Category: Kinesiology

Pelvis  Origin Insertion  Action  Notes  Gluteus maximus Posterior ilium, sacrum coccyx Femur (greater trochanter) and Iliotibial band Forceful extension of the hip, lateral rotation of extended hip, abduct hip (IT band), lower fibers (inserting on trochanter) adduct hip,External rotation stabilizes knee     Gluteus medius Ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal lines (below crest) Greater…

Muscles of the Forearm and Hand Chart for Massage Therapists Learning the Origins, Insertions and actions of muscles is really just the beginning. Muscles do not move and function as individuals. Repetition is the best way to learn the basics and then your hands on experience with clients will help you put things together. Forearm…

Chest and trunk          Muscle Origin  Insertion  Action  Notes  Intercostals Inferior border of the rib above Superior border of the rib below External Intercostals: draw the ventral part of the ribs upward, increasing thoracic cavity spaceInternal Intercostals: draw the ventral part of the ribs downward, decreasing the space of the thoracic cavity…

Muscles of the Head and Neck – Chart  for Massage Therapists Neck Origin Insertion Action Notes           Sternocleidomastoid Manubrium of sternum,medial 1/3 of clavicle Mastoid processes of temporal bone Unilaterally- Lateral flexion to same side and rotation to opposite side Bilaterally- flexion of head and neck Laying prone -Turn head to side…

Shoulder and arm  Muscle Origin Insertion Action Notes Deltoid Lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula Deltoid tuberosity of humerus Abduct the shoulder jointPosterior fibers extend and laterally rotate shoulder. Anterior fibers flex and medially rotate the shoulder. Origin is identical to the insertion of the trapezius. Supraspinatus”Rotator cuff” Supraspinatus fossa of scapula…