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Origin of Biceps Brachii

Short head: tip of coracoid process of scapula Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Insertion of Biceps Brachii

Tuberosity of radius and fascia of forearm via bicipital aponeurosis

Action of Biceps Brachii

Supinates forearm When supine: Flexes forearm

Innervation of Biceps Brachii

Musculocutaneous nerve (C5,C6)

Blood Supply of Biceps Brachii

Muscular branches of brachial artery

Origin of Brachialis

Distal 1/2 of anterior surface of humerus

Insertion of Brachialis

Coronoid process and tuberosity of ulna

Action of Brachialis

Major flexor of forearm Flexes forearm in all positions

Innervation of Brachialis

Musculocutaneous nerve C5,C6

Blood Supply of Brachialis

Muscular branches of brachial artery Recurrent radial artery

Origin of Coracobrachialis

Tip of coracoid process of scapula

Insertion of Coracobrachialis

Middle 1/3 and medial surface of humerus Action of Coracobrachialis

Helps flex arm

Helps adduct arm

Innervation of Coracobrachialis Musculocutaneous nerve C5,C6,C7

Blood Supply of Coracobrachialis

Muscular branches of brachial artery

Origin of Deltoid

Lateral 1/3 of clavicle Acromion Spine of Scapula

Insertion of Deltoid

Deltoid tuberosity of Humerus

Action of Deltoid

Anterior part: flexes and medially rotates arm Middle part: abducts arm Posterior part: extends and laterally rotates arm

Innervation of Deltoid

Axillary nerve C5,C6

Blood Supply of Deltoid

Deltoid branch of thoracoacromial artery

Origin of Infraspinatus

Infraspinatus fossa of Scapula

Insertion of Infraspinatus

Middle facet on Greater Tuberosity of Humerus

Action of Infraspinatus

Laterally rotates arm Helps hold humeral head in glenoid cavity of scapula

Innervation of Infraspinatus

Suprascapular nerve C5,C6

Blood Supply of Infraspinatus

Suprascapular artery Circumflex scapular artery

Origin of Latissimus Dorsi Spinous process of inferior 6 thoracic vertebrae Thoracolumbar fascia Iliac Crest Inferior 3-4 Ribs

Insertion of Latissimus Dorsi

Floor of intertubercular groove of humerus

Action of Latissimus Dorsi Extends humerus Adducts humerus Medially rotates humerus Raises body toward arms when climbing

Innervation of Latissimus Dorsi

Thoracodorsal nerve C6,C7,C8 Blood Supply of Latissimus Thoracodorsal artery Dorsi

Origin of Levator Scapulae

Posterior tubercles of transverse process of C1-C4

Insertion of Levator Scapulae

Superior part of medial border of scapula

Action of Levator Scapulae

Elevates scapula and tilts glenoid cavity inferiorly by rotating scapula

Innervation of Levator Scapulae Dorsal scapula C5 Cervical C3,C4

Blood Supply of Levator Scapulae

Dorsal Scapular artery

Origin of Pectoralis Major

Clavicular head: Anterior surface of medial half of clavicle Sternocostal head: anterior surface of sternum, superior 6 costal cartilages, and Aponeurosis of external oblique

Insertion of Pectoralis Major

Lateral lip of intertubercular groove of humerus

Action of Pectoralis Major Adducts Humerus Medially rotates Humerus Draws scapula anteriorly and inferiorly Acting alone, Clavicular Head: flexes humerus Sternocostal head: Extends humerus

Innervation of Pectoralis Major Lateral and Medial Pectoral nerves Clavicular head: C5, C6 Sternocostal head: C7, C8, T1

Blood Supply of Pectoralis Major Pectoral branch of Thoracoacromial trunk

Origin of Pectoralis Minor

3rd to 5th ribs near their costal cartilages

Insertion of Pectoralis Minor

Medial border and superior surface of coracoid process of scapula

Action of Pectoralis Minor

Stabilizes scapula by drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly against thoracic wall

Innervation of Pectoralis Minor Medial pectoral nerves Clavicular head C8, T1

Blood Supply of Pectoralis Minor Pectoral Branch of Thoracoacromial Trunk

Origin of Rhomboid Major

Spinous process of T2-T5 vertebrae

Insertion of Rhomboid Major

Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

Action of Rhomboid Major

Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity Fix scapula to thoracic wall

Innervation of Rhomboid Major

Dorsal Scapular Nerve C4,C5

Blood Supply of Rhomboid Major

Dorsal Scapular Artery

Origin of Rhomboid Minor

Nuchal ligament and spinous process of C7 and T1

Insertion of Rhomboid Minor

Medial border of scapula from level of spine to inferior angle

Action of Rhomboid Minor

Retract scapula and rotate it to depress glenoid cavity Fix scapula to thoracic wall

Innervation of Rhomboid Minor

Dorsal scapular nerve C4,C5

Blood supply of Rhomboid Minor

Dorsal Scapular artery

Origin of Serratus Anterior

Superolateral surfaces of upper 8-9 ribs at side of chest

Insertion of Serratus Anterior

Vertebral border of scapula

Action of Serratus Anterior

Draws scapula forward and upward Abducts scapula and rotates it Stabilizes vertebral border of scapula

Innervation of Serratus Anterior Long thoracic nerve C5,C6,C7

Blood Supply of Serratus Anterior

Circumflex Scapular artery

Origin of Subscapularis

Subscapular fossa of scapula

Insertion of Subscapularis

Lesser tuberosity of humerus

Action of Subscapularis

Medially rotates arm and adducts it Helps hold humeral head in glenoid cavity Innervation of Subscapularis Upper and Lower subscapular nerve C5,C6,C7

Blood Supply of Subscapularis

Subscapular artery

Origin of Supraspinatus

Supraspinous fossa of scapula

Insertion of Supraspinatus

Superior facet on Greater Tuberosity of Humerus

Action of Supraspinatus

Initiates and Assists the Deltoid in abduction of arm Acts with other rotator cuff muscles Innervation of Supraspinatus Suprascapular nerve C4,C5,C6

Blood Supply of Supraspinatus

Suprascapular artery

Origin of Teres Major

Dorsal surface of inferior angle of scapula

Insertion of Teres Major

Medial lip of intertubercular groove of humerus

Action of Teres Major

Innervation of Teres Major

Adducts and Medially rotates arm Lower suprascapular nerve C6,C7

Blood Supply of Teres Major

Subscapular and Circumflex Scapular arteries

Origin of Teres Minor

Superior part of lateral border of scapula

Insertion of Teres Minor

Inferior facet on Greater Tuberosity of Humerus

Action of Teres Minor

Laterally rotate arem Helps hold humeral head in glenoid cavity

Innervation of Teres Minor

Axillary Nerve

Blood Supply of Teres Minor

Subscapular and circumflex scapular arteries

Origin of Trapezius Medial 1/3 of superior nuchal line External occipital protuberance Nuchal ligament Spinous processes of C7-T12 vertebrae

Insertion of Trapezius

Lateral 1/3 of clavicle Acromion Spine of Scapula Action of Trapezius

Elevates Scapula Retracts Scapula Rotates Scapula

Innervation of Trapezius Blood Supply of Trapezius

Inferior fibers Depress Scapula Spinal root of accessory nerve (CN XI (Motor)) Cervical nerves C3,C4 (Pain and proprioception) Transverse Cervical Artery

Origin of Triceps Brachii Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lateral head: posterior surface of humerus superior to radial groove Medial head: posterior surface of humerus inferior to radial groove

Insertion of Triceps Brachii

Proximal end of olecranon process of Ulna Fascia of forearm

Action of Triceps Brachii

Chief extensor of forearm Long head steadies head of abducted humerus Innervation of Triceps Brachii Radial Nerve C6, C7, C8

Blood Supply of Triceps Brachii Branches of Deep Brachial artery

Origin of Abductor Digiti Minimi

Pisiform

Insertion of Abductor Digiti Minimi

Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of little finger

Action of Abductor Digiti Minimi

Abducts 5th finger

Innervation of Abductor Digiti Minimi Deep branch of ulnar nerve C8,T1 Ulnar artery

Blood Supply of Abductor

Digiti Minimi

Origin of Abductor Pollicis Brevis

Flexor retinaculum Tubercles of scaphoid and trapezium

Insertion of Abductor Pollicis Brevis

Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

Action of Abductor Pollicis Brevis

Abducts thumb and helps oppose it Innervation of Abductor Pollicis Brevis Blood Supply of Abductor Pollicis Brevis Recurrent branch of Median nerve C8,T1 Superficial palmar branch of Radial artery

Origin of Abductor Pollicis Longus

Posterior surfaces of ulna, radius and interosseous membrane

Insertion of Abductor Pollicis Longus

Base of 1st metacarpal

Action of Abductor Pollicis Longus

Innervation of Abductor Pollicis Longus

Abducts thumb and extends it at carpometacarpal joint Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 The continuation of the deep branch of the radial nerve C7,C8

Blood Supply of Abductor Pollicis Longus

Posterior interosseous artery

Origin of Adductor Pollicis

Oblique head: bases of 2nd-3rd metacarpals, capitate and adjacent carpals Transverse head: anterior surface of body of 3rd metacarpal

Insertion of Adductor Pollicis

Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

Action of Adductor Pollicis

Draws 1st metacarpal laterally to oppose thumb toward center of palm and rotates it medially

Innervation of Adductor Pollicis Deep branch of ulnar nerve C8,T1 Blood Supply of Adductor Pollicis Deep palmar arterial arch

Origin of Anconeus

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Insertion of Anconeus

Lateral surface of olecranon and superior part of posterior surface of ulna

Action of Anconeus

Assists triceps in extending forearm Stabilizes elbow joint Abducts ulna during pronation

Innervation of Anconeus

Radial Nerve C7,C8,T1

Blood Supply of Anconeus Middle collateral branch of deep brachial artery Recurrent interosseous artery

Origin of Brachioradialis

Proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondyle ridge of humerus

Insertion of Brachioradialis

Lateral surface of distal end of radius

Action of Brachioradialis

Flexes Forearm

Innervation of Brachioradialis

Radial nerve C5,C6,C7

Blood Supply of Brachioradialis

Radial recurrent artery

Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Base of 3rd metacarpal

Action of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Extend and abduct hand at wrist Innervation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Deep branch of radial nerve

Blood Supply of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Radial artery

Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Lateral supracondyle ridge of humerus

Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Base of 2nd metacarpal

Action of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Extend and Abduct hand at wrist

Innervation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Radial nerve C6,C7

Blood Supply of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Radial artery

Origin of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Lateral epicondyle of humerus Posterior border of ulna

Insertion of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Base of 5th metacarpal

Action of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Innervation of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Extend and adduct hand at wrist Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 The continuation of the deep branch of radial nerve

Blood Supply of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Ulnar artery

Origin of Extensor Digiti Minimi

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Insertion of Extensor Digiti Minimi

Extensor expansion of 5th digit

Action of Extensor Digiti Minimi

Innervation of Extensor Digiti Minimi

Extends 5th digit at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 Continuation of deep branch of Radial nerve

Blood Supply of Extensor Digiti Minimi

Interosseous recurrent artery

Origin of Extensor Digitorum

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Insertion of Extensor Digitorum

Extensor expansions of medial 4 digits

Action of Extensor Digitorum

Innervation of Extensor Digitorum

Extends medial 4 digits at metacarpophalangeal joints Extends hand at wrist joint Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 The continuation of the deep branch of radial nerve

Blood Supply of Extensor Digitorum

Interosseous recurrent and posterior interosseous arteries

Origin of Extensor Indicis

Posterior surface of Ulna Interosseous membrane

Insertion of Extensor Indicis

Extensor expansion of 2nd digit

Action of Extensor Indicis

Innervation of Extensor Indicis Blood Supply of Extensor Indicis

Extends 2nd digit Helps extend hand Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 The continuation of the deep branch of radial nerve Posterior interosseous artery

Origin of Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Posterior Surface of radius Interosseous membrane

Insertion of Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Base of proximal phalanx of thumb at carpometacarpal joint Action of Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Extends proximal phalanx of thumb at carpometacarpal

Innervation of Extensor Pollicis Brevis Blood Supply of Extensor Pollicis Brevis

joint Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 The continuation of the deep branch of radial nerve Posterior interosseous artery

Origin of Extensor Pollicis Longus

Posterior surface of middle 1/3 of ulna Interosseous membrane

Insertion of Extensor Pollicis Longus

Base of Distal phalanx of thumb

Action of Extensor Pollicis Longus

Innervation of Extensor Pollicis Longus Blood Supply of Extensor Pollicis Longus

Extends distal phalanx of thumb at carpometacarpal and interphalangeal joints Posterior interosseous nerve C7,C8 The continuation of the deep branch of Radial nerve Posterior interosseous artery

Origin of Flexor Carpi Radialis

Medial epicondyle of humerus

Insertion of Flexor Carpi Radialis

Base of 2nd metacarpal

Action of Flexor Carpi Radialis

Flexes Abducts hand at wrist Innervation of Flexor Carpi Median Nerve C6,C7 Radialis Blood Supply of Flexor Ulnar artery Carpi Radialis

Origin of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Humeral head: medial epicondyle of humerus Ulnar head: olecranon and posterior border of ulna

Insertion of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Pisiform bone Hook of hamate bone 5th metacarpal bone

Action of Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Flexes and Adducts hand at wrist Innervation of Flexor Carpi Ulnar nerve C7,C8 Ulnaris Blood Supply of Flexor Ulnar artery Carpi Ulnaris

Origin of Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Proximal 3/4 of medial and anterior surfaces of ulna Interosseous membrane

Insertion of Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Base of distal phalanx of digits 2-5

Action of Flexor Digitorum Profundus Flexes distal phalanxes at distal interphalangeal joints of medial 4 digits Assists with flexion of hand Medial part: Ulnar nerve C8,T1 Lateral part: Anterior interosseous branch of median nerve C8,T1 Ulnar and Anterior Interosseous arteries

Innervation of Flexor Digitorum Profundus Blood Supply of Flexor Digitorum Profundus

Origin of Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Hook of Hamate Flexor retinaculum

Insertion of Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of little finger Action of Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Flexes proximal phalanx of 5th finger Innervation of Flexor Digiti Deep branch of Ulnar nerve C8,T1 Minimi Brevis Blood Supply of Flexor Ulnar artery Digiti Minimi Brevis

Origin of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Humeroulnar head: medial epicondyle of humerus, ulnar collateral ligament, coronoid process of ulna Radial head: superior half of anterior border of radius

Insertion of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Bodies of middle phalanges of Digits 2-5

Action of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Flexes middle phalanges at proximal interphalangeal joints of medial 4 digits Acting more strongly it also flexes proximal phalanges at metacarpophalangeal joints and hand Innervation of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Blood Supply of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Median Nerve C7,C8,T1 Ulnar artery

Origin of Flexor Pollicis Brevis

Flexor retinaculum and tubercles of scaphoid and trapezium

Insertion of Flexor Pollicis Brevis

Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb

Action of Flexor Pollicis Brevis

Flexes thumb Innervation of Flexor Pollicis Recurrent branch of median nerve C8,T1 Brevis Blood Supply of Flexor Superficial palmar branch of radial artery Pollicis Brevis

Origin of Flexor Pollicis Longus

Anterior surface of radius and adjacent interosseous membrane

Insertion of Flexor Pollicis Longus

Base of distal phalanx of thumb

Action of Flexor Pollicis Longus

Flexes phalanges of 1st digit Innervation of Flexor Pollicis Anterior Interosseous nerve from median nerve C8,T1 Longus Blood Supply of Flexor Anterior Interosseous artery Pollicis Longus

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1. Insertion of Coracobrachialis Middle 1/3 and medial surface of humerus - 1 miss

2. Action of Extensor Pollicis Longus Extends distal phalanx of thumb at carpometacarpal and interphalangeal joints 1 miss

3. Blood Supply of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Radial artery - 1 miss 4. Blood Supply of Flexor Carpi Radialis Ulnar artery - 1 miss

5. Origin of Flexor Pollicis Longus Anterior surface of radius and adjacent interosseous membrane - 1 miss

6. Insertion of Adductor Pollicis Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of thumb - 1 miss

7. Origin of Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis Hook of Hamate Flexor retinaculum - 1 miss