Anterior Shoulder - Axilla and Arm Muscles Flashcards
Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Origin
anterior surface of medial half of clavicle
Pectoralis Major Insertion
Lateral lip of intertubercular sulcus of humerus
Pectoralis Major Action
Adducts and medially rotates the humerus; draws scapula anteriorly and inferiorly
Pectoralis Major Innervation
Lateral and medial pectoral nerves; clavicular head (C5,C6); sternocostal head (C7,C8,T1)
Pectoralis Minor Origin
3rd-5th ribs near their costal cartilages
Pectoralis Minor Insertion
Medial border and superior surface of coracoid process of scapula
Pectoralis Minor Action
Stabilizes scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against thoracic wall
Pectoralis Minor Innervation
Medial Pectoral Nerve (C8,T1)
Serratus Anterior Origin
External surfaces of lateral parts of 1st-8th ribs
Serratus Anterior Insertion
Anterior surface of medial border of scapula
Serratus Anterior Action
Protracts the scapula and holds it against thoracic wall; rotates scapula
Serratus Anterior Innervation
Long thoracic nerve (C5,C6,C7)
Subclavius Origin
Junction of 1st rib and its costal cartilage
Subclavius Insertion
Inferior surface of middle third of clavicle
Subclavius Action
Anchors and depresses clavicle
Subclavius Innervation
Nerve to subclavius (C5,C6)