Shoulder, Arm, Brachial Plexus Flashcards
Supraspinatus Origin
supraspinous fossa of scapula
Supraspinatus Insertion
greater tubercle of humerus
Supraspinatus Action
abduction of humerus, first 0-10o
Supraspinatus Innervation
suprascapular n.
Supraspinatus Blood supply
suprascapular a.
Infraspinatus Origin
infraspinous fossa of scapula
Infraspinatus Insertion
greater tubercle of humerus (just posterior to supraspinatus)
Infraspinatus Action
lateral rotation of humerus
Infraspinatus Innervation
suprascapular n.
Infraspinatus Blood supply
suprascapular a and circumflex scapular a.
Teres Minor Origin
upper 2/3 of lateral (axillary) border of scapula
Teres Minor Insertion
greater tubercle of humerus (posterior and inferior to infraspinatus)
Teres Minor Action
lateral rotation of humerus
Teres Minor Innervation
axillary n.
Teres Minor Blood supply
subscapular a and circumflex scapular a.