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Shoulder girdle
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/08/2015

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Serratus anterior insertion
Definition
Anterior surface of the medial border of scapula
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Serratus anterior origin
Definition
Lateral surface of the first 8 ribs
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The actions of serratus anterior
Definition
Abducts and depresses scapula
Holds the medial border of scapula against rib
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The nerve of the serratus anterior
Definition
Long thoracic nerve
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Pectoralis minor insertion
Definition
Coracoid process
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Pectoralis minor origin
Definition
Anterior surface of 3rd-5th rib
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Pectoralis minor action
Definition
Depress and abducts scapula
Assist with inhalation
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Rhomboid major insertion
Definition
Medial border of scapula between spine of scapula and inferior angle
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Rhomboid major origin
Definition
Spinous processes T2-T5
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Rhomboid major action
Definition
Adduction and elevation of scapula
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Rhomboid minor insertion
Definition
Upper portion of medial border of scapula at level of the spine of scapula
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Rhomboid minor origin
Definition
Spinous processes of C7- T1
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Rhomboid minor action
Definition
Abducts and elevates scapula
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Levator scapula origin
Definition
Transverse process of C1-4
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Levator scapula insertion
Definition
Superior angle of scapula
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Levator scapula action
Definition
Unilaterally- elevate, downward rotate scapula, laterally flexes head and neck, rotate head and neck to same side
Bilaterally- extends head
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