Unit 1 Flashcards
pectoralis major o-i
origin: clavicle, sternum, and upper 6 costal cartilages
insertion: slightly lateral to bicipital groove
actions of the pec major
adducts the arm
medially rotates the arm
pectoralis minor o-i
origin: ribs 3,4,and 5
insertion: coracoid process of scapula
action of pec minor
downwardly rotates the shoulder girdle
serratus anterior o-I:
origin: ribs 1-8
insertion: medial border of the scapula
action of the serratus anterior
scapular protraction
levator scapulae o-I:
origin: transverse process of C1-4
insertion: medial border of scapula
where does the latissimus dorsi attatch on the humerus
on the bicipital groove
actions of the lat dorsi
extend shoulder
adduct shoulder
medially rotates the arm
deltoid o-I:
origin: clavicle, acromion, and scapula
insertion: deltoid tuberosity
supraspinatus o-I:
origin: supraspinous fossa of scapula
insertion: greater tuberosity
actions of the supraspinatus
abducts arm but mainly a stabilizer
infraspinatus o-I:
origin: infraspinous fossa
insertion: greater tuberosity
actions of the infraspinatus
externally rotates arm
teres minor o-I:
origin: lateral border of scapula
insertion: greater tubercle