Upper Appendicular Muscles Flashcards
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What is the function of the muscles that move the pectoral girdle?
stabilize the scapula during activities of the upper limb
Name the 7 muscles that move the pectoral girdle.
- pectoralis minor
- serratus anterior
- subclavius
- trapezius
- levator scapulae
- rhomboid minor
- rhomboid major
What are the actions of the pectoralis minor?
protracts and depresses scapula
Where is the origin of the pectoralis minor?
ribs 3-5
Where is the insertion of the pectoralis minor?
coracoid process of the scapula
What are the actions of the serratus anterior?
- agonist in scapula protraction
- superiorly rotates scapula (so glenoid cavity moves superiorly)
- stabilizes scapula
Where is the origin of the serratus anterior?
ribs 1-8, anterior and superior margins
Where is the insertion of the serratus anterior?
medial border of scapula, anterior surface
What are the actions of the subclavius?
stabilizes and depresses clavicle
Where is the origin of the subclavius?
rib 1
Where is the insertion of the subclavius?
inferior surface of clavicle
What are the actions of the levator scapulae?
- elevates scapulae
- inferiorly rotates scapula (pulls glenoid cavity inferiorly)
Where is the origin of the levator scapulae?
transverse processes of C1-C4
Where is the insertion of the levator scapulae?
superior part of the medial border of the scapula
What are the actions of the rhomboid major?
- elevates and retracts (adducts) scapula
- inferiorly rotates scapula
Where is the origin of the rhomboid major?
spinous processes of T2-T5
Where is the insertion of the rhomboid major?
medial border of scapula from spine to inferior angle
What are the actions of the rhomboid minor?
- elevates and retracts (adducts) scapula
- inferiorly rotates scapula
Where is the origin of the rhomboid minor?
spinous processes of C7-T1
Where is the insertion of the rhomboid minor?
medial border of scapula superior to spine
What are the actions of the trapezius?
- superior fibres: elevate and superiorly rotate scapula
- middle fibres: retract scapula
- inferior fibres: depress scapula
Where is the origin of the trapezius?
- occipital bone (superior nuchal line)
- ligamentum nuchae
- spinous processes of C7-T12
Where is the insertion of the trapezius?
- clavicle
- accordion process and spine of scapula
How many muscles insert on the humerus and cause movement of the arm?
11