Upper Extremity Myology Flashcards
Pectoralis Major M.
- Clavicular Head - Medial 1/2 of Clavicle
- Sternocostal Head - Anterior surface of Sternum, Costal Cartilages 1-6; Aponeurosis External Abdominal Oblique M.
- Lateral Edge of Intertubercular Groove of Humerus
- Adduct & Medially rotate Humerus; Protract and Depress Scapula; Clavicular Head flexes Humerus; Sternocostal Head extends Humerus
- Lateral and Medial Pectoral N.
Pectoralis Minor M.
Medial aspect of ribs 3-5
Coracoid Process of Scapula
Stabilize Scapula by protracting and depressing it against Thoracic Wall
Medial Pectoral N.
Subclavius M.
Upper border of 1st rib and 1st Costal Cartilage
Inferior Aspect of Clavicle
Positions and depresses clavicle
Nerve to the Subclavius M.
Serratus Anterior M.
Lateral External Surface of Ribs 1-8
Anterior Surface of Medial Border of Scapula
Protracts Scapula (Stabilizing against Thoracic Wall); Rotates Glenoid Cavity Superiorly
Long Thoracic N.
Deltoid M.
Lateral 1/3 of Clavicle; Scapular Spine; Acromion
Deltoid Tuberosity of Humerus
Anterior: Flex & Medially Rotate Humerus; Medial: Abduct Humerus; Posterior: Extend and Laterally Rotate Humerus
Axillary N.
Subscapularis M.
Medial aspect of Subscapular Fossa
Lesser Tubercle of Humerus
Medially Rotate and Adduct Humerus; Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity
Upper and Lower Subscapular N.
Supraspinatus M.
Supraspinous Fossa of Scapula
Greater Tubercle of Humerus
With Deltoid M. Abduct the Humerus; Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity
Suprascapular N.
Infraspinatus M.
Infraspinous Fossa of Scapula
Greater Tubercle of Humerus
Laterally Rotate Humerus; Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity
Suprascapular N.
Teres Minor M.
Middle part of Lateral Border of Scapula
Greater Tubercle of Scapula
Laterally Rotates Humerus; Holds Humeral Head in Glenoid Cavity
Axially N.
Teres Major M.
Posterior Aspect of the Inferior Angle Scapula
Medial Edge of Intertubercular Groove
Adduct and Medially Rotate Humerus
Lower Subscapular N.
Biceps Brachii M.
Long Head: Supraglenoid Tubercle of Scapula
Short Head: Coracoid Process of Scapula
Radial Tuberosity and Antebrachial Fascia as Bicipital Aponeurosis
Flex Humerus, Flex supine Forearm and Supinate the Forearm, Short Head resists dislocation of shoulder
Musculocutaneous N.
Coracobrachialis M.
Coracoid Process of Scapula
Medial aspect of Humeral Body
Flex and Adduct Humerus
Musculocutaneous N.
Brachialis M.
Distal half of anterior aspect of Humeral Body
Ulnar Tuberosity and Coronoid Process
Flex Forearm
Musculocutaneous N.
Triceps Brachii M.
Long Head: Infraglenoid Tubercle of Scapula
Medial Head: Posterior aspect of Humeral Body, inferior to Radial Groove
Lateral Head: Posterior aspect of Humeral Body, superior to Radial Groove
Olecranon of Ulna and Antebrachial Fascia
Extend Forearm, Long Head resists dislocation of Shoulder
Radial N.
Anconeus M.
Lateral Humeral Epicondyle
Lateral Aspect of Olecranon
With Triceps Brachii M., Extends Forearm, Stabilizes Elbow Joint
Radial N.
Pronator Teres M. (Superficial)
Humeral Head: Medial Humeral Epicondyle
Ulnar Head: Coronoid Process of Ulna
Lateral aspect of Radius
Pronate and Flex Forearm
Median N.
Flexor Carpi Radialis M. (Superficial)
Medial Humeral Epicondyle
Ventral aspect of Base of 2nd Metacarptal
Flex Forearm, Flex and Abduct Hand at the Wrist
Median N.
Palmaris Longus M. (Superficial)
Medial Humeral Epicondyle
Palmar Aponeurosis, Flexor Retinaculum
Flex Forearm, Flex Hand and Tenses Palmar Aponeurosis
Median N.