Shoulder: Insertion & Origin

Which is the origin of the biceps brachii’s short head? 

• coracoid process of scapula

Which is the insertion of the pectoralis minor? 

• medial surface of coracoid process of scapula

Which is the insertion of the trapezius?

• lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula

Which is the insertion of the teres minor? 

• greater tubercle of humerus

Which is the origin of the teres minor?

• upper two-thirds of lateral border of the scapula

Which is the insertion of the levator scapula?

• medial border of scapula, between superior angle and superior portion of spine of scapula

Which is the insertion of the supraspinatus?

• greater tubercle of humerus

Which is the origin of the deltoid?

• lateral one-third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula

Which is the origin of the deltoid?

• third, fourth and fifth ribs

Which is the insertion of the teres major?

• crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus

Which is the insertion of the biceps brachii?

• tuberosity of radius and aponeurosis of biceps brachii

Which is the origin of the levator scapula?

• transverse processes of 1st – 4th cervical vertebrae

Which is the insertion of the infraspinatus?

• greater tubercle of humerus

Which is the insertion of the subscapularis? 

• lesser tubercle of humerus

Which is the insertion of the latissimus dorsi? 

• intertubercular groove of the humerus