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Muscle Group 4
Muscles That Move the Arm
Question | Answer |
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Pectoralis major | Origin: Clavicle, sternum & ribs (1-6) Insertion: Humerus (intertubercular groove) Action: Adducts, flexes & medially rotates humerus at shoulder joint |
Deltoid | Origin: Lateral clavicle; scapula (spine & acromion process) Insertion: Humerus (deltoid tuberosity) Action: Abducts, flexes & medially rotates humerus at shoulder joint |
Coracobrachialis | Origin: Scapula (coracoid process) Insertion: Humerus (shaft) Action: Adducts & flexes humerus at shoulder joint (synergist to pectoralis major) |
Latissimus dorsi | Origin: Vertebrae (lumbodorsal fascia); Iliac crest & ribs (lower 4) Insertion: Humerus (intertubercular groove) Action: Adducts, extends & medially rotates humerus at shoulder joint |
Teres major | Origin: Scapula (inferior border & lateral border) Insertion: Humerus (intertubercular groove) Action: Adducts, extends & medially rotates humerus at shoulder joint (synergist to latissimus dorsi) |