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Deltoid: Insertion?

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Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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Deltoid: Nerve?

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Axillary nerve (C5, C6)

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Deltoid: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?

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Clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula & Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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Deltoid: Functional Movement?

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Abduction of the arm (raising it to the side), flexion, and extension

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Deltoid: Resisting the muscle?

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Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to lift their arm to the side against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the upward movement.

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`Deltoid: Origin?

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Lateral ⅓ of clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula

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Pectoralis Major: Origin?

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Clavicle, sternum, cartilage of ribs 1-6

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Pectoralis Major: Insertion?

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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Pectoralis Major: Nerve?

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Medial and lateral pectoral nerves (C5-T1)

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Pectoralis Major: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?

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Clavicle, sternum, ribs & Greater tubercle of humerus

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Pectoralis Major: Functional Movement?

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Flexion, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm

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Pectoralis Major: Resisting the muscle?

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Stand in front of the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to push their arm inward (towards the body) against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the inward movement.

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Pectoralis Minor: Origin?

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Third to fifth ribs near their costal cartilages

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Pectoralis Minor: Insertion?

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Coracoid process of scapula

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Pectoralis Minor: Nerve?

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Medial pectoral nerve (C8, T1)

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Pectoralis Minor: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?

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Third to fifth ribs near their costal cartilages & Coracoid process of scapula

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Pectoralis Minor: Functional Movement?

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Stabilisation of scapula, assists in depression and downward rotation of scapula

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Pectoralis Minor: Resisting the muscle?

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Ask the patient to sit or stand with their arms relaxed by their sides. Place one hand on their shoulder blade and ask them to push their shoulder blade forward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the forward movement.

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Latissimus Dorsi: Origin?

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Spinous processes of thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, iliac crest, lower ribs

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Latissimus Dorsi: Insertion?

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Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus

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Latissimus Dorsi: Nerve?

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Thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)

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Latissimus Dorsi: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?

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Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, iliac crest, ribs & Intertubercular groove of humerus

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Latissimus Dorsi: Functional Movement?

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Extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm

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Latissimus Dorsi: Resisting the muscle?

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Stand behind the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to pull their arm backward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the backward movement.

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Teres Major: Origin?
Inferior angle and lower part of lateral border of scapula
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Teres Major: Insertion?
Intertubercular groove of humerus
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Teres Major: Nerve?
Lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)
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Teres Major: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Inferior angle and lateral border of scapula & Intertubercular groove of humerus
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Teres Major: Functional Movement?
Extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the arm
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Teres Major: Resisting the muscle?
Stand behind the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to pull their arm backward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the backward movement.
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Teres Minor: Origin?
Upper two-thirds of lateral border of scapula
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Teres Minor: Insertion?
Greater tubercle of humerus
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Teres Minor: Nerve?
Axillary nerve (C5, C6)
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Teres Minor: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Lateral border of scapula & Greater tubercle of humerus
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Teres Minor: Functional Movement?
Lateral rotation and adduction of the arm
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Teres Minor: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to rotate their arm outward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the outward rotation
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Supraspinatus: Origin?
Supraspinous fossa of scapula
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Supraspinatus: Insertion?
Greater tubercle of humerus
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Supraspinatus: Nerve?
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
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Supraspinatus: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Supraspinous fossa of scapula & Greater tubercle of humerus
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Supraspinatus: Functional Movement?
Initiation of abduction of the arm (first 15 degrees)
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Supraspinatus: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to lift their arm to the side against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the upward movement.
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Infraspinatus: Origin?
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
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Infraspinatus: Insertion?
Greater tubercle of humerus
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Infraspinatus: Nerve?
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
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Infraspinatus: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Infraspinous fossa of scapula & Greater tubercle of humerus
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Infraspinatus: Functional Movement?
Lateral rotation of the arm
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Infraspinatus: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to rotate their arm outward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the outward rotation.
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Subscapularis: Origin?
Supraspinous fossa of scapula
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Subscapularis: Insertion?
Greater tubercle of humerus
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Subscapularis: Nerve?
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
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Subscapularis: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Supraspinous fossa of scapula & Greater tubercle of humerus
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Subscapularis: Functional Movement?
Initiation of abduction of the arm (first 15 degrees)
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Subscapularis: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to lift their arm to the side against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the upward movement.
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Infraspinatus: Origin?
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
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Infraspinatus: Insertion?
Greater tubercle of humerus
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Infraspinatus: Nerve?
Suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)
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Infraspinatus: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Infraspinous fossa of scapula & Greater tubercle of humerus
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Infraspinatus: Functional Movement?
Lateral rotation of the arm
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Infraspinatus: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to rotate their arm outward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the outward rotation.
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Subscapularis: Origin?
Subscapular fossa of scapula
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Subscapularis: Insertion?
Lesser tubercle of humerus
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Subscapularis: Nerve?
Upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6, C7)
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Subscapularis: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Subscapular fossa of scapula & Lesser tubercle of humerus
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Subscapularis: Functional Movement?
Medial rotation of the arm
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Subscapularis: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their arm just above the elbow and ask them to rotate their arm inward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the inward rotation.
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Coracobrachialis: Origin?
Coracoid process of scapula
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Coracobrachialis: Insertion?
Middle third of medial surface of humerus
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Coracobrachialis: Nerve?
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Coracobrachialis: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Coracoid process of scapula & Middle third of medial surface of humerus
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Coracobrachialis: Functional Movement?
Flexion and adduction of the arm
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Coracobrachialis: Resisting the muscle?
Stand in front of the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to push their arm inward (towards the body) against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the inward movement.
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Biceps Brachii: Origin?
Long head: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula Short head: Coracoid process of scapula
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Biceps Brachii: Insertion?
Radial tuberosity, bicipital aponeurosis
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Biceps Brachii: Nerve?
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Biceps Brachii: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula, coracoid process of scapula & Radial tuberosity, bicipital aponeurosis
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Biceps Brachii: Functional Movement?
Flexion of the elbow joint, supination of the forearm
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Biceps Brachii: Resisting the muscle?
Stand in front of the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to bend their elbow against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the flexion movement.
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Triceps Brachii: Origin?
Long head: Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lateral head: Posterior shaft of humerus Medial head: Posterior shaft of humerus below radial groove
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Triceps Brachii: Insertion?
Olecranon process of ulna
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Triceps Brachii: Nerve?
Radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)
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Triceps Brachii: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Infraglenoid tubercle of scapula, posterior shaft of humerus & Olecranon process of ulna
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Triceps Brachii: Functional Movement?
Extension of the elbow joint
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Triceps Brachii: Resisting the muscle?
Stand behind the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to straighten their elbow against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the extension movement.
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Brachialis: Insertion?
Coronoid process of ulna
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Brachialis: Nerve?
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)
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Brachialis: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Anterior surface of humerus & Coronoid process of ulna
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Brachialis: Functional Movement?
Flexion of the elbow joint
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Brachialis: Resisting the muscle?
Stand in front of the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to bend their elbow against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the flexion movement.
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Brachialis: Origin?
Anterior surface of humerus
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Brachioradialis: Origin?
Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
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Brachioradialis: Insertion?
Styloid process of radius
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Brachioradialis: Nerve?
Radial nerve (C5, C6, C7)
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Brachioradialis: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus & Styloid process of radius
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Brachioradialis: Functional Movement?
Flexion and pronation of the forearm
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Brachioradialis: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to bend their elbow and turn their palm facing downward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the movement.
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Supinator: Origin?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral and annular ligaments
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Supinator: Insertion?
Lateral proximal radius
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Supinator: Nerve?
Radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)
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Supinator: Bony Landmarks & Ligaments?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral and anular ligaments & Lateral proximal radius
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Supinator: Functional Movement?
Supination of the forearm
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Supinator: Resisting the muscle?
Stand beside the patient. Place one hand on their forearm and ask them to turn their palm facing upward against your resistance. Apply gentle pressure to resist the movement.

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