Anterior Axioappendicular Muscles Flashcards
What are the three axioappendicular muscles?
Serratus anterior, pectoralis major and pectoralis minor mm.
O- Serratus anterior m.
Ribs 1-8
I- Serratus anterior m.
Anterior/medial scapula
A- Serratus anterior m.
Protracts scapula/holds scapula to the body
Inn- Serratus anterior m.
Long thoracic nerve
O- Pectoralis major m.
Ribs 2-6, sternum and medial half of the clavicle
I- Pectoralis major m.
Crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
A- Pectoralis major m.
Medial rotation and adduction of the arm
Inn- Pectoralis major m.
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
O- Pectoralis minor m.
Ribs 3-5
I- Pectoralis minor m.
Coracoid process of the scapula
A- Pectoralis minor m.
Protraction of the scapula
Inn- Pectoralis minor m.
Medial pectoral nerve