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Intrinsic Muscles Of Thoracic Limb Flashcards

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Origin of INTEROSSEUS

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Palmer surface of distal row of carpal bones and proximal Palmer surface of the third metacarpal (cannon) bone

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Insertion of INTEROSSEUS

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Proximal sesamoid and e tensor process of distal phalanx

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Function of INTEROSSEUS

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Prevents overextension of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal and is part of stay apparatus

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Origin of SUBSCAPULARIS

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Subscapular fossa

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Insertion of SUBSCAPULARIS

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Lesser tubercle of humerus

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Innervation of SUBSCAPULARIS

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Subscapular nerve

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Action of SUBSCAPULARIS

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Addicts humerus and pronates limb

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Origin of TERES MAJOR

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Caudal angle and caudal border of scapula

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Insertion of TERES MAJOR

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Teres tuberosity

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Innervation of TERES MAJOR

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Axillary nerve

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Action of TERES MAJOR

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Pronates and adducts humerus

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Origin of TERES MINOR

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Caudal border of scapula

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Insertion of TERES MINOR

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Ridge connecting greater tubercle and deltoid tuberosity

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Innervation of TERES MINOR

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Axillary nerve

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Action of TERES MINOR

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Assists in shoulder flexion and arm abduction, and supination

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Origin of INFRASPINATUS

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Infraspinatus fossa

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Insertion of INFRASPINATUS

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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Inner action of INFRASPINATUS

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Suprascapula nerve

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Action of INFRASPINATUS

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Abducts arm and externally rotates it. Makes fine adjustments to angle of shoulder joint

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Origin of SUPRASPINATUS

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Supraspinous fossa of scapula

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Insertion of INFRASPINATUS

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Craniodorsal parts of bother greater and lesser tubercles of humerus

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Innervation of SUPRASPINATUS

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Suprascapular nerve

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Action of SUPRASPINATUS

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Provides lateral support for glenohumeral joint

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