UE Muscles Flashcards
Sternocleidomastoid Action
Ipsilateral Side bending of head with rotation to opposite
Bilateral- neck flexion, extension at O-A joint
Sternocleidomastoid Insertion
Mastoid Process of Temporal Bone, lateral half of superior Nuchal line
Sternocleidomastoid Origin
Sternal Head, anterior surface of manubrium of sternum. Clavicular Head; superior surface of medial 1/3 clavicle
Sternocleidomastoid Innervation
CN XI (Motor), Ventral Rami C2-C3 (Sensory)
Levator Scapulae Action
Elevates Scapula
Downward Rotation of Scapula
Levator Scapulae Origin
Transverse Process of C1-C4
Levator Scapula Insertion
Superior Aspect of Medial Border of Scapula
Levator Scapulae Innervation
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C5), C3-C4 Ventral Rami
Upper Trapezius Action
Upwardly rotates with lower trapezius
Elevate and Retract Scapula
Upper Trapezius Origin
Medial 1/3 superior Nuchal line; Occipital Protuberance to C7, ligamentum nuchae
Upper Trapezius Insertion
Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle
Upper Trapezius Innervation
CN XI (Motor), Ventral Rami C3-C4 (Sensory)
Middle Trapezius Action
Retract Scapula
Middle Trapezius Origin
C7-T4 Spinous Process
Middle Trapezius Insertion
Acromion and Crest of Spine of Scapula
Middle Trapezius Innervation
CN XI (Motor), Ventral Rami C3-C4 (Sensory)
Lower Trapezius Action
Upwardly Rotates with upper trapezius
Depress, Retract Scapula
Lower Trapezius Origin
T4-T12 Spinous Process
Lower Trapezius Insertion
Spine of Scapula
Lower Trapezius Innervation
CN XI (Motor), Ventral Rami C3-C4 (Sensory)
Serratus Anterior Action
Protract Scapula, and holds it against thoracic wall
Upward Rotation of Scapula
Serratus Anterior Origin
Lateral Surface of Ribs 1-8
Serratus Anterior Insertion
Anterior Surface of Medial Border of Scapula
Serratus Anterior Innervation
Long Thoracic Nerve, C5, C6, C7
Pectoralis Major Action
Adduction and Internal Rotation of Humerus
Clavicular Head Alone- Flexes Humerus
Sternocostal Head Alone- Extends Humerus from overhead positions; horizontal addiction at G/H Joint
Pectoralis Major Origin
Clavicular Head- Anterior Surface of medial 1/2 of clavicle
Sternocostal Head- Anterior Surface of Sternum, upper 6 costal cartilages and aponeurosis of External Oblique
Pectoralis Major Insertion
Lateral Lip of Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
Pectoralis Major Innervation
Lateral and Medial Pectoral Nerves
Clavicular- C5-C6
Sternocostal- C7, C8-T1
Pectoralis Minor Action
Stabilizes Scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against Thoracic Wall
Pectoralis Minor Origin
3rd to 5th Ribs near costal cartilages
Pectoralis Minor Insertion
Medial Border and Superior Surface of Coracoid Process of Scapula
Pectoralis Minor Innervation
Medial and Lateral Pectoral Nerve (C6, C7, C8)
Anterior Deltoid Action
Abduction, Flexion, internal Rotation of Humerus
Anterior Deltoid Origin
Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle (Anterior Surface)
Anterior Deltoid Insertion
Deltoid Tuberosity of Humerus
Anterior Deltoid Innervation
Axillary Nerve (C5-C6)
Middle Deltoid Action
Abduction of Humerus
Middle Deltoid Origin
Lateral Aspect of Acromion
Middle Deltoid Insertion
Deltoid Tubersoity
Middle Deltoid Innervation
Axillary Nerve (C5-C6)
Posterior Deltoid Action
Extension, External Rotation, and Abduction of Humerus
Posterior Deltoid Origin
Inferior Lip of Crest of Spine of Scapula
Posterior Deltoid Insertion
Deltoid Tuberosity
Posterior Deltoid Innervation
Axillary Nerve (C5-C6)
Supraspinatus Action
Initiates and Assists Deltoid in Abduction of Humerus; Holds head in Glenoid Cavity (Rotator Cuff)
Supraspinatus Origin
Supraspinous Fossa of Scapula
Supraspinatus Insertion
Superior facet on greater tubercle of humerus
Supraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular Nerve (C4, C5, C6)
Infraspinatus Action
External Rotation of Humerus
Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid (Rotator Cuff)
Infraspinatus Origin
Infraspinous Fossa of Scapula
Infraspinatus Insertion
Middle Facet Greater Tubercle of Humerus
Infraspinatus Innervation
Suprascapular Nerve (C5-C6)
Teres Minor Action
External Rotation of Humerus
Teres Minor Origin
Middle Part of Lateral Border of Scapula
Teres Minor Insertion
Inferior Facet on Greater Tubercle of Humerus
Teres Minor Innervation
Axillary Nerve (C5-C6)
Subscapularis Action
Internal Rotation, Adduction of Humerus
Holds Head of Humerus in Place (Rotator Cuff)
Subscapularis Origin
Subscapular Fossa
Subscapularis Insertion
Lesser Tubercle of Humerus
Subscapularis Innervation
Upper and Lower Subscapular Nerves
Teres Major Action
Extension, Adduction, Internal Rotation of Humerus
Teres Major Origin
Dorsal Surface of Inferior Angle of Scapula
Teres Major Insertion
Medial Lip of Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
Teres Major Innervation
Lower Subscapular Nerve (C5-C6)
Rhomboid Major Action
Retract Scapula, Elevate Scapula, Downward Rotation of Scapula
Fix Scapula against Thoracic Wall
Rhomboid Major Origin
Spinous Processes of T2-T5
Rhomboid Major Insertion
Medial Border of Scapula from Spine to Inferior Angle
Rhomboids Major Innervation
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4-C5)
Rhomboid Minor Action
Retract Scapula, Elevate Scapula, downward rotation of scapula
Fix Scapula against Thoracic Wall
Rhomboid Minor Origin
Nuchal Ligament and Spinous Processes of C7 and T1
Rhomboid Minor Insertion
Medial Border of Scapula at level of the spine
Rhomboid Minor Innervation
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4 and C5)
Latissimus Dorsi Action
Extension, Adduction, Internal Rotation of Humerus
Latissimus Dorsi Origin
Thoracolumbar Fascia, Spinous Process T6-T12, inferior 3 or 4 ribs, iliac crest
Latissimus Dorsi Insertion
Floor of Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
Latissimus Dorsi Innervation
Thoracodorsal Nerve (C6, C7, C8)
Coracobrachialis Action
Flexion, Adduction of Humerus
Coracobrachialis Origin
Tip or Apex of coracoid process of Scapula
Coracobrachialis Insertion
Middle 1/3 of medial Humerus
Coracobrachialis Innervation
Musculotaneous Nerve (C5, C6)
Biceps Brachii Action
Long Head- Weak Shoulder Flexion, Weak Abduction and External Rotation of Humerus
Both- Elbow Flexion with Forearm Supination
Biceps Brachii Origin
Short Head- Coracoid Process of Scapula
Long Head- Supraglenoid Tubercle of Scapula
Biceps Brachii Insertion
Radial Tuberosity and Fascia of Forearm via Bicipital Aponeurosis
Biceps Brachii Innervation
Musculotaneous Nerve (C5-C6)