VENTRAL- Lower Jaw, Chest, Abdomen

Muscle Origin Insertion Action

LOWER JAW
Mylohiod Mandible Tendon in median line Elevates mouth floor, Depresses mandible
Geniohyoid Inner surface of Lower Jaw Median Line Elevates mouth, Depresses mandible
Hyoglossus Hyoid Tongue Withdraws/ retracts tongue forward
CHEST
Sternoradialis Sternum Radio-ulna Draws arm towards chest
Anterior Pectoralis Coracoid Humerus Adducts, flexes, rotates forelimb medially
Middle Pectoralis Coracoid Humerus Adducts, flexes, rotates forelimb medially
Posterior Pectoralis Lateral Aponeurosis of Rectus Abdominis Humerus Adducts, flexes, rotates forelimb medially
Cutaneous Aponeurosis of Rectus Abdominis &
Near sternum Adducts humerus, Rotates forelimb medially
Pectoralis Xiphisternum
ABDOMEN
Compresses abdomen, Flexes vertebral
Rectus Abdominis Pubis Sternum
column
Linea Alba,
External Oblique Scapula, Spinous processes of Vertebrae Constricts, compresses abdomen
Xiphisternum
Linea Alba,
Internal Oblique Ilium, Vertebrae Aids external oblique and respiration
Xiphisternum

Muscle
SHOULDER & UPPER LIMBS
Deltoid
Tricep Brachii
Extensor Digitorum
Communis
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor Carpi Radialis
Flexor Carpis Radialis
VENTRAL- Shoulder, Upper Limbs
Origin Insertion Action
Episternum, Sternum, Clavicle Humerus Abducts forearm
Humerus Ulna of radio-ulna Extends forearm from elbow
Humerus Digits 2,4,5 Extends digit and hand
Dorsal side of wrist &
Humerus Extends digit and hand
digits
Epicondyle of Humerus & Head of
Base of 5th metacarpal Flexes wrist and hand
Ulna
Dorsal side of wrist &
Humerus Extends digit and hand
digits
Base of 2nd, 3rd Provides flexion to wrist, Assists hand
Epicondyle of Humerus
metacarpal abduction

DORSAL- Head, Back

Muscle Origin Insertion Action
HEAD
Massester Squamosal Bone Mandible Elevates mandible, Closes mouth
Pterygoideus Pterygoid region Median side of mandible condyle Assists jaw movements
Depressor Mandibularis Frontoparietal Bone Mandible Depresses mandible
BACK
Latissimus Dorsi Cranial end of Dorsal Fascia Humerus Swings forearm up & out, Rotates forelimb
Cccygeo-ilaliacus Urostyle Ilium Supports articulation of coccyx with ilium
Ilio-lumbaris Sacrum & Ilium Diapophyses of middle vertebrae Flexes & Extends vertebral column
Longissius Dorsi Urostyle Base of skull Extends trunk, Elevates head
Doraslis Scapulae Scapula Humerus Extends forelimb
 DORSAL- Thigh, Shank
Muscle Origin Insertion Action
THIGH
Triceps Femoris Pelvic Girdle Tibio-fibula Flexes, Adducts thigh
Semimembranosus Ischium & Pubis Tibio-fibula Extends thigh, Flexes shank
Bicep femoris Ilium Tibio-fibula & femur Extends & Adducts thigh, Flexes shank
Sartorius Pubis Tibio-fibula Flexes thigh & shank
Adductor Longus Pubis Femur Adducts thigh & leg
Gracilis Major Pubis Tibio-fibula Extends thigh, Flexes shank
Semitendinosus Ischium Tibio-fibula Extends & Adducts thigh, Flexes leg & knee
Gracilis Minor Pubis Tibio-fibula Extends thigh, Flexes shank
Gluteus Ilium Femur Rotates thigh
Pyrilformis Urostyle Femur Extends & Rotates thigh
SHANK
Gastrocnemius Femur Achilles' tendon Flexes shank & foot
Tibialis Posticus Tibio-fibula Tarsal Flexes foot, Rotates ankle
Extensos Cruris Femur Tibio-fibula Extends shank
Tibialis Femur Tarsal Lifts foot, Flexes ankle
Peroneus Femur Distal end of tibio-fibula Extends shank, Extends & Twists foot