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This is a '''table of [[muscle]]s of the [[human anatomy]]'''. 

There are approximately 640 [[skeletal muscle]]s within the typical human, and almost every muscle constitutes one part of a pair of identical [[bilateralism|bilateral]] muscles, found on both sides, resulting in approximately 320 pairs of muscles, as presented in this article. Nevertheless, the exact number is difficult to define because different sources group muscles differently, e.g. regarding what is defined as different parts of a single muscle or as several muscles. Examples range from 640 to 850<ref>[http://www.enotes.com/science-fact-finder/human-body/how-many-muscles-human-body Enotes]</ref>.

The muscles of the human body can be categorized into a number of groups which include muscles relating to the head and neck, muscles of the torso or trunk, muscles of the upper limbs, and muscles of the lower limbs.

The action refers to the action of each muscle from the standard [[anatomical terms of location|anatomical position]]. In other positions, other actions may be performed.

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==[[Muscle]]s of [[Head and neck anatomy|head and neck]]: the [[head]]==
===[[Scalp]]/[[Eyelid]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[occipitofrontalis muscle|occipitofrontalis]] || 2 [[occipital bone|occipital]] bellies and 2 [[frontal bone|frontal]] bellies. || [[galea aponeurotica]] || || [[facial nerve]] || raises the eyebrows || 
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 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Occipitalis muscle|occipitalis]] || [[superior nuchal line]] of the [[occipital bone]] <BR> [[mastoid part of the temporal bone]] || [[galea aponeurotica]] || [[occipital artery]] || [[posterior auricular nerve]] ([[facial nerve]]) || wrinkles [[eyebrow]] || 
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 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[Frontalis muscle|frontalis]] || [[galea aponeurotica]] || [[Mastoid process]] || [[ophthalmic artery]] || [[facial nerve]] || wrinkles [[eyebrow]] || 
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 | [[Orbicularis oculi muscle|orbicularis oculi]] || [[frontal bone]]; [[medial palpebral ligament]]; [[lacrimal bone]] || [[lateral palpebral raphe]] || [[ophthalmic artery|ophthalmic]], [[zygomatico-orbital artery|zygomatico-orbital]], [[Angular artery|angular]] || [[zygomatic branch]] of [[facial nerve|facial]] || closes [[eyelids]] || [[levator palpebrae superioris muscle|levator palpebrae superioris]] 
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 | [[Corrugator supercilii muscle|corrugator supercilii]] || [[superciliary arches]] || [[forehead]] skin, near [[eyebrow]] || || [[facial nerve]] || wrinkles forehead || 
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 | [[Depressor supercilii muscle|depressor supercilii]] || Medial orbital rim || Medial aspect of bony orbit || || [[facial nerve]] || Depression of eyebrow || 
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|}

===[[Extraocular muscles]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Levator palpebrae superioris muscle|levator palpebrae superioris]] || [[sphenoid bone]] || [[tarsal plate]], upper [[eyelid]] || [[ophthalmic artery]] || [[oculomotor nerve]] || [[retracts]]//[[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevates]] [[eyelid]] || [[orbicularis oculi muscle]] 
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 | [[superior tarsal muscle|superior tarsal]] || underside of [[levator palpebrae superioris]] || [[superior tarsal plate]] of the eyelid || [[ophthalmic artery]] || [[sympathetic nervous system]] || raise the [[upper eyelid]] || 
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|}

Rectus:
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Superior rectus muscle|superior]] || [[annulus of Zinn]] at the orbital apex || 7.5&nbsp;mm superior to the [[corneal limbus]] || || [[oculomotor nerve]] || [[elevates]], [[adduct]]s, and [[rotates medially]] the eye || 
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 | [[Inferior rectus muscle|inferior]] || [[annulus of Zinn]] at the orbital apex || 6.5&nbsp;mm inferior to the [[corneal limbus]] || || [[inferior branch of oculomotor nerve]] || [[depression (kinesiology)|depression]] and [[adduction]] || 
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 | [[Medial rectus muscle|medial]] || [[annulus of Zinn]] at the orbital apex || 5.5&nbsp;mm medial to the [[corneal limbus]] || || inferior division of the [[oculomotor nerve]] || [[adduct]]s the eyeball || 
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 | [[Lateral rectus muscle|lateral]] || [[annulus of Zinn]] at the orbital apex || 7&nbsp;mm temporal to the [[corneal limbus]] || || [[abducens nerve]] || [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abducts]] the [[eyeball]] || 
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|}

Oblique:
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Superior oblique muscle|superior]] || [[annulus of Zinn]] at the orbital apex, medial to optic canal || Outer posterior quadrant of the [[eyeball]] || lateral muscular branch of the [[ophthalmic artery]] || [[trochlear nerve]] || primary: [[intorsion]]. secondary:[[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduct]] (laterally rotate) and [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] the [[eyeball]] || 
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 | [[Inferior oblique muscle|inferior]] || orbital surface of the [[maxilla]], lateral to the [[lacrimal groove]] || laterally onto the [[eyeball]], deep to the [[lateral rectus]], by a short flat tendon || || [[oculomotor nerve]] || [[extorsion]], [[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevation]], [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduction]] || 
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|}

===[[eye|Intraocular]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[ciliary muscle|ciliary]] || || || || [[oculomotor nerve]] ([[parasympathetic]]s) || [[Accommodation reflex|accommodation]] || 
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 | [[Iris dilator muscle|iris dilator]] || || || || [[superior cervical ganglion]] ([[sympathetic nervous system|sympathetic]]s) || [[pupil dilation]] || [[iris sphincter muscle]] 
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 | [[Iris sphincter muscle|iris sphincter]] || || || || [[short ciliary nerve]]s || constricts pupil || [[iris dilator muscle]] 
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|}

===[[Ear]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Auriculares muscles|auriculares]] || [[galeal aponeurosis]] || front of the [[helix (ear)|helix]], [[Anatomical terms of location|cranial]] surface of the [[pinna (anatomy)|pinna]] || || [[facial nerve]] || (Wiggle ears) || 
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 | [[temporoparietalis muscle|temporoparietalis]] || [[Auriculares muscles]] || [[galea aponeurotica]] || || || || 
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 | [[stapedius]] || || neck of [[stapes]] || || [[facial nerve]] || control the amplitude of [[sound|sound waves]] to the [[inner ear]] || 
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 | [[tensor tympani]] || [[Eustachian tube]] || handle of the [[malleus]] || [[superior tympanic artery]] || [[medial pterygoid nerve]] from [[mandibular nerve]] || tensing the [[tympanic membrane]] || 
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|}

===[[Nose]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Procerus muscle|procerus]] || From [[fascia]] over the lower of the [[nasal bone]] || skin of the lower part of the [[forehead]] between the [[eyebrow]]s || || [[Buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || Draws down the medial angle of the [[eyebrow]] giving expressions of [[frowning]] || 
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 | [[Nasalis muscle|nasalis]] || [[Maxilla]] || [[Nasal bone]] || || [[Buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || Compresses bridge, depresses tip of nose, elevates corners of [[nostrils]] || 
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|}

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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[dilator naris muscle|dilatator naris]] || margin of the nasal notch of the [[maxilla]], [[greater alar cartilage|greater]] and[[lesser alar cartilages]] || skin near the margin of the [[nostril]] || || [[Buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || Dilation of [[nostril]]s || 
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{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Depressor septi nasi muscle|depressor septi nasi]] || [[incisive fossa]] of the [[maxilla]] || [[nasal septum]] and back part of the alar part of [[nasalis muscle]] || || [[Buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|Depression]] of [[nasal septum]] || 
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 | [[Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle|levator labii superioris alaeque nasi]] ||[[maxilla]] || [[nostril]] and upper [[lip]] || || [[buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || [[Wiktionary:dilate|dilate]]s the [[nostril]]; [[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevates]] the [[upper lip]] and [[wing of the nose]] || 
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|}

===[[Mouth]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[levator anguli oris]] || [[maxilla]] || [[Modiolus (face)|modiolus of mouth]] || [[facial artery]] || [[facial nerve]] || [[smile]] ([[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevates]] angle of [[mouth]]) || 
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 | [[Depressor anguli oris muscle|depressor anguli oris]] || [[Tubercle (anatomy)|tubercle]] of [[mandible]] || [[Modiolus (face)|modiolus of mouth]] || [[facial artery]] || [[mandibular branch]] of [[facial nerve]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|depresses]] angle of [[mouth]] || 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[levator labii superioris]] || [[Medial infra-orbital margin]] || Skin and muscle of the [[upper lip]] ([[labii superioris]]) || [[facial artery]] || [[buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || [[Elevation (kinesiology)|Elevates]] the [[upper lip]] || 
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 | [[Depressor labii inferioris muscle|depressor labii inferioris]] || oblique line of the [[mandible]], between the [[symphysis]] and the [[mental foramen]] || integument of the [[lower lip]], [[Orbicularis oris muscle|Orbicularis oris]] fibers, its fellow of the opposite side || || [[facial nerve]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] the [[lower lip]] || 
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|}

Zygomaticus:
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Zygomaticus major muscle|major]] || [[anatomical terms of location|anterior]] of {{dn|Zygomatic|zygomatic}} || [[Modiolus (face)|modiolus]] of [[mouth]] || [[facial artery]] || [[buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || draws angle of [[mouth]] upward and laterally || 
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 | [[Zygomaticus minor muscle|minor]] || [[zygomatic bone]] || skin of the [[upper lip]] || [[facial artery]] || [[facial nerve]], [[buccal branch of the facial nerve|buccal branch]] || elevates [[upper lip]] || 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[mentalis]] || [[anatomical terms of location|anterior]] [[mandible]] || [[chin]] || || [[mandibular branch]] of [[facial nerve]] || elevates and wrinkles skin of [[chin]], protrudes lower lip || 
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 | [[Buccinator muscle|buccinator]] || [[alveolar process of maxilla|alveolar processes]] of the [[maxillary bone]] and [[mandible]], [[pterygomandibular raphe]] || in the fibres of the [[orbicularis oris]] || [[buccal artery]] || [[buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || compress the cheeks against the teeth (blowing), [[mastication]]. || 
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 | [[Orbicularis oris muscle|orbicularis oris]] || [[Maxilla]] and [[mandible]] || Skin around the lips || || [[buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || pucker the [[lip]]s || 
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 | [[risorius]] || [[parotid]] [[fascia]] || [[modiolus (face)|modiolus]] || [[facial artery]] || [[Buccal branch of the facial nerve]] || draw back angle of [[mouth]] || 
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|}

===[[Mastication]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[masseter muscle|masseter]] || [[zygomatic arch]] and [[maxilla]] || [[coronoid process of the mandible|coronoid process]] and [[ramus of mandible]] || [[masseteric artery]] || [[masseteric nerve]] (V3) || [[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevation]] (as in closing of the mouth) and [[Retraction (kinesiology)|retraction]] of [[mandible]] || [[Platysma muscle]] 
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 | [[Temporalis muscle|temporalis]] || [[temporal lines]] on the [[parietal bone]] of the skull || [[Coronoid process of the mandible|coronoid process]] of the [[mandible]] || [[deep temporal arteries|deep temporal]] || third branch ([[mandibular nerve]]) of the [[trigeminal nerve]] || [[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevation]] and [[Retraction (kinesiology)|retraction]] of [[mandible]] || [[Platysma muscle]] 
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|}

Pterygoid:
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Lateral pterygoid muscle|lateral]] || [[Great wing of sphenoid]] and [[pterygoid plate]] || [[Condyloid process|Condyle of mandible]] || [[pterygoid branches of maxillary artery]] || [[external pterygoid nerve]] from the [[mandibular nerve]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|depresses]] [[mandible]] || 
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 | [[Medial pterygoid muscle|medial]] || ''deep head:'' medial side of [[lateral pterygoid plate]] behind the upper teeth<br>''superficial head:'' [[pyramidal process of palatine bone]] and [[maxillary tuberosity]] || medial [[angle of the mandible]] || [[pterygoid branches of maxillary artery]] || [[mandibular nerve]] via [[nerve to medial pterygoid]] || [[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevates]] mandible, closes [[jaw]], helps [[Lateral pterygoid muscle|lateral pterygoids]] in moving the jaw from side to side || 
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|}

===[[Tongue]]===
====Extrinsic====
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[genioglossus]] || Superior part of mental spine of [[mandible]] ([[symphysis menti]]) || Dorsum of [[tongue]] and body of [[hyoid]] || [[Lingual artery]] || [[hypoglossal nerve]] || Complex - Inferior fibers protrude the [[tongue]], middle fibers depress the [[tongue]], and its superior fibers draw the tip back and down || 
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 | [[hyoglossus]] || [[hyoid]] || side of the tongue || || [[hypoglossal nerve]] || || 
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 | [[chondroglossus]] || [[lesser cornu]] and body of the [[hyoid bone]] || intrinsic muscular fibers of the [[tongue]] || || [[hypoglossal nerve]] || || 
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 | [[styloglossus]] || [[styloid process (temporal)|Styloid process of temporal bone]] || tongue || || [[Hypoglossal nerve]] || || 
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====Intrinsic====
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[superior longitudinal muscle|superior longitudinal]] || close to the [[epiglottis]], from the [[median fibrous septum]] || edges of the tongue || || [[hypoglossal nerve]] || || 
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 | [[inferior longitudinal muscle|inferior longitudinal]] || root of the tongue || apex of the tongue || || [[Hypoglossal nerve]] || || 
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 | [[transversus muscle|transversus]] || [[median fibrous septum]] || sides of the [[tongue]] || || [[hypoglossal nerve]] || || 
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|}

===[[Soft palate]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[levator veli palatini]] || [[temporal bone]], [[Eustachian tube]] || [[palatine aponeurosis]] || [[facial artery]] || [[vagus nerve]] || elevates [[soft palate]] || 
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 | [[tensor veli palatini muscle|tensor veli palatini]] || medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone || [[palatine aponeurosis]] || || [[Medial pterygoid nerve|medial pterygoid]] of [[mandibular nerve]] || [[tension (mechanics)|tension]] of the [[soft palate]] || 
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 | [[musculus uvulae]] || [[hard palate]] || [[palatine aponeurosis]] || || {{dn|Pharyngeal plexus|pharyngeal plexus}} || || 
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 | [[Palatoglossus muscle|palatoglossus]] || [[palatine aponeurosis]] || [[tongue]] || || [[vagus nerve]] and cranial [[accessory nerve]] || raising the back part of the [[tongue]] || 
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 | [[palatopharyngeus muscle|palatopharyngeus]] || [[palatine aponeurosis]] and [[hard palate]] || Upper border of [[thyroid cartilage]] (blends with constrictor fibers) || [[Facial artery]] || [[vagus nerve]] and [[Accessory nerve|cranial accessory nerve]] || pulls [[pharynx]] and [[larynx]] || 
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|}

===[[Pharynx]]===
Pharyngeal constrictor:
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle|inferior]] || [[cricoid]] and [[thyroid cartilage]] || [[pharyngeal raphe]] || || [[external laryngeal nerve|external laryngeal]] branch of the [[vagus]] || Swallowing || 
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 | [[middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle|middle]] || [[hyoid bone]] || [[pharyngeal raphe]] || || [[Vagus nerve]] || Swallowing || 
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 | [[superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle|superior]] || [[medial pterygoid plate]], [[pterygomandibular raphé]], [[alveolar process of maxilla|alveolar process]] || [[pharyngeal raphe]], [[pharyngeal tubercle]] || || [[Vagus nerve]] || Swallowing || 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[stylopharyngeus muscle|stylopharyngeus]] || [[Styloid process (temporal)]] || [[thyroid cartilage]] ([[pharynx]]) || || [[glossopharyngeal nerve]] || elevate the [[larynx]], elevate the [[pharynx]], swallowing || 
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 | [[salpingopharyngeus muscle|salpingopharyngeus]] || cartilage of the [[Eustachian tube]] || posterior {{dn|Fasciculus|fasciculus}} of the [[pharyngopalatinus]] muscle || || [[vagus nerve]] and [[Accessory nerve|cranial accessory nerve]] || raise the [[nasopharynx]] || 
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|}

===[[Larynx]]===
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[cricothyroid muscle|cricothyroid]] || Anterior and lateral [[cricoid|cricoid cartilage]] || Inferior cornu and lamina of the [[thyroid cartilage]] || || [[external laryngeal nerve|external laryngeal]] branch of the [[vagus]] || tension and elongation of the [[vocal folds]] (has minor adductory effect)|| 
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|}

Cricoarytenoid:
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| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[posterior cricoarytenoid muscle|posterior]] || posterior part of the [[cricoid]] || muscular process of the [[arytenoid cartilage]] || || [[recurrent laryngeal nerve|recurrent laryngeal]] branch of the [[vagus]] || [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abducts]] and [[laterally rotates]] the cartilage, pulling the [[vocal ligament]]s away from the midline and forward and so opening the [[rima glottidis]] || [[Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle]] 
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 | [[lateral cricoarytenoid muscle|lateral]] || lateral part of the arch of the [[cricoid]] || muscular process of the [[arytenoid cartilage]] || || [[recurrent laryngeal nerve|recurrent laryngeal]] branch of the [[vagus]] || [[Adduction|adduct]] and [[medially rotate]] the cartilage, pulling the [[vocal ligament]]s towards the midline and backwards and so closing off the [[rima glottidis]] || 
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{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
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 | [[arytenoid muscle|arytenoid]] || [[Arytenoid cartilage]] on one side || [[Arytenoid cartilage]] on opposite side || || [[recurrent laryngeal nerve|recurrent laryngeal]] branch of the [[vagus]] || approximate the arytenoid cartilages (close [[rima glottidis]]) || 
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 | [[thyroarytenoid muscle|thyroarytenoid]] || Inner surface of the [[thyroid cartilage]] (anterior aspect) || Anterior surface of [[arytenoid cartilage]] || || [[recurrent laryngeal nerve|recurrent laryngeal]] branch of the [[vagus]] || thickens the vocal folds and decreases length; also helps helps to [[Adduction|adduct]] the [[vocal folds]] during [[Manner of articulation|speech]] || 
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|}

==[[Muscle]]s of [[Head and neck anatomy|head and neck]]: the [[neck]]==
===Cervical===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Platysma muscle|platysma]] || inferior [[clavicle]] and fascia of chest || [[mandible]] || || [[cervical branch of the facial nerve]] (CN VII) || Draws the corners of the [[mouth]] [[inferiorly]] and widens it (as in expressions of sadness and fright). Also draws the [[skin]] of the [[neck]] [[Anatomical terms of location#Superior and inferior|superiorly]] when [[teeth]] are clenched || [[Masseter muscle|Masseter]], [[Temporalis muscle|Temporalis]] 
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 | [[Sternocleidomastoid muscle|sternocleidomastoid]] || [[manubrium sterni]], medial portion of the [[clavicle]] || [[mastoid process of the temporal bone]], [[superior nuchal line]] || [[occipital artery]] and the [[superior thyroid artery]] || motor: [[accessory nerve]]<BR>sensory: [[cervical plexus]] || Acting alone, tilts head to its own side and rotates it so the face is turned towards the opposite side.
Acting together, flexes the neck, raises the sternum and assists in forced inspiration. || 
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|}

===[[Suprahyoid muscles|Suprahyoid]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Digastric muscle|digastric]] || anterior belly - digastric fossa ([[mandible]]); posterior belly - [[mastoid process]] of [[temporal bone]] || Intermediate tendon ([[hyoid bone]]) || || anterior belly - [[mandibular division]] of the [[trigeminal]] (CN V) via the [[mylohyoid nerve]]; posterior belly - [[facial nerve]] (CN VII) || Opens the jaw when the [[masseter]] and the [[temporalis]] are relaxed. || 
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 | [[Stylohyoid muscle|stylohyoid]] || [[styloid process (temporal)]] || [[greater cornu]] of [[hyoid bone]] || || [[facial nerve]] (CN VII) || Elevate the hyoid during swallowing || 
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 | [[Mylohyoid muscle|mylohyoid]] || [[Mylohyoid line]] ([[mandible]]) || {{dn|Median raphé}} || [[mylohyoid branch of inferior alveolar artery]] || [[mylohyoid nerve]], from [[inferior alveolar nerve|inferior alveolar branch of mandibular nerve [V3]]] || Raises [[oral cavity]] floor, [[elevates]] [[hyoid]], [[Depression (kinesiology)|depresses]] [[mandible]] || 
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 | [[Geniohyoid muscle|geniohyoid]] || [[Symphysis menti]] || [[hyoid bone]] || || [[cervical spinal nerve 1|C1]] via [[hypoglossal nerve]] || carry hyoid bone and the tongue upward during [[Swallowing|deglutition]] || 
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|}

===[[Infrahyoid muscles|Infrahyoid/Strap]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Sternohyoid muscle|sternohyoid]] || [[manubrium]] of [[sternum]] || [[hyoid bone]] || || [[ansa cervicalis]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] hyoid bone || 
 |- 
 | [[Sternothyroid muscle|sternothyroid]] || [[manubrium]] || [[thyroid cartilage]] || || [[Ansa cervicalis]] || Elevates larynx, may slightly depress hyoid bone || 
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 | [[Thyrohyoid muscle|thyrohyoid]] || [[thyroid cartilage]] || [[hyoid bone]] || || first [[cervical nerves|cervical nerve]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] hyoid bone || 
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 | [[Omohyoid muscle|omohyoid]] || [[Upper border of the scapula]] || [[Hyoid bone]] || || [[Ansa cervicalis]] || Depresses the larynx and hyoid bone. Carries hyoid bone backward and to the side || 
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|}

===Vertebral===
====Anterior====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Longus colli muscle|longus colli]] || Transverse processes of C-3 - C-6 || Inferior surface of the [[occipital bone]]|| || [[cervical spinal nerve 2|C2]], [[cervical spinal nerve 3|C3]], [[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]], [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]] || Flexes the neck and head || 
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 | [[Longus capitis muscle|longus capitis]] || anterior tubercles of the [[transverse processes]] of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth [[cervical vertebrae]] || [[basilar artery|basilar]] part of the [[occipital bone]] || || [[cervical spinal nerve 1|C1]], [[cervical spinal nerve 2|C2]], [[cervical spinal nerve 3|C3]]/[[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]] || [[flexion]] of [[neck]] at [[atlanto-occipital joint]] || 
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 | [[Rectus capitis anterior muscle|rectus capitis anterior]] || [[Atlas (anatomy)|atlas]] || [[occipital bone]] || || [[cervical spinal nerve 1|C1]] || [[flexion]] of [[neck]] at [[atlanto-occipital joint]] || 
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 | [[Rectus capitis lateralis muscle|rectus capitis lateralis]] || upper surface of the [[transverse process]] of the [[atlas (anatomy)|atlas]] || under surface of the [[jugular process]] of the [[occipital bone]] || || [[cervical spinal nerve 1|C1]] || || 
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|}

====Lateral====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[scalene muscles|scalene]] || [[cervical vertebrae]] ([[cervical vertebrae|C2]]-[[cervical vertebrae|C7]]) || first and second [[ribs]] || [[Ascending cervical artery]] (branch of [[Inferior thyroid artery]]) || [[cervical nerves]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 3|C3]], [[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]], [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]], [[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]] || elevation of ribs I&II || 
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|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Scalenus anterior|anterior]] || [[cervical vertebrae|C3]]-[[cervical vertebrae|C6]] || [[first rib]] || [[Ascending cervical artery]] (branch of [[Inferior thyroid artery]]) || [[ventral ramus]] of [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]] || || 
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 | [[Scalenus medius|medius]] || [[cervical vertebrae|C2]]-[[cervical vertebrae|C6]] || [[first rib]] || [[Ascending cervical artery]] (branch of [[Inferior thyroid artery]]) || Ventral rami of the third to eighth cervical spinal nerves || Elevate 1st rib, rotate the neck to the opposite side || 
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 | [[Scalenus posterior|posterior]] || transverse processes of [[cervical vertebrae|C4]] - [[cervical vertebrae|C6]] || 2nd rib || [[Ascending cervical artery]], [[superficial cervical artery]] || [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]], [[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]] || Elevate 2nd rib, tilt the neck to the same side || 
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|}

==[[Muscle]]s of [[torso]]==
===[[Human back|Back]]===
[[Splenius muscles|splenius]]:

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''                                                                         Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Splenius capitis muscle|capitis]] || Ligamentum nuchae, spinous process of [[cervical vertebrae|C7]]-[[thoracic vertebrae|T6]] || Mastoid process of temporal and occipital bone || || [[cervical spinal nerve 3|C3]], [[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]] || Extend, rotate, and laterally flex the head || 
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 | [[Splenius cervicis muscle|cervicis]] || [[spinous processes]] of [[thoracic vertebrae|T3]]-[[thoracic vertebrae|T6]] || [[transverse processes]] of [[Atlas (anatomy)|C1]], [[Axis (anatomy)|C2]], [[cervical vertebra 3|C3]] || || [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]] || || 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[erector spinae]] || on the spines of the last four [[thoracic vertebræ]] || both the spines of the most cranial [[thoracic vertebrae]] and the [[cervical vertebrae]] || [[lateral sacral artery]] || [[posterior branch of spinal nerve]] ||extends the [[vertebral column]] || [[Rectus abdominis muscle]] 
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|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[iliocostalis]] || || [[lateral sacral artery]] || || || || 
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 | [[longissimus]] ||[[transverse process]] || [[transverse process]] || [[lateral sacral artery]] || [[posterior branch of spinal nerve]] || || [[Rectus abdominis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[spinalis]] || [[spinous process]] || [[spinous process]] || [[lateral sacral artery]] || [[posterior branch of spinal nerve]] || || [[Rectus abdominis muscle]] 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Latissimus dorsi muscle|latissimus dorsi]] || spinous processes of [[thoracic]] [[thoracic vertebrae|T6]]-[[thoracic vertebrae|T12]], [[thoracolumbar fascia]], [[iliac crest]] and inferior 3 or 4 ribs || floor of [[intertubercular groove]] of the [[humerus]] || [[subscapular artery]], [[dorsal scapular artery]] || [[thoracodorsal nerve]] || pulls the [[forelimb]] [[dorsum (biology)|dorsally]] and [[Anatomical terms of location|caudally]] || [[Deltoid muscle|deltoid]], [[Trapezius muscle|trapezius]] 
 |- 
 | [[Transversospinales muscles|transversospinales]] || [[transverse process]] || [[spinous process]] || || [[Posterior branch of spinal nerve|posterior branches]] || || 
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|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[semispinalis dorsi]] || transverse processes of the sixth to the tenth [[thoracic vertebræ]] || spinous processes of the upper four thoracic and lower two [[cervical vertebrae]] || || || || 
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 | [[semispinalis cervicis]] || transverse processes of the upper five or six [[thoracic vertebræ]] || cervical spinous processes, from the axis to the fifth || || || || 
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 | [[Semispinalis capitis]] || Transversal process of lower cervical and higher thoracal columna || Area between superior and inferior nuchal line || || [[Greater occipital nerve]] || Extend the head || 
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 | [[Multifidus muscle|multifidus]] || [[Sacrum]], [[Erector spinae]] [[Aponeurosis]], [[Posterior superior iliac spine|PSIS]], and [[Iliac crest]] || [[spinous process]] || || [[Posterior branch of spinal nerve|Posterior branches]] || Stabilizes vertebrae in local movements of vertebral column || 
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 | [[Rotatores muscle|rotatores]] || [[transverse process]] || [[spinous process]] || || [[posterior branch of spinal nerve|posterior branch]] || || 
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|} 

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Interspinales muscle|interspinales]] || [[Spinous process]] || [[Spinous process]] || || [[Posterior rami]] of [[spinal nerves]] || [[Extension (kinesiology)|Extension]], [[flexion]] and [[rotation]] of vertebral column. || 
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 | [[Intertransversarii muscle|intertransversarii]] || [[Transverse process]] || Transverse process above || || [[Ventral ramus of spinal nerve|Anterior rami]] of [[spinal nerves]] || Lateral [[flexion]] of [[torso|trunk]] || 
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|}

===[[Suboccipital nerve|Suboccipital]]===
Rectus capitis posterior:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Rectus capitis posterior major muscle|major]] || [[Spinous process]] of the [[Axis (anatomy)|axis]] ([[cervical vertebrae|C2]]) || [[Inferior nucheal line]] of the [[occipital bone]] || || [[Dorsal ramus of spinal nerve|Dorsal ramus]] of [[cervical spinal nerve 1|C1]] ([[suboccipital nerve]]) || || 
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 | [[Rectus capitis posterior minor muscle|minor]] || the tubercle on the posterior arch of the [[Atlas (anatomy)|atlas]] || the medial part of the [[inferior nuchal line]] of the [[occipital bone]] and the surface between it and the [[foramen magnum]] || || a branch of the dorsal primary division of the [[suboccipital nerve]] || [[extension (kinesiology)|extends]] the head at the neck, but is now considered to be more of a sensory organ than a muscle || 
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|}

obliquus capitis:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Obliquus capitis inferior muscle|inferior]] || spinous process of the [[Axis (anatomy)|axis]] || [[lateral mass of atlas]] || || [[suboccipital nerve]] || || 
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 | [[Obliquus capitis superior muscle|superior]] || [[lateral mass of atlas]] || lateral half of the [[inferior nuchal line]] || || [[suboccipital nerve]] || || 
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|}

===[[Chest]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Intercostal muscle|intercostales]] || ribs 1-11 || ribs 2-12 || [[intercostal arteries]] || [[intercostal nerves]] || || 
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|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[External intercostal muscles|external]] || || || [[intercostal arteries]] || [[intercostal nerves]] || [[Inhalation]] || [[Internal intercostal muscles|internal]] 
 |- 
 | [[Internal intercostal muscles|internal]] || [[rib]] - inferior border || [[rib]] - superior border || [[intercostal arteries]] || [[intercostal nerves]] || hold ribs steady || [[External intercostal muscles|external]] 
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 | [[Innermost intercostal muscle|innermost]] || || || [[intercostal arteries]] || [[intercostal nerves]] || || 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Subcostales muscle|subcostales]] || inner surface of one [[rib]] || inner surface of the second or third rib above, near its angle || || [[intercostal nerves]] || || 
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 | [[Transversus thoracis muscle|transversus thoracis]] || [[costal cartilages]] of last 3-4 ribs, body of sternum, xiphoid process || [[ribs]]/[[costal cartilages]] 2-6 || [[intercostal arteries]] || [[intercostal nerves]] || depresses ribs || 
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 | [[Levatores costarum muscle|levatores costarum]] || [[Transverse processes]] of [[cervical vertebrae|C7]] to [[thoracic vertebrae|T12]] vertebrae || Superior surfaces of the ribs immediately inferior to the preceding vertebrae || || [[Dorsal ramus of spinal nerve|dorsal rami]] - [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 2|T2]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 3|T3]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 4|T4]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 5|T5]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 6|T6]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 7|T7]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 8|T8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 9|T9]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 11|T11]] || Assists in [[Elevation (kinesiology)|elevation]] of the thoracic rib cage || 
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|}

serratus posterior:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Serratus posterior inferior muscle|inferior]] || vertebrae [[thoracic vertebrae|T11]] - [[lumbar vertebrae|L3]] || the inferior borders of the 9th through 12th [[rib]]s || [[intercostal arteries]] || [[intercostal nerves]] || depress the lower ribs, aiding in [[exhalation|expiration]] || 
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 | [[Serratus posterior superior muscle|superior]] || [[nuchal ligament]] (or ligamentum nuchae) and the [[spinous process]]es of the [[vertebra]]e C7 through T3 || the upper borders of the 2nd through 5th [[rib]]s || [[intercostal arteries]] || 2nd through 5th [[intercostal nerve]]s || elevate the ribs which aids in [[inhalation|inspiration]] || 
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 | [[Thoracic diaphragm|diaphragm]] || || || [[Pericardiacophrenic artery]], [[Musculophrenic artery]], [[Inferior phrenic arteries]] || [[Phrenic nerve|phrenic]] and lower [[intercostal nerves]] || [[Respiration (physiology)|respiration]] || 
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|}

===[[Human abdomen|Abdomen]]===
obliques:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Abdominal external oblique muscle|external]] || Lower 8 [[Rib|costae]] || [[Iliac crest|Crista iliaca]], [[ligamentum inguinale]] || || [[intercostal nerve]]s [[thoracic spinal nerve 5|T5]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 6|T6]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 7|T7]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 8|T8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 9|T9]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 11|T11]], [[subcostal nerve]] ([[thoracic spinal nerve 12|T12]])  || Rotates [[torso]] || 
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 | [[Abdominal internal oblique muscle|internal]] || [[Inguinal ligament]], [[Iliac crest]] and the [[Lumbodorsal fascia]] || [[Linea alba (abdomen)|Linea alba]], [[Xiphoid process]] and the inferior ribs. ||  || [[intercostal nerve]]s [[thoracic spinal nerve 8|T8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 9|T9]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 11|T11]], [[subcostal nerve]] ([[thoracic spinal nerve 12|T12]]), [[iliohypogastric nerve]], [[ilioinguinal nerve]] || Compresses abdomen and rotates vertebral column. || 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Transversus abdominis muscle|transversus abdominis]] || [[ribs]] and the [[iliac crest]] || inserts into the [[pubis (bone)|pubic tubercle]] via the conjoint tendon, also known as the [[falx inguinalis]] || || [[intercostal nerve]]s [[thoracic spinal nerve 7|T7]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 8|T8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 9|T9]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 11|T11]], [[subcostal nerve]] ([[thoracic spinal nerve 12|T12]]), [[iliohypogastric nerve]], [[ilioinguinal nerve]], [[genitofemoral nerve]] || compress the ribs and viscera, providing thoracic and pelvic stability || 
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 | [[Rectus abdominis muscle|rectus abdominis]] || [[pubis (bone)|pubis]] || [[Costal cartilages]] of [[ribs]] 5-7, [[xiphoid process]] of [[sternum]] || [[inferior epigastric artery]] || segmentally by [[thoraco-abdominal nerves]] ([[thoracic spinal nerve 7|T7]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 8|T8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 9|T9]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 11|T11]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 12|T12]]) || [[flexion]] of [[torso|trunk]]/[[lumbar vertebrae]] || [[Erector spinae]] 
 |- 
 | [[Pyramidalis muscle|pyramidalis]]|| [[pubic symphysis]] and [[pubic crest]] || [[linea alba (abdomen)|linea alba]] || || [[Subcostal nerve]] ([[thoracic spinal nerve 12|T12]]) || tensing the [[linea alba (abdomen)|linea alba]] || 
 |- 
 | [[Cremaster muscle|cremaster]] || [[inguinal ligament]] || || [[Cremasteric artery]] || [[genital branch of genitofemoral nerve]] || raise and lower the [[scrotum]] || 
 |- 
 | [[Quadratus lumborum muscle|quadratus lumborum]] || [[iliac crest]] and [[iliolumbar ligament]] || [[Last rib]] and [[transverse processes]] of [[lumbar vertebrae]] || [[Lumbar arteries]], [[Iliolumbar artery]] || Anterior branches of [[thoracic spinal nerve 12|T12]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 1|L1]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 2|L2]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 3|L3]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]] <ref name=Moore193/> || Alone, lateral [[flexion]] of [[vertebral column]]; Together, [[Depression (kinesiology)|depression]] of thoracic rib cage || 
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|}

===[[Pelvis]]===
[[levator ani]]:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[iliococcygeus muscle|iliococcygeus]] || [[ischial spine]] and from the posterior part of the [[tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia]] || [[coccyx]] and [[anococcygeal raphe]] || ||rowspan=2| 
*[[levator ani nerve]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]])
*[[inferior rectal nerve]] from [[pudendal nerve]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 3|S3]], [[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]])
*[[coccygeal plexus]]<ref name=Moore217>Essential Clinical Anatomy. K.L. Moore & A.M. Agur. Lippincott, 2 ed. 2002. Page 217 </ref> 
| supports the viscera in [[pelvic cavity]] || 
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 | [[Pubococcygeus muscle|pubococcygeus]] || back of the pubis and from the anterior part of the [[obturator fascia]] || [[coccyx]] and [[sacrum]] || || || controls urine flow and contracts during orgasm || 
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 | [[Puborectalis muscle|puborectalis]] || lower part of the [[symphysis pubis]] || ||  || [[sacral spinal nerve 3|S3]], [[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]]. [[levator ani nerve]] <ref>{{cite journal | author = Wallner C, Maas C, Dabhoiwala N, Lamers W, Deruiter M | title = Evidence for the innervation of the puborectalis muscle by the levator ani nerve. | journal = Neurogastroenterol Motil | volume = 18 | issue = 12 | pages = 1121–2 | year = 2006 | pmid = 17109696 | doi = 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2006.00846.x}}</ref> || inhibit [[defecation]] || 
 |- 
|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Coccygeus muscle|coccygeus]] || [[Sacrospinous ligament]] || || || [[sacral nerves]]: [[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]], [[sacral spinal nerve 5|S5]] <ref name="Moore217"/><ref>{{MuscleLoyola|coc}}</ref> or [[sacral spinal nerve 3|S3]]-S4<ref name="title">{{cite web |url=http://anatomy.uams.edu/AnatomyHTML/muscles_pelvis&perineum.html |title=uams.edu |accessdate=2007-12-09 |format= |work=}}</ref> || closing in the back part of the outlet of the [[pelvis]] || 
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|}

===[[Perineum]]===
sphincter ani:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Sphincter ani externus muscle|externus]] || || || || [[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]] and twigs from [[inferior anal nerves]] of [[pudendal nerve]] || keep the [[anal canal]] and [[anus]] closed, aids in the expulsion of the [[feces]] || 
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 | [[Sphincter ani internus muscle|internus]] || || || || [[pudendal nerve]] || keep the [[anal canal]] and [[anus]] closed, aids in the expulsion of the [[feces]] || 
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|}

[[superficial perineal pouch]]:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Transversus perinei superficialis muscle|transversus perinei superficialis]] || anterior part of ischial tuberosity || central point of perineum || || [[pudendal nerve]] || || 
 |- 
 | [[Bulbospongiosus muscle|bulbospongiosus]] || {{dn|Median raphé}} || || [[Perineal artery]] || [[pudendal nerve]] || in males, empties the [[urethra]]; in females, clenches the [[vagina]] || 
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 | [[Ischiocavernosus muscle|ischiocavernosus]] || || || [[Perineal artery]] || [[pudendal nerve]] || assists the [[bulbospongiosus muscle]] || 
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|}

[[deep perineal pouch]]:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[transversus perinei profundus muscle|transversus perinei profundus]] || inferior rami of the [[ischium]] || its fellow of the opposite side || [[pudendal nerve]] || || || 
 |- 
 | [[Sphincter urethrae|sphincter urethrae membranaceae]] || junction of the inferior {{dn|Ramus|rami}} of the [[pubis (bone)|pubis]] and [[ischium]] to the extent of 1.25 to 2&nbsp;cm., and from the neighboring fasciæ || its fellow of the opposite side || || perineal branch of the [[pudendal nerve]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]], [[sacral spinal nerve 3|S3]], [[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]]) || Constricts urethra, maintain urinary continence || 
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|}

==[[Muscle]]s of [[upper limb]]s==
===[[Vertebral column]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[Trapezius muscle|trapezius]] || down the midline, from the [[external occipital protuberance]], the [[nuchal ligament]], the ''medial'' part of the [[nuchal lines|superior nuchal line]], and the [[spinous process]]es of the [[vertebrae]] C7-T12 || at the shoulders, into the ''lateral'' third of the [[clavicle]], the [[acromion]] process and into the [[spine of the scapula]] ||[[transverse cervical artery]] || major nerve supply is the [[Accessory nerve|cranial nerve XI]]. [[Cervical]] [[nerve]]s [[cervical spinal nerve 3|C3]] and [[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]] receive information about pain in this muscle || Descending (superior) part elevates; ascending (inferior) part depresses; and middle part (or all parts together) retracts [[scapula]]; descending and ascending parts act together to rotate glenoid cavity superiorly || [[Serratus anterior muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[Latissimus dorsi muscle|latissimus dorsi]] || spinous processes of [[thoracic]] [[thoracic vertebrae|T6]]-[[thoracic vertebrae|T12]], [[thoracolumbar fascia]], [[iliac crest]] and inferior 3 or 4 ribs || floor of [[intertubercular groove]] of the [[humerus]] || [[subscapular artery]], [[dorsal scapular artery]] || [[thoracodorsal nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]] to [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || pulls the [[forelimb]] [[dorsum (biology)|dorsally]] and [[Anatomical terms of location|caudally]] || [[Deltoid muscle|deltoid]], [[Trapezius muscle|trapezius]] 
 |- 
 | [[rhomboid muscle|rhomboid]]s || [[nuchal ligaments]], [[spinous processes]] of C7-T5 [[vertebrae]] || [[medial border of the scapula]] || [[dorsal scapular artery]]  || [[dorsal scapular nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]] and [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]]) || [[Retraction (kinesiology)|Retracts]] the [[scapula]] and rotates it to [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] the [[glenoid cavity]]. fixes the scapula to the [[thoracic wall]]. || [[Serratus anterior muscle]] 
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|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[rhomboid major muscle|rhomboid major]] || [[spinous processes]] of the [[thoracic vertebrae|T2]] to [[thoracic vertebra 5|T5]] vertebrae || [[medial border of the scapula]], inferior to the insertion of [[rhomboid minor muscle]] || [[dorsal scapular artery]] || [[dorsal scapular nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]] and [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]]) || [[Retraction (kinesiology)|Retracts]] the [[scapula]] and rotates it to [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] the [[glenoid cavity]]. It also fixes the scapula to the [[thoracic wall]]. || [[Serratus anterior muscle]] 
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 | [[rhomboid minor muscle|rhomboid minor]] || [[nuchal ligaments]] and [[spinous processes]] of C7- to [[thoracic vertebrae|T1]] [[vertebrae]] || [[medial border of the scapula]], superior to the insertion of [[rhomboid major muscle]] || [[dorsal scapular artery]] || [[dorsal scapular nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]] and [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]]) || [[Retraction (kinesiology)|Retracts]] the [[scapula]] and rotates it to [[Depression (kinesiology)|depress]] the [[glenoid cavity]]. It also fixes the scapula to the [[thoracic wall]]. || [[Serratus anterior muscle]] 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[levator scapulae muscle|levator scapulae]] || [[Posterior tubercles]] of [[transverse processes]] of [[cervical spinal nerve 1|C1]] - [[cervical vertebrae|C4]] vertebrae || Superior part of [[medial border of scapula]] || [[dorsal scapular artery]] || [[cervical nerves|cervical nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 3|C3]], [[cervical spinal nerve 4|C4]]) and [[dorsal scapular nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]]) || [[Elevation (kinesiology)|Elevates]] [[scapula]] and tilts its [[glenoid cavity]] inferiorly by rotating scapula || 
|}

===[[Thoracic cavity|Thoracic walls]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[pectoralis major muscle|pectoralis major]] || anterior surface of the medial half of the [[clavicle]].<BR> '''Sternocostal head''': anterior surface of the [[sternum]], the superior six [[costal cartilages]] || [[intertubercular groove]] of the [[humerus]] || [[pectoral branch]] of the [[thoracoacromial trunk]] || [[lateral pectoral nerve]] and [[medial pectoral nerve]] <BR>'''Clavicular head''': [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]] and [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]]<BR>'''Sternocostal head''': [[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]] and [[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]] || '''Clavicular head''': [[flexes]] the [[humerus]]<BR>'''Sternocostal head''': [[extension (kinesiology)|extends]] the humerus<BR>As a whole, [[adduct]]s and [[medially rotates]] the [[humerus]]. It also draws the [[scapula]] anteriorly and inferiorly. || 
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 | [[pectoralis minor muscle|pectoralis minor]] || 3rd to 5th [[rib]]s, near their [[costal cartilages]] || medial border and superior surface of the [[coracoid process]] of the [[scapula]] || [[Pectoral branch]] of the [[thoracoacromial trunk]] || [[Medial pectoral nerves]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]], [[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]]) || stabilizes the [[scapula]] by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against the [[thoracic wall]] || 
 |- 
 | [[subclavius muscle|subclavius]] || [[first rib]] || [[subclavian groove]] of [[clavicle]] || [[thoracoacromial artery]], clavicular branch || [[nerve to subclavius]] || [[Depression (kinesiology)|depression of]] [[clavicle]] || 
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 | [[serratus anterior muscle|serratus anterior]] || fleshy slips from the outer surface of upper 8 or 9 [[ribs]] || [[Rib|costal]] aspect of [[medial margin of the scapula]] || [[lateral thoracic artery]] (upper part), [[thoracodorsal artery]] (lower part) || [[long thoracic nerve]] (from roots of [[brachial plexus]] [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]], [[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]]) || [[protract]] and stabilize [[scapula]], assists in upward rotation || [[Rhomboid major muscle|Rhomboid major]], [[Rhomboid minor muscle|Rhomboid minor]], [[Trapezius muscle|Trapezius]] 
 |- 
|}

===[[Shoulder]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[deltoid muscle|deltoid]] || [[clavicle]], [[acromion]], [[spine of the scapula]] || [[deltoid tuberosity]] of [[humerus]] || primarily [[posterior circumflex humeral artery]] || [[Axillary nerve]] || [[shoulder]] [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduction]], [[flexion]] and [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] || [[Latissimus dorsi]] 
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 | [[teres major muscle|teres major]] || posterior aspect of the [[Inferior angle of the scapula|inferior angle]] of the [[scapula]] || medial lip of the [[intertubercular sulcus]] of the [[humerus]] || [[Subscapular Artery|Subscapular]] and [[circumflex scapular artery|circumflex scapular]] arteries || [[Lower subscapular nerve]] (segmental levels [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]] and [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]]) || [[Internal rotation]] of the [[humerus]] || 
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 |  [[Rotator cuff]]: || Various aspects of scapula || [[greater tubercle of humerus]], except subscapularis, which inserts on [[lesser tubercle of humerus]]. ||  ||  || lateral rotation (Infraspinatus teres minor), medial rotation (subscapularis), abduction (supraspinatus) <ref name=cylive> [http://www.cylive.com/viewContent.do?id=192&vt=pub List of major muscles of the human body] </ref> || 
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|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[supraspinatus muscle|supraspinatus]] || [[supraspinous fossa]] of [[scapula]] || superior facet of [[greater tubercle]] of [[humerus]] || [[suprascapular artery]] || [[suprascapular nerve]] || [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduction]] of arm and stabilizes [[humerus]] || 
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 | [[infraspinatus muscle|infraspinatus]] || [[infraspinous fossa]] of the [[scapula]] || middle facet of [[greater tubercle]] of the [[humerus]] || [[suprascapular]] and [[circumflex scapular artery|circumflex scapular arteries]] || [[suprascapular nerve]] || [[Lateral rotation]] of arm & [[Adduction]] of arm and stabilizes [[humerus]] || 
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 | [[teres minor muscle|teres minor]] || [[lateral border]] of the [[scapula]] || inferior facet of [[greater tubercle]] of the [[humerus]] || [[posterior circumflex humeral artery]] and the [[circumflex scapular artery]] || [[axillary nerve]] || [[laterally rotates]] and [[adduct]]s the arm || 
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 | [[subscapularis muscle|subscapularis]] || [[subscapular fossa]] || [[lesser tubercle]] of [[humerus]] || [[subscapular artery]] || [[upper subscapular nerve]], [[lower subscapular nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]]) || [[rotates medially]] [[humerus]]; stabilizes [[shoulder]] || 
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|}

===[[Arm]]===
====[[Anterior compartment of the arm|Anterior compartment]]====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[coracobrachialis muscle|coracobrachialis]] ||[[coracoid]] process of [[scapula]] || medial [[humerus]] || [[brachial artery]] || [[musculocutaneous nerve]] || [[adduct]]s [[humerus]] || 
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 | [[biceps brachii muscle|biceps brachii]] || '''short head:''' [[coracoid process]] of the [[scapula]]. '''long head:''' [[supraglenoid tubercle]] || [[radial tuberosity]] || [[brachial artery]] || [[Musculocutaneous nerve]] ([[Lateral cord]]: [[cervical spinal nerve 5|C5]], [[cervical spinal nerve 6|C6]], [[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]]) || [[flexes]] [[Elbow-joint|elbow]] and [[supinates]] [[forearm]] || [[Triceps brachii muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[brachialis muscle|brachialis]] || anterior surface of the [[humerus]], particularly the distal half of this bone || [[coronoid process of the ulna|coronoid process]] and the [[tuberosity of the ulna]] || [[radial recurrent artery]] || [[musculocutaneous nerve]] || [[flexion]] at [[elbow|elbow joint]] || 
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|}

====[[Posterior compartment of the arm|Posterior compartment]]====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 | [[triceps brachii muscle|triceps brachii]] || '''long head:''' [[scapula]] <BR>'''lateral head:''' posterior [[humerus]]<BR>'''medial head:''' posterior [[humerus]] || [[olecranon]] process of [[ulna]] || [[Profunda brachii]] || [[radial nerve]] || [[extension (kinesiology)|extends]] [[forearm]], caput longum [[adduct]]s [[shoulder]] || [[Biceps brachii muscle]] 
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 | [[anconeus muscle|anconeus]] || [[Lateral epicondyle of the humerus]] || lateral surface of the [[olecranon]] process and the superior part of the posterior [[ulna]] || [[Profunda brachii]], [[recurrent interosseous artery]] || [[radial nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]], and [[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]]) || partly blended in with the [[triceps]], which it assists in [[extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of the [[forearm]]. Stabilises the elbow and [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abducts]] the ulna during [[pronation]]. || 
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|}

===[[Forearm]]===
====[[Anterior compartment of the forearm|Anterior compartment]]====
=====Superficial=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[pronator teres muscle|pronator teres]] || ''humeral head'': [[medial epicondyle of humerus]] ([[common flexor tendon]]) <BR> ''ulnar head'': [[coronoid process of the ulna]] || [[radius]] || [[ulnar artery]] and [[radial artery]] || [[median nerve]] || [[pronation]] of [[forearm]], [[flexes]] [[Elbow-joint|elbow]] || [[Supinator muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[palmaris longus muscle|palmaris longus]] || [[medial epicondyle of humerus]] ([[common flexor tendon]]) || [[palmar aponeurosis]] || [[ulnar artery]] || [[median nerve]] || [[wrist]] [[flexor]] || [[Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle|Extensor carpi radialis brevis]], [[Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle|Extensor carpi radialis longus]], [[Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle|Extensor carpi ulnaris]] 
 |- 
 | [[flexor carpi radialis muscle|flexor carpi radialis]] || [[medial epicondyle of humerus]] ([[common flexor tendon]]) || Bases of second and [[third metacarpal bone]]s || [[ulnar artery]] || [[Median nerve]] || [[Flexion]] and [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduction]] at [[wrist]] || [[Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle]], [[Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle]] 
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 | [[flexor carpi ulnaris muscle|flexor carpi ulnaris]]|| [[medial epicondyle of the humerus]] ([[common flexor tendon]]) || [[pisiform]] || [[ulnar artery]] || [[muscular branches of ulnar nerve]] || [[flexion]] of [[wrist]] || [[Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle]] 
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 | [[flexor digitorum superficialis muscle|flexor digitorum superficialis]] || [[medial epicondyle of the humerus]] ([[common flexor tendon]]), as well as parts of the [[radius (bone)|radius]] and [[ulna]]. || [[phalanges]] || [[ulnar artery]] ||[[median nerve]] || [[flexor]] of [[finger]]s (primarily at [[proximal interphalangeal joints]]) || [[Extensor digitorum muscle]] 
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|}

=====Deep=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[pronator quadratus]] || medial, anterior surface of the ulna || lateral, anterior surface of the radius || [[anterior interosseous artery]] || [[median nerve]] ([[anterior interosseous nerve]]) || [[pronates]] the [[forearm]] || [[Supinator muscle]] 
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 | [[flexor digitorum profundus muscle|flexor digitorum profundus]] || [[ulna]] || [[distal phalanges]] || [[anterior interosseous artery]] || [[median nerve|median]] ([[anterior interosseous nerve|anterior interosseous]]), [[muscular branches of ulnar nerve|muscular branches of ulnar]] || flex hand, [[Interphalangeal articulations of hand|interphalangeal joints]] || [[Extensor digitorum muscle]] 
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 | [[flexor pollicis longus muscle|flexor pollicis longus]] || The middle 2/4 of the {{dn|Volar|volar}} surface of the [[radius]] and the adjacent [[interosseus membrane]]. (Also occasionally a small origin slightly on the [[medial epicondyle of the humerus|medial epicondyle]] of the [[ulna]].) || The base of the [[distal phalanges|distal phalanx]] of the [[thumb]] || [[Anterior interosseous artery]] || [[Anterior interosseous nerve]] (branch of [[median nerve]]) ('''[[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]''', [[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]]) || [[Flexion]] of the thumb || [[Extensor pollicis longus muscle]], [[Extensor pollicis brevis muscle]] 
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|}

====[[Posterior compartment of the forearm|Posterior compartment]]====
=====Superficial=====
*[[mobile wad]]:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[brachioradialis]] || [[Lateral supracondylar ridge]] of the [[humerus]] || Distal [[radius]] ([[Radial styloid process]]) || [[radial recurrent artery]] || [[radial nerve]] || [[Flexion]] of [[forearm]] || 
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 | [[extensor carpi radialis longus muscle|extensor carpi radialis longus]] || [[lateral supracondylar ridge]] || [[Second metacarpal bone|2nd metacarpal]] || [[radial artery]] || [[radial nerve]] || [[extensor]] at the [[wrist joint]], [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abducts]] the [[hand]] at the [[wrist]] || [[Flexor carpi radialis muscle]] 
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 | [[extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle|extensor carpi radialis brevis]] || [[humerus]] at the anterior of [[Lateral epicondyle of the humerus|lateral epicondyle]] ([[common extensor tendon]]) || base of the [[Third metacarpal bone|3rd metacarpal]] || [[radial artery]] || [[deep branch of the radial nerve]] || [[extensor]] and [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abductor]] of the [[hand]] at the [[wrist joint]] || [[Flexor carpi radialis muscle]] 
 |-
|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[extensor digitorum muscle|extensor digitorum]] || [[Lateral epicondyle of the humerus|lateral epicondyle]] ([[common extensor tendon]]) || 2nd and 3rd [[phalanges]] || || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of [[hand]] and [[finger]]s || [[Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle]], [[Flexor digitorum profundus muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor digiti minimi muscle|extensor digiti minimi]] || the anterior portion of the [[lateral epicondyle of the humerus]] ([[common extensor tendon]]) || [[extensor expansion]], located at the base of the [[proximal phalanx]] of the finger on the dorsal side || [[posterior interosseous artery]] which originates from the [[common interosseous artery]] and more proximally, the [[ulnar artery]] || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || extends the [[little finger]] at all joints || [[Flexor digiti minimi brevis (hand)|Flexor digiti minimi brevis]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor carpi ulnaris muscle|extensor carpi ulnaris]] || [[Common extensor tendon]] ([[Lateral epicondyle of the humerus|lateral epicondyle]]), [[ulna]] || [[Fifth metacarpal bone|5th metacarpal]] || [[ulnar artery]] || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extends]] and [[adduct]]s the [[wrist]] || [[Flexor carpi ulnaris]] 
 |- 
 |}

=====Deep=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[supinator muscle|supinator]] || [[Lateral epicondyle of the humerus]], [[supinator crest]] of [[ulna]], [[radial collateral ligament (elbow)|radial collateral ligament]], [[annular ligament]] || Lateral proximal [[radial shaft]] || [[radial recurrent artery]] || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[supinates]] [[forearm]] || [[Pronator teres muscle|Pronator teres]], [[Pronator quadratus]] 
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|}

*[[anatomical snuff box]]:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[abductor pollicis longus muscle|abductor pollicis longus]] || [[ulna]], [[radial styloid process]] || [[first metacarpal]] || || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduction]], [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of [[thumb]] || [[Adductor pollicis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor pollicis brevis muscle|extensor pollicis brevis]] || [[Radius (bone)|radius]] || [[thumb]], [[Proximal phalanges|proximal phalanx]] || [[posterior interosseous artery]] || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of [[thumb]] at [[metacarpophalangeal joint]] || [[Flexor pollicis longus muscle]], [[Flexor pollicis brevis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor pollicis longus muscle|extensor pollicis longus]] || [[ulna]] || [[thumb]], [[distal phalanges|distal phalanx]] || || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of the [[thumb]] ([[metacarpophalangeal]] and [[interphalangeal articulations of hand|interphalangeal]]) || [[Flexor pollicis longus muscle]], [[Flexor pollicis brevis muscle]] 
 |-
 |}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[extensor indicis proprius|extensor indicis]] || [[ulna]] || [[index finger]] ([[extensor hood]]) || || [[posterior interosseous nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 7|C7]], [[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]]) || [[extension (kinesiology)|extends]] [[index finger]], [[wrist]] || 
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|}

===[[Hand]]===
====Lateral volar====
=====[[Thenar eminence|Thenar]]=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[opponens pollicis muscle|opponens pollicis]] || [[Trapezium (bone)|trapezium]] and [[transverse carpal ligament]] || [[metacarpal]] bone of the [[thumb]] on its radial side || || [[median nerve]] || Opposition of the thumb || 
 |- 
 | [[flexor pollicis brevis muscle|flexor pollicis brevis]] || [[Trapezoid bone|trapezoid]], [[flexor retinaculum of the hand|flexor retinaculum]] || [[thumb]], [[Proximal phalanges|proximal phalanx]] || || [[median nerve]], [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] (medial head) || Flexion of [[thumb]] || [[Extensor pollicis longus muscle]], [[Extensor pollicis brevis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[abductor pollicis brevis muscle|abductor pollicis brevis]] || Transverse carpal ligament, the [[scaphoid]] and [[trapezium]] || Radial base of [[proximal phalanx]] of [[thumb]] and the {{dn|Thumb extensor|thumb extensor}}s || || [[Median nerve]] || Abduction of [[thumb]] || [[Adductor pollicis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[adductor pollicis muscle|adductor pollicis]]|| '''Transverse head:''' anterior body of the [[third metacarpal]]<BR>'''Oblique head:''' bases of the [[second metacarpal|second]] and the [[third metacarpal]]s and the adjacent [[trapezoid]] and [[capitate bone]]s || medial side of the base of the [[proximal phalanx]] of the [[thumb]] and the [[ulnar sesamoid]] || || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] ([[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]]) || [[adduct]]s the thumb at the [[carpometacarpal joint]] || [[Abductor pollicis longus muscle]], [[Abductor pollicis brevis muscle]] 
 |- 
|}

====Medial volar====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[palmaris brevis muscle|palmaris brevis]] || [[Flexor retinaculum of the hand|flexor retinaculum]] (medial), [[palmar aponeurosis]] || [[Hand|palm]] || || [[superficial branch of ulnar nerve]] || wrinkle skin of palm || 
|}

[[Hypothenar eminence|Hypothenar]] :
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Abductor digiti minimi muscle (hand)|abductor digiti minimi]] || [[pisiform]] || base of the [[proximal phalanx]] of the [[Little finger|5th digit]] on the ulnar or medial side || [[ulnar artery]] || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] || Abduction of [[little finger]] || 
 |- 
 | [[Flexor digiti minimi brevis (hand)|flexor digiti minimi brevis]] || [[hamate bone]] || [[little finger]] || [[ulnar artery]] || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] || [[flexes]] [[little finger]] || [[Extensor digiti minimi muscle]] 
 |-
 | [[opponens digiti minimi muscle|opponens digiti minimi]] || Hook of [[hamate]] and [[flexor retinaculum of the hand|flexor retinaculum]] || Medial border of 5th [[metacarpal]] || [[ulnar artery]] || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] ([[cervical spinal nerve 8|C8]] and [[thoracic spinal nerve 1|T1]]) || Draws [[Fifth metacarpal bone|5th metacarpal]] anteriorly and rotates it, bringing little finger (5th digit) into opposition with thumb || 
 |- 
|}

====Intermediate====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Lumbricals of the hand|lumbrical]] || [[flexor digitorum profundus]] || [[extensor expansion]] || [[superficial palmar arch]], [[common palmar digital arteries]], [[deep palmar arch]], [[dorsal metacarpal arteries|dorsal digital artery]] || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]], [[median nerve]] || [[Flexion|flex]] [[metacarpophalangeal joint]]s, [[Extension (kinesiology)|extend]] [[Interphalangeal articulations of hand|interphalangeal joints]] || 
 |- 
 | [[Dorsal interossei of the hand|dorsal interossei]] || [[metacarpals]] || [[proximal phalanges]] || [[Dorsal carpal arch|Dorsal metacarpal artery]] and [[palmar metacarpal artery]] || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] || [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduct]] [[finger]] || [[Palmar interossei muscles]] 
 |- 
 | [[palmar interossei muscles|palmar interossei]] || [[metacarpals]] || [[proximal phalange]] || || [[deep branch of ulnar nerve]] || [[adduction]] || 
 |- 
|}

==Muscles of lower limb==
===[[Iliac region]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | Iliopsoas || [[iliac fossa]] ([[iliacus muscle|iliacus]], [[sacrum]] (iliacus), [[Vertebral column|spine]] ([[thoracic vertebra 12|T12]], [[lumbar vertebra 1|L1]], [[lumbar vertebra 2|L2]], [[lumbar vertebra 3|L3]], [[lumbar vertebra 4|L4]], [[lumbar vertebra 5|L5]]) & intervertebral discs ([[Psoas major muscle|psoas major]], [[Psoas minor muscle|psoas minor]]) <ref name=exrx> [http://www.exrx.net/Muscles/Iliopsoas.html exrx.net]</ref> || [[femur]] - [[lesser trochanter]] (psoas major/minor), shaft below lesser trochanter (iliacus), tendon of psoas major & femur (iliacus) <ref name=exrx/> || [[medial femoral circumflex artery]], [[iliolumbar artery]] || [[femoral nerve]], [[Lumbar nerves]] [[lumbar spinal nerve 1|L1]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 2|L2]]  || [[flexion]] of [[hip]] (psoas major/minor, iliacus), spine rotation (psoas major/minor) || [[Gluteus maximus]], [[posterior compartment of thigh]] 
 |- 
|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Psoas major muscle|psoas major]] || lower spine || in the [[lesser trochanter]] of the [[femur]] || [[Iliolumbar artery]] || [[Lumbar plexus]] via anterior branches of [[lumbar spinal nerve 1|L1]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 2|L2]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 3|L3]]<ref name=Moore193>  Essential Clinical Anatomy. K.L. Moore & A.M. Agur. Lippincott, 2 ed. 2002. Page 193 </ref>
 || [[flexes]] and [[rotates laterally]] [[thigh]] || [[Gluteus maximus muscle|Gluteus maximus]]
 |- 
 | [[Psoas minor muscle|psoas minor]] || Side of [[thoracic vertebrae|T12]]+[[lumbar vertebrae|L1]] and IV Disc between || {{dn|Pectineal line}} and [[iliopectineal eminence]] || || [[lumbar spinal nerve 1|L1]] || Weak trunk [[flexor]] || [[Gluteus maximus muscle|Gluteus maximus]]
 |- 
 | [[iliacus muscle|iliacus]] || [[iliac fossa]] || [[lesser trochanter]] of [[femur]] || [[medial femoral circumflex artery]], [[Iliolumbar artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 2|L2]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 3|L3]]<ref name=Moore193/>) || [[flexes]] and [[rotates laterally]] [[thigh]] || [[Gluteus maximus muscle|Gluteus maximus]] 
 |- 
|}

===[[Buttocks]]===
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Gluteal muscles|gluteals]]: || || || || || || 
 |- 
|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[gluteus maximus muscle]] || Gluteal surface of [[ilium (bone)|ilium]], [[lumbar fascia]], [[sacrum]], [[sacrotuberous ligament]] || [[Gluteal tuberosity]] of the [[femur]], [[iliotibial tract]] || [[superior gluteal artery|superior]] and [[inferior gluteal artery|inferior gluteal arteries]] || [[inferior gluteal nerve]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]] nerve roots) || [[external rotation]] and [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of the [[hip joint]], supports the extended [[knee]] through the [[iliotibial tract]], chief antigravity muscle in [[sitting]] || [[Iliacus muscle|Iliacus]], [[Psoas major muscle|Psoas major]], [[Psoas minor]] 
 |- 
 | [[gluteus medius muscle]] || Gluteal surface of [[ilium (bone)|ilium]], under [[gluteus maximus]] || [[Greater trochanter]] of the [[femur]] || [[superior gluteal artery]] || [[superior gluteal nerve]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]] nerve roots) || [[anatomical terms of location|abduction]] of the [[hip]]; preventing [[anatomical terms of location|adduction]] of the hip. [[Medial rotation]] of [[thigh]]. || [[lateral rotator group]] 
 |- 
 | [[gluteus minimus muscle|minimus]] || Gluteal surface of [[Ilium (bone)|ilium]], under [[gluteus medius]]. || [[Greater trochanter]] of the [[femur]] || [[superior gluteal artery]] || [[superior gluteal nerve]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]] nerve roots) || Works in concert with gluteus medius: [[anatomical terms of location|abduction]] of the hip; preventing [[anatomical terms of location|adduction]] of the hip. Medial rotation of thigh. || [[lateral rotator group]]
 |- 
|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
 | [[tensor fasciae latae]] || [[iliac crest]] || [[iliotibial tract]] || primarily [[lateral circumflex femoral artery]], [[Superior gluteal artery]] || [[Superior gluteal nerve]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]]) || [[Thigh]] - [[flexion]], [[medial rotation]]. [[Torso|Trunk]] stabilization. || 
 |- 
 | [[lateral rotator group]]: || at or below the [[acetabulum]] of the [[ilium (bone)|ilium]] || on or near the [[greater trochanter]] of the [[femur]] || [[Inferior gluteal artery]], [[Lateral sacral artery]], [[Superior gluteal artery]] || [[Obturator nerve]], [[nerve to the Piriformis]], [[nerve to quadratus femoris]] || [[lateral rotation]] of hip || [[Gluteus minimus muscle]], [[Gluteus medius muscle]] 
|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
 |- 
 | [[piriformis muscle|piriformis]] || [[sacrum]] || [[greater trochanter]] || [[Inferior gluteal artery]] , [[Lateral sacral artery]], [[Superior gluteal artery]] || [[nerve to the Piriformis]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]] and [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]] nerve roots) <ref name="Moore217"/> || [[rotate laterally]] (outward) the [[thigh]] || 
 |- 
 | [[obturator externus muscle|obturator externus]] || [[obturator foramen]] and [[obturatory membrane]] || medial aspect of [[greater trochanter]] of [[femur]] || [[obturator artery]] || [[posterior branch of obturator nerve]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 3|L3]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]]) || [[Adduction|adduct]] [[thigh]], [[rotate laterally]] thigh || 
 |- 
 | [[obturator internus muscle|obturator internus]] || [[Ischiopubic ramus]] & [[obturator membrane]] || medial aspect of the [[Greater trochanter]] || || [[Nerve to obturator internus]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]]) || [[Abduction (kinesiology)|Abducts]] & [[rotates laterally]] [[thigh]], and stabiliser of the [[hip]] during walking || 
 |- 
 | [[inferior gemellus muscle|inferior gemellus]] || [[Ischial tuberosity]] || [[Obturator internus]] tendon || || [[Nerve to Quadratus femoris]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]]) || [[Rotates laterally]] [[thigh]] || 
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 | [[superior gemellus muscle|superior gemellus]] || [[spine of the ischium]] || [[Obturator internus]] tendon || || [[Sacral plexus]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]], [[sacral spinal nerve 3|S3]]) || [[Rotates laterally]] [[thigh]] || 
 |- 
 | [[quadratus femoris muscle|quadratus femoris]] || [[Ischial tuberosity]] || [[Intertrochanteric crest]] || [[Inferior gluteal artery]] || [[Nerve to quadratus femoris]] ([[lumbar spinal nerve 4|L4]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], -[[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]]) || [[lateral rotation]] of [[thigh]] || 
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|}

===[[Thigh]]===
====[[Anterior compartment of thigh|anterior compartment]]====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[sartorius muscle|sartorius]] || superior to the [[anterior superior iliac spine]] || medial side of the upper [[tibia]] in the [[Pes anserinus (leg)|pes anserinus]] || [[femoral artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] || [[flexion]], [[lateral rotation]] and [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduction]] of [[thigh]]; [[flexion]] and [[medial rotation]] of [[leg]] || 
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 | [[quadriceps femoris muscle|quadriceps femoris]] || combined [[rectus femoris]] and [[vastus]] muscles || [[Patella]] and [[Tibial tuberosity]] via the [[Patellar ligament]] ||[[femoral artery]] || [[Femoral nerve]] || [[Knee]] [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]]; [[Hip]] [[flexion]] (R.Fem. only) || [[Hamstring]] 
 |- 
|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
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 | [[rectus femoris muscle|rectus femoris]] || [[anterior inferior iliac spine]] and the exterior surface of the bony ridge which forms the iliac portion of the [[acetabulum]] || [[Patella]] and [[Tibial tuberosity]] via the [[Patellar ligament]] || [[femoral artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] || [[knee]] [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]]; [[hip]] [[flexion]] || [[Hamstring]] 
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 | [[vastus lateralis muscle|vastus lateralis]] || [[Greater trochanter]], [[Intertrochanteric line]], and [[Linea aspera]] of the [[Femur]] || [[Patella]] and [[Tibial tuberosity]] via the [[Patellar ligament]] || [[femoral artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] || [[Extension (kinesiology)|Extends]] and stabilizes [[knee]] || [[Hamstring]] 
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 | [[vastus intermedius muscle|vastus intermedius]] || antero/ lateral [[femur]] || [[Patella]] and [[Tibial tuberosity]] via the [[Patellar ligament]] || [[femoral artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extends]] [[knee]] || [[Hamstring]] 
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 | [[vastus medialis]] || [[femur]] || [[Patella]] and [[Tibial tuberosity]] via the [[Patellar ligament]] || [[femoral artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extends]] [[knee]] || [[Hamstring]] 
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|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
 | [[articularis genu muscle|articularis genu]] || [[femur]] || [[suprapatellar bursa]] || [[femoral artery]] || [[femoral nerve]] || Pulling the suprapatellar bursa during extension of the knee. || 
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|}

====[[Posterior compartment of thigh|posterior compartment]]/[[hamstring]]====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[biceps femoris muscle|biceps femoris]] || [[tuberosity of the ischium]], [[linea aspera]], [[femur]] || the [[head of the fibula]] which articulates with the back of the [[lateral tibial condyle]] || [[inferior gluteal artery]], [[perforating arteries]], [[popliteal artery]] || long head: [[tibial nerve]], short head: [[common fibular nerve|common peroneal nerve]] || [[Flexion|flexes]] [[knee joint]], [[laterally rotates]] knee joint (when knee is flexed), [[Extension (kinesiology)|extends]] [[hip joint]] (long head only) || [[Quadriceps muscle]] 
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 | [[semitendinosus muscle|semitendinosus]] || [[tuberosity of the ischium]] || [[pes anserinus (leg)|pes anserinus]] || [[inferior gluteal artery]], [[perforating arteries]] || [[sciatic nerve|sciatic]] ([[tibial nerve|tibial]], [[lumbar spinal nerve 5|L5]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]]) || [[Flexion|flex]] [[knee]], [[Extension (kinesiology)|extend]] [[hip joint]] || [[Quadriceps muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[semimembranosus muscle|semimembranosus]] || [[Ischial tuberosity]] || Medial surface of [[tibia]] || [[profunda femoris]], {{dn|Gluteal artery|gluteal artery}} || [[sciatic nerve]] || [[Hip]] [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]], [[Knee]] [[flexion]] || [[Quadriceps muscle]] 
 |- 
|}

====[[Medial compartment of thigh|medial compartment]]====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 |[[adductor muscles of the hip]] || [[Pubis (bone)|pubis]] || [[femur]], [[tibia]] || || [[obturator nerve]] || [[adduction]] of [[hip]] || 
 |-
|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist''' 
 |-
 | [[gracilis muscle|gracilis]] || [[ischiopubic ramus]] || [[tibia]] ([[pes anserinus (leg)|pes anserinus]]) || [[obturator artery]] || [[anterior branch of obturator nerve]] || [[flexion|flex]]es [[hip]], [[knee]] || 
 |- 
 | [[pectineus muscle|pectineus]] || [[pubis (bone)|pubis]] - [[superior pubic ramus]] || [[Lesser trochanter]], [[linea aspera]] || [[Obturator artery]] || [[Femoral nerve]], sometimes [[obturator nerve]] || Thigh - [[flexion]], [[adduction]], medial rotation || 
 |- 
 | [[adductor brevis muscle|adductor brevis]] || anterior surface of the [[Inferior pubic ramus|inferior ramus]] and body of the [[pubis (bone)|pubis]] || the [[lesser trochanter]] and [[linea aspera]] of the [[femur]] ||[[Obturator artery]] || [[obturator nerve]] || [[adduction]] of [[hip]] || 
 |- 
 | [[adductor longus muscle|adductor longus]] || pubic body just below the pubic crest || middle third of [[linea aspera]] || [[obturator artery]] || [[anterior branch of obturator nerve]] || adduction of thigh || 
 |- 

|}

===[[human leg|Leg]]===
====[[Anterior compartment of leg|anterior compartment]]====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 | [[tibialis anterior muscle|tibialis anterior]] || [[body of tibia]] || [[medial cuneiform]] and [[first metatarsal]] bones of the [[foot]] || [[anterior tibial artery]] || [[Deep fibular nerve|Deep Fibular (peroneal) nerve]] || [[dorsiflexion|dorsiflex]] and [[Inversion (kinesiology)|invert]] the foot || [[Fibularis longus]], [[Gastrocnemius muscle|Gastrocnemius]], [[Soleus muscle|Soleus]], [[Plantaris muscle|Plantaris]], [[Tibialis posterior muscle|Tibialis posterior]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor hallucis longus muscle|extensor hallucis longus]] || middle portion of the [[fibula]] on the anterior surface and the [[interosseous membrane]] || dorsal side of the base of the [[distal phalanges|distal phalanx]] of the [[Hallux]] || [[anterior tibial artery]] || [[peroneal nerve]] || Extends the big toe and assists in [[dorsiflexion]] of the foot at the [[ankle]]. Also is a weak invertor || [[Flexor hallucis longus muscle|Flexor hallucis longus]], [[Flexor hallucis brevis muscle|Flexor hallucis brevis]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor digitorum longus muscle|extensor digitorum longus]] || Lateral Condyle of tibia and superior ¾ of [[interosseous membrane]] || Middle and Distal [[phalanges]] of lateral four digits || [[anterior tibial artery]] || [[peroneal nerve]] || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]] of [[toes]] and [[ankle]] || [[Flexor digitorum longus muscle|Flexor digitorum longus]], [[Flexor digitorum brevis muscle|Flexor digitorum brevis]] 
 |- 
 | [[Peroneus tertius|fibularis tertius]] || distal anterior surface of the [[fibula]] || dorsal surface of [[metatarsal 5]] || [[anterior tibial artery]] || [[deep fibular nerve]] || [[dorsiflexion|dorsi flexes]] and [[Eversion (kinesiology)|everts]] foot || 
 |- 
|}

====[[Posterior compartment of leg|posterior compartment]]====
=====Superficial=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 | [[triceps surae]] || || [[achilles tendon]], [[calcaneus]] || [[posterior tibial artery]] || [[tibial nerve]] || [[plantarflexion]] || 
 |- 
|}

:{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 | [[gastrocnemius muscle|gastrocnemius]] || [[femur]] || [[calcaneus]] || [[sural arteries]] || [[tibial nerve]] from the [[sciatic]], specifically, nerve roots [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]] || [[plantarflexion]], [[flexion]] of [[knee]] (minor) || [[Tibialis anterior muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[soleus muscle|soleus]] || [[fibula]], medial border of [[tibia]] ([[soleal line]]) || [[Achilles tendon|tendo calcaneus]] ||[[sural arteries]] || [[tibial nerve]], specifically, nerve roots L<sub>5</sub>&ndash;S<sub>2</sub> || [[plantarflexion]] || [[Tibialis anterior muscle]]
|}

{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
 |- 
 | [[plantaris muscle|plantaris]] || Lateral supracondylar ridge of [[femur]] above lateral head of gastrocnemius || [[Tendo calcaneus]] (medial side, deep to [[gastrocnemius]] tendon) || [[sural arteries]] || [[tibial nerve]] || [[Plantar flexes]] [[foot]] and flexes [[knee]] || [[Tibialis anterior muscle]]
 |- 
|}

=====Deep=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 | [[popliteus muscle|popliteus]] || middle facet of the lateral surface of the [[lateral femoral condyle]] || posterior [[tibia]] under the {{dn|Tibial condyle|tibial condyle}}s || [[popliteal artery]] || [[tibial nerve]] || [[Medial rotation]] and [[flexion]] of knee || 
|}

[[tarsal tunnel]]:
:{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Flexor hallucis longus muscle|flexor hallucis longus]] || [[fibula]], posterior aspect of upper 1/3 || base of distal [[Phalanx bones|phalanx]] of [[hallux]] || [[Peroneal artery]] (peroneal branch of the [[posterior tibial artery]] || [[tibial nerve]], [[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]] nerve roots || flexes all joints of the [[Hallux]], [[plantar flexion]] of the [[ankle]] joint || [[Extensor hallucis longus muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[flexor digitorum longus muscle|flexor digitorum longus]] ||medial [[tibia]] ||distal [[phalanges]] of lateral four digits || [[posterior tibial artery]] || [[Tibial nerve]] || Primary action is Flex digits || [[Extensor digitorum longus muscle|Extensor digitorum longus]], [[Extensor digitorum brevis muscle|Extensor digitorum brevis]] 
 |- 
 | [[tibialis posterior muscle|tibialis posterior]] || [[tibia]], [[fibula]] || [[Navicular bone|navicular]], [[Medial cuneiform bone|medial cuneiform]] || [[posterior tibial artery]] || [[tibial nerve]] || [[Inversion (kinesiology)|inversion of the foot]], [[plantar flexion]] of the [[foot]] at the [[ankle]] || [[Tibialis anterior muscle]] 
 |- 
|}

====[[Lateral compartment of leg|lateral compartment]]====
[[fibularis muscles]]:
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |-
 | [[Peroneus longus|longus]] || [[fibula]] || [[first metatarsal]], [[medial cuneiform]] || [[fibular artery|fibular (peroneal) artery]] || [[superficial fibular nerve|superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve]] || [[plantarflexion]], [[Eversion (kinesiology)|eversion]] || [[Tibialis anterior muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[Peroneus brevis|brevis]] || [[fibula]] || [[fifth metatarsal]] || [[fibular artery|fibular (peroneal) artery]] || [[superficial fibular nerve|superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve]]|| [[plantarflexion]], [[Eversion (kinesiology)|eversion]]||  || 
|}

===[[Foot]]=== <!--Muscles of foot refirects here-->
====Dorsal====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[extensor digitorum brevis muscle|extensor digitorum brevis]] || [[calcaneus]] || [[toes]] || || [[deep fibular nerve|deep peroneal nerve]] || extends digits 2, 3, and 4 || [[Flexor digitorum longus muscle|Flexor digitorum longus]], [[Flexor digitorum brevis muscle|Flexor digitorum brevis]] 
 |- 
 | [[extensor hallucis brevis muscle|extensor hallucis brevis]] || [[calcaneus]] ||base of proximal [[phalanx bones|phalanx]] of [[hallux]] || || [[deep fibular nerve|deep peroneal nerve]] || Extension of [[hallux]] || [[Flexor hallucis brevis muscle]] 
 |- 
|}

====Plantar====
=====1st layer=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[abductor hallucis muscle|abductor hallucis]] ||medial process of [[calcaneus]], {{dn|Flexor retinaculum|flexor retinaculum}}, [[plantar aponeurosis]] ||medial side of base of proximal [[phalanx bones|phalanx]] of first digit || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} || abducts [[hallux]] || [[Adductor hallucis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[flexor digitorum brevis muscle|flexor digitorum brevis]] ||medial process of [[calcaneus]], [[plantar aponeurosis]], {{dn|Intermuscular septa|intermuscular septa}} ||middle [[phalanges]] of digits 2-5 || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} || flexes lateral four toes || [[Extensor digitorum longus muscle|Extensor digitorum longus]], [[Extensor digitorum brevis muscle|Extensor digitorum brevis]] 
 |- 
 | [[Abductor digiti minimi muscle (foot)|abductor digiti minimi]] || Plantar aponeurosis || [[Fifth toe]] or Phalanges || [[lateral plantar artery]] || [[lateral plantar nerve]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]]) || [[Flexion|flex]] and [[Abduction (kinesiology)|abduct]] the [[fifth toe]] || [[Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle (foot)|Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle]] 
 |- 
|}

=====2nd layer=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[quadratus plantae muscle|quadratus plantae]] || Calcaneus || Tendons of Flexor Digitorum Longus || || [[lateral plantar nerve]] ([[sacral spinal nerve 1|S1]], [[sacral spinal nerve 2|S2]]) || Assists Flexor Digitorum Longus in flexion of DIP joints || 
 |- 
 | [[Lumbrical muscle (foot)|lumbrical muscle]] ||tendons of [[flexor digitorum longus]] ||medial aspect of extensor expansion over lateral four digits || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} ||flex proximal [[phalanges]] and extend middle and distal [[phalanges]] of lateral four digits || 
 |- 
|}

=====3rd layer=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[flexor hallucis brevis muscle|flexor hallucis brevis]] || || || || [[medial plantar nerve]] || flex [[hallux]] || [[Extensor hallucis longus muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[adductor hallucis muscle|adductor hallucis]] || || || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} || adducts [[hallux]] || [[Abductor hallucis muscle]] 
 |- 
 | [[flexor digiti minimi brevis muscle (foot)|flexor digiti minimi brevis]] || [[fifth metatarsal bone]] || [[Phalanx bones|phalanx]] of the [[fifth toe]] || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} || [[Extension (kinesiology)|extend]] and [[Adduction|adduct]] the [[fifth toe]] || [[Abductor digiti minimi muscle (foot)|Abductor digiti minimi muscle]] 
 |- 
|}

=====4th layer=====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%" 
| '''Muscle''' || '''Origin''' || '''Insertion''' || '''Artery''' || '''Nerve''' || '''Action''' || '''Antagonist'''
 |- 
 | [[Dorsal interossei of the foot|dorsal interossei]] || || || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} || abduct [[toes]] || [[Plantar interossei muscles]] 
 |- 
 | [[plantar interossei muscles|plantar interossei]] || [[metatarsals]] || [[proximal phalanges]] || || {{dn|Plantar nerve|plantar nerve}} || [[Adduction|adduct]] [[toes]] || [[Dorsal interossei of the foot]] 
 |- 
|}

==Innervation overview==
{{wide image|Upper LimbMuscleinnervationcorrected.gif|800px|[[Mind Map]] showing a summary of Upper Limb Muscle Innervation}}

{{wide image|LowerLimbMuscleinnervationCorrected.gif|800px|[[Mind Map]] Showing a summary of Lower Limb [[Muscle]] innervation}}

==Notes==
<references/>

==References==
* http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/dissector/muscles/muscles.html
* http://www.ptcentral.com/muscles/
* http://www.rad.washington.edu/atlas2/

==External links==
* [http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap/muscularsystem/menu/menu.html]  Tutorial & Quizzes on Skeletal Muscular Anatomy

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