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Sep 19, 2023 · Synonyms: none. Rhomboid minor is a small, cylindrical muscle that consists of two layers; dorsal and ventral. They partially envelop the levator scapulae inferiorly. Rhomboid minor originates from the nuchal ligament and spinous processes of the seventh cervical (C7) and first thoracic (T1) vertebrae.
Dec 21, 2022 · Adductor brevis muscle (musculus adductor brevis) Adductor brevis is a flat, triangular muscle that is found in the inner thigh. This muscle runs from the pubis to the medial aspect of the femur. Together with adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis and pectineus muscles, it comprises a group of muscles known as the adductors of the thigh .
Sep 19, 2023 · Origin and insertion. Pronator quadratus is a flat, short, quadrilateral muscle that originates from the anterior surface of distal shaft of ulna and an aponeurosis that partially covers the muscle. Superficial muscle fibers project laterally and distally towards the anterior surface of distal shaft of radius, where they also insert.
May 29, 2023 · Origin. Definition. noun, plural: origins. (1) The birth, existence, or beginning; starting point. (2) The cause; that which causes something to arise. (3) That which acts as the source or that which from where something is derived. (4) ( anatomy) The point of attachment, as the end of the muscle (when contracted). Supplement.
Jul 31, 2023 · Gracilis muscle (musculus gracilis) Gracilis muscle is a long and slender muscle located in the medial (adductor) compartment of the thigh. It forms part of the adductor muscle group together with adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus and pectineus muscles. Gracilis is the most superficial hip adductor, overlying the remaining four.
Nov 3, 2023 · Semitendinosus muscle attaches between the ischial tuberosity of pelvis and proximal end of tibia. This muscle is specific by having almost half of its mass (semi-) made of a rounded tendon (-tendinosus). Semitendinosus shares the origin with the long head of biceps femoris. Both muscles originate with a common tendon from a posteromedial ...
Nov 3, 2023 · Gluteus medius is a large fan-shaped muscle located in the posterior hip, extending from the ilium to the proximal femur. Together with the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae muscles, it belongs to the muscles of the gluteal region. The gluteus medius muscle acts on the hip joint producing two movements; its anterior part ...