Practical Exam Flashcards
Middle Trapezius
O: Spinous Processes of T1-T5
I: Acromion, spine of scapula
A: retraction of scapula
N: Cranial nerve XI, C3, C4
Lower Trapezius
O: Spinous processes of T6-T12
I: Root of the spine of the scapula
A: depression, upward retraction of the scapula
N: CN XI, C3, C4
Upper Trapezius
O: Occipital protuberance, medial 1/3rd nuchal line, ligamentum nuchae and C7 spinous processes
I: lateral 1/3 clavicle, acromion process
A: elevation of shoulders, upward scapular rotation
* Reverse OI: extension, lateral flexion, and contralateral neck rotation
N: CN XI, C3, C4
Rhomboid Major
O: Spinous processes of T2-T5
I: Medial border of scapula between root of spine and inferior angle
A: Scapular retraction, downward rotation of scapula
N: Dorsal scapular nerve
Rhomboid Minor
O: Spinous processes of C7-T2, inferior portion of ligamentum nuchae
I: Root of the spine of the scapula
A: Scapular retraction, downward rotation of scapula
N: Dorsal scapular nerve
Serratus Anterior
O: Ribs 1-9
I: Anterior and medial border of scapula
A: Scapular elevation and downward rotation
*Reverse OI: neck extension (Bilateral), ipsilateral flexion, and rotation of the neck
N: Dorsal Scapular nerve
Pectoralis Minor
O: Ribs 3-5
I: Coracoid process of scapula
A: Depression, protraction, and downward rotation of the scapula
N: Medial pectoral nerve
Supraspinatus
O: Supraspinous fossa of scapula
I: Superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus and joint capsule
A: Abducts the glenohumeral joint and stabilizes the head of the humerus in the fossa
N: Suprascapular nerve
Infraspinatus
O: Infraspinous fossa
I: middle facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus and joint capsule
A: External rotation of shoulder, glenohumeral stabilization during movement
N: Suprascapular nerve
Teres Minor
O: Superior lateral border of the scapula
I: Inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus
A: Internal rotation of the GH joint, stabilization of the joint during movement
N: axillary nerve
Subscapularis
O: subscapular fossa of the scapula
I: lesser tubercle of the humerus
A: Internal rotation of the GH joint, stabilization of the joint during movement
N: Upper and lower subscapular nerve
Deltoid (Anterior)
O: lateral 1/3rd of clavicle
I: deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
A: GH flexion, horizontal adduction, internal rotation
N: Axillary nerve
Deltoid (Middle)
O: Acromion process
I: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
A: GH abduction (along with anterior and posterior fibres)
N: Axillary nerve
Deltoid (Posterior)
O: Posterior border of the scapular spine
I: Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
A: GH extension, horizontal abduction, external rotation
N: Axillary nerve
Pectoralis Major
O: Medial 1/3rd of clavicle, sternum and costal cartilages of ribs 1-7 (and aponeurosis of external oblique)
I: Lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
A: GH horizontal adduction, adduction, extension, flexion, and internal rotation (Horizontal adduction/flexion from an abduction position)
N: Medial and Lateral pectoral nerve
Latissimus Dorsi
O: Spinous processes of T7-L5 (via thoracolumbar fascia), sacral and iliac crests, ribs 8-12, posterior iliac crest, inferior angle of scapula
I: Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus
A: GH adduction, extension, internal rotation
*Reverse OI: pelvic tilting
N: Thoracodorsal nerve
Teres Major
O: Inferior angle/lateral border of scapula
I: Medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
A: GH adduction, extension, internal rotation
N: Lower subscapular nerve
Biceps Brachii
O:
LONG HEAD: supraglenoid tubercle
SHORT HEAD: Coracoid process
I: radial tuberosity and aponeurosis to deep fascia of common flexor tendon
A: Elbow and GH flexion, forearm supination
N: Musculocutaneous nerve
Brachialis
O: Distal 1/2 anterior shaft of humerus
I: ulnar tuberosity of the ulna and coronoid process
A: Elbow flexion
N: Musculocutaneous nerve
Brachioradialis
O: Lateral supracondylar ridge
I: Lateral aspect of radial styloid process
A: Elbow flexion, assists with pronation/supination
N: Radial nerve
Triceps Brachii
O:
LONG HEAD: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
LATERAL HEAD: Proximal 1/3rd of the posterolateral humerus
MEDIAL HEAD: Distal 2/3rds of the posteromedial shaft of the humerus
I: Olecranon process of the ulna
A: Elbow extension; long head also performs GH extension
N: Radial nerve
Pronator Teres
O:
HUMERAL HEAD: Medial epicondyle and medial supracondylar ridge, common flexor tendon
ULNAR HEAD: Medial side of coronoid process
I: Middle 1/3rd of lateral radius
A: Pronation of the forearm, assists with elbow flexion
N: Median nerve
Pronator Quadratus
O: Distal 1/4th of the anterior surface of ulna
I: Distal 1/4th of the anterior surface of radius
A: Pronation of forearm
N: Median nerve
Supinator
O: Lateral epicondyle of humerus, supinator fossa and crest of ulna
I: Proximal 1/3rd of lateral, posterior, and anterior surfaces of the radius
A: Supination of forearm
N: Radial nerve
Flexor Carpi Radialis
O: Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle
I: Anterior side of bases of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
A: Wrist flexion and radial deviation
N: Median nerve