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Upper Extremities

GA1 - T3 - Upper Extremities

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Trapezius - O Upper: External Occipital Protuberance Ligamentum nuchae Middle: C7-T3 Spinous Processes Lower: T4-T12 Spinous Processes
Trapezius - I Upper: Lateral third of clavicle Acromiom of scapula Middle: Spine of scapula Lower: Root of spine of scapula
Trapezius - A Upper: Elevation Upward rotation of scapula Middle: Retraction of scapula Lower: Depression Upward rotation of scapula
Trapezius - N Accessory n. (CNXI) spinal part (motor) C3, 4 spinal ns.
Levator Scapule - O C1-4 (tp's)
Levator Scapule - I Vertebral border of scapula from superior angle to root of spine
Levator Scapule - A Elevation Medial (downward) rotation of scapula
Levator Scapule - N Dorsal scapular n. (C5) C3, 4 spinal ns.
Rhomboids Major & Minor - O Major: T2-T5 (sp's) Minor: C7 & T1 (sp's)
Rhomboids Major & Minor - I Major: Vertebral border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle Minor: Root of spine of scapula
Rhomboids Major & Minor - A Retraction of scapula Downward rotation of scapula
Rhomboids Major & Minor - N Dorsal scapular n. (C4, 5)
Serratus Anterior - O Lateral surface of upper 8 ribs
Serratus Anterior - I Vertebral border of scapula - anterior surface
Serratus Anterior - A Protraction/upward rotation of scapula Upward rotation of scapula Stabilizes scapula against chest wall Depression of scapula (lower fibers) Assists forced exhalation
Serratus Anterior - N Long thoracic n. (C5, 6, 7)
Pectoralis Minor - O Anterior surface of ribs 3, 4, 5 near costal cartilage
Pectoralis Minor - I Coracoid process of scapula (medial border of superior surface)
Pectoralis Minor - A Protraction, Depression, Downward rotation, Anterior tilt of scapula Assists forced inhalation
Subclavius - O 1st rib costocartilage junction
Subclavius - I Inferior shaft of clavicle - middle 1/3
Subclavius - A Depresses clavicle Stabilizes sternoclavicular joint
Subclavius - N Subclavian n. (C5, 6)
Pectoralis Major - O Clavicular Head: Medial half of clavicle Sternocostal Head: Sternum Cartilage of superior 6 ribs Aponeurosis of external oblique m.
Pectoralis Major - I Lateral lip of bicipital (intertubercular) groove of humerous
Pectoralis Major - A Adduction Horizontal adduction Medial rotation of humerus Clavicular Head: Flexion of humerus Sternocostal head: Extension of humerus Assists anterior tilt of scapula
Pectoralis Major - N Clavicular head: Lateral & medial pectoral ns. (C5,6) Sternocostal head: Medial pectoral n. (C7,8, T1)
Latissimus Dorsi - O Thoracolumbar aponeurosis Lower 6 thoracic sp's+Sacrum Iliac crest of ilium Lower 3-4 ribs Inferior angle of scapula
Latissimus Dorsi - I Bicipital (intertubercular) groove of humerus
Latissimus Dorsi - A Extension Medial rotation Adduction of humerus Medial (downward) rotation of scapula Assists depression of scapula
Latissimus Dorsi - N Thoracodorsal n. (C6, 7, 8)
Supraspinatus - O Supraspinous fossa of scapula
Supraspinatus - I Greater tubercle of humerous (superior facet)
Supraspinatus - A Initiates abduction Stabilization of head of humerous
Supraspinatus - N Suprascapular n. (C4, 5, 6)
Infraspinatus - O Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Infraspinatus - I Greater tubercle of humerus (middle facet)
Infraspinatus - A Lateral rotation Extension of humerus
Infraspinatus - N Suprascapular n. (C5, 6)
Teres Minor - O Upper 2/3 of axillary border of scapula
Teres Minor - I Greater tubercle of humerus (inferior facet)
Teres Minor - A Lateral rotation Extension of humerus
Teres Minor - N Axillary n. (C5, 6)
Subscapularis - O Subscapular fossa of scapula
Subscapularis - I Lesser tubercle of humerus
Subscapularis - A Medial rotation Adduction of humerus
Subscapularis - N Upper & Lower Suprascapular ns. (C5, 6, 7)
Teres Major - O Inferior angle of scapula (dorsal surface) Lower third of axillary border of scapula
Teres Major - I Medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus
Teres Major - A Extension Medial rotation Adduction of humerus
Deltoids - O Anterior: Lateral third of clavicle Middle: Acromiom of scapula - lateral surface Posterior: Spine of scapula
Deltoids - I Anterior: Flexion Horizontal adduction Medial rotation of humerus Middle: Abduction of humerus to 90 degrees Posterior: Extension, Horizontal adduction, Lateral rotation, scaption of humerus
Deltoids - N Axillary n. (C5, 6)
Coracobrachialis - O Coracoid process of scapula
Coracobrachialis - I Middle 1/3 of medial surface of humeral shaft
Coracobrachialis - A Flexion Adduction of humerus
Coracobrachialis - N Musculocutaneous n. (C5, 6, 7)
Biceps Brachii - O Short Head: Coracoid process of scapula Long Head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Biceps Brachii - I Tuberosity of radius & antebrachial fascia via Bicipital aponeurosis
Biceps Brachii - A Flexion of elbow Supination of forearm Short head: Flexion of humerus
Biceps Brachii - N Musculocutaneous n. (C5, 6)
Brachialis - O Lower half of anterior shaft of humerus
Brachialis - I Tuberosity of ulna Coronoid process of ulna
Brachialis - A Flexion of elbow
Brachialis - N Musculocutaneous n. (C5, 6)
Triceps Brachii - O Long Head: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lateral Head: Posterior humerous above spiral groove Medial Head: Posterior humerus below spiral groove
Triceps Brachii - I Olecranon process of ulna
Triceps Brachii - A Extension of elbow Long Head: Extension of humerus
Triceps Brachii - N Radial n. (C6, 7, 8)
Flexor Carpi Radialis - O Medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor tendon)
Flexor Carpi Radialis - I Bases of 2nd & 3rd metacarpals
Flexor Carpi Radialis - A Flexion Abduction of wrist (radial deviation)
Flexor Carpi Radialis - N Medain n. (C6, 7)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - O Humeral head: Medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor tendon) Ulnar head: Proximal posterior ulna Olecranon process of ulna
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - I Pisiform carpal bone+Hamate carpal bone Base of 5th metacarpal
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - A Flexion Adduction of wrist (ulnar deviation)
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris - N Ulnar n. (C7, 8)
Palmaris Longis - O Medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor tendon)
Palmaris Longis - I Palmar aponeurosis Flexor retinaculum
Palmaris Longis - A Assists flexion of wrist
Palmaris Longis - N Median n. (C7, 8)
Pronator Teres - O Humeral head: Medial epicondyle of humerus Ulnar head: Coronoid process of ulna
Pronator Teres - I Middle of lateral shaft of radius
Pronator Teres - A Pronation of forearm Assists in flexion of elbow
Pronator Teres - N Median n. (C6, 7)
Pronator Quadratus - O Distal fourth of anterior ulna
Pronator Quadratus - I Distal fourth of anterior radius
Pronator Quadratus - A Pronates forearm
Pronator Quadratus - N Median n. (C8, T1)
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - O Humeroulnar head: Medial epicondyle of humerus (common flexor tendon) Coronoid process of ulna Radial head: Anterior oblique line of radius
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - I Sides of shafts of middle phalanges of 4 fingers
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - A Flexion of 4 fingers at PIP joints Assists flexion of wrist
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis - N Medan n. (C7, 8, T1)
Flexor Digitorum Profundis - O Proximal 3/4 of anterior ulna Interosseous membrane
Flexor Digitorum Profundis - I Bases of distal phalanges of 4 fingers
Flexor Digitorum Profundis - A Flexion of 4 fingers at DIP joints Assists flexion of wrist
Flexor Digitorum Profundis - N Radial 2 fingers: Median n. (C8, T1) Ulnar 2 fingers: Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Flexor Pollicis Longus - O Middle of anterior radius Interosseous membrane
Flexor Pollicis Longus - I Distal phalanx of thumb
Flexor Pollicis Longus - A Flexion of thumb at IP joint
Flexor Pollicis Longus - N Median n. (C8, T1)
Brachioradialis - O Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Brachioradialis - I Styloid process of radius
Brachioradialis - A Flexion of elbow with forearm in neutral position (mid-position, halfway between supination and pronation) Flexes in supinated/pronated position
Brachioradialis - N Radial n. (C5, 6, 7)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - O Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - I Base of 2nd metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - A Extension Abduction of wrist (radial deviation)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - N Radial n. (C6, 7)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - O Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon)
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - I Base of 3rd metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - A Extension of wrist
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - N Radial n. (C6, 7)
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - O Humeral head: Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon) Ulnar head (deep to humeral head): Posterior proximal ulna - subcutaneous border
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - I Base of 5th metacarpal
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - A Extension Adduction of wrist (ulnar deviation)
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Extensor Digitorum - O Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extensor tendon)
Extensor Digitorum - I Via extensor expansion of 4 fingers into base of 2nd & 3rd phalanges
Extensor Digitorum - A Extension of 4 fingers at MP joints & interphalangeal joints
Extensor Digitorum - N Radial n. (C6, 7, 8)
Extensor Digiti Minimi - O Lateral epicondyle of humerus (common extension tendon)
Extensor Digiti Minimi - I Via extensor expansion of little (5th) finger into 2nd & 3rd (proximal & distal) phalangeals
Extensor Digiti Minimi - A Extension of little (5th) finger at MP joint Assists extension of wrist & interphalangeal joints
Extensor Digiti Minimi - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Supinator - O Lateral epicondyle of humerus Annular ligament of radius Radial collateral ligaments Proximal ulna at supinator crest
Supinator - I Lateral surface of proximal 1/3 of radius between anterior & posterior oblique lines
Supinator - A Supination of forearm
Supinator - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Extensor Indicis - O Posterior Ulna Interosseous membrane
Extensor Indicis - I Via extensor expansion of index (2nd) finger into base of 2nd & 3rd (proximal & distal) phalanges
Extensor Indicis - A Extension of index finger at MP joint Assists extension of wrist & interphalangeal joints
Extensor Indicis - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Abductor Pollicis Longus - O Posterior radius Posterior ulna Interosseous membrane
Abductor Pollicis Longus - I Base of 1st metacarpal
Abductor Pollicis Longus - A Abduction of thumb at CM joint Assists wrist abduction
Abductor Pollicis Longus - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Extensor Pollicis Longus - O Posterior ulna - middle 1/3 Interosseous membrane
Extensor Pollicis Longus - I Base of distal phalanx of thumb
Extensor Pollicis Longus - A Extension of thumb at IP joint Assists wrist abduction
Extensor Pollicis Longus - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Extensor Pollicis Brevis - O Posterior radius Interosseous membrane
Extensor Pollicis Brevis - I Base of proximal phalanx of thumb
Extensor Pollicis Brevis - A Extension of thumb at MP joint Assists wrist abduction
Extensor Pollicis Brevis - N Radial n. (C7, 8)
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - O Flexor retinaculum Trapezium carpal bone Scaphoid carpal bone
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - I Base of proximal phalanxe of thumb - radial side
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - A Abduction of thumb at CM joint
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - N Median n. (C8, T1)
Adductor Pollicis - O Transverse head: Anterior shaft of 3rd metacarpal Oblique head: Base of 2nd & 3rd metacarpals Capitate carpal bone Trapezoid carpal bone Trapezium carpal bone
Adductor Pollicis - I Base of proximal phalanx of thumb - medial side
Adductor Pollicis - A Adduction of thumb at CM joint
Adductor Pollicis - N Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Flexor Pollicis Brevis - O Superficial head: Flexor retinaculum Trapezium carpal bone Deep head: Trapezoid carpal bone Capitate carpal bone
Flexor Pollicis Brevis - I Base of proximal phalanx of thumb - radial side
Flexor Pollicis Brevis - A Flexion of thumb at MP joint
Flexor Pollicis Brevis - N Superficial head: Median n. (C8, T1) Deep head: Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Opponens Pollicis - O Flexor retinaculum Trapezium carpal bone
Opponens Pollicis - I Lateral shaft of 1st metacarpal
Opponens Pollicis - A Opposition of thumb at CM joint
Opponens Pollicis - N Median n. (C8, T1)
Flexor Digiti Minimi - O Flexor retinaculum Hook of hamate carpal bone
Flexor Digiti Minimi - I Base of proximal phalanx of little (5th) finger
Flexor Digiti Minimi - A Flexion of little (5th) finger at MP joint
Flexor Digiti Minimi - N Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Opponens Digiti Minimi - O Flexor retinaculum Hook of the hamate carpal bone
Opponens Digiti Minimi - I Ulnar border of 5th metacarpal
Opponens Digiti Minimi - A Opposition of little (5th) finger at CM joint
Opponens Digiti Minimi - N Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Abductor Digiti Minimi - O Pisiform carpal bone
Abductor Digiti Minimi - I Base of proximal phalanx of little (5th) finger - ulnar side
Abductor Digiti Minimi - A Abduction of little (5th) finger at MP joint
Abductor Digiti Minimi - N Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Lumbricals (4) - O Flexor digitorum profundus tendons
Lumbricals (4) - I Extensor expansion of index, middle, ring, & little (2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th) fingers at proximal phalanges - radial side
Lumbricals (4) - A Flexion of fingers at MP joints Extension of fingers at PIP & DIP joints
Lumbricals (4) - N 1st & 2nd lumbricals (radial 2 fingers): Median n. (C8, T1) 3rd & 4th lumbricals (ulnar 2 fingers): Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Palmar interossei (3) - O Shaft of 2nd, 4th, & 5th metacarpals - palmar surface
Palmar interossei (3) - I Base of proximal phalanges to extensor expansion of index, ring, and little (2nd, 4th, & 5th) fingers
Palmar interossei (3) - A Adductor of the index, ring, & little (2nd, 4th, & 5th) fingers at MP joints Assists lumbricals in MP flexion and PIP & DIP extension of index, middle, & ring (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) fingers
Palmar interossei (3) - N Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Dorsal Interossei (4) - O Each interosseous has 2 heads arising from adjacent dorsal surface of metacarpals
Dorsal Interossei (4) - I Base of proximal phalanges to extensor expansion of index, middle, & ring (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) fingers: Radial side of 2nd & 3rd+Ulnar side of 3rd & 4th
Dorsal Interossei (4) - A Abduction of index & ring (2nd & 4th) fingers at MP joints Abduction & adduction of middle (3rd) finger at MP joint Assists lumbricals in MP flexion and PIP & DIP extension of index, middle, & ring (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) fingers
Dorsal Interossei (4) - N Ulnar n. (C8, T1)
Pectoralis Minor - N Medial pectoral n. (C8, T1)
Teres Major - N Lower subscapular n. (C5, 6)
Anconeus - O Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Anconeus - I Olecranon process & upper posterior surface of ulna
Anconeus - A Assists extension of elbow
Anconeus - N Radial n. (C7, 8, T1)
Created by: anaTOMi
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