Scapular Region and Shoulder Joint Flashcards
Origin of deltoid
spine and acromion of scapula, lateral third of clavicle
what are the true rotator cuff muscles?
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor
insertion of deltoid
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
action of anterior, middle and posterior deltoid
anterior: flexion, medial rotation middle: abduction from 15-90 degrees posterior: extension and lateral rotation
innervation of deltoid
axillary nerve (C5-6)
origin of teres major
inferior angle of scapula
insertion of teres major
medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus of humerus
action of teres major
adduction, medial rotation of humerus
innervation of teres major
lower subscapular nerve (c5-C6)
origin of subscapularis
subscapular fossa
insertion of subscapularis
lesser tubercle of humerus **is the only muscle attached to this)
action of subscapularis
medial rotation of humerus
innervation of subscapularis
upper and lower subscapularis nerves (c5, C6, c7)
what is another name for the middle subscapular nerve?
thoracodorsal nerve
origin of teres minor?
lateral border of scapula
insertion of teres minor
inferior facet of greater tubercle
action of teres minor
lateral rotation, adduction, extension of humerus
innervation of teres minor
axillary nerve (C5, c6)
origin of infraspinatus
infraspinous fossa of scapula