Muscles Flashcards
Which nerve innervates the supraspinatus m.?
Suprascapular n. (C5,6)
What is the origin of the Supraspinatus m.?
Superior scapula
What is the insertion of the supraspinatus m.?
Sup. Facet of greater tuberosity of humerus
What is the action of the supraspinatus m?
Abduction, first 30°, then over 90°
What nerve innervates the infraspinatus m.?
Suprascapular n.(C5,6)
What is the origin of the infraspinatus m?
Inferior scapula
What is the insertion of the infraspinatus m?
Middle facet of greater tuberosity (back of humerus)
What is the action of the infraspinatus m?
External rotation (primary)
What nerve innervates the teres minor m.?
Axillary n. (C5,6)
What is the origin of the teres minor m?
Lateral border of scapula
What is the insertion of the teres minor m?
Inferior facet of greater tuberosity (back ofhumerus)
What are the two actions of the teres minor m.
Adduction (primary) External rotation (secondary)
Which nerve innervates the subscapularis m?
Upper & lower subscapular n. (C5,6)
What is the origin of the subscapularis m.?
Anterior scapula
What is the insertion of the subscapularis m?
Lesser tuberosity (medial side of humerus)
Which rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation?
Subscapularis
Which nerve innervates the Latissimus Dorsi m.?
Thoracodorsal (C6,7,8)
What is the origin of the Latissimus Dorsi m.?
Iliac crest, inferior 4 ribs, spinous T6 to sacrum
What is the insertion of the Latissimus Dorsi m.?
Floor of intertuberculer groove (on humerus)