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Which nerve innervates the supraspinatus m.?

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Suprascapular n. (C5,6)

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What is the origin of the Supraspinatus m.?

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Superior scapula

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What is the insertion of the supraspinatus m.?

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Sup. Facet of greater tuberosity of humerus

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What is the action of the supraspinatus m?

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Abduction, first 30°, then over 90°

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What nerve innervates the infraspinatus m.?

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Suprascapular n.(C5,6)

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What is the origin of the infraspinatus m?

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Inferior scapula

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What is the insertion of the infraspinatus m?

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Middle facet of greater tuberosity (back of humerus)

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What is the action of the infraspinatus m?

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External rotation (primary)

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What nerve innervates the teres minor m.?

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Axillary n. (C5,6)

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What is the origin of the teres minor m?

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Lateral border of scapula

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What is the insertion of the teres minor m?

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Inferior facet of greater tuberosity (back ofhumerus)

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What are the two actions of the teres minor m.

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Adduction (primary)
External rotation (secondary)
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Which nerve innervates the subscapularis m?

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Upper & lower subscapular n. (C5,6)

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What is the origin of the subscapularis m.?

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Anterior scapula

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What is the insertion of the subscapularis m?

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Lesser tuberosity (medial side of humerus)

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Which rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation?

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Subscapularis

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Which nerve innervates the Latissimus Dorsi m.?

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Thoracodorsal (C6,7,8)

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What is the origin of the Latissimus Dorsi m.?

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Iliac crest, inferior 4 ribs, spinous T6 to sacrum

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What is the insertion of the Latissimus Dorsi m.?

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Floor of intertuberculer groove (on humerus)

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Which N. Innervates the serratus anterior m?

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Long thoracic (C5,6,7) SALT

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What is the insertion of the serratus anterior m.?

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Anterior + medial surface of vertebral border of scapula

22
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Which muscle protracts the shoulder?

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Serratus anterior

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Damage to what nerve causes winging of scapula?

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Long thoracic (C5,6,7)

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Damage to what nerve causes flaring of the scapula?

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Dorsal scapular (C5)

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Which nerve innervates both rhomboid minor and major?
Dorsal scapular (C5)
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What is the origin of the rhomboid minor m.?
SPs, C7-T1
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Where is the origin of the rhomboid major m?
SPs, T2-T5
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What is the insertion point of both rhomboid major and minor?
Medial border of scapula
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Which muscles adduct and retract the scapula?
Rhomboid minor and major
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Which nerve innervates the deltoid m?
Axillary (C5,6)
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Where does the deltoid m. Originate?
Around AC joint
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Where does the deltoid m. Insert?
Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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Which shoulder m. Abducts, adducts, flexes, and extends the shoulder?
Deltoid m
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Which nerve innervates the Levator scapulae m.?
Dorsal scapular (C5,6)
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What is the origin of the Levator scapulae?
TPs of C1-C4
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What is the insertion of the Levator scapulae?
Superior/medial border of scapula
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Which muscle elevates the scapula only?
Levator Scapulae
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Which muscle elevates, depresses, and retracts the scapula?
Trapezius
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Which 2 nerves innervate the trapezius?
CN XI | C3,4
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Where does the trapezius m. originate?
Medial superior nuchal line, EOP, ligamentum nuchae, SPs C7-T12
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Where does the trapezius m. Insert?
Lateral 1/3 clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula
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Which nerves innervate the Pec. Major m.?
Medial (C8,T1) & lateral (C5,6,7) pectoral nerves
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Where is the origin of the clavicular head of the pec. major m.?
Anterior surface med 1/3 clavicle
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Where is the origin of the sternal head of the pec. major m.?
Manubrium & body of sternum
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Where is the origin of the abdominal head of the pec. major m.?
Costal cartilages of ribs 2-6
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Where is the insertion for pec. major?
Lateral lip of intertubercular groove
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Which muscle flexes, adducts, and internally rotates humerus at shoulder joint?
Pec major
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Which nerve innervates the Pec. Minor?
Medial pectoral N
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Where does pec. minor originate?
3-5th ribs

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