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Muscle Chart 2

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Pectoralis Major   Origin:Medial half of clavicle; sternum; costal cartilages of ribs 1-6 Insertion:Lateral lip of intertubercular groove on humerus Action:Flexion, medial rotation, and adduction of the arm  
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Pectoralis Minor   Origin:External surfaces of ribs 3-5 Insertion:Coracoid process of scapula Action:Depression and inferior rotation of scapula  
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Serratus Anterior   Origin:External surfaces of ribs 1-8 Insertion:Medial border of scapula Action: holds scapula against thoracic wal  
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Latissimus dorsi   Origin:Spinous processes of vertebrae T6- T12; thoracolumbar fascia; iliac crest; inferior three ribs Insertion:Intertubercular groove of humerus Action:Extension, adduction, and medial rotation of arm  
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Trapezius   Origin:Posterior surface of occipital bone; ligamentum nuchae; spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae Insertion:Lateral third of clavicle; acromion process; spine of scapula Action:Superior fibers: elevate scapula Middle fibers: retract scapula I  
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Deltoid   Origin:Lateral third of clavicle; acromion process; spine of scapula Insertion:Deltoid tuberosity of humerus Action:Anterior fibers: medial rotation and flexion of arm Middle fibers: abduction of arm Posterior fibers: lateral rotation and extension  
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Rhomboid minor   Origin:ligamentum nuchae; spinous processes of vertebrae C7 and T1 Insertion:Medial border of scapula Action:Elevates scapula;  
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Teres Major   Origin:Scapula, near inferior angle Insertion:Medial lip of intertubercular groove Action:Extension, adduction, and medial rotation of arm  
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Supraspinatus   Origin:Supraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion:Greater tubercle of humerus Action:Abduction of arm  
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Infraspinatus   Origin:Infraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion:Greater tubercle of humerus Action:Lateral rotation of arm  
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Teres Minor   Origin:Lateral border of scapula Insertion:Greater tubercle of humerus Action:Lateral rotation of arm  
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Subscapularis   Origin:Subscapular fossa of scapula Insertion:Lesser tubercle of humerus Action:Adduction and medial rotation of arm  
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Biceps Brachii   Origin:Long Head:superior margin of glenoid fossa of scapula Short Head: coracoid process of scapula Insertion:Radial tuberosity of radius; fascia of medial forearm via bicipital aponeurosis Action:Flexion and supination of forearm; flexion of arm  
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Brachialis   Origin:Anterior surface of humerus Insertion:Coronoid process of ulna Action:Flexion of forearm  
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Coracobrachialis   Origin: Coracoid process of scapula Insertion:Medial surface of humerus Action:Flexion and adduction of arm  
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Triceps Brachii   Origin:Lateral Head: posterior surface of humerus Medial Head: posterior surface of humerus, inferior to origin of lateral head Insertion:Olecranon process of ulna Action:Extension of forearm; long head extends and adducts arm  
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Pronator Teres   Origin:Medial epicondyle of humerus; coronoid process of ulna Insertion:Lateral surface of radius Action:Pronation and flexion of the forearm  
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Flexor Carpi Radialis   Origin:Medial epicondyle of humerus Insertion:Base of metacarpal of the second digit Action:Flexion and abduction of the wrist  
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Palmaris Longus   Origin:Medial epicondyle of humerus Insertion:Flexor retinaculum; palmar aponeurosis Action:Flexion of wrist  
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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris   Origin:Medial epicondyle of humerus; olecranon process of ulna Insertion:Medial carpal bones; metacarpal of fifth digit Action:Flexion and adduction of the wrist  
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Flexor Pollicis Longus   Origin:Anterior surface of radius; Insertion:Distal phalanx of thumb Action:Flexion of the wrist and thumb  
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Brachioradialis   Origin:Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus Insertion:Lateral surface of distal radius Action:Flexion of forearm  
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus   Origin:Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus:Metacarpal of the second digit Action:Extension and abduction of the wrist  
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Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis   Origin:Lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion:Metacarpal of third digit Action:Extension and abduction of the wrist  
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Extensor Digitorum   Origin:Lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion:Extensor expansions of medial four digits Action:Extension of wrist and fingers  
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris   Origin:Lateral epicondyle of humerus; posterior surface of ulna Insertion:Metacarpal of the fifth digit Action:Extension and adduction of the wrist  
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Anconeus   Origin:Lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion:Olecranon process of ulna Action:Very weak extension of the forearm  
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Supinator   Origin:Lateral epicondyle of humerus; proximal ulna Insertion:Posterior, lateral, and anterior surfaces of proximal radius Action:Supination of the forearm  
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Abductor Pollicis Longus   Origin:Posterior surfaces of radius and ulna; interosseous membrane Insertion:Metacarpal of thumb Action:Abducts and extends thumb  
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