Muscles Flashcards
Deltoid - insertion
Deltoid tuberosity
Deltoid - action
All abduct the shoulder at glenohumeral joint Anterior - flexes shoulder at GH joint, medially roates shoulder at GH joint, and horizontaally adducts the shoulder at GH joint Posterior - Extends shoulder at GH joint, laterally rotates shoulder at GH joint, and horizontally adducts shoulder at GH joint
Deltoid - nerve
Axillary C5 and C6
Trapezius - origin
Occiput, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes C7 - T12
Trapezius - insertion
lateral 1/3 of clavicle, acromion process, and spine of the scapula
Trapezius - action
All extend the head and neck Upper - laterally flex head and neck to same side, rotate the head and neck to opposite side, elevate scapula Middle - adduct the scapula, stabilize the scapula Lower - depress the scapula, upwardly rotate the scapula
Trapezius - nerve
Spinal portion of cranial nerve XI (accessory) and ventral ramus C2 - C4
Latissiumus Dorsi - origin
inferior angle of scapula, spinous processes of last 6 thoracic vertebrae, last 3 or 4 ribs, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, and posterior iliac crest
Latissimus Dorsi - insertion
Intertubercular groove of humerus
Latissimus Dorsi - action
Extend the shoulder at GH joint, adduct the shoulder at GH joint, and medially rotate the shoulder at the GH joint
Latissimus Dorsi - nerve
thoracodorsal C6 - C8
Teres Major - origin
inferior angle and lower 1/3 lateral border of scapula
Teres Major - insertion
crest of lesser tubercle of humerus
Teres Major - Action
Extend shoulder at GH joint, adduct shoulder at GH joint, and medially rotate shoulder at GH joint
Teres Major - nerve
lower subscapular C5 - C7
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Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularis
Supraspinatus - origin
Supraspinous fossa of the scapula
Supraspinatus - insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus
Supraspinatus - Action
Abduct the shoulder at GH joint. stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity
Supraspinatus - nerve
Suprascapular C4 - C6
Teres Minor - origin
Upper 2/3 of lateral border of scapula
Teres Minor - insertion
Gerater tubercle of humerus
Teres Minor - action
laterally rotate shoulder at GH joint, adduct shoulder at GH joint, stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity
Teres Minor - nerve
Axillary C5 and C6
Infraspinatus - origin
infraspinous fossa of the scapula
Infraspinatus - insertion
Greater tubercle of humerus
Infraspinatus - action
laterally rotate shoulder at GH joint, adduct the shoulder at the GH joint, and stabilize head of humerus at glenoid cavity
Infraspinatus - nerve
Suprascapular C4 - C6
Subscapularis - origin
subscapular fossa of scapula
Subscapularis - insertion
Lesser tubercle of humerus
Suubscapularis - action
medially rotate shoulder at GH joint, Stabilize head of humerus
Subscapularis - nerve
upper and lower subscapular C5 - C7
Rhomboid Major - origin
Spinous processes of T2 - T5
Rhomboid Major - insertion
medial border of scapula b/w the spine of the scapula and the inferior angle
Rhomboid Major - action
adduct the scapula (scapulothoracic joint), Elevate the scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint
Rhomboid Major - nerve
Dorsal scapular C4 and C5
Deltoid - origin
Anterior - lateral 1/3 of clavicle Lateral/middle - acromion Posterior - spine of scapula
Rhomboid Minor - origin
Spinous processes C7 - T1
Rhomboid Minor - insertion
upper portion of medial border of scapula across from the spine of the scapula
Rhomboid Minor - Action
Adduct scapula at ST joint, elevate scapula at ST joint, and downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint
Rhomboid minor - nerve
Dorsal scapular
Levator Scapula - origin
Transverse process of C1 - C4
Levator scapula - insertion
medial border of scapula, between superior angle and superior portion of spine of scapula
Levator scapula - action
elevate scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, laterally flex head and and neck, and rotate head and neck to the same side - bilaterally extend head and neck
Levator scapula - nerve
cervical C3 and C4 and Dorsal scapular C4 and C5
Serratus Anterior - origin
External surfaces of upper eight or nine ribs
Serratus Anterior - insertion
Anterior surface of medial border of the scapula
Serratus Anterior - action
with origin (ribs) fixed: Abduction of scapula at ST joint, upwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, depress scapula at ST joint, hold medial border of scapula against the rib cage with scapula fixed: may elevate border the thorax during forced inhalation
Serratus Anterior - nerve
long thoracic C5 - C8
Pectoralis Major - origin
medial 1/2 of clavicle, sternum and costal cartilage of ribs 1-6
Pectoralis Major - insertion
Crest of greater tubercle of humerus
Pectoralis Major - Action
All fibers: Adduct shoulder at GH joint, medially rotate at GH joint, and assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation Upper fibers: Flex shoulder at GH joint, horizontally adduct shoulder at GH joint Lower fibers: Extend shoulder at GH joint
Pectoralis Major - nerve
Upper fibers: Lateral pectoral C5 - C7 Lower fibers: Lateral and medial pectoral C6 - T1
Pectoralis Minor - origin
3rd, 4th, and 5th ribs
Pectoralis minor - insertion
Medial surface of coracoid process of the scapula
Pectoralis Minor - action
Depress scapula at ST joint, abduct scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, may assist to elevate thorax during forced inhalation
Pectoralis Minor - nerve
Medial pectoral and lateral pectoral C6 - T1
Subclavius - origin
First rib and cartilage
Subclavius - insertion
inferior surface of middle 1/3 of clavicle
Subclavius - action
Depress clavicle and draw it anteriorly, elevate first rib (assist during inhalation), stabilize SC joint
Subclavius - nerve
subclavian C5 and C6
Biceps Brachii - origin short head
Short head: Coracoid process of scapula
Biceps Brachii - origin long head
Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Biceps Brachii - insertion
Radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps Brachii - action
Flex the elbow (humeroulnar joint), Supinate forearm (radioulnar joint), and flex shoulder (glenohumeral joint)
Biceps Brachii - nerve
musculocutaneous C5 and C6
Triceps Brachii - origin long head
Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Triceps Brachii - origin lateral head
Lateral head: posterior surface of proximal half of humerus
Triceps Brachii - origin medial head
Medial head: posterior surface of distal half of humerus
Triceps Brachii - insertion
olecranon process of ulna
Triceps Brachii - action
All: extend the elbow (humeroulnar joint) Long head: Extend shoulder (glenohumeral joint), adduct shoulder GH joint
Triceps Brachii - nerve
Radial C6 - T1
coracobrachialis - origin
coracoid process of scapula
Coracobrachialis - insertion
medial surface of mid-humeral shaft
Coracobrachialis - action
Flex shoulder at GH joint, adduct shoulder at GH joint
Coracobrachialis - nerve
musculocutaneous C6 and C7
Brachialis - origin
distal half of anterior surface of humerus
Brachialis - insertion
tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna
Brachialis - action
Flex elbow (humeroulnar joint)
Brachialis - nerve
musculocutaneous, branch from radial C5 and C6
Brachioradials - origin
proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Brachioradialis - insertion
styloid process of radius
Brachioradialis - action
Flex elbow (humeroulnar joint), assist pronation and supination when there is resistance
Brachioradialis - nerve
Radial C5 and C6
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - origin
Distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - insertion
Base of 2nd metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - action
Extend wrist (radiocarpal joint), abduct wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow (humeroulnar joint)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - nerve
Radial C5 - C8
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - origin
Common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - insertion
Base of 3rd metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - action
extend wrist (radiocarpal joint), abduct wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow (humeroulnar joint)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - nerve
Radial C6 - C8
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - origin
Common extensor tendon of lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - insertion
Base of 5th metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - action
Extend wrist (radiocarpal joint), adduct wrist (radiocarpal joint)
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - nerve
Radial C6 - C8
Extensor Digitorum - origin
Common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor Digitorum - insertion
Bases of middle and and distal phalanges of 2nd - 5th fingers
Extensor Digitorum - action
Extend 2nd - 5th fingers and assist extension of wrist (radiocarpal joint)
Extensor Digitorum - nerve
Radial C6 - C8
Anconeus - origin
lateral epicondyle of humerus
Anconeus - insertion
Olecranon process and posterior, proximal surface of ulna
Anconeus - action
extend elbow (humeroulnar joint)
Anconeus - nerve
Radial C7 and C8
Extensor Indicis - origin
Posterior surface of distal shaft of ulna and interosseous membrane
Extensor Indicis - insertion
Tendon of extensor digitorum at 2nd metacarpal
Extensor Indicis - action
extend 2nd finger (metacarpophalangeal joint), adduct 2nd finger, and may assit extension of wrist (radiocarpal joint)
Extensor Indicis - nerve
Radial C6 - C8
Flexor Carpi Radialis - origin
Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus
Flexor Carpi Radialis - insertion
Bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
Flexor Carpi Radialis - action
flex wrist (radiocarpal joint), abduct wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow (humeroulnar joint)
Flexor Carpi Radialis - nerve
Median C6 - C8
Palmaris Longus - origin
Common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus
Palmaris Longus - insertion
Flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis
Palmaris Longus - action
Tense palmar fascia, flex wrist (radiocarpal joint), assist flexion of elbow
Palmaris Longus - nerve
Median C6 - T1
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - origin
Humeral head: common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus Ulnar head: Posterior surface of proximal 2/3 of ulna
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - insertion
Pisiform, hook of the hamate and base of 5th metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - action
Flex wrist, adduct wrist, assist flexion of elbow
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - origin
Common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus, ulnar collateral ligament, coronoid process of ulna, interosseous membrane and proximal shaft of radius
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - insertion
sides of middle phalanges of 2nd - 5th fingers
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - action
flex 2nd - 5th fingers and flex wrist
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - nerve
Median C7 - T1
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - origin
Anterior and medial surfaces of proximal 3/4 of ulna
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - insertion
Bases of distal phalanges, palmar surface of 2nd - 5th fingers
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - action
flex 2nd - 5th fingers and assist flexion of wrist
Flexor Digitorum Profundus - nerve
1st and 2nd - Median C7 - T1 3rd and 4th - Ulnar C7 - T1
Pronator Teres - origin
Common flexor tendon medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna
Pronator Teres - insertion
Middle of lateral surface of the radius
Pronator Teres - action
Pronate forearm and assist flexion of elbow
Pronator Teres - nerve
Median C6 and C7
Pronator Quadratus - origin
medial, anterior surface of distal ulna
Pronator Quadratus - insertion
lateral, anterior surface of distal radius
Pronator quadratus - action
pronate forearm
Pronator Quadratus - nerve
Median C7 - T1
Supinator - origin
lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral ligament, annular ligament and supinator crest of ulna
Supinator - insertion
Anterior, lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radial shaft
Supinator - action
supinate forearm
Supinator - nerve
radial C5 - C7