Muscle Origins
Spine
C1-4 - Levator Scapula
C3-C6 - Scalenus Anterior
C2-C7 - Scalenus Medius
C4-C6 - Scalenus Posterior
C7&T1-Rhomboid Minor
C7-T2 - Serratus Posterior Superior
C7, T1-3 - Splenius Capitis
T2-T5 -Rhomboid Major
T3-6 - Splenius Cervicis
T7-T12 - Latissimus Dorsi
T11,12 & L1-3 - Serratus Posterior Inferior
T12-L5 - Psoas Major
Scapula
Upper axillary border of scapula - Teres Minor
Inferior angle of scapula - Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi
Lateral third of scapula - Anterior Deltoid
Lateral acromion - Middle Deltoid
Spine of scapula - Posterior Deltoid
Subscapular fossa of scapula - Subscapularis
Coracoid process of scapula - Biceps Brachii(short head), Coracobrachialis
Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula - Biceps Brachii(long head)
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula - Triceps Brachii(long head)
Superaspinous fossa of scapula - Supraspinatus
Infraspinous fossa of scapula - Infraspinatus
Ribs & Clavicle
Medial clavicle - Sternocleidomastoid
Medial half of clavicle & sternum & upper 6 ribs - Pectoralis Major
3-5 ribs - Pectoralis Minor
1st rib - Subclavius
Upper 8 ribs - Serratus Anterior
Lower 8 ribs - External Oblique
Lower 3 to 4 ribs - Latissimus Dorsi
Between adjacent ribs - Intercostals
Humerus
Anterior shaft of humerus - Brachialis
Medial epicondyle of humerus - Pronator Teres, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Palmaris
Longus, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Digitorum superficialis, Extensor Digiti Minimi
Lateral epicondyle of humerus - Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi
Radialis Brevis, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Extensor Digitorum, Supinator
Posterior humerus above spinal groove - Triceps Brachii(lateral head)
Posterior humerus below spiral groove - Triceps Brachii(medial head)
Radius
Middle of anterior radius - Flexor Pollicis Longus
Posterior radius - Abductor Pollicis Longus, Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Ulna
Lower anterior ulna - Pronator Quadratus
Middle of anterior ulna - Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Posterior ulna - Extensor Pollicus Longus
Coronoid process of ulna - Pronator Teres, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Sacrum
Anterior sacrum - Piriformis
Posterior sacrum - Gluteus Maximus
Ilium
Inner surface of ilium - Iliacus
Posterior ilium - Gluteus Minimus
Iliac spine
Anterior superior Iliac spine - Sartorius
Anterior inferior Iliac spine - Rectus Femoris(quad)
Iliac Crest
Iliac crest - Transverse Abdominous, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fasciae Latae
Anterior Iliac crest - Internal Oblique
Posterior Iliac crest - Quadratus Lumborum
Pubic
Anterior pubis - Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Gracilis
Pubic symphysis - Rectus Abdominous
Pubic ramus - Adductor Magnus
Ischial tuberosity - Biceps Femoris(ham), Semitendinosus(ham), Semimembranosus
(ham)
Femur
Anterior and lateral femoral shaft - Vastus Intermedius(quad)
Medial and lateral epicondyle of femur - Gastrocnemius
Lateral epicondyle of femur - Plantaris
Lateral condyle of femur - Popliteus, Tibialis Anterior
Linea aspera on posterior femur - Vastus Medialis(quad), Vastus Lateralis(quad)
Fibula
Anterior shaft of fibula - Extensor Hallucis Longus
Anterior distal fibula - Peroneus Tertius
Lateral shaft of fibula - Peroneus Brevis, Peroneus Longus
Posterior fibula - Flexor Hallucis Longus
Tibia
Lateral shaft of tibia - Tibialis Anterior
Lateral condyle of tibia - Extensor Digitorum Longus
Posterior tibia - Flexor Digitorum Longus
Tibia & Fibula
Posterior fibula & tibia - Tibialis Posterior
Soleal line of tibia & upper shaft of fibula - Soleus
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