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Lab 9: Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck and Trunk 7-12. Complete the following table with at least one answer in each box (i.e
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  1. Levator scapule -
  • Action - Elevation of scapula
  • synergist - Trapezius (middle part), Rhomboid major and minor.
  • antagonist - Pectoralis major and minor, Serratus anterior, Subclavius
  • Origin - transverse processes of the atlas and axis, as well as the posterior tubercles of the 3rd-4th cervical vertebrae
  • insertion - medial border of the scapula.

2. Masseter muscle

  • Action - elevation of mandible
  • synergist - none
  • antagonist - none
  • Origin - maxillary process of the zygomatic bone
  • insertion - mandible bone

3.. Orbicularis oris

  • Action - closes lip
  • synergist - none
  • antagonist - levator papabrae
  • Origin - mid-line of the mandible and maxilla.
  • insertion - lips

4. serratus anterior

  • Action - protacts and stabilises scapula
  • synergist - pectoralis major and minor
  • antagonist - rhomboid major and minor
  • Origin - ribs 1 to 8
  • insertion - scapula

5.Trapezius

  • Action - elevates scapula
  • synergist - levator scapulae
  • antagonist - none
  • Origin -  external occipital protruberance
  • insertion -  lateral third of clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

6. Temporal muscle

  • Action - mastication
  • synergist - masseter
  • antagonist - mylohoid
  • Origin - tempral fossa
  • insertion -mandible and retromolar fossa

7. Rectus abdominis

  • Action - flexion of spine
  • synergist - Diaphragm
  • antagonist - Interspinales
  • Origin - crest of the pubis
  • insertion - costal cartilage of the fifth through seventh ribs.

8. Orbicularis oculi

  • Action - closes eyelid
  • synergist - none
  • antagonist - none
  • Origin - orbital margin
  • insertion - eye socket

9.Pectoralis major

  • Action - Adduction and rotation of shoulder
  • synergist - pectoralis minor
  • antagonist - serratus anterior
  • Origin - clavicle and sternum
  • insertion - Lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus

10. Sternocleidomastoid

  • Action - flexion of neck
  • synergist - none
  • antagonist - none
  • Origin -  the anterior surface of the upper sternum and the clavicle.
  • insertion - mastoid process

11. diaphragm

  • Action - inspiration and expiration
  • synergist - none
  • antagonist - none
  • Origin - It has 3 origins i.e. Vertebral:crura from bodies of L1, 2 (left), L1-3 (right). Costal: medial and lateral arcuate ligs, inner aspect of lower six ribs . Sternal: two slips from posterior aspect of xiphoid
  • insertion - Central tendon

12. Depressor supercilli

  • Action - depression of eyebrow
  • synergist - none
  • antagonist - levator palpebrae
  • Origin - fibers of orbicularis oculi
  • insertion - subcutaneous tissue of eyebrow
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