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muscle, origin, insertion, innervation, action, shortened position, lengthened position

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What muscles are involved with the shoulder?

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trapezius, latissimus dorsi, teres major and minor, rhomboid minor and major, levator scapula, serrated anterior, pectorals major and minor, deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, subclavius, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, coracobrachialis,

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what is the (proximal) origin of the (general) trapezius?

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external occipital protuberance, medial portion of superior nuchal line of the occiput, ligamentum nuchae, and spinous processes of C7-T12 vertebrae

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what is the (distal) insertion of the (general) trapezius?

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lateral 1/3 clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula

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what is the innervation of the trapezius?

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spinal portion of cranial nerve XI and ventral rams of C2, 3, 4

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what is the action of the general trapezius?

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acts as an accessory muscle for respiration

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what is the action of the upper trapezius?

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bilaterally: extend head & neck
unilaterally: laterally flex head and neck to same side, rotate head , neck to opposite side, elevate scapula at scapulothoracic joint (ST), upwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, stabilization of adduction of the scapula

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what is the shortened position of the upper trapezius?

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bilateral: cervicle head extension (look up)
unilateral: cervical ipsilateral sideband and ipsilateral shoulder shrug (ear to shoulder)

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what is the lengthened position of the upper trapezius?

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bilateral: cervicle flexion (look down or forward)
unilateral: cervical contralateral sideband and ipsilateral shoulder depression (shoulder down, ear to opp. side)

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what is the (proximal) origin of the middle trapezius?

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s. p. of T1 - T5 vertebrae

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what is the (distal) insertion of the middle trapezius?

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medial margin of the acromion and superior lip of the spine of the scapula

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what is the action of the middle trapezius?

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adducts scapula at ST joint, stabilize scapula at ST joint

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what is the shortened position of the middle trapezius?

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prone “T” w/ thumb up towards ceiling and adduction of scapula. (arm shouldn’t move more posterior than shoulder)

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what is the lengthened position of the middle trapezius?

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seated or standing wi/arms in horizontal adduction and scapulae abducted bilaterally

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what is the (proximal) origin of the lower trapezius?

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s. p. of T6 - T12 vertebrae

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what is the (distal) insertion of the lower trapezius?

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tubercle at the apex of the spine of the scapula

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what is the action of the lower trapezius?

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depress the scapula at the ST joint, upwardly rotate the scapula at the ST joint, stabilize the adduction of the scapula.

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what is the shortened position of the lower trapezius muscle?

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Prone “Y”:externally rotated arms with elevation w. some scapular depression and adduction when in upwardly rotated position

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what is the lengthened position of the lower trapezius muscle?

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seated or standing w/ arms in front and hands meeting around pubic symphysis area

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what is the (proximal) origin of the latissimus dorsi?

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inferior angle of scapula, s.p. of last 6 thoracic vertebrae, last 3-4 rib, thoracolumbar aponeurosis ad posterior iliac crest

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what is the (distal) insertion of the latissimus dorsi?

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interubercular groove of humerus

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what is the innervation of the latissimus dorsi?

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thoracodorsal nerve, C6, 7, 8

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what is the action of the latissimus dorsi?

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extend GH joint, adduct GH joint, internally rotate GH joint

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what is the shortened position of the latissimus dorsi?

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handcuff position standing

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what is the lengthened position of the latissimus dorsi?

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supine w/ arms up in comfortable flexion, thumbs guiding the way up.

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what is the (proximal) origin of the teres major?
inferior angle and lower 1/3 of lateral border of the scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the teres major?
crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
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what is the innervation of the teres major?
lower sub scapular nerve, C5, 6, 7
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what is the action of the teres major muscle?
extend GH joint, adduct GH joint, and internally rotate GH joint
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what is the (proximal) origin of the rhomboid minor?
s.p. of C7 - T1 vertebrae
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what is the (distal) insertion of the rhomboid minor?
upper portion of medial border of the scapula, across from the spine of the scapula
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what is the nerve innervation of the rhomboid minor?
dorsal scapular nerve, C4, 5
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what is the action of the rhomboid minor?
adduct scapula at ST joint, elevate scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint
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what is the shortened position for the rhomboid minor?
prone 90 degrees abduction and enough internal rotation to move scapula into medial rotation of inferior angle, w/ some scapular adduction.
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what is the lengthened position of the rhomboid minor?
seated or standing w/ arms in horizontal adduction and scapulae abducted bilaterally
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what is the (Proximal) origin of the Rhomboid major?
s.p. of T2 - T5 vertebrae
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what is the (distal) insertion of the rhomboid major?
medial border of the scapula between the spine of the scapula and inferior angle
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what is the nerve innervation of the rhomboid major?
dorsal scapular nerve, C4, 5
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what is the (proximal) origin of the levator scapula?
transverse process of C1 - C4 vertebrae
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what is the (distal) insertion of the levator scapulae?
medial border of the scapula, between superior angle and superior portion of spine of the scapula
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what is the nerve innervation of the levator scapula?
cervical nerve, C3 , 4, and dorsal scapular nerve, C4, 5
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what is the action of the levator scapula?
bilaterally: extend head and neck unilaterally: laterally flex head and neck to same side, elevate scapula, at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint
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what is the shortened position of the levator scapula?
shoulder shrug; ipsilateral sidebend and rotation (shoulder shrug, look to same side, nose down)
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what is the lengthened position of the levator scapula?
shoulder depression; contralateral sidebend and rotation (shoulder down, look to opp. side, nose down)
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what is the (proximal) origin of the serratus anterior?
external surfaces of the upper 8 or 9 rib.
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what is the (distal) insertion of the serratus anterior?
anterior surface of medial border of the scapula
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what is the nerve innervation of the serratus anterior?
long thoracic nerve, C5, 6, 7, 8
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what is the action of the serratus anterior?
origin flexed: abduct scapula at ST joint, upwardly rotate scapula at ST joint, depress scapula at ST joint, hold the medial border of the scapula against the rib cage. fixed: may act to elevate the thorax during the forced inhalation
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what is the shortened position of the serratus anterior?
seated; shoulder flexion about 120 - 130 degrees
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what is the lengthen position of the serratus anterior?
move elbows back behind you in the direction posterior medial, resulting in downwards scapular rotation and adduction
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what is the (proximal) origin of the pectoralis major?
medial half of the clavicle, sternum and cartilage of ribs 1-6
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what is the (distal) insertion of the pectoralis major?
crest of the greater tubercle of humerus
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what is the action of the pectoralis major?
adduct GH joint, internally rotate HG joint, assist to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation (w/ arm fixed)
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what is the (proximal) origin of the pectoralis major upper?
anterior surface of the sternal 1/2 clavicle
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what is the nerve innervation of the pectoralis major upper?
lateral pectoral nerve, C6,7,8, T1 * pect. lower is lateral and medial pectoral nerve*
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what is the shortened position of the pectoralis major upper?
supine, shoulder in 90 degrees flexion, elbow extended; horizontal adduction towards sternal end of clavicle
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what is the lengthened position of the pectoralis major upper?
supine w/ shoulder in horizontal abduction and arm supported
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what is the shortened position of the pectoralis major lower?
horizontal adduction towards opposite iliac crest
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what is the lengthened position of the pectoralis major lower?
supine shoulder in "Y" position comfortably w/ arm supported
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what is the (proximal) origin of the pectoralis minor?
3rd, 4th, and 5th rib
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what is the (distal) insertion of the pectoralis minor?
medial surface of the coracoid process of the scapula
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what is the innervation of the pectoralis minor?
medial pectoral nerve, w/ fibers from a communicating branch of the lateral pectoral nerve C6,7,8, T1
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what is the action of the pectoralis minor?
depress the scapula at ST joint, abduct scapula at ST joint, downwardly rotate scapula at ST joint. fixed: assist to elevate the thorax during forced inhalation.
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what is the shortened position of the pectoralis minor?
standing or seated, round shoulders forward, resulting in scapular abduction and some scapular depression
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what is the lengthened position of the pectoralis minor?
scapular adduction (arms behind you w/ shoulders back)
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what is the (proximal) origin of the deltoid?
lateral 1/3 clavicle, acromion, and spine of scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the deltoid?
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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what is the innervation of the deltoid?
axillary nerve C5,6
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what is the action of the deltoid?
abduct the GH joint
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what is the action of the anterior fibers of deltoid?
abduct the GH joint, flex GH joint, internally rotate GH joint, horizontally adduct GH joint
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what is the shortened position of fibers of deltoid?
seated; shoulder in 45-60 degrees of abduction and some flexion w/ slight internal rotation of humerus, elbow at about 90 degrees (check watch)
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what is the lengthened position of fibers of deltoid?
seated; some adduction of shoulder (towards side) w/ some extension, slight external rotation of humerus, elbow at about 90 degrees (what's up)
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what is the (proximal) origin of the middle fibers of deltoid?
lateral margin and superior surface of acromion of scapula
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what is the shortened position of the middle fibers of deltoid?
seated; shoulder in abduction w/ neutral rotation. elbow to about 90 degrees
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what is the lengthen position of the middle fibers of deltoid?
seated; arm by side in adduction w/ neutral rotation, elbow to about 90 degrees
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what is the (proximal) origin of the posterior fibers of the deltoid?
inferior lip of posterior border of spine of scapula
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what is the (proximal) origin of the supraspinatus?
supraspinous fossa of scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the supraspinatus?
greater tubercle of humerus
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what is the innervation of the supraspinatus?
suprascapular nerve C4,5,6
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what is the action of the supraspinatus?
abduct HG joint and stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity
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what is the shortened position of the supraspinatus?
seated; elbow flexed to about 90 degrees w/ shoulder abduction (neutral rotation) to about 90 degrees
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what is the lengthen position of the supraspinatus?
seated; elbow flexed to 90 degrees w/ shoulder adducted against body
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what is the (proximal) origin of the infraspinatus?
infraspinous fossa of scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the infraspinatus?
greater tubercle of humerus
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what is the action of the infraspinatus?
externally rotate GH joint, adduct Gh joint, stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity
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what is the shortened position of the infraspinatus?
prone, shoulder in about 90 degrees abduction and elbow at 90 degrees flexion; shoulder ER (not full ER), need pad under arm to protect medial upper arm from edge of table
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what is the lengthened position of the infraspinatus?
prone, shoulder in about 90 degrees abduction and elbow at 90 degrees flexion; shoulder IR (not full IR), need pad under arm to protect medial upper arm from edge of table
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what is the (proximal) origin of the subscapularis?
subscapular fossa of scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the subscapularis?
lesser tubercle of humerus
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what is the innervation of the subscapularis?
upper and lower sub scapular nerves C5,6,7
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what is the action of the subscapularis?
internally rotate GH joint, stabilize head of humerus in glenoid cavity
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what is the shortened position of the subscapularis?
prone; shoulder almost 90 degrees abduction, elbow at 90 degrees some IR shoulder; pad under arm to protect from the table
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what is the lengthened position of the subscapularis?
prone; shoulder almost 90 degrees abduction, elbow at 90 degrees some ER shoulder; pad under arm to protect from the table
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what is the (proximal) origin of the subclavius?
1st. rib and cartilage
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what is the (distal) insertion of the subclavius?
inferior surface of middle 1/3 clavicle
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what is the innervation of the subclavius?
subclavian nerve C5,6
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what is the action of the subclavius?
depress clavicle, and draw it anteriorly, elevate 1st. rib, stabilize SC joint
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what is the (proximal) origin of the biceps brachii?
long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula | short head: coracoid process of scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the biceps brachii?
tuberosity of radius and aponeurosis of biceps brachii
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what is the innervation of the biceps brachii?
musculocutaneous nerve, C5,6
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what is the action of the biceps brachii?
flex elbow at humeroulnar joint, supinate forearm at radioulnar joint, flex GH joint Long head: may assist to abduct of the humerus is externally rotated (ER) short head: assists to adduct at GH joint
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what is the shortened position of the biceps brachii?
seated; elbow flexion, slight shoulder flexion, and forearm supination (give me your money)
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what is the lengthened position of the biceps brachii?
standing or seated w/ arm free of chair or table; elbow extension, slight shoulder extension, neutral forearm (pass the baton)
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what is the (proximal) origin of the triceps brachii?
long head: infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula lateral head: posterior surface of the proximal 1/2 of the humerus medial head: posterior surface of the distal 1/2 of the humerus
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what is the (distal) insertion of the triceps brachii?
olecranon process of ulna
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what is the innervation of the triceps brachii?
radial nerve, C6,7,8, T1
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what is the action of the triceps brachii?
all heads: extend elbow at humeroulnar joint | long head: GH joint, adduct GH joint
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what is the shortened position of the triceps brachii?
all: seated; elbow extension (arm straight and down) | long head: elbow extension, some shoulder extension and adduction (fast walking arm swing)
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what is the lengthened position of the triceps brachii?
all: seated; elbow flexion | long head: elbow flexion, some shoulder flexion and abduction (feel my muscles)
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what is the (proximal) origin of the coracobrachialis?
coracoid process of scapula
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what is the (distal) insertion of the coracobrachialis?
medial surface of the mid-humeral shaft
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what is the innervation for the Coracobrachialis?
musculocutaneous nerve, C6,7
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what is the action of the coracobrachialis?
flex GH joint, adduct GH joint
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what is the shortened position of the coracobrachialis?
seated w/ arm free of table of chair or standing; some flexion and some adduction of the GH joint (shake my hand)
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what is the lengthened position of the coracobrachialis?
seated w/ arm free of table or chair, or standing; some extension and some abduction of the GH joint

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