Practical Exam Prep Origin/Insertion/Action Flashcards
17 Muscles
Deltoid Origin
Lateral 1/3rd of clavicle, acromion, lateral 1/3rd of scapular spine
Deltoid Insertion
Deltoid Tuberosity
Deltoid Actions (7)
All Fibers
-Abduct the shoulder
Anterior Fibers
-Flex the shoulder
-Medially rotate
-Horizontally adduct
Posterior Fibers
-Extend the shoulder
-Laterally rotate
-Horizontally abduct
Teres Major Origin
Lower 1/3rd of lateral scapular border
Teres Major Insertion
Lesser Tubercle of the humerus
Teres Major Actions (3)
-Extension of the shoulder
-Medially Rotate the shoulder
-Adduct the shoulder
Teres Minor Origin
Upper 2/3rds of lateral scapular border
Teres Minor Insertion
Greater Tubercle of The Humerus
Teres Minor Actions (3)
-Stabilize the head of the humerus
-Laterally rotate
-Adduct the shoulder
Brachioradialis Origin
Humerus, proximal 2/3rds of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Brachioradialis Insertion
Styloid process of radius
Brachioradialis Actions (3)
-Supinate the forearm (against resistance)
-Pronate the forearm (against resistance)
-Flex humeroulnar joint
Pectoralis Major Origin
Medial 1/2 of Clavicle, Sternum, Cartilage of first 6 ribs
Pectoralis Major Insertion
Bicipital Groove
Pectoralis Major Actions (6)
-Extend glenohumeral joint (from sternal fibers, from flexion starting position)
-Medially Rotate shoulder
-Adduct Shoulder
-Horizontally Adduct
-Flex the shoulder
-Elevate thorax (during forced inhalation)