Shoulder Muscles (origins, insertions, actions, innervation) Flashcards
Trapzius: Insertion
Posterior 1/3 clavicle
Medial border acromion; upper border scapular spine
Triangular space base of scapular spine
Trapezius: Origin
External occipital protuberance; Ligamentum nuchae
Spinous C7-T3
Spinous T4-T12
Trapezius: Actions
Elevation scapula
Retraction scapula
Upward rotation scapula
Depression scapula
Trapezius: Innervation
Accessory Nerve (CN XI)
Latissimus dorsi: Origin
Spinous T6-T12
Lumbar and sacral vertebrae
Posterior iliac crest
Latissimus dorsi: Insertion
Medial lip and floor of intertubercle groove of humerus
Latissimus dorsi: Actions
Extension arm
Adduction arm
Internal rotation glenohumeral
Horizontal abduction glenohumeral
Latissimus dorsi: Innervation
Thoracodorsal nerve
(C6-C8)
Brachial plexus: Posterior
Levator scapulae: Origin
Transverse process C1-C4
Levator scapulae: Insertion
Superior angle-Medial border scapula above spine base
Levator scapula: Actions
Elevate scapula
downward rotate/adduction
Levator scapulae: Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
(C3,C4)
Rhomboid minor: Origin
Lower ligamentum nuachae
Spinous C7-T1
Rhomboid minor: Insertion
Medial border scapula base of spine
Rhomboid minor: Actions
Elevation scapula
Retraction scapula
Downward rotation glenohumeral
Rhomboid minor: Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve
(C5)
Rhomboid major: Origin
Spinous T2-T5
Rhomboid major: Insertion
Medial border scapula below minor
Rhomboid major: Actions
Elevation of scapula
Retraction of scapula
Downward roation glenohumeral
Rhomboid major: Innervation
Dorsal scapular nerve
(C5)
Serratus anterior: Origin
Anterior Ribs 1-8
Anteriolateral thoracic wall
Serratus anterior: Insertion
Inferior angle: anterior medial border scapula
Serratus anterior: Actions
Protraction of scapula
Upward rotation glenoid cavity
Holds medial border against thoracic
Serratus anterior: Innervation
Long thoracic nerve
(C5-C7)
Deltoid: Origin
Anteriolateral 1/3 clavicle
Lateral aspect of acromion
Inferior spine of scapula