exam 3- *muscles of the shoulder girdle

Levator scapulae
- origin: *upper 4 cervicle vertebrae
- insertion: *vertebral border (scapula)
- action: elevates scapula
Pectoralis minor

origin: *ribs 3-5

insertion: *coracoid process (scapula)

action: protracts & depresses scapula
Rhomboid major

origin: *thoracic vertebrae 2-5

insertion: *vertebral border (scapula)

action: adducts scapula
Rhomboid minor

origin: *C7 & T1 (lig. nuchae)

insertion: *vertebral border (scapula)

action: adducts scapula
Serratus anterior

origin: *upper 8-9 ribs

insertion: *anterior scapula

action: stabilizes & rotates scapula
Subclavius

origin: *first rib

insertion: *clavicle

action: depresses clavicle
Trapezius

origin: *occipital bone, lig. nuchae, C-7 to T-12

insertion: *spine & acromion of scapula, clavicle

action: adducts scapula, extends head, elevates or depresses scapula

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exam 3- *muscles of the shoulder girdle

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exam 3- *muscles of the shoulder girdle

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