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What is the primary action of the teres minor muscle?
What is the primary action of the teres minor muscle?
- Extension of the arm and supination
- Flexion of the arm and pronation
- Medial rotation of the arm and abduction
- Lateral rotation of the arm and adduction (correct)
Which of the following describes the origin of the teres minor muscle?
Which of the following describes the origin of the teres minor muscle?
- Superior two-thirds of the posterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
- Inferior third of the anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula
- Middle third of the anterior surface of the lateral border of the scapula
- Upper two-thirds of the posterior surface of the lateral border of the scapula (correct)
Where does the teres minor muscle insert?
Where does the teres minor muscle insert?
- Superior facet of the lesser tubercle of the humerus
- Anterior surface of the medial epicondyle of the humerus
- Inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus (correct)
- Posterior surface of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Which nerve provides the innervation for the teres minor muscle?
Which nerve provides the innervation for the teres minor muscle?
Which artery supplies blood to the teres minor muscle?
Which artery supplies blood to the teres minor muscle?
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Teres Minor
Teres Minor
A muscle located on the scapula that aids in arm movement.
Insertion of Teres Minor
Insertion of Teres Minor
Inserts at the inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus.
Innervation of Teres Minor
Innervation of Teres Minor
Innervated by the posterior branch of the axillary nerve (C5, C6).
Action of Teres Minor
Action of Teres Minor
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Blood Supply to Teres Minor
Blood Supply to Teres Minor
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Study Notes
Teres Minor Muscle
- Origin: Upper two-thirds of the posterior surface of the lateral border of the scapula.
- Insertion: Inferior facet of the greater tubercle of the humerus.
- Innervation: Posterior branch of the axillary nerve (C5, C6).
- Action: Lateral rotation of the arm, adduction.
- Blood Supply: Circumflex scapular artery.
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