Human Anatomy Thoracic

Pectoralis Major
- Action: adduction of arm
- Origin: Clavicle and Sternum
- Insertion: Humerus
Pectoralis Minor
- Action: stabilize Scapula
- Origin: Ribs
- Insertion: Corocoid Process of Scapula
Latissimus Dorsi
- Action: adduction of arm
- Origin: Illium, Scapula and Thoracic Vert. 6-12
- Insertion: Humerus
Serratus Anterior
- Action: Stabilizes Scapula
- Origin: Ribs
- Insertion: Scapula
Teres Major
- Action: adduction of arm
- Origin: Scapula
- Insertion: Humerus
Infraspinatus

Action: lateral rotation of arm
Rhomboid Major

Action: Elevation of Scapula
Rectus Abdominis (aka; six pack)
- Action: flexion of trunk (aka; sit-ups)
- Origin: Pubis
- Insertion: Xiphoid Process of Sternum
External Oblique

Action: Unilateral rotation of trunk
Deltoid
- Action: abduction of arm
- Origin:

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Human Anatomy Thoracic

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2010-11-05T22:51:30Z

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