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describe the pectoral girdle

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  • formed of clavicle and scapula
  • clavicle S shape allows 180 degrees lateral abduction
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give an overview of pectoral girdle joint

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  • 3 true joints= sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular and glenohumeral
  • 2 other joints= scapulothoracic, subacromial
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what type of bones are the scapula and clavicle? how do they move?

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  • scapula is an irregular
  • clavicle is a flat bone
  • they move as a unit
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what is the shoulder’s function?

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  • mobility i.e. place of hand in space
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shoulder stability vs mobility

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  • stability compromised to increase mobility
  • ROM in all 3 planes
  • shallow socket, negative intra- articular pressure, weak ligaments and muscles
  • labarum + rotator cuff reinforces joint
  • stability and mobility needs to be in equilibrium to create movement
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what is the only body link to axial skeleton?

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  • clavicle’s articulation with sternum (acromion process)
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what is the sternoclavicular joint?

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  • conformed by articular surface of sternum (manubrium) and lateral end of clavicle will articulate with acromion of scapula
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what ligaments provide stability for sternoclavicular joint?

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  • anterior sternoclavicular
  • posterior sternocalvicular
  • interclavicular
  • costoclavicular
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anterior sternoclavicular ligament of sternoclavicular

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  • provides anterior stability of the joint
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posterior sternocalvicular ligament of sternoclavicular

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  • provides stability in posterior direction of the joint
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interclavicular ligament of sternoclavicular

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  • provides superior stability as goes from superior part of joint
  • links both articulations
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costoclavicular ligament of sternoclavicular

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  • short but strong
  • goes from cartilage of first rib to clavicle
  • resists elevation of pectoral girdle
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describe acromioclavicular joint

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  • joint at the top of shoulder where acromion meets lateral end of clavicle
  • 3 axes
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what are the 3 ligaments that provide stability for acromioclavicular joint?

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  • acromioclavicular, trapezoid (inferior) and conoid
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what is the degree of movement in acromioclavicular joint?

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  • 20-30 degrees total gliding and rotational motion
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trapezoid ligament of acromioclavicular

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  • underneath joint
  • lateral distribution as inserted into inferior base of clavicle in trapezoidal line to provide stability for rotation
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conoid ligaments of acromioclavicular joint

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  • medial distribution
  • twists to insert into coracoclavicular inferior face
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describe the glenohumeral joint

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  • articulation between spherical head of humerus and concave glenoid fossa (scapula)
  • ball and socket joint
  • 3 axes; f-e; a-a; l-m
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what is the role of the labarum?

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  • increases articular surface for movement of head of humerus
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what are the five ligaments of the glenohumeral joint?

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  • superior, medial and inferior glenohumeral
  • transverse humeral and coracohumeral
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what does glenohumeral joint contain lots of? what is the synovial membrane?

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  • contains lots of bursae
  • synovial membrane is important as provides lubrication for movement of articular surfaces
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what increases stability of humeral head during elevation movements?

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  • tendon of the long head of biceps
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superior glenohumeral ligament

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  • provides stability in superior and anterior directions
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medial glenohumeral ligament

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  • provides stability in anterior direction
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inferior glenohumeral ligament

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  • provides inferior stability of the joint
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transverse humeral ligament of glenohumeral

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  • keeps tendon on groove of humerus
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coracle humeral ligament of glenohumeral

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  • superiorly located
  • starts in base of coracoid process and is inserted into humerus laterally from greater to lesser tubercle
  • stability in superior movements of head of humerus
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coracle acromion ligament

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  • provides stability and reinforces the coracoid arch, which acts as a roof for movement of head of humerus and roof for subacromial joint
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what is the point of bursas around joints? what is the bursa in fibrous layer?

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  • provide navigation for different muscles
  • sub coracoid bursa
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30
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sub coracoid bursa function

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  • decreases friction of movement of tendons of coracobrachialis and other muscles
  • important in fertility as if inflamed they can provoke pain, swelling and restrict movement
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describe scapulothoracic articulation

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  • sliding junction between deep aspect of scapula and thoracic rib cage
  • enables integration of movements of scapula against underlying chest wall
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describe subacromial articulation

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  • space directly beneath acromion and directly above shoulder joint
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what happens to structures as arm is lifted?

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  • humeral head and acromion draw nearer
  • narrows space
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what is elevation and depression?

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elevation- moves up
depression- moves down

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35
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what is elevation performed by?

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  • trapezius and levator scapulae
36
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what is depression performed by?

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  • ascending part of trapezius, transverse part, pectoralis minor and latissimus dorsi
  • inserted into humeral bone so combined action depresses shoulder pulling down humerus
37
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what is protraction and retraction?

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  • protraction involves moving away from midline
  • retraction involves moving towards midline
38
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what performs protraction?

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  • pectoralis minor and serratus anterior
  • scapula glides around thorax in interior direction so medial border of scapula moved away from spine
39
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what performs retraction?

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  • trapezius, latissimus dorsi and contribution of rhomboid major/ minor
40
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what is upward rotation and downward rotation ?

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  • upwards> raising arms ; inferior angle moves laterally from spine
  • downwards> drop arms; inferior angle moves medially towards spine
41
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what is upward rotation performed by?

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  • upper fibres of trapezius and serratus anterior
  • pulls inferior angle of scapula upwards
42
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how is downward rotation performed?

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  • combo of scapula, rhomboids and pectoralis minor pulling the coracoid process
43
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what is scaption ?

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  • moving the glenohumeral joint in scapula plane
  • 60 degrees angle away from midline
44
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what is the scapulohumeral rhythm?

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  • ratio of glenohumeral movement to scapulothoracic movement during arm elevation
  • 2:1 ratio as 120 degrees of GH abduction and 60 degrees of ST rotation
45
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inferior glenoid tuberosity

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  • provides insertion for long head of triceps brachii
46
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supra glenoid tuberosity

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  • provides insertion for bicep brachii
47
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what do you get if you follow the spine?

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  • blunt angle known as acromion angle
48
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greater tuberosity

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  • lateral aspect of humerus
  • close to head of humerus
49
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lesser tuberosity

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  • anterior and medial aspect of humerus
50
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where is the anatomical neck?

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  • between two tuberosities and head of humerus
51
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intertuberosity groove

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  • found between crest of greater and lesser tuberosity
  • provides pathway for long head of triceps brachii
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deltoid tuberosity

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  • provides attachment for deltoid
  • triangular roughening in surface
53
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radial nerve groove

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  • shallow depression on posterior side of humerus
  • insertion for biceps brachii
54
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what is the glenoid fossa?

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  • hollow area that is the articular surface of scapula
55
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what is infraspinous fossa?

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  • provides attachment for infraspinatus muscle
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what is supraspinous fossa?

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  • provides attachment for supraspinatus muscle
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subscapular fossa

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  • important for scapula stability and provides attachment for subscapularis
58
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what does coracoid process provide?

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  • attachment for ligaments and tendons
59
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what is olecranon?

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  • tuberosity that provides insertion for triceps
60
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location, origin, insertion and action of descending part of trapezius

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= occipital bone
I= (posterior) clavicle + acromion
A= elevation+ retraction

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location, origin, insertion and action of transverse part of trapezius

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= C7-T4
I= acromion scapula
A= elevation+ retraction

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location, origin, insertion and action of ascending part of trapezius

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= T5- 12
I= medial 1/2 of scapula
A= retraction+ depression

63
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location, origin, insertion and action of levator scapulae

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= C1-4
I= superior angle of scapula
A= elevation

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location, origin, insertion and action of rhomboid minor

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= nuclei ligament and spinous process C7-T1
I= medial border of scapula
A= retraction

65
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location, origin, insertion and action of rhomboid major

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= T2-T5
I= medial border of scapula
A= retraction

66
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location, origin, insertion and action of latissimus dorsi

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L= posterior side of pectoral girdle
O= T6-T12, L1-L5, crest of sacrum, iliac crest, inferior 4 ribs
I= intertubercular groove of humerus
A= depression, retraction

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location, origin, insertion and action of subclavius

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L= anterior side of pectoral girdle
O= costal end of first rib +costal cartilage
I= inferior surface of clavicle
A= stabilises pectoral girdle

68
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location, origin, insertion and action of pectoralis minor

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L= anterior side of pectoral girdle
O= anterior 3rd- 5th rib
I= coracoid process
A= protraction+ depression

69
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location, origin, insertion and action of pectoralis major

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L- anterior side of pectoral girdle
O= clavicle, sternum, costal cartilage
I= greater tuberosity of humerus
A= depression

70
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location, origin, insertion and action of serratus anterior

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L= anterior side of pectoral girdle
O= 1st- 9th rib
I= medial border of scapula
A= protraction

71
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origin, insertion and action of supraspinatus

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O= supraspinatus falsa
I= greater tuberosity of humerus
A= glenohumeral abductor

72
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origin, insertion and action of middle deltoid (acromion part)

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O= scapula acromion
I= deltoid tuberosity
A= glenohumeral abductor

73
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origin, insertion and action of latissimus dorsi- adductor

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O= T7-T12
I= intertubercular groove of humerus
A= glenohumeral adductor, extensor and medial rotator

74
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origin, insertion and action of pectoralis major

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O= clavicle, sternum, costal cartilage
I= greater tuberosity of humerus
A= glenohumeral adduction, flexion and medial rotator

75
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origin, insertion and action of teres major

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O= inferior angle of scapula
I= lesser tuberosity
A= glenohumeral adductor and medial rotator

76
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origin, insertion and action of coracobrachialis

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O= coracoid process
I= medial aspect of humerus
A= glenohumeral adductor and flexor
- lifts arm to 90 degrees abduction to allow horizontal movement

77
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what is horizontal adduction performed by?

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  • pectorals major, anterior portion of deltoid and coracobrachialis
78
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what is horizontal abduction performed by?

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  • teres minor and posterior fibres of deltoid
79
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origin, insertion and action of anterior deltoid- flexor

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O= clavicle
I= deltoid humeral tuberosity
A= glenohumeral flexor, transverse abductor and medial rotator

80
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origin, insertion and action of posterior deltoid

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O= spine of scapula
I= deltoid tuberosity
A= glenohumeral extender/horizontal abductor/ lateral rotation

81
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origin, insertion and action of biceps brachii- flexor

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O= long -supraglenoid tuberosity
short- coracoid process
I= radial tuberosity
A- glenohumeral flexor

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origin, insertion and action of triceps long head

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O= infraglenoid tuberosity
I= common tendon of ulna
A= glenohumeral extender

83
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origin, insertion and action of triceps medial and lateral head

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O= posterior humerus
I= common tenson of ulna
A= glenohumeral extensor

84
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origin, insertion and action of subscapularis

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O= subscapularis fossa
I= lesser humerus tuberosity
A= glenohumeral medial rotator

85
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origin, insertion and action of infraspinatus

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O= infraspinatus fossa
I= greater tuberosity of humerus
A= glenohumeral lateral rotator

86
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describe rotator cuff muscles

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  • important for active stability of glenohumeral joint
  • supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor
87
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where are rotator cuff muscles inserted? what is their role?

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  • inserted around humeral head and main action is to rotate humerus medially and laterally
  • helps centralise head of humerus during movements

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