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Muscles of the UQ Flashcards

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UFT Origin

A

1” behind mastoid process, superior nuchal line, ligamentum nuchae, Supraspinous ligament of c-spine (C1-C7) , SP of C7

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MFT Origin

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SP of T1-T5

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LFT Origin

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SP of T6-T12

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UFT Insertion

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posterior border of the lateral 1/3rd of the clavicle , acromion process of scapula

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MFT Insertion

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medial margin of acromion process. superior lip of crest of the spine of scapula

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LFT Insertion

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tubercle of spine of scapula (superior aspect)

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Trapezius Actions

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elevation of the scapula (UFT), upward rotation of scapula (all 3), retraction of scapula (all 3), depression of scapula (LFT), pull head backwards (bilateral contraction)(UFT) , pull head laterally (unilateral contraction)(UFT) , rotate head to opposite side (UFT)

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Trapezius Nerve

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spinal accessory nerve, CN XI (cranial nerve 11)

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Levator Scapulae Origin

A

posterior tubercles of TPs of C1 to C4

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Levator Scapulae Insertion

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superior angle of scapula, vertebral border of the scapula until it reaches the root of the spine of the scapula

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Levator Scapulae Actions

A

elevation of scapula (with origin fixed), Retraction (limited due to FD), downward rotation of scapula, Side bend of head (unilateral contraction), assists in extension of the C/S (bilateral contraction)

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Levator Scapulae Nerve

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Dorsal Scapular C4, 5

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Rhomboid Major Origin

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SP of T2 to T5, supraspinous ligament

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Rhomboid Major Insertion

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vertebral border just below the root of the spine to inferior angle

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Rhomboid Major Actions

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Retraction, elevation. downward rotation

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Rhomboid Major Nerve

A

dorsal scapular nerve C4, C5

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Rhomboid Minor Origin

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lower ligamentum nuchae, SP of C7 & T1

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Rhomboid Minor Insertion

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vertebral border, At root of the spine of the scapula

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Rhomboid Minor Actions

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Retraction, Elevation, downward rotation

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Rhomboid Minor Nerve

A

dorsal scapular nerve C4, C5

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21
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Serratus Anterior Origin

A

finger like slips (serratus), from outer surfaces of upper eight ribs

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Serratus Anterior Insertion

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Ventral/costal surface of vertebral border of scapula

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Serratus Anterior Actions

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upward rotation of scapula, protraction of scapula, holds medial border of scapula against rib

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Serratus Anterior Nerve

A

Long Thoracic Nerve, C5 to upper 2 slips, C6 to middle 2 slips, C7 to lower 4 slips

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Pectoralis Minor Origin

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superior outer border of anterior end of ribs 3,4, & 5 , lateral to costal cartilage

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Pectoralis Minor Insertion

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medial border of coracoid process

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Pectoralis Minor Actions

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protraction of scapula, downward rotation of scapula, aids with forced inspiration

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Pectoralis Minor Nerve

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Medial Pectoral Nerve C 6, 7, 8, T1

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Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Origin

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Anterior aspect of medial half of clavicle

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Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Origin

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Length of sternum, cartilages of upper 6 ribs, fascia

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Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Insertion

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lateral lip of bicipital groove of humerus, broad aponeurosis

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Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Insertion

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Lateral lip of bicipital groove, proximal & posterior to clavicular head

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33
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Pectoralis Major Action

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adduction, internal rotation, flexion/extension of GH joint (extends GH from 90 of flexion to 0, deep inspiration

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34
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Pectoralis Major Nerve

A

Lateral pectoral C5-7 (upper & lower), Medial pectoral C8 & T1 (lower fibres)

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Latissumus Dorsi Origin

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SP’s of T6-T12, SP’s of L1-L5, upper sacral, posterior 1/2 of iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs, inferior angle of scapula

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Latissumus Dorsi Insertion

A

floor of bicipital groove (underneath biceps tendon), infront of teres major tendon, forms posterior fold of axilla

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Latissumus Dorsi Action

A

extension of GH joint, adduction of GH joint, internal rotation of GH joint, raises trunk to hands in climbing, respiration, prevents upward push of shoulder girdle

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Latissumus Dorsi Nerve

A

Thoraco-dorsal nerve C6-8 (posterior cord of brachial plexus)

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Teres Major Origin

A

dorsal surface of inferior angle, lower 1/3 of axillary border of scapula

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Teres Major Insertion

A

medial lip of bicipital groove

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Teres Major Action

A

extension, adduction, internal rotation of GH joint

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Teres Major Nerve

A

lower subscapular nerve C5-7

43
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Teres Minor Origin

A

upper 2/3 of axillary border of scapula

44
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Teres Minor Insertion

A

inferior facet of the greater tuberosity (posterior aspect), lower part of GH capsule

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Teres Minor Action

A

extension & lateral rotation of GH joint, coaptation

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Teres Minor Nerve

A

Circumflex (axillary) nerve

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Subscapularis Origin

A

subscaular fossa

48
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Subscapularis Insertion

A

lesser tuberosity, anterior aspect of capsule of GH joint, posterior wall of axilla

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Subscapularis Action

A

medial rotation of GH joint, stabilizes anterior GH joint, coaptation

50
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Subscapularis Nerve

A

Upper & Lower Subscapular Nerve

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Supraspinatus Origin

A

supraspinous fossa

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Supraspinatus Insertion

A

superior facet of greater tuberosity, blends with capsule

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Supraspinatus Action

A

abduction of GH joint (initiates first 10-20›), holds head of humerus in glenoid cavity

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Supraspinatus Nerve

A

Suprascapular Nerve C4-6

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Infraspinatus Origin

A

infraspinatus fossa

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Infraspinatus Insertion

A

middle facet of greater tuberosity (posteriorly), posterior joint capsule

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Infraspinatus Action

A

Extension, lateral rotation of GH joint, stabilizes head of humerus (coaptation)

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Infraspinatus Nerve

A

Suprascapular Nerve C4-6

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Deltoid Anterior Fibre Origin

A

anterior aspect of lateral third of clavicle

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Deltoid Middle Fibre Origin

A

lateral superior border of acromion

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Deltoid Posterior Fibre Origin

A

inferior border of crest of spine of scapula

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Deltoid Insertion

A

deltoid tuberosity, lateral aspect of the mid-shaft of the humerus

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Deltoid Action

A

abduction, flexion, extension, medial & lateral rotation of GH joint

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Deltoid Nerve

A

Axillary Nerve C5-6

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Coracobrachialais Origin

A

tip of coracoid process, tendinous origin, shares origin with biceps brachii

66
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Coracobrachialais Insertion

A

halfway down medial border of shaft of humerus

67
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Coracobrachialais Action

A

adduction & flexion of GH joint

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Coracobrachialis Nerve

A

musculocutaneous Nerve C6-7

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Biceps Brachii Short Head Origin

A

tip of the coracoid process, shares with coracoidbrachialis

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Biceps Brachii Long Head Origin

A

supraglenoid tubercle of scapula (travels through bicipital groove)

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Biceps Brachii Insertion

A

Tuberosity of the radius, bicipital aponeurosis

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Biceps Brachii Action

A

supination of radio-ulnar joint, flexion of elbow, flexion of GH joint, stabilizes head of humerus

73
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Biceps Brachii Nerve

A

musculocutaneous Nerve C5-7

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Brachialis Origin

A

lower 1/2 of anterior humerus

75
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Brachialis Insertion

A

ulnar tuberosity

76
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Brachialis Action

A

elbow extension

77
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Brachialis Nerve

A

musculocutaneous nerve

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Triceps Long Head Origin

A

infrglenoid tuberclem blends with fibrous capsule

79
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Triceps Lateral Head Origin

A

posterior inferior aspect of greater tuberosity (above radial groove)

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Triceps Medial Head Origin

A

posterior distal hald of humerus, below radial groove, deep to other two heads

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Triceps Insertion

A

posterior edge of superior aspect of the olecranon process

82
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Triceps Action

A

extension of the elbow joint, extension of the GH joint, stabilizes inferior aspect of the GH joint

83
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Triceps Nerve

A

Radial nerve C6-8, T1

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Anconeus Origin

A

lateral epicondyle, posterior surface of the humerus

85
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Anconeus Insertion

A

lateral side of olecranon process, upper 1/4 of posterior surface of ulna

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Anconeus Action

A

extension of elbow joint, stabilizes ulna during pronation/supination

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Anconeus Nerve

A

Radial nerve C7-8

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