Teres Major

Teres Major

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teres major

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Anatomy

Origin

Lower third of the posterior surface of the lateral border of the scapula, near the inferior angle

Insertion

Medial lip of the intertubercular (bicipital) groove of the humerus

Nerve

Lower subscapular nerve (C5, C6)

Actions

Medially rotates arm, adducts arm, extends arm

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