Muscles Superficial back Flashcards
Supraspinatus Origin
Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Supraspinatus Insertion
greater tubercle of humerus
Supraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular nerve
Supraspinatus Action
1) Initiates and assists deltoid in abduction of arm
2) Acts with rotator cuff muscles (RCM)
Supraspinatus Blood Supply
Suprascapular artery
Infraspinatus Origin
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Infraspinatus Insertion
greater tubercle of humerus
Infraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular nerve
Infraspinatus Action
1) Laterally rotates arm
2) Acts with RCM
Infraspinatus Blood Supply
Suprascapular artery
Teres Major Origin
Inferior angle of scapula
Teres Major Insertion
Intertubercular groove
Teres Major Innervation
Lower subscapular nerve
Teres Major Action
1) Adducts arm
2) medially rotates arm
* **NOT RCM
Teres Major Blood Supply
Subscapular and circumflex scapular arteries
Teres Minor Origin
Lateral border of scapula
Teres Minor Insertion
greater tubercle on humerus
Teres Minor Innervation
Axillary nerve