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        | Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor |  | 
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        | Origin: Subscapular fossa of scapula Insertion: Lesser tubercle of humerus Action: Internal/medial rotation and adduction of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Supraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: External rotation, abduction of humerus, and stabilization of head of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Infraspinous fossa of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: External rotation, lateral rotation, and extension of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Upper 2/3 of axillary border of scapula Insertion: Greater tubercle of humerus Action: External rotation, lateral rotation, and extension of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Thoracolumbar aponeurosis, lower 6 thoracic spinous processes, sacrum and iliac crest, lower 3 to 4 ribs, and inferior angle of scapula Insertion: Intertubercular (bicipital) groove of humerus Action: Extension, internal/medial rotation, and adduction of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Inferior angle of scapula (dorsal surface), lower 1/3 of axillary border of scapula Insertion: Medial lip of intertubercular (bicipital) groove of humerus Action: Extension, internal/medial rotation, and adduction of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Clavicular head - medial half of clavicle, sternal head - sternum, cartilages of upper 6 ribs Insertion: Lateral lip of intertubercular (bicipital) groove of humerus Action: Adduction, horizontal adduction, medial/internal rotation of humerus, flexion, and extension of humerus from a flexed position |  | 
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        | Origin: Anterior surface of ribs 3, 4, 5  near costal cartilages Insertion: Coracoid process of scapula on medial border of superior surface Action: Protraction, depression, and downward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Origin: External occipital protuberance, ligamentum nuchae, C7-T12 spinous processes Insertion: Upper - lateral 1/3 of clavicle and acromion, middle - spine of scapula, lower - root of spine of scapula Action: Upper - elevation and upward rotation of scapula, middle - retraction of scapula, lower - depression and upward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Origin: C1-C4 (transverse processes) Insertion: Vertebral border of scapula from superior angle to root of spine Action: Elevation and downward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Origin: Minor - C7 and TI, major - T2-T5 Insertion: Minor - root of spine of scapula, major - vertebral border of scapula from root of spine to inferior angle Action: Retraction and downward rotation of scapula |  | 
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        | Biceps Brachii: Short Head |  | Definition 
 
        | Origin: Coracoid process of scapula Insertion: Tuberosity of radius and bicipital aponeurosis Action: Flexion of elbow, supination of forearm, and flexion of humerus |  | 
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        | Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi |  | 
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        | Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Teres Major |  | 
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        | Internal Rotator/Adduction Muscles |  | Definition 
 
        | Subscapularis, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, and Pectoralis Major |  | 
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        | Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor |  | 
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        | Pectoralis Minor, Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids |  | 
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        | Biceps Brachii: Long Head |  | Definition 
 
        | Origin: Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula Insertion: Tuberosity of radius, bicipital aponeurosis Action: Flexion of elbow and supination of forearm |  | 
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        | Origin: Lateral 1/3 of clavicle Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus Action: Flexion, horizontal adduction, and internal/medial rotation of humerus |  | 
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        | Origin: Lateral acromion Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of humerus Action: Abduction of humerus to 90 degrees |  | 
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        | Origin: Spine of scapula Insertion: Deltoid tuberosity of scapula Action: Extension, horizontal abduction, and lateral rotation of humerus |  | 
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