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The greater tubercle is located on the humerus, a long bone of the body located in the upper arm. It serves as the point of insertion for several muscles in the arm and chest.
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What is the process on the humerus located near the head that establishes the contour of the shoulder called?
greater tubercle
What is the name of the insertion of the infraspinatus?
greater tubercle of the humerous
What muscle inserts on the greater tubercle of humerus?
supraspinatus
Insertion of pectoralis major?
crest of greater tubercle of humerous
What muscle has an attachment on the superior facet of greater tubercle of humerus?
Biceps
What is the function of the suprapinatus?
It connects the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus and abducts the arm.
Large process near head of humerus?
the shoulder joint
A muscle that inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus is most likely involved in what?
lateral rotation
What bone do the muscles of the rotator cuff originate?
The rotator cuff muscles are referred to occasionally as the SITS muscles. The Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor and the subscapularis. The Supras. originates on the scapula and inserts on the humerus. The Infras. originates on the scapula and inserts on the humerus(greater tubercle. The Teres minor originates on the scapula and inserts on the humerus. The Subscapularis originates on the scapula and inserts on the humerus(lesser tubercle). The function of this muscle group is to stabilize the shoulder joint. Hope this helps.
What is a tubercle?
track left by scabes.
What is small rounded projection?
tubercle
What ailment cause by tubercle bacilli?
Tuberculosis.
