CLINICAL GROSS I MUSCLES

Structure/Diagram
General Information
Pathologies






Temporalis Muscle





Muscle of Mastication
PA
: temporal fossa (squamous portion of temporal bone)
DA: apex & deep surface of coronoid process & anterior border of ramus of mandible
Actions: posterior fibers- retraction
anterior fibers- elevation
Innervation: mandibular division of trigeminal (V)
Palpation: Apply firm pressure in temple area and clench teeth







Masseter Muscle
Muscle of Mastication
PA:
zygomatic arch
DA: external surface of ramus
Actions: elevates mandible so teeth come together; superficial fibers help protract jaw.
Innervation:
mandibular division of trigeminal (V)
Palpation: apply pressure at angle of mandible and clench teeth.








Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
Muscle of Mastication PA: lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
DA: neck of mandible & articular disc of TMJ
Actions: protrusion- pulls head of mandible, intra-articular disc & jt capsule forward onto articular eminence; might help disc glide anteriorly.
Innervation: mandibular division of
trigeminal (V)

Spasm of the lateral pterygoid muscle could cause anterior displacement of the intra-articular disc of TMJ joint.

Symptoms: heachaches, pain, audible clicking when mouth opens, tendency of jaw to lock.








Medial Pterygoid Muscle
Muscle of Mastication
PA:
medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
DA: medial surface of angle of mandible
Actions: elevates mandible; pulls mandible forward toward pterygoid plate; when medial and lateral pterygoid on 1 side contract together, chin swings to other side
Innervation: mandibular division of
trigeminal (V)







Occipitofrontalis Muscle
Facial Muscle
Posterior Part:
PA:
outer part of superior nuchal line and mastoid part of temporal DA: aponeurosis
Anterior Part: PA: aponeurosis DA: superficial fascia of forehead & eyebrow, obicularis oris
Actions: raising eyebrows-
Asurprise@; pull scalp back or forward; can raise eyebrows one at a time for quizzical look; creates horizontal wrinkles on forehead
Innervation:
temporal division of Facial (VII)





Damage to facial nerve will cause consequent sagging of the forehead area

(See Bell=s Palsy)





Corrugator Supercilli
Facial Muscle
PA:
medial end of superciliary arch, blending with obicularis oris
DA: fibers run up and laterally to skin of eyebrows
Actions: pull both eyebrows down and medial, creating deep vertical wrinkles between eyebrows

Innervation: Facial (VII)





(See Bell=s Palsy)






Procerus Muscle
Facial Muscle
PA:
lower part of nasal bone
DA: skin over lower forehead mingling with anterior belly of occipitofrontalis
Actions: pulls medial part of eyebrow down and causes transverse wrinkles at root of nose
Innervation: Facial (VII)






(See Bell=s Palsy)






Obicularis Oculi Muscle
Facial Muscle
Attachments:
runs elliptically around mouth
Actions:
Orbital part: draws skin of forehead and cheek toward medial angle of orbit, screwing up eyes Palpebral part: pull down upper lid and raises lower lid, closing eye Lacrimal part: dilates lacrimal sac
Innervation: Facial (VII)

If there is paralysis of the obicularis oculi, there is an inability to close the eye. Thus, blinking and washing mechanisms are hindered and the eye becomes red and inflamed.

See also Bell=s Palsy





Obicularis Oris Muscle
Facial Muscle
Attachments:
Vertically- nasal septum to midway between chin and lower lip; fibers run elliptically around mouth
Actions: puckering & whistling; change shape of mouth and lips for speech; contraction against teeth pushes food back between teeth for chewing.

Innervation: Facial (VII)

If there is paralysis of the obicularis oris due to paralysis of the facial nerve, etc, there will be impaired speech and difficulty eating.

See also Bell=s Palsy







Buccinator Muscle
Facial Muscle
Attachments:
Arises from maxilla and mandible opposite the molars. Fibers run forward to blend with orbicularis oris.
Actions: presses cheek in against teeth and resists outward pressure against cheek; sucking action

Innervation: Buccal division of Facial Nerve (VII)
Palpation: place finger between teeth and cheek. Feel it contract as it presses the finger against teeth.

Accumulation of food in cheek occurs during paralysis of this muscle.




a) Levator Labii Superioris Alaque Nasi
b)Levator Labii Superioris
c) Levator Anguli Oris
Facial Muscles
PA:
Maxilla
DA: a) ala of nose and skin, muscles of upper lip, b) upper lip (lateral end) c) skin and muscles at angle of mouth; maybe lower lip
Actions: contraction on both sides= raise upper lip (smiling)
contraction on 1 side= sneer
Innervation: Facial Nerve (VII)

Paralysis of these muscles results in a gradual drooping of the angle of the mouth on the affected side, causing a leaking of saliva with a constant dribble from the corner of the mouth.





a) Depressor Anguli Oris

b) Depressor Labii Inferioris
Facial Muscles
PA:
mandible below mental foramen

DA: a) muscles of lower lip at angle of mouth; some may go to upper lip
b) skin/muscles of lower lip
Actions: together- pull mouth down and laterally. Muscle b alone- curls lower lip down
Innervation: Mandibular division of Facial Nerve (VII)







See Bell=s Palsy



Risorius Muscle
Facial Muscle
PA:
fascia covering parotid gland
DA: skin at angle of mouth
Action: pulls angle of mouth laterally as in laughing






See Bell=s Palsy



Mentalis Muscle
Facial Muscle
PA:
mandible (below incisors)
DA: skin of chin
Actions: pulls chin up, causing protrusion of lower lip= pouting

Innervation: Mandibular division of Facial Nerve (VII)






See Bell=s Palsy






Platysma
Facial Muscle
PA:
skin/superficial part of chest
DA: lower border of body of mandible
Actions: depresses mandible; depresses angle of mouth & lower lip= expression of horror; tenses neck; prevents compression of veins or sucking in of soft tissues of neck during violent respiratory efforts
Innervation: Cervical Division of Facial Nerve (VII)

Paralysis causes skin of neck to fall away in slack folds.




Superior Rectus
Oculomotor Muscle
Attachments:
Comes from medial side and attaches to bottom of posterior part of eye
Actions: pulls eye medial and up
Innervation: Oculomotor (III)

Weakness causes difficulty gazing up and medially




Inferior Rectus
Oculomotor Muscle
Attachments:
Comes from medial side and attaches to top of posterior part of eye
Actions: pulls eyes down and medial
Innervation: Oculomotor (III)

Weakness causes difficulty gazing down and medially




Medial Rectus
Oculomotor Muscle
Attachments:
Goes to medial side of posterior part of eye
Actions: Adducts eye

Innervation: Oculomotor (III)

Weakness causes difficulty adducting eye



Lateral Rectus
Oculomotor Muscle
Attachments:
Goes to medial side of posterior part of eye
Actions: Abducts eye
Innervation: Abducens Nerve (VI)

Weakness causes difficulty abducting eye




Superior Oblique Muscle
Oculomotor Muscle
Attachments:
attaches on top part of posterior side of eyeball after coming from medial side
Actions: pulls eye down and laterally
Innervation: Trochlear Nerve (IV)

Weakness causes difficulty directing eye down and laterally



Inferior Oblique Muscle
Oculomotor Muscle
Attachments:
Comes from medial side and attaches to bottom of posterior part of eyeball
Actions: pulls eye up and laterally
Innervation: Oculomotor (III)

Weakness causes difficulty directing eye up and laterally







Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
PA: mastoid process and superior nuchal line
DA: medial end of clavicle and manubrium
Actions: laterally flexes neck and flexes head in opposite direction; if both contract, forward flexion occurs

Innervation: Spinal Accessory (XI) Palpation: resist rotation and lateral flexion of neck & feel muscle from mastoid process to sternum
Torticollis: due to shortening or abnormal spasticity of the sternocleidomastoid; puts head into permanent lateral flexion

Ramifications: pain, dizziness, problems with balance and vision

-idiopathetic disease (unsure of cause)

-found mainly in adults, although congenital torticollis occurs in children and causes developmental problems, including a skewed face.






Scalene Muscles (anterior, middle, and posterior)
Anterior Triangle Muscle
PA:
trans processes of C1-4
DA: (ant) superior surface of 1st rib
(mid) more posterior part of superior surface of 1st rib (post) superior surface of 2nd rib
Actions: Laterally flex the neck; elevate ribs when neck is stable
Innervation: motor branches of cervical plexus






Serratus Posterior Superior
Muscle of Inspiration
PA
: lower part of ligamentum nuchae & spinous processes of C7-T3
DA: fibers pass down and lat to ribs 2,3,4 (external surface)
Action: causes elevation of ribs to assist inspiration
Innervation: ventral rami of thoracic nerves T2-T6 (intercostal nerves)






Levatores Costorum
Muscles of Inspiration
PA
: tip of transverse processes of C7-T11 (of vertebra above)
DA: tubercle of rib below (upper border)
Action: elevates ribs during inspiration; produces slight degree of rotation and lateral flexion of trunk
Innervation: dorsal rami of thoracic nerves




Intercostal Muscles

- External Intercostals

- Internal Intercostals

- Innermost Intercostals
Muscles of Inspiration
Attachments
: extend from inferior border of one rib to superior border of rib below
-External: directed inferiorly & toward sternum (lower border of rib above to upper border of rib below)
-Internal: directed inferiorly & toward vertebral column (extends from lower border of costal cartilage and grove above to upper border of rib below); 90 degrees to external Intercostals
-Innermost: deepest; fibers directed away from sternum; not complete; separated from internal Intercostals by intercostal nerves and vessels
Action: add rigidity to chest wall/stabilization of chest wall; resists blowing in and out of intercostal spaces during respiration (bellowing effect); externals may play a role in elevation of ribs

Innervation: anterior primary rami of adjacent intercostal nerves






Serratus Posterior Inferior

Muscle of Expiration
PA
: spinous processes of T11-L2 (& their supraspinous ligaments via thoracolumbar fascia)
DA: ribs 10, 11, 12 (at angles)
Action: pulls lower ribs down and backwards to assist expiration
Innervation: ventral rami of T9-11
- located deep to latissimus dorsi






Transversus Thoracis
Muscle of Expiration
PA
: posterior surface of xiphoid process & lower aspect of sternum
DA: pass up and laterally to costal cartilage of ribs 2-6
Action: pulls costal cartilages articulating with sternum down; contributes to expiration
Innervation: anterior primary rami of adjacent thoracic nerves






Subcostal Muscles
Muscle of Expiration
Attachments:
inner surface of ribs near angle
Actions: depress ribs and aid expiration
Innervation: ventral rami of adj thoracic nerves
- best developed in lower thoracic region
- fibers run in same general direction as innermost Intercostals and are continuous with them










Diaphragm
Primary Muscle of Inspiration
-
musculotendinous sheet separating thoracic and abdominal cavities - higher anteriorly than posteriorly
Muscular Portions:
-Sternal- arises by 2 slips from posterior surface of xiphoid process and go right into central tendon; Costal- arises from all along costal margin (lower 6 ribs, exp 11-12) to insert into anterolateral part of central tendon; Lumbar- 2 crura attaching to anterolateral aspects of vertebral bodies of T11-T12 and lumbar vertebrae to central tendon; Right Lumbar: from bodies & IV discs of L1-3; right to left; Left Lumbar: from bodies & IV discs of L1-2; left to right
Actions: upon contraction, diaphragm moves down, ribs are elevated, and sternum moves forward = increased dimensions of thorax = air in; relaxes to control rate of expiration






Splenius Capitis
Superficial Back Muscles
Description
: deep to rhomboids, trapezius, and SCM PA: lower 2 of ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes C7-T6
DA: mastoid process and superior nuchal line
Actions: individually- extends head and neck, accompanied by lateral flexion of neck and ipsilateral rotation; both- pure extension of head and neck

Innervation: dorsal rami of C3, 4, 5





Splenius Cervicis
Superficial Back Muscles
PA
: lower 2 of ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes C7-T6
DA: posterior tubercles of transverse processes of C2-C4 (in front of ligamentum nuchae)
Action: by itself- laterally flexes and slightly rotates neck to same side; both acting- extends neck

Innervation: dorsal rami of C5, 6, 7





Semispinalis Capitis
Deep Back Muscles
PA
: transverse processes C4-T6
DA: between sup & inf nuchal lines
Actions: both sides acting- extension of head on neck; one side acting- contralateral rotator

Innervation: dorsal rami of spinal nerves





Semispinalis Cervicis
Deep Back Muscles
PA
: Transverse processes C4-T6
DA: ligamentum nuchae
Actions: both sides- extension of neck; one side- contralateral rotator
Innervation: dorsal rami of spinal nerves








Erector Spinae

- Iliocostalis

- Longissimus

-Spinalis







Intermediate Back Muscles
Description:
large powerful muscle mass running length of vertebral column; splits into 3 muscles above the lumbar region
PA: iliac crest (posterior)

DA: (iliocostalis) angle of ribs
(longissimus) mastoid process transverse processes
(spinalis) lat surface of spinous processes

Innervation: posterior primary rami (dorsal rami) of spinal nerves
Actions: all 3 muscles on both sides acting- extends cervical-lumbar spines and head on neck; all 3 muscles on 1 side- lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation; controls forward flexion by eccentric contraction; standing on 1 leg- prevents pelvis from dropping on non-weight bearing side; steadies lumbar curve while walking







Rotatores
Deep Back Muscle
Attachments
: adjacent to transverse processes of 1 vertebra & passes up to attach to lamina of above vertebra
-most developed in thoracic region
Actions: rotation in thoracic region; extensible ligament for stabilization
Innervation: dorsal rami








Multifides
Deep Back Muscles
PA
: along transverse and articular processes specifically: t processes of thoracic, back of sacrum, fascia of erector spinae, mamillary processes of lumbar vertebrae, articular processes of lower 4-5 cerv vert.
DA: spinous processes of vertebra above
-goes b/t 1 or 4 spinal levels
-deep to semispinalis and erector spinous in gutter b/t transverse and spinous processes at all levels
Actions: helps with rotation, lateral flexion and rotation at all levels; dynamic ligament: a structure that
=s a muscle but whose function is stabilization of the joints
Innervation: posterior primary rami of adjacent spinal nerves





Rectus Capitis Major
Suboccipital Muscle
PA
: spinous process C2
DA: inferior nuchal line
Innervation: dorsal ramus C1

Action(s): extends head on neck; working singly- ipsilateral rotation of head; stabilization of atlanto-occipital joint during movement






Rectus Capitis Minor
Suboccipital Muscle
PA:
posterior tubercle of atlas
DA: inferior nuchal line (medial and deep to rectus capitis major)
Innervation: dorsal ramus C1
Action(s): extends head on neck and stabilizes atlanto-occipital joint





Obliques Capitis Superior
Suboccipital Muscle
PA
: transverse process of atlas (C1)
DA: inferior nuchal line (lateral to semispinalis capitis)
Innervation: dorsal ramus C1 (suboccipital nerve)
Action(s): extends head on neck; stabilization






Obliques Capitis Inferior
Suboccipital Muscle
PA
: spinous process of axis (C2)
DA: transverse process of atlas (C1)
Innervation: dorsal ramus C1
Action(s): turns face to same side; extensile ligament stabilizing atlanto-occipital joint
-largest suboccipital muscle








Obliques Abdominis Externus
Anterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description
: most superficial of 3 layers
PA: external surface of lower (8) ribs and their costal cartilages
DA: ant. iliac crest, pubic tubercle, linea alba via aponeurosis
Fiber Direction: down and medially from ribs toward midline
Action: contralateral rotation (i.e. right one rotates to left); can assist w/ forward flexion action bilaterally
Innervation: ventral rami of lower 6 thoracic nerves (T7-T12) i.e. intercostal and subcostal nerves; plus iliohypogastric (L1)






Obliques Abdominis Internus
Anterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description
: deep to ext oblique in middle of 3 layers
PA: lumbar fascia, ant. iliac crest, inguinal ligament
DA: lower (4) ribs, linea alba via aponeurosis
Fiber Direction: opp ext obliques Actions: ipsilateral rotation; both sides acting- assists with forward flexion
Innervation: T7-T11 intercostal nerves and subcostal nerve (T12); iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal off of L1







Transversus Abdominis
Anterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description
: deep to int oblique
PA: lumbar fascia, post iliac crest, Lower ribs
DA: linea alba (via aponeurosis)
Fiber Direction: transversely
Actions: increases intra-abd pressure during forced exhalation; increases venous blood flow; Valsalva maneuver used when picking up heavy objects; helps in defecation
Innervation: T7-11 intercostals and subcostal; iliohypogastric & ilioinguinal off of L1







Rectus Abdominis
Anterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description:
runs vertically on front of abdomen within rectus sheath
PA: xiphoid process and adj costal cartilage (ribs 5-7)
DA: symphysis pubis + pubic crest
Action: helps with forward flexion; posterior pelvic tilt; helps stabilize pelvis during gait
Innervation: T7-11 intercostals and subcostal nerve





Pyramidalis
Description: small muscle that may or may not be present anterior to rectus abdominis in rectus sheath
PA: pubic crest
DA: linea alba
Innervation: subcostal nerve







Quadratus Lumborum
Posterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description
: large, flat quadrilateral muscle
Fiber Direction: up and medially
PA: iliac crest (& iliolumbar lig)
DA: 12th rib, transverse processes L1-L5
Actions: some ipsilateral lat flexion of trunk; standing on 1 leg- keeps pelvis from dropping on NWB side; steadies 12th rib during inspiration (when diaphragm contracts + pulls ribs down, it has s/t to hold onto); extends lumbar vertebral column; ***stabilizes back- subtle moves

Innervation: subcostal nerve and upper lumbar ventral rami (L1-3?)








Psoas Major
Posterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description:
large, thick powerful
Fiber Direction:
9 and forwards until pelvic brim and them it becomes more vertical (9, back, lat)
PA: L1-5 vertebral bodies
DA: lesser trochanter of femur (passes under inguinal lig 1st)
Action: flexion of hip joint (brings thigh up); forward flexion if hip stabilized; one side only- ipsilateral lateral flexion?
Innervation: upper lumbar ventral rami (L1-3) and s/t L4; skin over groin- L1
Iliacus + Psoas= Iliopsoas







Psoas Minor
Posterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description
: weak muscle not always present
PA: sides of T12 and L1 and IV disc-gives rise to long tendon lying on psoas major
DA: ilipubic eminence & iliac fascia
Innervation: ventral rami of L1
Action: weak flexor of lumbar spine








Iliacus
Posterolat Ab Wall Muscle
Description
: LG, fleshy, muscle
Fiber Direction: passes down and forwards + med, blends w/ psoas major & then changes direction over pelvic brim to pass down, back, lat-passes deep to inguinal ligament
PA: iliac fossa
DA: lesser trochanter of femur
Action: flexion at hip joint (brings thigh up or forwards); pelvis tilted ant if femur stabilized
Innervation: upper level lumbar ventral rami, femoral nerve (L2,3); skin= L1

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