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General information The palmaris brevis is a thin, short muscle underneath the skin on the ulnar side of the palm. The purpose of the muscle is to deepen the cup of the hand, thus improving the grip. Literal meaning Short muscle on the flat...

General information The palmaris longus is a small tendon between the flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris. Literal meaning Long muscle on the flat of the palm. Interesting information Unfortunately, not everyone is born with...

General information Pectineus is a rectangular and flat muscle in the upper interior of the hip that allows the rotation of the thigh. Literal meaning The comb muscle. Interesting information Pectineus is the most anterior of the five...

General information Pectoralis minor is a skeletal muscle that pushes forward and draws down the scapula or raises the ribs. It also stabilizes the scapula during movement. Literal meaning Lesser breast. Interesting information Pectoralis...

General information Pectoralis major is a large, thick, and fan-shaped muscle located on the chest that is responsible for moving the shoulder. Literal meaning The greater muscle of the breast. Interesting information Pectoralis major, also...

General information Peroneus brevis is the smaller of two lateral muscles of the leg that assists in plantar flexing and everting the foot and providing lateral stability to the ankle. Literal meaning Short muscle of the brooch, or fibula....

General information The peroneus longus is a superficial muscle located in the lateral part of the leg. It works to plantar and evert flex the ankle. This muscle is the longest of all three fibularis muscles. It is attached to the fibula...

General information The peroneus tertius is a muscle found in the lower limb of the human body. It comes from the lower third portion of the fibula’s anterior surface, from the intermuscular septum and the lower portion of the...

General information The piriformis muscle is a flat muscle that lies almost analogous to the posterior border of the gluteus medius. It is one of six external muscles responsible for the lateral rotation of the femur in the joint of the...

General information The three plantar interosseous muscles are each located below the metatarsal bones and are components of the 4th and most inner layer of muscles in the bottom of the foot. Literal meaning In Latin, they are referred to...

General nformation The plantaris muscle is often disregarded as a small, functionless muscle. It is approximately 2-4 inches in length comprised of a thin elongated tendon and a slender muscle belly. Though often deemed unimportant, it is...

General information Platysma is a broad thin sheet-like muscle situated superficially in the neck’s anterolateral region. Literal meaning The wide muscle. Interesting information Platysma band, also called turkey neck, is one of the...