Upper Appendicular Muscles Flashcards
What is the function of the muscles that move the pectoral girdle?
stabilize the scapula during activities of the upper limb
Name the 7 muscles that move the pectoral girdle.
- pectoralis minor
- serratus anterior
- subclavius
- trapezius
- levator scapulae
- rhomboid minor
- rhomboid major
What are the actions of the pectoralis minor?
protracts and depresses scapula
Where is the origin of the pectoralis minor?
ribs 3-5
Where is the insertion of the pectoralis minor?
coracoid process of the scapula
What are the actions of the serratus anterior?
- agonist in scapula protraction
- superiorly rotates scapula (so glenoid cavity moves superiorly)
- stabilizes scapula
Where is the origin of the serratus anterior?
ribs 1-8, anterior and superior margins
Where is the insertion of the serratus anterior?
medial border of scapula, anterior surface
What are the actions of the subclavius?
stabilizes and depresses clavicle
Where is the origin of the subclavius?
rib 1
Where is the insertion of the subclavius?
inferior surface of clavicle
What are the actions of the levator scapulae?
- elevates scapulae
- inferiorly rotates scapula (pulls glenoid cavity inferiorly)
Where is the origin of the levator scapulae?
transverse processes of C1-C4
Where is the insertion of the levator scapulae?
superior part of the medial border of the scapula
What are the actions of the rhomboid major?
- elevates and retracts (adducts) scapula
- inferiorly rotates scapula
Where is the origin of the rhomboid major?
spinous processes of T2-T5
Where is the insertion of the rhomboid major?
medial border of scapula from spine to inferior angle
What are the actions of the rhomboid minor?
- elevates and retracts (adducts) scapula
- inferiorly rotates scapula
Where is the origin of the rhomboid minor?
spinous processes of C7-T1
Where is the insertion of the rhomboid minor?
medial border of scapula superior to spine
What are the actions of the trapezius?
- superior fibres: elevate and superiorly rotate scapula
- middle fibres: retract scapula
- inferior fibres: depress scapula
Where is the origin of the trapezius?
- occipital bone (superior nuchal line)
- ligamentum nuchae
- spinous processes of C7-T12
Where is the insertion of the trapezius?
- clavicle
- accordion process and spine of scapula
How many muscles insert on the humerus and cause movement of the arm?
11
Which two muscles have their origins on the axial skeleton and move the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- latissimus dorsi
- pectoralis major
What are the four rotator cuff muscles?
- subscapularis
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
What are the actions of the latissimus dorsi?
- agonist of arm extension
- adducts and medially rotates arm (“swimmer’s muscle”)
Where is the origin of the latissimus dorsi?
- spinous processes of T7-T12
- ribs 8-12
- iliac crest
- thoracolumbar fascia
Where is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi?
intertubercular groove of humerus
What are the actions of the pectoralis major?
- agonist of arm flexion
- also adducts and medially rotates arm
Where is the origin of the pectoralis major?
- medial clavicle
- costal cartilages of ribs 2-6
- body of sternum
Where is the insertion of the pectoralis major?
lateral part of intertubercular groove of humerus
What are the actions of the deltoid?
- anterior fibres: flex and medially rotate arm
- middle fibres: agonist of arm abduction
- posterior fibres: extend and laterally rotate arm
Where is the origin of the deltoid?
- acromial end of the clavicle
- acromion and spine of the scapula
Where is the insertion of the deltoid?
deltoid tuberosity of humerus
What are the actions of the coracobrachialis?
adducts and flexes arm
Where is the origin of the coracobrachialis?
coracoid process of the scapula
Where is the insertion of the coracobrachialis?
middle medial shaft of humerus
What are the actions of the teres major?
extends, adducts, and medially rotates arm
Where is the origin of the teres major?
inferior lateral border and inferior angle of scapula
Where is the insertion of the teres major?
lesser tubercle and intertubercular groove of the humerus
What are the actions of the triceps brachii (long head)?
extends and adducts arm
Where is the origin of the triceps brachii (long head)?
infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
Where is the insertion of the triceps brachii (long head)?
olecranon process of ulna
What are the actions of the biceps brachii (long head)?
flexes arm
Where is the origin of the biceps brachii (long head)?
supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Where is the insertion of the biceps brachii (long head)?
radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
What are the general actions of the rotator cuff muscles?
stabilize the glenohumeral joint
What are the actions of the subscapularis?
medially rotates arm
Where is the origin of the subscapularis?
subscapular fossa of scapula
Where is the insertion of the subscapularis?
lesser tubercle of humerus
What are the actions of the supraspinatus?
abducts arm
Where is the origin of the supraspinatus?
supraspinous fossa of scapula
Where is the insertion of the supraspinatus?
greater tubercle of humerus
What are the actions of the infraspinatus?
adducts and laterally rotates arm
Where is the origin of the infraspinatus?
infraspinous fossa of the scapula
Where is the insertion of the infraspinatus?
greater tubercle of humerus
What are the actions of the teres minor?
adducts and laterally rotates arm
Where is the origin of the teres minor?
upper dorsal lateral border of scapula (superior to teres major origin)
Where is the insertion of the teres minor?
greater tubercle of humerus
Which muscles abduct the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- deltoid (middle fibres)
- supraspinatus
Which muscles adduct the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- latissimus dorsi
- pectoralis major
- coracobrachialis
- teres major
- teres minor
- infraspinatus
Which muscles extend the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- latissimus dorsi
- deltoid (posterior fibres)
- teres major
- long head of triceps brachii
Which muscles flex the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- pectoralis major
- deltoid (anterior fibres)
- coracobrachialis
- long head of biceps brachii
Which muscles laterally rotate the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- infraspinatus
- teres minor
- deltoid (posterior fibres)
Which muscles medially rotate the glenohumeral joint/arm?
- subscapularis
- deltoid (anterior fibres)
- latissimus dorsi
- pectoralis major
- teres major
What are the actions of the biceps brachii (long head and short head)?
- flexes forearm, powerful supinator of forearm
- long head flexes arm
Where is the origin of the biceps brachii (long head and short head)?
long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
short head: coracoid process of scapula
Where is the insertion of the biceps brachii (long head and short head)?
radial tuberosity and bicipital aponeurosis
What are the actions of the brachialis?
primary flexor of forearm