus
Medial plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Flexor digiti
minimi brevis(MP)
Base of fifth metatarsal
bone
Lateral side of base
of proximalphalanx of little toe
Superficial
branch of lateralplantar nerve
S2, S3
Flexor hallucis
longus
(MP & IP)
Inferior two-thirds of
posterior surface of
fibula and inferior part
of interosseous
membrane
Base of distal
phalanx of big toe
Tibial nerve S2, S3
Flexor hallucis
brevis (MP)
Lateral surfaces of
cuboid and lateral
cuneiforms; Tibialis
posterior insertion
Medial tendon into
medial side of base
of proximal
phalanx of big toe;
lateral tendon into
lateral side of base
of proximalphalanx of big toe
Medial plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Lumbricals
(MP) (1-4)
Tendons of flexor
digitorum longus
Dorsal extensor
expansion; bases of
proximal
phalanges of lateralfour toes
First lumbrical:
medial plantar
nerve; remainder:
lateral plantarnerve
S2, S3
Dorsi interossei
(MP)(1-4)
Adjacent sides of
metatarsal 1-5
Bases of proximal
phalanges:
1st
- medial side of
2nd
toe; 2nd
through
4th
- lateral sides of
2nd
, 3rd
, and 4th
toes; dorsal
extensor expansion
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Plantar
interossei (MP)(1-3)
Inferior surfaces of
third, fourth, and fifthmetatarsal bones
Medial side of
bases of proximalphalanges of lateral
three toes
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Quadratus
plantae (IP)
Medial and lateral sides
of plantar surface of
calcaneus
Posterolateral
margin of tendons
of flexor digitorum
longus
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
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Extension Extensordigitorum
longus
(MP & IP)
Lateral condyle of
tibia and superiorthree-fourths of
medial surface of
fibula andinterosseous
membrane
Extensor
expansion ofmiddle and
distal phalanges
of lateral fourtoes
Deep peroneal
(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
Extensordigitorum
brevis
(MP & IP of
toes 2-4);
Extensor
hallucis
brevis (MPof big toe) -
part of
extensor
digitorum
brevis
Anterior part ofupper surface of
calcaneus; Inferiorextensor retinaculum
By three tendonsthat merge into
the extensordigitorum longus
tendons to the
second, third,
and fourth toes;
Into the base ofthe proximal
phalanx of bigtoe
Deep peroneal(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
Extensor
hallucis
longus
(MP & IP)
Middle part ofanterior surface of
fibula and
interosseous
membrane
Dorsal aspect ofbase of distal
phalanx of great
toe (hallux)
Deep peroneal(fibular) nerve
L5, S1
Lumbricals
(IP)
(1-4)
Tendons of flexor
digitorum longus
Dorsal extensor
expansion; bases
of proximal
phalanges oflateral four toes
First lumbrical:
medial plantar
nerve;
remainder:lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Dorsi
interossei
(IP) (1-4)
Adjacent sides of
metatarsal 1-5
Bases of proximal
phalanges:
1st - medial side of
2nd toe; 2nd through
4th
- lateral sides of
2nd, 3rd, and 4th toes,and also dorsal
extensor expansion
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Plantar
interossei(IP) (1-3)
Inferior surfaces of
third, fourth, andfifth metatarsal
bones
Medial side of
bases ofproximal
phalanges of
lateral three toes
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
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Abduction Dorsiinterossei
(1-4)
Adjacent sides of
metatarsal 1-5
Bases of
proximal
phalanges:1st - medial side
of 2nd toe; 2nd
through 4th
-
lateral sides of2nd, 3rd, and 4th
toes, and also
dorsal extensorexpansion
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Abductor
digiti minimi
Medial and lateral
tubercles of
calcaneus; Plantar
aponeurosis andintermuscular septa
Lateral side of
base of proximal
phalanx of fifth
toe
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Abductor
hallucis
Medial tuberosity of
calcaneus; Flexorretinaculum and
plantar aponeurosis
Medial side of
base of proximalphalanx of big
toe
Medial plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Adduction Plantarinterossei
(1-3)
Inferior surfaces of
third, fourth, and
fifth metatarsalbones
Medial side of
bases of
proximalphalanges of
lateral three toes
Lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
Adductor
hallucis
Oblique Head: Bases
of metatarsals 2-4;
Transverse Head:
Plantar ligaments ofmetatarsophalangeal
joints
Tendons of both
heads attach to
lateral side of
base of proximalphalanx of big
toe
Deep branch of
lateral plantar
nerve
S2, S3
*The predominant segmental nerve supply is indicated by boldface typeThe primary muscles that produce each movement are shown in boldface type
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SUMMARY OF CERVICAL INTERVERTEBRAL, ATLANTO-OCCIPITAL,
AND ATLANTOAXIAL JOINT MOVEMENTS
AND MUSCLES PRODUCING THOSE MOVEMENTS
MOVEMENTS MUSCLES ORIGIN INSERTION NERVE
SUPPLY
Flexion Sternocleidomastoid Sternal Head: Anteriorsurface of manubriumof sternum;
Clavicular Head:
Superior surface ofmedial third of clavicle
Mastoid process of
temporal bone andoccipital bone
Spinal part of
Cranial nerve XI(spinal accessory
nerve)
and C2-C3
Scalenus anterior Transverse processes ofthird, fourth, fifth, and
sixth cervical vertebrae
First rib Anterior rami ofcervical nerves
(C4-C6)
Scalenus medius Transverse processes of
upper six cervical
vertebrae
First rib Anterior rami of
cervical nerves
(C3-C8)
Scalenus posterior Transverse processes of
lower cervical
vertebrae
Second rib Anterior rami of
cervical nerves
(C6-C8)
Longus colli Medial part: bodies of
3rd
thoracic to 5th
cervical vertebrae;
superolateral part:
anterior tubercles of
transverse processes of3rd to 5th cervical
vertebrae; inferolateral
part: bodies of 1st
to 3rd
thoracic vertebrae
Medial part: bodies of
2nd
to 4th
cervicalvertebrae;
superolateral part: the
anterior tubercle of the
atlas;inferolateral part: the
anterior tubercles of the
transverse processes of5th and 6th cervical
vertebrae
Ventral primary
rami of C2-C6spinal nerves
Longus capitis Anterior tubercles of
transverse processes of
third to sixth cervicalvertebrae
basilar process of
occipital bone
Ventral primary
rami of C1-C3
spinal nerves
Rectus capitis
anterior
Base of skull, justanterior to occipital
bone
Anterior surface oflateral mass of C1
vertebral (atlas)
Branches fromloop between C1
and C2
Rectus capitislateralis
Jugular process ofoccipital bone
Transverse process ofC1 vertebral (atlas)
Branches fromloop between C1
and C2
Platysma Deep fascia over
pectoralis major and
deltoid
Inferior border of body
of mandible angle of
mouth, skin, andsubcutaneous tissues of
lower face
Facial nerve
(Cranial nerve
VII) - cervicalbranch
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Extension Iliocostaliscervicis
Angles of 3-6 ribs Posterior tubercles of transverse
processes of C4-C6 vertebrae
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C4-T3)
Longissimus
cervicis
Transverse processesof T1-T5 vertebrae
Transverse processes and articularprocesses of C2-C6 vertebrae
Dorsal rami of spinnerves (C3-T3
Longissimus
capitis
Transverse processes
of T1-T5 and articular
processes of C4-C7
Mastoid process of temporal bone Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C3-C8)
Spinalis cervicis
(often absent) -Smallest and
thinnest of
erector spinae
Inferior part of nuchal
ligament, spinousprocesses of C7-T2
vertebrae
Spinous processes of C2 vertebrae;
occasionally spinous processes of C3and C4 vertebrae
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C4-C8)
Spinalis capitis
(blends with
semispinalis
capitis)
Articular processes of
C4-C6 vertebrae
Transverse processes
of C7-T6 vertebrae
Occipit (back of head) between
superior and inferior nuchal lines of
occipital bone
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C3-T1)
Semispinalis
capitis
Arises from transverseprocesses of C7 and
T1-T6
Fibers run superomedially to occipitalbone, spanning 4-6 segments
Dorsal rami of spinnerves (C2-T1)
Semispinalis
cervicis
Arises from transverse
processes of T1-T5vertebrae
Fibers run superomedially to spinous
processes of C2-C5, spanning 4-6segments
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C2-T5)
Splenius capitis Inferior part of nuchal
ligament, spinous
processes of C7-T3
vertebrae, &
supraspinous ligament
Fibers run superolaterally to mastoid
process of temporal bone and inferior
to lateral third of superior nuchal line
of occipital bone
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C3-C6)
Splenius cervicis Spinous processes ofT3-T6 vertebrae
Posterior tubercles of transverseprocesses of C1-C3 or C4 vertebrae
Dorsal rami of spinnerves (C4-C8)
Trapezius
(Upper Fibers)
External occipital
protuberance and
medial 1/3 of superior
nuchal line, ligamentum
nuchae, and spinousprocess of C7
Lateral third of posterior clavicle XI cranial nerve
(Spinal part of
accessory nerve);
C3, C4
Obliquus capitis
superior
Transverse process of
atlas
lateral third of inferior nuchal line dorsal branch of C1
(suboccipital)
Rectus capitis
posterior major
spinous process of axis middle of inferior nuchal line of
occipital bone
dorsal branch of C1
(suboccipital)
Rectus capitis
posterior minor
From posterior
tubercle of atlas
medial third of inferior nuchal line of
occipital bone
dorsal branch of C1
(suboccipital)
Multifidi cervicis Transverse processes of
T1-T3, and articular
processes of C4-C7
vertebrae
Fibers pass superomedially to spinous
processes of vertebrae above,
spanning 2-4 segments
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C4-T1)
Rotatores cervicis Arise from transverse
processes of cervicalvertebrae
Pass superomedially to attach to
junction of lamina and transverseprocesses, or spinous processes of
vertebrae above their origin, spanning
1-2 segments
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C3-C8)
Levator scapulae Transverse processes
of C1-C4 vertebrae
Superior part of medial border of
scapula near superior angle
C3 and C4; dorsal
scapular nerve from
C5 root
Interspinales
cervicis
Superior surfaces of
spinous processes of
C1-T1
Inferior surfaces of spinous processes
of vertebrae superior to vertebrae of
origin
Dorsal rami of spin
nerves (C3-C8)
Intertransversarii
cervicis
Transverse processes
of cervical vertebrae
Transverse processes of adjacent
vertebrae
Dorsal/ventral rami o
spinal nerves (C3-C8
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Lateral
Flexion*
Iliocostalis cervicis Angles of 3-6 ribs Posterior tubercles of
transverse processes of C4-
C6 vertebrae
Dorsal rami of
spinal nerves
(C4-T3)
Longissimus cervicis Transverse processes
of T1-T5 vertebrae
Transverse processes and
articular processes of C2-
C6 vertebrae
Dorsal rami of
spinal nerves
(C3-T3)
Longissimus capitis Transverse processes
of T1-T5 and C4-C7
articular processes
Mastoid process of
temporal bone
Dorsal rami of
spinal nerves
(C3-C8)
Spinalis capitis (blends
with semispinalis capitis)
Articular processes of
C4-C6 vertebrae
Transverse processes of
C7-T6 (T7) vertebrae
Occipit (back of head)
between superior and
inferior nuchal lines of
occipital bone
Dorsal rami of
spinal nerves
(C3-T1)
Semispinalis capitis Arises from transverse
processes of C7 and
T1-T6
Fibers run superomedially
to occipital bone, spanning
4-6 segments
Dorsal rami of
spinal nerves
(C2-T1)
Semispinalis cervicis Arises from transverse
processes of T1-T5
vertebrae
Fibers run superomedially
to spinous processes of C2-
C5, spanning 4-6 segments
Dorsal rami of
spinal nerves
(C2-T5)
Rectus capitis lateralis Jugular process ofoccipital bone Transverse process of C1vertebral (atlas) Branches from loobetween C1 and C2
Splen