Web Drop In #3

Muscles and their Functions

 

As an occupational therapy practitioner, it is extremely important to understand the functions of the body.  In the physical dysfunction setting, understanding muscles is of utmost importance.  For this activity, visit the site:  http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/dissector/mml/mmlalpha.htm and review the information provided there.  Use this site to fill in the following chart.

 

Muscle

Origin

Insertion

Action

Nerve Innervation

 

Deltoid

 

 

 

 

 

Biceps Brachii

 

 

 

 

 

Triceps

 

 

 

 

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

 

 

 

 

 

Brachioradialis

 

 

 

 

 

Supraspinatus

 

 

 

 

Extensor Digitorum

 

 

 

 

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

 

 

 

 

Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

 

 

 

 

Lumbricals of Hand