Principles of Functional Exercise

(Ben Green) #1

SuPINATOR


Joint Action performed by the Forearm



  1. Supinates – turning palming up


Origin: 1. Humerus – Laterl epicondyle



  1. Ulna – Supinator crest Radial Collateral Ligament


Insertion: Radius – Proximal third (lateral aspect)


Common distortions due to tightness include Lateral epicondylosis and radial nerve entrapment


LOWER ExTREMITy


Adductor Brevis


Joint Action performed by the Hip



  1. Adduction

  2. Horizontal Adduction – bringing thighs together

  3. Flexion (initial)


Origin: Pubis


Insertion: Femur (medial) – A. Lesser trochanter B. Linea aspera


ADDuCTOR LONGuS


Joint Action performed by the Hip



  1. Adduction

  2. Horizontal Adduction

  3. Flexion (initial)


Origin: Pubis


Insertion: Femur (medial) – Linea aspera

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