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Upper_Limb_Muscles_Chart

The document provides a detailed chart of upper limb muscles, categorizing them into shoulder, arm, forearm, and thenar muscles, along with their origins, insertions, innervations, and actions. Each muscle is listed with specific details such as the nerve supply and primary function, including movements like flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. This comprehensive overview serves as a reference for understanding the anatomy and functionality of upper limb muscles.

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Upper_Limb_Muscles_Chart

The document provides a detailed chart of upper limb muscles, categorizing them into shoulder, arm, forearm, and thenar muscles, along with their origins, insertions, innervations, and actions. Each muscle is listed with specific details such as the nerve supply and primary function, including movements like flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. This comprehensive overview serves as a reference for understanding the anatomy and functionality of upper limb muscles.

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Upper Limb Muscles - Detailed Chart

1. Shoulder Muscles

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action


Deltoid Clavicle, Acromion, Spine
Deltoid tuberosity Axillary (C5-C6) Abduction, Flexion
Supraspinatus Supraspinous fossa Greater tubercle Suprascapular Initiates abduction
Infraspinatus Infraspinous fossa Greater tubercle Suprascapular Lateral rotation
Teres Minor Lateral border of scapulaGreater tubercle Axillary Lateral rotation
Subscapularis Subscapular fossa Lesser tubercle Subscapular nerves Medial rotation
Teres Major Inferior angle Intertubercular sulcus Lower subscapular Adduction, rotation

2. Arm Muscles - Anterior (BBC)

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action


Biceps Brachii Scapula Radial tuberosity Musculocutaneous Flexion, supination
Brachialis Anterior humerus Coronoid process Musculocutaneous Forearm flexion
Coracobrachialis Coracoid process Medial humerus Musculocutaneous Flex, adduct arm

2. Arm Muscles - Posterior

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action


Triceps Brachii Scapula & Humerus Olecranon Radial Forearm extension
Anconeus Lateral epicondyle Olecranon Radial Assist extension

3. Forearm Muscles - Anterior

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action


Pronator Teres Medial epicondyle Radius Median Pronation
Flexor Carpi Radialis Medial epicondyle 2nd/3rd metacarpals Median Flex, abduct
Palmaris Longus Medial epicondyle Palmar aponeurosis Median Flex wrist
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Medial epicondyle 5th metacarpal Ulnar Flex, adduct

3. Forearm Muscles - Posterior

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action


Brachioradialis Lateral ridge Distal radius Radial Forearm flexion
Ext. Carpi Radialis Longus
Lateral epicondyle 2nd metacarpal Radial Extend, abduct
Ext. Carpi Radialis Brevis
Lateral epicondyle 3rd metacarpal Deep radial Extend, abduct
Extensor Digitorum Lateral epicondyle Extensor expansions Post. interosseous Extend fingers
Extensor Digiti Minimi Lateral epicondyle 5th digit Post. interosseous Extend 5th digit
Ext. Carpi Ulnaris Lat. epicondyle & ulna 5th metacarpal Post. interosseous Extend, adduct

4. Thenar Muscles (OAF)

Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Action


Opponens Pollicis - - Median Opposition
Abductor Pollicis Brevis - - Median Abduct thumb
Upper Limb Muscles - Detailed Chart

Flexor Pollicis Brevis - - Median Flex thumb

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