Muscle Origins, Insertions, and Actions

Flashcards covering muscle origins, insertions and actions of the upper body.

Origin and Insertion of Trapezius

Cervical, Thoracic, Scapular edge of clavicle

Actions of Trapezius

Elevate, Retract, Depress, Rotate

Origin and Insertion of Pectoralis Minor

Ribs to Scapula

Actions of Pectoralis Minor

Protract, Rotate, Elevate

Origin and Insertion of Deltoid

Clavicle, Acromion, Scapula to Humerus

Actions of Deltoid

Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Rotation at Glenohumeral joint

Origin and Insertion of Pectoralis Major

Clavicle, Sternum, Ribs to Humerus

Actions of Pectoralis Major

Adduction, Medial Rotation at Glenohumeral Joint

Origin and Insertion of Latissimus Dorsi

TLF, Lumbar, Sacral, Iliac, Ribs, Scapula to Humerus

Actions of Latissimus Dorsi

Adduction, Medial Rotation at Glenohumeral Joint

Origin and Insertion of Biceps Brachii

Scapula to Radius

Actions of Biceps Brachii

Flexion at Shoulder and Elbow

Origin and Insertion of Brachialis

Humerus to Ulna

Action of Brachialis

Flexion at Elbow