In: Anatomy and Physiology
Understand the origin, insertion, and action of the following muscles: Lateral rectus, Diaphragm, and Pectoralis major.
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Action |
Lateral Rectus |
Common tendinous ring -(Annulus of Zinn)-It is a ring of fibrous tissue which surrounds optic nerve at the apex of the orbit |
Anterior half of the eyeball,posterior to the corneoscleral junction |
Helps in the abduction of Eyeball |
Diaphragm |
1.Sternum at the xyphoid process 2.Lower six ribs and the spaces in between them 3.Lower part of the spine. [ Diaphragm is attached to spine by processes called crura which protrude laterally from the vertebrae.Spinal attachment is in upper 2-3 lumbar Vertebra] |
Central Tendon. [it is the aponeurosis that forms the top of the dome-shaped diaphragm] |
Helps Normal Breathing [ During Inspiration-Diaphragm contracts and flattens which creates vacuum effect so that air is pulled in .During Expiration diaphragm relaxes-air is pushed out of lungs] |
Pectoralis Major |
a)-Clavicular Head:Anterior surface of medial Half of Clavicle b)Sternocoastal:Anterior Surface of sternum,Upper 6 Coastal cartilage |
Lateral lip of intertubercular groove of Humerus |
Adduct and medially rotate humerus Draws scapula Anteriorly |