VERTEBRAL COLUMN: trapezius - latissimus dorsi - rhomboid major - rhomboid minor - levator scapulae It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Muscular system. ... In humans, the upper limb is an anatomical term for the limb that is attached to the pectoral girdle. ... The vertebral column seen from the side Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column The vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column of vertebrae situated in the dorsal aspect of the abdomen. ... In human anatomy, the trapezius is a large superficial muscle on a persons back. ... Latissimus dorsi is a large flat muscle located on the back. ... Location The rhomboid major takes its origin from the spinous processes of the T2 to T5 vertebrae. ... Location The rhomboid minor takes its origin from the nuchal ligaments and spinous processes of C7 to T1 vertebrae. ... Location The levator scapulae takes its origin from the posterior tubercles of the tranverse processes of the C1 to C4 vertebrae. ...

ANTERIOR AND LATERAL THORACIC WALLS: pectoralis major - pectoralis minor - subclavius - serratus anterior The thoracic cavity is the chamber of the human body (and other animal bodies) that is enclosed by the ribcage and the diaphragm. ... The Pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle, situated at the upper front (anterior) of the chest wall. ... Grays Fig. ... The Subclavius muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... Serratus anterior Serratus anterior muscle is the surface of upper 9 ribs at side of chest - anterior aspect along entire length of medial border of scapula - (protraction) draws medial border of scapula away from vertebrae (upward rotation). ...

SHOULDER: deltoid - rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) - teres major The human upper arm Grays Fig. ... The deltoid muscle is the muscle forming the rounded contour of the human shoulder. ... The rotator cuff is an anatomical term given to the group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. ... // Supraspinatus muscle The supraspinatus is a relatively small muscle of the upper limb that takes its name from its origin from the supraspinous fossa superior to the spine of the scapula. ... The Infraspinatus muscle is a lateral rotator of the glenohumeral joint. ... The Teres minor is a narrow, elongated muscle of the rotator cuff. ... The Subscapularis is a large triangular muscle which fills the subscapular fossa, and arises from its medial two-thirds and from the lower two-thirds of the groove on the axillary border of the bone. ... Teres major is a muscle of the upper limb and one of six scapulohumeral muscles. ...

ARM: anterior compartment: coracobrachialis - biceps brachii - brachialis In anatomy, an arm is one of the upper limbs of a two-legged animal. ... The anterior compartment of the arm is known as the flexor compartment as flexion is its main action. ... The coracobrachialis is one of the three muscles that attach to the coracoid process of the scapula. ... In human anatomy, the biceps brachii is a muscle located on the upper arm. ... Brachialis is a flexor muscle in the upper arm. ...

posterior compartment: triceps brachii - anconeus The triceps brachii muscle is a large three-headed skeletal muscle found in humans. ... The anconeus muscle is a small muscle on the posterior aspect of the elbow joint. ...

FOREARM: anterior compartment super. - pronator teres - palmaris longus - flexor carpi radialis - flexor carpi ulnaris - flexor digitorum superficialis
deep - pronator quadratus - flexor digitorum profundus - flexor pollicis longus
posterior compartment super. - mobile wad (brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis) - extensor digitorum, - extensor digiti minimi - extensor carpi ulnaris
deep - supinator - anatomical snuff box (abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus) - extensor indicis // The Human Forearm The forearm is the structure on the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist. ... The Pronator teres muscle is a muscle of the human body, in the forearm. ... The Palmaris longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... In anatomy, flexor carpi radialis is a muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand. ... In anatomy, flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is a muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and adduct the hand. ... Flexor digitorum superficialis is an extrinsic flexor muscle of the fingers. ... Pronator quadratus is a square shaped muscle on the distal forearm that acts to pronate (turn so the palm faces downwards) the hand. ... In human anatomy, the flexor digitorum profundus is a muscle in the forearm that flexes the fingers. ... The Flexor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... Brachioradialis is a muscle located in the forearm, that acts to flex the forearm. ... Extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the five main muscles that control movement at the wrist. ... The extensor carpi radialis brevis is specific human muscle. ... The Extensor digitorum communis arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon; from the intermuscular septa between it and the adjacent muscles, and from the antibrachial fascia. ... The Extensor digiti minimi muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... Extensor carpi ulnaris is a muscle, located in the forearm of human bodies that acts to extend and adduct the wrist. ... The Supinator muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The anatomical snuff box is a depression on the back of the hand, just beneath the thumb, that is formed by two tendons. ... The Abductor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor pollicis brevis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor indicis proprius (Extensor indicis) is a narrow, elongated muscle, placed medial to, and parallel with, the extensor pollicis longus. ...

HAND: Lateral volar - abductor pollicis brevis - thenar (opponens pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis, adductor pollicis)
Medial volar - palmaris brevis - hypothenar (abductor minimi digiti, flexor digiti minimi brevis, opponens digiti minimi)
Intermediate - lumbrical - dorsal interossei - palmar interossei Human right hand The hands (med. ... The Abductor pollicis brevis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The thenar eminence is the body of muscle on the palm of the human hand just beneath the thumb. ... The Opponens pollicis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Flexor pollicis brevis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Adductor pollicis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Palmaris brevis is a thin, quadrilateral muscle, placed beneath the integument of the ulnar side of the hand. ... Hypothenar refers to a group of three muscles of the palm that control the motion of the little finger. ... For the muscle of the foot, see Abductor digiti quinti muscle (foot) The Abductor digiti quinti (Abductor minimi digiti) is situated on the ulnar border of the palm of the hand. ... For the muscle of the foot, see Flexor digiti quinti brevis muscle (foot) The flexor digiti minimi brevis is a muscle in the hand that flexes the little finger. ... The Opponens digiti minimi muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The lumbrical muscles are intrinsic muscles in the fingers that allow flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints, while maintaining extension at the interphalangeal joints. ... The dorsal interossei of the hand are muscles that occupy the space between the metacarpals. ... The Palmar interossei muscles is a muscle of the human body. ...

Arm: Clavipectoral triangle - Quadrangular space - Triangular space - Triangular interval - Axilla - Axillary sheath - Anterior axillary fold - Brachial fascia - Pectoral fascia - Axillary fascia - Fascial compartments of arm (Anterior, Posterior) - Lateral intermuscular septum - Medial intermuscular septum - Bicipital aponeurosis Human anatomy or anthropotomy is a special field within anatomy. ... In humans, the upper limb is an anatomical term for the limb that is attached to the pectoral girdle. ... In anatomy, an arm is one of the upper limbs of a two-legged animal. ... Females underarm The underarm (or armpit, axilla, or oxter) is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. ... The first portion of the axillary artery is enclosed, together with the axillary vein and the brachial plexus, in a fibrous sheath—the axillary sheath—continuous above with the deep cervical fascia. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The anterior compartment of the arm is known as the flexor compartment as flexion is its main action. ... The lateral intermuscular septum extends from the lower part of the crest of the greater tubercle, along the lateral supracondylar ridge, to the lateral epicondyle; it is blended with the tendon of the Deltoideus, gives attachment to the Triceps brachii behind, to the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, and Extensor carpi radialis longus... The medial intermuscular septum, thicker than the lateral intermuscular septum, extends from the lower part of the crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus below the Teres major, along the medial supracondylar ridge to the medial epicondyle; it is blended with the tendon of the Coracobrachialis, and affords attachment... Opposite the bend of the elbow the tendon of the biceps brachii gives off, from its medial side, a broad aponeurosis, the lacertus fibrosus (aponeurosis of biceps muscle of arm, bicipital fascia) which passes obliquely downward and medialward across the brachial artery, and is continuous with the deep fascia covering...

Forearm: Cubital fossa - Interosseous membrane of the forearm - Posterior compartment of the forearm - Anterior compartment of the forearm - Antebrachial fascia - Carpal tunnel - Common extensor tendon - Common flexor tendon // The Human Forearm The forearm is the structure on the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist. ... In anatomy, the cubital fossa is the area on the front side of the elbow joint of the arm. ... The antebrachial fascia (or antibrachial fascia) continuous above with the brachial fascia, is a dense, membranous investment, which forms a general sheath for the muscles in this region; it is attached, behind, to the olecranon and dorsal border of the ulna, and gives off from its deep surface numerous intermuscular... In the human wrist there is a sheath of tough connective tissue which envelopes and protects one nerve (median nerve) and tendons, which attach muscles to the wrist and hand bones. ...

Hand: Palmar aponeurosis - Finger - Extensor retinaculum of the hand - Flexor retinaculum of the hand - Anatomical snuff box - Extensor expansion Human right hand The hands (med. ... The palmar aponeurosis (palmar fascia) invests the muscles of the palm, and consists of central, lateral, and medial portions. ... Fingers of the human left hand A finger is a type of digit, an organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates. ... The flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament, or anterior annular ligament) is a strong, fibrous band, which arches over the carpus, converting the deep groove on the front of the carpal bones into a tunnel, the carpal tunnel, through which the Flexor tendons of the digits and the median nerve pass. ... The anatomical snuff box is a depression on the back of the hand, just beneath the thumb, that is formed by two tendons. ...