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What is the primary action of the Pectoralis Major? Adduction, horizontal adduction, and medial rotation of the arm at the shoulder joint.
Which nerve innervates the Pectoralis Major? Nerves C7-T1
What is the origin of the Pectoralis Major? Sternum, clavicle and costal cartilages 2-4
What is the primary action of the Pectoralis Minor? Depression, downward rotation, and abduction of the scapula; elevation of the ribs
Which nerve innervates the Pectoralis Minor? Medial pectoral nerve (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Pectoralis Minor? Ribs 3-5
What is the primary action of the Serratus Anterior? Depression, abduction, and upward rotation of the scapula; elevation of the ribs when the scapula is fixed
Which nerve innervates the Serratus Anterior? Long Thoracic Nerve (C5-C7)
What is the origin of the Serratus Anterior? Ribs 1-9
What is the primary action of the Subscapularis? Internal rotation of the head of the humerus; prevents anterior displacement of the humerus
Which nerve innervates the Subscapularis? Upper and Lower subscapular nerves (C5-C6)
What is the origin of the Subscapularis? Subscapular fossa
What is the primary action of the Deltoid? Anterior: flexion, medial rotation; Middle: Abduction; Lateral: Extension, external rotation
Which nerve innervates the Deltoid? Axillary Nerve (C5, C6)
What is the origin of the Deltoid? Lateral 3rd of clavicle; acromion process; spine of scapula
What is the primary action of the Biceps Brachii: Short Head (medial)? Forearm at elbow: flexion and supination. Shoulder joint: flexion
Which nerve innervates the Biceps Brachii: Short Head (medial)? Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
What is the origin of the Biceps Brachii: Short Head (medial)? Coracoid process of the scapula
What is the primary action of the Biceps Brachii: Long Head (lateral)? Forearm at elbow: flexion and supination. Shoulder joint: flexion
Which nerve innervates the Biceps Brachii: Long Head (lateral)? Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
What is the origin of the Biceps Brachii: Long Head (lateral)? Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
What is the primary action of the Brachialis? Forearm at elbow: flexion
Which nerve innervates the Brachialis? Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6), and a branch of the radial nerve
What is the origin of the Brachialis? Anterior distal half of the humerus
What is the primary action of the Coracobrachialis? Flexion, adduction, and horizontal adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint; assists in retaining the head of the humerus in contact with the glenoid cavity
Which nerve innervates the Coracobrachialis? Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7, mainly C7)
What is the origin of the Coracobrachialis? Coracoid process of the scapula
What is the primary action of the Triceps Brachii: Long Head? Forearm at elbow: extension; Shoulder joint: extension, adduction
Which nerve innervates the Triceps Brachii: Long Head? Radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Triceps Brachii: Long Head? Infraglenoid tuberosity
What is the primary action of the Triceps Brachii: Lateral Head? Forearm at elbow: extension
Which nerve innervates the Triceps Brachii: Lateral Head? Radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Triceps Brachii: Lateral Head? Posterior surface of the body of humerus
What is the primary action of the Triceps Brachii: Medial Head? Forearm at elbow: extension
Which nerve innervates the Triceps Brachii: Medial Head? Radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Triceps Brachii: Medial Head? Posterior surface of the body of humerus, below the groove for the radial nerve
What is the primary action of the Triceps Tendon? Forearm at elbow: extension
Which nerve innervates the Triceps Tendon? Radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Triceps Tendon? Posterior surface of the body of humerus
What is the primary action of the Anconeus? Forearm at elbow: extension
Which nerve innervates the Anconeus? Radial nerve (C7, C8)
What is the origin of the Anconeus? Posterior part of lateral epicondyle of the humerus
What is the primary action of the Brachioradialis? Forearm at elbow: flexion
Which nerve innervates the Brachioradialis? Radial nerve (C5, C6)
What is the origin of the Brachioradialis? Ridge superior to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, lateral intermuscular septum
What is the primary action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus? Wrist: extension, abduction
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus? Radial nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus? Lower 3rd of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus
What is the primary action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis? Wrist: extension, abduction
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis? Radial nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis? Lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon
What is the primary action of the Extensor Digitorum? Extension of joint of the digits 2-5; extension of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Digitorum? Deep radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Extensor Digitorum? Lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon
What is the primary action of the Extensor Digiti Minimi? Extension of the joints of the digit 5 (little finger); extension of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Digiti Minimi? Deep radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Extensor Digiti Minimi? Lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon
What is the primary action of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris? Wrist: extension, adduction
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris? Deep branches of the radial nerve (C6-C8)
What is the origin of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris? Lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by common tendon; dorsal surface of the ulna
What is the primary action of the Supinator? Supinates the hand and forearm by rotating the radius around the ulna
Which nerve innervates the Supinator? Deep radial nerve (C6)
What is the origin of the Supinator? Lateral epicondyle of the humerus, ulna, radial collateral ligaments, and annular ligaments
What is the primary action of the Abductor Pollicis Longus? Extension of the 1st digit (thumb, pollex); abduction of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Abductor Pollicis Longus? Deep radial nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Abductor Pollicis Longus? Lateral dorsal surfaces of the radius and ulna and the interosseous membrane
What is the primary action of the Extensor Pollicis Longus? Extension of the 1st digit (thumb, pollex)
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Pollicis Longus? Deep radial nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Extensor Pollicis Longus? Middle part of the posterior ulnar body and the interosseous membrane
What is the primary action of the Extensor Pollicis Brevis? Extension of the 1st digit (thumb, pollex); abduction of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Pollicis Brevis? Deep radial nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Extensor Pollicis Brevis? Dorsal surface of the body of the radius and the interosseous membrane distal to origin of APL
What is the primary action of the Extensor Indicis? Extension of the 2nd digit (index finger); extension of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Extensor Indicis? Deep radial nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Extensor Indicis? Posterior surface of the ulna and the interosseous membrane
What is the primary action of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris? Wrist: flexion; Hand: adduction (ulnar deviation)
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris? Ulnar nerve (C7, C8)
What is the origin of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris? Medial epicondyle of humerus, olecranon of the ulna
What is the primary action of the Flexor Carpi Radialis? Flexion and abduction (radial) of the hand at the wrist joint; pronation of the forearm
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Carpi Radialis? Median nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Flexor Carpi Radialis? Medial epicondyle of the humerus
What is the primary action of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis? Flexion of middle and proximal phalanges of digits 2-5; flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis? Median nerve (C7-T1)
What is the origin of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis? Humeral head: medial epicondyle; Ulnar head: coronoid process; Radial head: below the radial tuberosity
What is the primary action of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus? Flexion of the distal phalanges of digits 2-5; flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Digitorum Profundus? Interosseous branch of the median and ulnar nerves (C8, T1)
What is the origin of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus? Proximal 3/4ths of the anterior and medial surfaces of the ulna and interosseous membrane
What is the primary action of the Palmaris Longus? Flexion of the hand at the wrist joint
Which nerve innervates the Palmaris Longus? Median nerve (C7, C8)
What is the origin of the Palmaris Longus? Medial epicondyle of the humerus
What is the primary action of the Pronator Teres? Forearm at elbow: pronation, flexion
Which nerve innervates the Pronator Teres? Median nerve (C6, C7)
What is the origin of the Pronator Teres? Medial epicondyle of the humerus; coronoid process of the ulna
What is the primary action of the Pronator Quadratus? Pronates the hand
Which nerve innervates the Pronator Quadratus? Interosseous branch of the median nerve (C8, T1)
What is the origin of the Pronator Quadratus? Distal 4th of the anterior surface of the ulna
What is the primary action of the Flexor Pollicis Longus? Flexion of the distal phalanx of the 1st digit (thumb, pollex)
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Pollicis Longus? Interosseous branch of the median nerve (C8, T1)
What is the origin of the Flexor Pollicis Longus? Anterior surface of the radius and the interosseous membrane
What is the primary action of the Dorsal Interossei (1st - 4th)? Abduction of MCP joints of digits 2 and 4; flexion of MCP joints of digits 2-5; extension of IP joints of digits 2-5
Which nerve innervates the Dorsal Interossei (1st - 4th)? Ulnar nerve, deep branch (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Dorsal Interossei (1st - 4th)? Two heads from adjacent sides of metacarpal bones
What is the primary action of the Palmar Interossei (1st - 3rd)? Flexion of MCP joints of digits 2-5; extension of IP joints of digits 2-5; adduction of MCP joints of digits 2 and 4
Which nerve innervates the Palmar Interossei (1st - 3rd)? Ulnar nerve, deep branch (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Palmar Interossei (1st - 3rd)? One head from metacarpals of digits 2, 4, and 5
What is the primary action of the Opponens Digiti Minimi? Opposition of digit 5 (across palm)
Which nerve innervates the Opponens Digiti Minimi? Ulnar nerve (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Opponens Digiti Minimi? Flexion retinaculum, hook of hamate
What is the primary action of the Abductor Digiti Minimi? Abducts digit 5
Which nerve innervates the Abductor Digiti Minimi? Ulnar nerve, deep branch (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Abductor Digiti Minimi? Pisiform bone
What is the primary action of the Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis? Flexion of joints of digit 5
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis? Deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
What is the origin of the Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis? Flexor retinaculum, hook of hamate
What is the primary action of the Palmaris Brevis? Folds skin on ulnar side of palm
Which nerve innervates the Palmaris Brevis? Superficial branch of ulnar nerve (C8, T1)
What is the origin of the Palmaris Brevis? Flexor retinaculum; medial border of palmar aponeurosis
What is the primary action of the Abductor Pollicis Brevis? Abduction of digit 1
Which nerve innervates the Abductor Pollicis Brevis? Median nerve, recurrent branch (C8, T1)
What is the origin of the Abductor Pollicis Brevis? Flexor retinaculum, scaphoid, trapezium
What is the primary action of the Opponens Pollicis? Opposition of thumb
Which nerve innervates the Opponens Pollicis? Median nerve (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Opponens Pollicis? Flexor retinaculum, scaphoid, trapezium
What is the primary action of the Flexor Pollicis Brevis? Flexes proximal phalanx of digit 1; flexes metacarpal bone and rotates medially
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Pollicis Brevis? Superficial: Median nerve (C8-T1); Deep: deep branch of ulnar nerve (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Flexor Pollicis Brevis? Superficial head: flexor retinaculum and trapezium; Deep head: trapezoid and capitate
What is the primary action of the Adductor Pollicis? Adduction of digit 1
Which nerve innervates the Adductor Pollicis? Ulnar nerve, deep branch (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Adductor Pollicis? Metacarpals 2 and 3 and capitate
What is the primary action of the Lumbricals (1st - 4th)? Flexes MCP joints; extends PIP and DIP joints
Which nerve innervates the Lumbricals (1st - 4th)? Lumbricals 1 & 2: Median nerve (C8-T1); Lumbricals 3 & 4: Ulnar nerve, deep branch (C8-T1)
What is the origin of the Lumbricals (1st - 4th)? Tendons of flexor digitorum profundus
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