Upper Extremity Muscle Atlas
Michael L. Richardson, M.D.

Abductor Digiti Minimi
Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Abductor Pollicis Longus
Adductor Pollicis
Anconeus
Biceps Brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Coracobrachialis
Deltoid
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor Digiti Minimi
Extensor Digitorum
Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Extensor Pollicis Longus
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Infraspinatus
Latissimus Dorsi
Levator Scapulae
Opponens Pollicis
Palmaris Longus
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Pronator Quadratus
Pronator Teres
Rhomboid Major and Minor
Subscapularis
Supinator
Supraspinatus
Teres Major
Teres Minor
Trapezius
Triceps Brachii

Teres Minor

Origin Superior part of lateral border of scapula Insertion Inferior facet on greater tuberosity of humerus Action Laterally rotate arm; helps to hold humeral head in glenoid cavity of scapula Innervation Axillary nerve (C5 and C6) Arterial Supply Subscapular and circumflex scapular arteries The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington.