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Trapezius Action

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  1. Elevates the Scapula
  2. Upwardly Rotates the Scapula
  3. Downwardly Rotates the Scapula
  4. Retracts Scapula
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Trapezius Nerve

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Motor: Spinal Accessory (Cranial 11)
Sensory: Ventral Rami of C3 and C4

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Latissimus Dorsi Action

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  1. Extends the Arm from Flexed Position
  2. Internally (Medially) Rotates the Arm
  3. Adducts the Arm
  4. Downwardly Rotates the Scapula
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Latissimus Dorsi Nerve

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Thoracodorsal (C6,7,8)

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Levator Scapulae Action

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  1. Elevates the Scapula
  2. Extends and/or Laterally Flexes Neck
  3. Assists to Downwardly Rotate the Scapula
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Levator Scapulae Nerve

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Dorsal Scapular C5

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Rhomboid Minor Action

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  1. Retracts the Scapula
  2. Assists to Downwardly Rotate the the Scapula
  3. Eccentrically Helps to Control Rate of Scapular Upward Rotation During Arm Elevation
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Rhomboid Minor Nerve

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Dorsal Scapular C5

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Rhomboid Major Action

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  1. Retracts the Scapula
  2. Assists to Downwardly Rotate the Scapula
  3. Eccentrically Helps to Control Rate of Scapular Upward Rotation During Arm Elevation
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Rhomboid Major Nerve

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Dorsal Scapular C5

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Serratus Anterior Action

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  1. Protracts the Scapula
  2. Assists to Upwardly Rotate the Scapula
  3. Functionally Prevents Winging
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12
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Serratus Anterior Nerve

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Long Thoracic C5,6,7

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Deltoid Origin

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  1. Anterior Portion: Lateral Portion of Clavicle
  2. Middle Portion: Acromion Process
  3. Posterior Portion: Scapular Spine
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14
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Deltoid Insertion

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Deltoid Tuberosity

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Deltoid Action

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  1. Anterior Portion: Flexes and Internally Rotates Arm
  2. Middle Portion: Abducts the Arm
  3. Posterior Portion: Extends and Externally Rotates Arm
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16
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Deltoid Nerve

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Axillary

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Supraspinatus Origin

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Supraspinous Fossa

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Supraspinatus Insertion

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  1. Uppermost of Three Facets of the Greater Tubercle of Humerus
  2. Capsule of the Shoulder Joint
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19
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Supraspinatus Action

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  1. Abducts the Arm (almost solely for first 20 degrees)

2. Helps guide Humeral Head into Central Glenoid with Elevation of Shoulder

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Supraspinatus Nerve

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Suprascapular C5, 6

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Infraspinatus Origin

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Infraspinous Fossa

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Infraspinatus Insertion

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  1. Middle Facet of the Greater Tubercle of the Humerus

2. Capsule of the Shoulder Joint

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Infraspinatus Action

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  1. Externally Rotates Arm

2. Helps produce inferior translation and compression into Glenoid (along with other rotator cuff muscles)

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Infraspinatus Nerve

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Suprascapular C5, 6

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Teres Minor Origin

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Middle Half of the Scapula’s Lateral Border

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Teres Minor Insertion

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  1. Lowest of Three Facets of the Greater Tubercle of Humerus

2. Capsule of the Shoulder Joint

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Teres Minor Action

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  1. Externally Rotates Arm

2. Helps produce inferior translation and compression into Glenoid (along with other rotator cuff muscles)

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Teres Minor Nerve

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Axillary C5, 6

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What Muscles make up the Rotator Cuff?

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Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis

30
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Teres Major Origin

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Lower 1/3 of the Scapula’s Lateral Border

31
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Teres Major Insertion

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Medial Lip of the Bicipital Groove of the Humerus

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Teres Major Action

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  1. Internally Rotates the Arm
  2. Extends the Arm
  3. Adducts the Arm
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Teres Major Nerve

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Lower Subscapular C5,6

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Subscapularis Origin

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Subscapular Fossa

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Subscapularis Insertion

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  1. Lesser Tubercle of the Humerus

2. Lower part of the Capsule of the Shoulder Joint

36
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Subscapularis Action

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Internally Rotates the Arm

37
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Subscapularis Nerve

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Upper and Lower Subscapular C5,6

38
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Pectoralis Major Action

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  1. Adducts the Arm
  2. Internally Rotates the Arm
  3. Horizontal Adduction of the Arm
  4. Flexes Shoulder from Extended Position
  5. Depresses Arm and Shoulder
39
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Pectoralis Major Nerve

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  1. Clavicular Portion: Lateral Pectoral C5,6,7

2. Sternal Portion: Medial Pectoral C8, T1

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Pectoralis Minor Action

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  1. Depresses Scapula

2. Downwardly Rotates Scapula

41
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Pectoralis Minor Nerve

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Medial Pectoral C8, T1

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Coracobrachialis Action

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  1. Flexes Shoulder

2. Assists to Adduct Humerus

43
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Coracobrachialis Nerve

A

Musculocutaneous C5,6,7

44
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Biceps Brachii Action

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  1. Flexes Elbow (when supinated)
  2. Supinates Forearm from neutral
  3. Flexes Shoulder (when palm facing up)
45
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Biceps Brachii Nerve

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Musculocutaneous C5,6,7

46
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Triceps Brachii Action

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  1. Long Head: Extends Elbow, Adducts Arm, Assists in Shoulder Extension from a Flexed Position
  2. Lateral Head: Elbow Extension
  3. Medial Head: Elbow Extension
47
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Triceps Brachii Nerve

A

Radial C7,8

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