Muscle Origins, Insertions, and Actions

A basic resource for individuals who need or want to learn the origins, insertion points, and the actions of various muscles in the body. This was organized and sectioned so as to be more accessible and easily digestible in smaller pieces. There is no easy way to increment every variation of every answer into the database of acceptable answers, therefore only tapping style memorization is available. Knowledge of bones and bone features is strongly recommended for the ease of comprehension.

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Shoulder/Scapula Origins

Shoulder/Scapula Insertions

Shoulder/Scapula Actions

Shoulder/Humerus Origins

Shoulder/Humerus Insertions

Shoulder/Humerus Actions

Elbow Insertions

Wrist/Hand Origins

Wrist/Hand Insertions

Wrist/Hand Actions

Respiration Origins

Respiration Insertions

Respiration Actions

Anterior Abdominal Wall Origins

Anterior Abdominal Wall Insertions

Anterior Abdominal Wall Actions

Back Insertions

Hip/Femur Origins

Hip/Femur Insertions

Hip/Femur Actions

Knee/Leg Origins

Knee/Leg Insertions

Knee/Leg Actions

Ankle/Foot Origins

Ankle/Foot Insertions

Ankle/Foot Actions

Facial Expression Origins

Facial Expression Insertions

Facial Expression Actions

Chewing/Swallowing Origins

Chewing/Swallowing Insertions

Chewing/Swallowing Actions

Head Insertions