Shoulder Joint Flashcards
Middle deltoid
Origin- acromion process
Insertion- deltoid tuberosity
Actions- abduction, horizontal abduction,
Anterior deltoid
Origin- anterior distal 1/3 of clavicle
Insertion- deltoid tuberosity
Actions- abduction, flexion, horizontal addiction, internal rotation
Posterior deltoid
Origin- spine of scapula
Insertion- deltoid tuberosity
Action-abduction, horizontal abduction, external rotation
Coracobrachialis
Origin- coracoid process
Insertion- anterior medial aspect of humerus
Action- adduction, flexion, horizontal adduction of humerus
Supraspinatus
Origin- supraspinatus fossa
Insertion- greater tubercle
Action- abduction of humerus
Infraspinatus
Origin- infraspinatus fossa
Insertion- dorsal surface of the greater tubercle
Action- external rotation
Teres minor
Origin-lower lateral border of scapula
Insertion- posterior surface of greater tubercle
Action- external rotation
Subscapularis
Origin- subscapular fossa
Insertion- lesser tubercle
Action- internal rotator of the humerus
Teres major
Origin- dorsal surface inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion- medial lip of bicipital groove
Action- adduction, extension, hyperextension, inward rotation of the humerus
Latissimus dorsi
Origin- spinous process of t6-l5, dorsal crest of sacrum, iliac crest and lower 3 ribs
Insertion- medial lip of bicipital groove
Action- adduction, extension, internal rotation of humerus
Pec major
Origin- proximal anterior 1/2 of clavicle, full length of sternum, and costal cartilage of ribs 1-6
Insertion- lateral lip of bicipital groove
Action- adduction, horizontal adduction, internal rotation
Flexors of the humerus
Pec major (clavicular fibers) Anterior deltoid Coracobrachialis Biceps brachii (short head)
Extensors of humerus
Latissimus dorsi There's major Posterior delt Pec major (sternal fibers) Triceps brachii (long head)
Abductors of humerus
Supraspinatus
Lateral deltoid
Adductors of humerus
Coracobrachialis Latissimus dorsi Teres major Pec major - biceps brachii short head - triceps brachii long head