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1
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Action of the Levator Scapula

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elevation of the scapula

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Origin of the Subscapularis

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subscapular fossa of the scapula

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Origin of the infraspinatus

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Infraspinous fossa of the scapula

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Origin of the coracobrachialis

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coracoid process of the scapula

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Insertion of the infraspinatus

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Posterior greater tubercle of the humerus

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Insertion of the Teres Major

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medial lip of the intertubercular groove

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Action of the Teres Major

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extension, medial rotation, adduction, and horizontal abduction of the GH joint

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Insertion of the pectoralis major

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Lateral lip of the inter-tubercular groove

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Action of the Serratus Anterior

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abduction, upward rotation, and depression of the scapula

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Action of the Trapezius (Upper Fibers

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elevation and upward rotation of the scapula

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Origin of the Serratus Anterior

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lateral ribs 1-9

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Action of the Pectoralis Minor

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abduction, downward rotation, and depression of the scapula

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Action of the biceps brachii

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Flexion of the elbow, supination of the forearm, and flexion of the glenohumeral joint

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14
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Insertion of the biceps brachii

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Tuberosity of the radius and the bicipital aponeurosis

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Origin of the Pectoralis Minor

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anterolateral aspect of ribs 3-5

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Insertion of the Pectoralis Minor

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coracoid process of the scapula

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Insertion of the Teres Minor

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posterior greater tubercle of the humerus

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18
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Origin of the Levator Scapula

A

transverse processes of C1-C4

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Origin of the Teres Minor

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superior lateral border of the scapula

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20
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Insertion of the Trapezius (Upper Fibers)

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posterolateral clavicle

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21
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Action of the triceps brachii

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All heads: extension of the elbow long head: extension and adduction of the glenohumeral joint

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22
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Action of the Teres Minor

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lateral rotation, horizontal abduction, and stabilization of the GH joint

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Insertion of the Rhomboids

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medial border of the scapula from the spine to the inferior angle

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Origin of the deltoid

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Anterior fibers: anterolateral clavicle middle fibers: lateral acromion process of the scapula posterior fibers: inferior aspect of the scapular spine

25
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Insertion of the triceps brachii

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Olecranon process of the ulna

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Action of the Subscapularis

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medial rotation and stabilization of the GH joint

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Action of the pectoralis major

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All fibers: horizontal adduction and medial rotation of the glenohumeral joint clavicular fibers: flexion, adduction from less than 90° abducted position, abduction from greater than 90° abducted position of the glenohumeral joint Sternal fibers: extension from a flexed position back to neutral, flexion from an extended position back to neutral, and adduction of the glenohumeral joint

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Insertion of the Latissimus Dorsi

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medial lip of the intertubercular groove

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Insertion of the Serratus Anterior

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anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

30
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Action of the Latissimus Dorsi

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extension, medial, rotation, adduction, and horizontal abduction of the GH joint

31
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Insertion of the Levator Scapula

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medial aspect of the superior angle of the scapula

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Origin of the Trapezius (Upper Fibers)

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occipital protuberance, nuchal lines, and the ligamentum nuchae

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Action of the deltoid

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All fibers: ab duction of the glenohumeral joint anterior fibers: flexion, medial rotation, and horizontal adduction of the glenohumeral joint posterior fibers: extension, lateral rotation, and horizontal abduction of the glenohumeral joint

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Origin of the Teres Major

A

inferior aspect of the lateral border of the scapula

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Insertion of the Subscapularis

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lesser tubercle of the humerus

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Origin of the Latissimus Dorsi

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thoracolumbar aponeurosis attaching to the spinous processes of T7-L5, posterior sacrum and coccyx, posterior iliac crest, and posterior ribs 10-12

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Origin of the pectoralis major

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Clavicular fibers: anteromedial clavicle Sternal fibers: sternum and it costal cartilage of ribs one through six

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Action of the Rhomboids

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adduction, elevation, and downward rotation of the scapula

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Origin of the Biceps Brachii

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Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula Short head: coracoid process of the scapula

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Insertion of the Trapezius (Lower Fibers)

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the triangular space at the medial aspect of the scapular spine

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Insertion of the Supraspinatus

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superior greater tubercle of the humerus

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Action of the infraspinatus

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Lateral rotation, horizontal abduction and and stabilization of the glenohumeral joint

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Action of the coracobrachialis

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flexion, adduction, and horizontal adduction of the GH joint

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Origin of the Trapezius (Lower Fibers)

A

spinous processes of T4-T12

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Action of the Trapezius (Lower Fibers)

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depression, upward rotation, and adduction of the scapula

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Origin of the Rhomboids

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spinous processes of C7-T5

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Insertion of the coracobrachialis

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intermediate portion of the medial humerus

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Origin of the Trapezius (Middle Fibers)

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spinous processes of C7-T3

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Action of the Trapezius (Middle Fibers)

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elevation, upward rotation and adduction of the scapula

50
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Origin of the triceps brachii

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Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula lateral head: proximal posterolateral humerus medial head: distal posteromedial humerus

51
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Insertion of the Trapezius (Middle Fibers)

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medial acromion process and the superior border of the scapular spine

52
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Origin of the Supraspinatus

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supraspinous fossa of the scapula

53
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Insertion of the deltoid

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Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

54
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Action of the Supraspinatus

A

abduction and stabilization of the GH joint

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