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Shoulder Muscles

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle

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Upper Trapezius O. External Occipital Protuberance I. Lateral third of clavicle Acromion of Scapula A. Elevation Lateral (upward) rotation of scapula
Middle Trapezius O. T1-T5 spinous processes I. Spine of scapula A. Adduction (retraction) of scapula
Lower Trapezius O. T6-T12 spinous processes I. Root of spine of the scapula A. Depression Lateral (upward) rotation of scapula
Levator Scapula O. C1-C4 Transverse Processes I. Vertebral border of scapula from superior angle to root of spine A. Elevation Medial (downward) rotation of scapula
Rhomboid Minor O. C7 and T1 spinous processes I. Root of the spine of scapula A. Adduction (retraction) Medial (downward) rotation of scapula
Rhomboid Major O. T2-T5 spinous processes I. Vertebral border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle A. Adduction (retraction) Medial (downward) rotation of scapula
Serratus Anterior O. Lateral surface of upper 8 ribs (by finger-like slips) I. Vertebral border of the scapula- anterior surface A. Abduction; Lateral (upward) rotation of scapula; Stabilizes scapula against chest wall; Depression of scapula; Assists forced exhale
Pectoralis Minor O. Anterior surface of ribs 3, 4, and 5 near costal cartilages I. Coracoid process of scapula (medial border of superior surface) A. Abduction; Depression; Medial (downward) rotation; Anterior tilt of scapula; Assists forced inhalation
Subclavius O. 1st rib costocartilage junction I. Inferior shaft of clavicle- middle 1/3 A. Depresses clavicle Stabilizaes sternoclavicular joint
Pectoralis Major (Origin and Insertion) O. Clavicular Head: Medial half of clavicle Sternocostal Head: Sternum; Cartilages of superior 6 ribs; Aponeurosis of external oblique muscle I. Lateral Lip of intertubercular groove of humerus
Pectoralis Major (Actions) A. Adduction Horizontal adduction Medial rotation of humerus Clavicular head: Flexion of humerus Sternocostal head: Extension of humerus; Assists anterior tilt of scapula
Latissimus Dorsi O. Thoracolumbar aponeurosis; Lower 6 Thoracic spinous proc.; Sacrum; Iliac crest; Lower 3 to 4 ribs; Inf angle of scapula I. Intertubercular groove of humerus A. Extension; Medial rotation; Adduction; Downward rotate of scapula; Depresses scapula
Supraspinatus O. Supraspinous fossa of scapula I. Greater tubercle of humerus (superior facet) A. Abduction Scaption of humerus Stabilization of head of humerus
Infraspinatus O. Infrespinous fossa of scapula I. Greater tubercle of humerus (middle facet) A. Lateral rotation Extension of humerus
Teres Minor O. Upper 2/3 of axillary border of scapula I. Greater tubercle of humerus (inferior facet) A. Lateral rotation Extension of humerus
Subscapularis O. Subscapular fossa of scapula I. Lesser tubercle of humerus A. Medial Rotation Adduction of humerus
Teres Major O. Inferior angle of scapula (dorsal surface) Lower third of axillary border of scapula I. Medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus A. Extension Medial rotation Adduction of humerus
Deltoids (origins and insertions) O. Ant- Lateral third of clavicle Mid- acromion of scapula Post- spine of scapula I. Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
Deltoids (actions) A. Anterior: Flexion Horizontal adduction Medial Rotation of humerus Middle: Abduction of humerus to 90 degrees Posterior: Extension Horizontal abduction Lateral rotation Scaption of humerus
Coracobrachialis O. Coracoid process of scapula I. Middle 1/3 of medial surface of humeral shaft A. Flexion Adduction of humerus
Biceps Brachii O. Short head: Coracoid process of scapula Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula I. Tuberosity of radius Bicipital aponeurosis A. Flexion of elbow Supination of forearm Short head: Flexion of humerus
Triceps Brachii O. Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lat head: Post humerus above spiral groove Med head: Post humerus below spiral groove I. Olecranon process of ulna A. Extension of elbow Long head: Extension of humerus
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