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o: Clavicle and sternum
i: Intertublar groove of humerus
a: Flexion, medial rotation and adduction (butterfly stroke)
Important due to primate movement of brachiation |
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o: Lower vertebrae spine T7-L5, iliac crest
i: Intertubercular groove of humerus
a: Medial rotation, adduction (monkey bar action or pulling on oars) |
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o: Acromion and spine of scapula; clavicle
i: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus
a: Abduction, swing arms with walking |
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o: Inferior angle of scapula
i: Proximal shaft of humerus
a: Adduction and medial rotation
SYNERGIST MUSCLE for arm swinging |
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o: Coracoid process of scapula
i: Medial aspect of humerus shaft
a: Abduction |
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o: Supraspinous fossa of scapula
i: Tubercle of humerus
a: Abduction of humerus
ANTAGONISTIC MUSCLE to prime movement |
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