Anterior Thoracoappendicular Muscles Flashcards
What are the anterior thoracoappendicular muscles?
pectoralis major
pectoralis minor
serratus anterior
subclavius
What is the triangular-shaped region under the shoulder joint where the arm connects to the shoulder?
axilla
Where does pectoralis major originate from?
medial 1/2 of clavicle
manubrium/ sternum
Where does pectoralis major insert?
intertubercular groove of humerus- lateral lip
What is the innervation of the pectoralis major?
medial pectoral nerve
lateral pectoral nerve
Where does pectoralis minor originate from?
ribs 3-5
Where does pectoralis minor insert?
coracoid process of scapula
What is the innervation of pectoralis minor?
medial pectoral nerve
lateral pectoral nerve
What is the function of pectoralis minor?
stabilizes scapula
How does pectoralis minor stabilize the scapula?
draws scapula inferiorly/ anteriorly against thorax
When do you use pectoralis minor?
stretching upper limb forward (touch something just out of reach)s
Where does serratus anterior originate from?
lateral surface of ribs 1-8
Where does serratus anterior insert?
anterior surface/ medial border of scapula
What is the action of serratus anterior?
scapula protraction
holds scapula against thorax
rotation of scapula
What is the innervation of serratus anterior?
long thoracic nerve