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Superior Limb
Bony Landmarks, Muscles, and Actions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spine | Scapula |
| Acromion | Scapula |
| Coracoid Process | Scapula |
| Superior Angle | Scapula |
| Inferior Angle | Scapula |
| Medial Margin | Scapula |
| Lateral Margin | Scapula |
| Supraspinous Fossa | Scapula |
| Infraspinous Fossa | Scapula |
| Greater Tubercule | Humerus |
| Lesser Tubercule | Humerus |
| Intertubercular Groove | Humerus |
| Deltoid Tuberosity | Humerus |
| Medial Epicondyle | Humerus |
| Lateral Epicondyle | Humerus |
| Olecranon Fossa | Humerus |
| Olecranon Process | Ulna |
| Coronoid Process | Ulna |
| Styloid Process | Ulna |
| Radial Tuberosity | Radius |
| Styloid Process | Radius |
| Bones of the Superior Limb | Scapula, Clavicle, Humerus, Ulna, Radius |
| Rhomboideus Major | Scapular Sling |
| Rhomboideus Minor | Scapular Sling |
| Levator Scapulae | Scapular Sling |
| Serratus Anterior | Scapular Sling |
| Trapezius | Scapular Sling |
| Pectoralis Minor | Scapular Sling |
| Subclavius | Scapular Sling |
| Supraspinatus | Rotator Cuff |
| Infraspinatus | Rotator Cuff |
| Teres Minor | Rotator Cuff |
| Subscapularis | Rotator Cuff |
| Pectoralis Major | Intertubercular Groove |
| Latissimus Dorsi | Intertubercular Groove |
| Teres Major | Intertubercular Groove |
| Deltoid | Shoulder Cap |
| Coracobrachialis | Brachium / Anterior Compartment |
| Brachialis | Brachium / Anterior Compartment |
| Biceps Brachii | Brachium / Anterior Compartment |
| Triceps Brachii | Brachium / Posterior Compartment |
| Scapula Actions | Protraction, Retraction, Upward Rotation, Downward Rotation, Elevation, Depression |
| Shoulder Actions | Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Medial Rotation, Lateral Rotation |
| Elbow Actions | Flexion, Extension |
| Radio/ Ulnar Actions | Supination, Pronation |