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Muscle insertions and actions for Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
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09/02/2009

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Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Deltoideus
Origin?
Definition
distal spine of scapula
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Deltoideus
Insertion?
Definition
Deltoid tuberosity of Humerus
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shouler
Deltoideus
Action?
Definition
flex the humeral joint
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Supraspinatus
Origin?
Definition
supraspinous fossa of scapula
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shouler
Supraspinatus
insertion?
insertaion?
Definition
greater tubercle of the humerus
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Supraspinatus
Action?
Definition
extend the humeral joint; functionally serve as lateral collateral ligament of the humeral joint
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Infraspinatus
Origin?
Definition
Infraspinous fossa of scapula
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Infraspinatus
Insertion?
Definition
greater tubercle of the humerus
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Infraspinatus
Action?
Definition
Flex the humeral joint; functionally serve as a lateral collateral ligament of the humeral joint
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Teres Minor
Origin?
Definition
Caudal border of the scapula
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Teres Minor
Insertion?
Definition
teres minor tuberosity of humerus
Term
Lateral Muscles of the Shoulder
Teres minor
Action
Definition
Flex the humeral joint
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