Upper Extremities Myology Flashcards
Pectoralis Major M. action
- Adduct and medially rotate the Humerus
2. Protracts and Depresses the Scapula
Innervation and blood supply of Pectoralis major M.
Lateral and medical Pectoral N.
Thoracoacromial trunk
Pectoralis Minor M. action
Stabilizes Scapula by protracting and depressing it against the thoracic wall.
Innervation and blood supply of Pectoralis Minor M.
Medial Pectoral N.
Thoracoacromial trunk.
Subclavius M. action
Positions and depresses the clavicula
Innervation of Subclavius M.
Nerve to the Subclavius M.
Serratus Anterior M. action(2)
- Protracts the Scapula (stabilizing it against the thoracic wall).
- Rotates the Glenoid Cavity superiorly.
Innervation of Serratus Anterior M.
Long Thoracic N.
Supraspinatus M. action(2)
- Abducts the Humerus
2. Hold the Humeral Head in the Glenoid Cavity.
Innervation of Supraspinatus M.
Suprascapular N.
Infraspinatus M. action (2)
- Laterally rotates the Humerus
2. Hold the Humeral head in the Glenoid Cavity.
Innervation of Infraspinatus M.
Suprascapular N.
Teres Minor M. action (2)
- Laterally rotates the Humerus.
2. Holds the Humeral head in the Glenoid Cavity.
Innervation of Teres Minor M.
Axillary N.
Teres Major M. action(2)
Adducts and medially rotates the humerus.
Innervation of Teres Major M.
Lower Subscapular N.
Deltoid M. action: 3 parts:3 different actions
- Anterior part: Flex and medially rotates the Humerus
- Middle Part: Abduct the Humerus
- Posterior Part: Extend and Laterally rotate the Humerus
Innervation of Deltoid M.
Axillary N.
Subscapularis M. action(2)
- Medially rotate and adduct the Humerus
2. Holds the Humeral Head in the Glenoid Cavity.
Innervation of Subscapularis M.
Upper and Lower Subscapular N.
What are the 4 Rotator cuff muscles?
SITS
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres Minor
- Subscapularis
What makes up the Triangular Space?
Teres Minor M.
Teres Major M.
Long head of the Triceps Brachii M.
What makes up the Quadrangular Space?
Teres Minor M.
Teres Major M.
Long and Lateral Head of the Triceps Brachii M.
Coracobrachialis M. action (2)
Flex and Adduct the Humerus
Innervation of Coracobrachialis M.
Musculocutaneous N.
Biceps Brachii M. action (3)
- Flex the Humerus
- Flex the supine Forearm and supinate the forearm.
- Short Head resists dislocation of the shoulder.
Innervation of Biceps Brachii M.
Musculocutaneous N.
Brachialis M. action
Flex the forearm.
Innervation of Brachialis M.
Musculocutaneous N.
Triceps brachii M. Action (2)
- Extend the forearm
2. Long head resist dislocation of the shoulder.
Innervation of Triceps brachia.
Radial N.
Anconeus M. action (2)
with the Triceps Brachii M. extends the forearm, stabilizes the elbow joint.
Innervation of the Anconeus M.
Radial N.
Pronator Teres M. Action (2)
Pronate and flex the forearm.
Innervation of Pronator Teres M.
Median N.
Flexor Carpi Radialis M. action (2)
- Flex the forearm
2. Flex and Abduct Hand at wrist.