Mink Muscles
Sakina Zehra
Christina Ownbey
Lauren Jedrusiak
Martin Jedrusiak
Masseter
Origin: Zygomatic arch
Insertion: Masseteric fossa of mandible
Action:Elevates mandible
Human homolog: Masseter
Temporalis
Origin: Temporal fossa
Insertion: Coronoid process of mandible
Action: Lifts mandible
Human homolog: Temporalis
Sternomastoid
Origin: Sternum
Insertion: Occiput of the skull
Action: Turns the head
Human homolog: Sternocleidomastoid
Cleidomastoid
Origin: Clavicle
Insertion: Occiput
Action: Turns the head
Human homolog: Sternocleidomastoid
Pectoralis major
Origin: Sternum
Insertion: Pectoral ridge of the humerus
Action: Adducts the forelimb
Human homolog: Pectoralis major
Rectus abdominis
Origin: Pubic tubercle
Insertion: 1st and 2nd costal cartilages and sternum
Action: Compresses abdomen and flexes trunk
Human homolog: Rectus abdominis
External oblique
Origin: Caudal ribs and lumbodorsal fascia
Insertion: Linea alba
Action: Compresses abdomen and flexes trunk
Human homolog: External oblique
Internal oblique
Origin: Lumbodorsal fascia and crural ligament between crest of ilium and pelvis
Insertion: Linea alba
Action: Compresses abdomen and flexes trunk
Human homolog: Internal oblique
Transverse abdominis
Origin: Inner surface of caudal rib cartilage, transverse process of lumbar vertebrae, ilium and crural ligament between ilium and pubis
Insertion: Linea alba
Action: Compresses abdomen and flexes trunk
Human homolog: Transverse abdominis
Spinotrapezius
Origin: Dorsal midline of thorax
Insertion: Scapular spine
Action: Rotates scapula backwards
Human homolog: Trapezius
Acromiotrapezius
Origin: Spine of axis to spinous process of 4th thoracic vertebra
Insertion: Acromion process of scapula
Action: Adducts and stabilizes scapula
Human homolog: Trapezius
Clavotrapezius
Origin: Occiput and dorsal midline of neck
Insertion: Clavicle
Action: Pulls humerus forward
Human homolog: Trapezius
Acromiodeltoid
Origin: Acromion process of scapula
Insertion: Deltoid ridge and tuberosity of humerus
Action: Pulls humerus forward
Human homolog: deltoid
Spinodeltoid
Origin: Scapular spine
Insertion: Deltoid ridge of humerus
Action: Abducts the humerus
Human homolog: Deltoid
Clavodeltoid
Origin: Clavicle
Insertion: Deltoid region of humerus
Action: Pulls the humerus forward
Human homolog: Deltoid
Latissimus dorsi
Origin: Dorsal fascia of thorax
Insertion: Medial surface of proximal humerus
Action: Pulls humerus backwards
Human homolog: Latissimus dorsi
Triceps brachii
Origin: Scapula and lateral surface of humerus
Insertion: Olecranon process of ulna
Action: Extends elbow
Human homolog: Triceps brachii
Biceps brachii
Origin: Coracoid process of scapula
Insertion: Radial tuberosity
Action: Flexes forelimb
Human homolog: Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Origin: Proximal margin of humerus
Insertion: Lateral surface of ulna
Action: Flexes forearm
Human homolog: Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Origin: Dorsal border of humerus
Insertion: Styloid process of radius
Action: Supinates paw
Human homolog: Brachioradialis
Sartorius
Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine
Insertion: By an aponeurosis into medial aspect of proximal tibia
Action: Flexes and laterally rotates thigh, flexes knee
Human Homolog: Sartorius
Gluteus Maximus
Origin: Fascia over sacrum
Insertion: Lateral surface of femur
Action: Abducts thigh
Human Homolog: Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Origin: Lateral surface of ilium
Insertion: Greater trochanter of femur
Action: Abducts and medially rotates thighs, steadies pelvis during walking
Human Homolog: Gluteus Medius
Vastus Lateralis
Origin: Anterior surface of femur
Insertion: Tibial crest
Action: Extends leg
Human Homolog: Vastus Lateralis
Biceps Femoris
Origin: Ischium
Insertion: Lateral surface of knee and leg
Action: Extends thigh and flexes leg
Human Homolog: Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Origin: Ischium
Insertion: Medial surface of leg
Action: Extends thigh and flexes leg
Human Homolog: Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Origin: Ischium
Insertion: Medial surface of knee and leg
Action: Extends thigh and flexes leg
Human Homolog: Semimembranosus
Adductor Group
Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Femur
Action: Adducts thigh
Human Homolog: Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus
Rectus Femoris
Origin: Ilium
Insertion: Tibial crest
Action: Flexes thigh and extends leg
Human Homolog: Rectus Femoris
Vastus Medialis
Origin: Medial surface of femur
Insertion: Tibial crest
Action: Extends leg
Human Homolog: Vastus Medialis
Vastus Intermedius
Origin: Femur
Insertion: Tibial crest
Action: extends knee
Human Homolog: Vastus Intermedius
Gastrocnemius
Origin: Lateral and medial condyles of femur
Insertion: By the achilles tendon on the calcaneus
Action: Extends foot
Human Homolog: Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Origin: Lateral surface of the head of fibula
Insertion: By the achilles tendon on the calcaneus
Action: Extends foot
Human Homolog: Soleus
Tibialis Anterior
Origin: Lateral condyle and upper ⅔ of tibia, interosseous membrane
Insertion: By tendon into inferior surface of first cuneiform and metatarsal (1)
Action: prime mover of dorsiflexion, inverts foot
Human Homolog: Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of femur
Insertion: Digits
Action: Extends digits
Human Homolog: Extensor Digitorum Longus