Muscles of the Upper Torso
Muscles of the Upper Torso Muscle Origin Insertion Action(s) Palpation Deltoid Front outer1/3rd of the clavicle, border of the acromion, and lower edge of the spine of the scapula Deltoid…
Muscles of the Upper Torso Muscle Origin Insertion Action(s) Palpation Deltoid Front outer1/3rd of the clavicle, border of the acromion, and lower edge of the spine of the scapula Deltoid…
The Shoulder Joint Articulation: Between the large hemi-spherical head of humerus with shallow pear shaped glenoid cavity of scapula. This articulation allows for considerable range of movement but makes the joint unstable and therefore…
Muscle Origin Insertion Action Trapezius Upper fibres-base of skull,occipital protuberance.Ligament of neck:Middle fibres-spine of 7th cervical and upper 3 thoracic vertebrae. Lower fibres-spines of 4th through 12th thoracic vertebrae. Upper fibres –posterior aspect of the…
The Acromio – Clavicular Joint Articulation: Between the articular facet of the acromion process (medial aspect), of the scapula and most lateral part of the clavical on the articular facet. Type of Joint: Synovial…