| Origin |
Subscapular fossa of scapula
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| Insertion |
Lesser tuberosity of humerus
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| Action |
Medially rotates arm and adducts it; helps to hold humeral head in glenoid cavity of scapula
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| Innervation |
Upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6 and C7)
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Arterial
Supply |
Subscapular artery
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