(7) Upper Extremity Myology Flashcards
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Thoracoappendicular (Anterior Axioappendicular) Muscles
What are the (4)?
- Pectoralis Major M.
- Pectoralis Minor M.
- Subclavius M.
- Serratus Anterior M.

What muscle is this?

Pectoralis Major M.
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Major M.
Origin?
Clavicular Head, Medial 1/2 of clavicle
Sternum
Costal Cartilages 1-6
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Major M.
Insertion?
Lateral edge intertubercular groove of
HUMERUS
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Major M.
Action?
ADduct and Medially rotate the HUMERUS
Protracts/retracts the SCAPULA
Clavicular head flexes the HUMERUS
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Major M.
Innervation?
Lateral and Medial Pectoral N.
What is this?

Pectoralis Minor M.
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Minor M.
Origin?
Medial aspects of ribs 3-5
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Minor M.
Insertion?
Coracoid process of Scapula
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Minor M.
Action?
STABILIZES the Scapula
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Pectoralis Minor M.
Innervation?
Medial Pectoral N.
What is this?

Subclavius M.
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Subclavius M.
Origin?
Upper border 1st rib and 1st costal cartilage
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Subclavius M.
Insertion?
Inferior aspect of clavicle
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Subclavius M.
Action?
Stabilize the CLAVICLE
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Subclavius M.
Innervation?
Nerve to the Subclavius M. (C5-6)
What is this?

Serratus Anterior M.
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Serratus Anterior M.
Origin?
Lateral external surface of ribs 1-8
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Serratus Anterior M.
Insertion?
Anterior surface of Medial border of SCAPULA
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Serratus Anterior M.
Action?
Protracts Scapula
Rotates glenoid cavity superiorly
Thoracoappendicular Muscles
Serratus Anterior M.
Innervation?
Long Thoracic N.
CN:
What usually results in “winging of the scapula”?
Injury of Serratus Anterior M.
OR
Injury of Long thoracic N.

CN:
What does an injury to the serratus anterior m. or the long thoracic n. usually cause?
Winging of the scapula

What are the Posterior Axioappendicular Muscles?
- Trapezius M.
- Latissimus Dorsi M.
- Rhomboid Major M.
- Rhomboid Minor M.
- Levator Scapulae M.


































