Muscles Flashcards
Which muscles are innervated by the suprascapular nerve
Infraspinatus & supraspinatus
What is the supraspinatus’ main muscle action
Abduction of GH joint
Also: ER
What is the main muscle action of the infraspinatus?
ER of GH joint
Also: also horiz abduction
What innervates the teres minor
Axillary nerve
What innervates the subscapularis
Upper & lower subscapular nerves
What is the teres minor muscle action
ER GHJ
Horiz abd GHJ
Adduct GHJ
What does the sternocleidomastoid do
Cervical extension, ipsilateral sidebend, contralateral rotation
Which nerve innervates the SCM
Accessory nerve (CN XI)
What does the subclavius do?
Stabilize the clavicle
Which nerve innervates the subclavius
Subclavian nerve
What is the muscle action of the pectoralis minor
Anterior tip of scapula
Abduct/protract scapula
Downward rotate scapula
Depress scapula
Which muscles contribute to downward rotation of the scapula
Rhomboid major & minor Levator Scapulae Serratus Anterior (superior) Pectoralis minor Pectoralis major (sternal)
Which nerves innervate the pectoralis minor
Medial & lateral pectoral nerves
How do the superior & inferior fibers of the serratus anterior differ?
Superior fibers: elevate & downward rotate scapula
Inferior fibers: depress & upward rotate scapula
Which nerve innervates the serratus anterior
Long thoracic nerve