Upper Limb - Proximal Attachments Flashcards
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the trapezius?
Medial third of superior nuchal line
Nuchal ligament
External occipital protuberance
Spinous processes of C7-T1
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the latissimus dorsi?
Spinous processes of T7-T12
Thoracolumbar fascia
Iliac crest
Inferior three ribs
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the levator scapulae?
Transverse processes of C1-C4.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the rhomboid major?
Spinous processes of T2-T5.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the rhomboid minor?
Nuchal ligament
Spinous processes of C7-T1
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the supraspinatus?
Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Deep fascia
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the infraspinatus?
Infraspinous fossa of the scapula and deep fascia.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the Teres minor?
Lateral border of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the Teres Major?
Posterior surface of the inferior angle of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the subscapularis?
Subscapular fossa of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the Pectoralis Major?
Medial half of the clavicle
Medial half of the sternum
Superior six costal cartilages
Aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the Pectoralis minor?
Third to fifth ribs.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the Serratus anterior?
Lateral surface of the upper 8 ribs.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the subclavius?
Junction of the first rib and costal cartilage.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the deltoid?
Lateral third of the clavicle, acromion and spine of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the short head of the biceps brachii?
Apex of coracoid process of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the long head of the biceps brachii?
Supraglenoid tubercule of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the brachialis?
Distal half of the anterior humerus.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the coracobrachialis?
Tip of coracoid process of the scapula.
What is the proximal attachment of the long head of the triceps Brachii?
Infraglenoid tubercule of the scapula.
What is/are the proximal attachment(s) for the lateral head of the triceps Brachii?
Posterior of the humerus, superior to the radial groove.