Human Anatomy

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis:The extensor carpi radialis muscles are situated on the lateral aspect of the posterior forearm. Due to their position, they are able to produce abduction as well as the extension of the wrist. Origin: The ECRL...

Anconeus:The anconeus muscle is situated medially and superiorly in the extensor compartment of the forearm. It is blended with the fibers of the triceps brachii, and the two muscles can be indistinguishable. Origin: Originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus....

Supinator: The supinator muscle lies on the floor of the cubital fossa. It has two heads, which the deep branch of the radial nerve passes between. Origin: It has two heads of origin. One originates from the lateral epicondyle of the...

Brachioradialis: The brachioradialis is a paradoxical muscle. Its origin and innervation are characteristic of an extensor muscle, but it is actually a flexor at the elbow joint. The brachioradialis muscle is most visible when the forearm is half pronated, and...

Forearm Muscles: Forearm muscles are divided into two compartment- Anterior compartment Posterior compartment Anterior compartment of Forearm muscles Anterior compartment is split into three categories- Superficial Intermediate Deep Anterior Superficial Compartment muscle- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Flexor Carpi Radialis Palmaris Longus...

Shoulder Girdle Muscle: The shoulder girdle is also known as the pectoral girdle. The pectoral girdle connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton on the right and side left of the body. There is an anatomical connection between pectoral...

Serratus Anterior: The Serratus Anterior muscle is utilized in activities which draw the scapula forwards. It is utilized vigorously in push-ups and bench presses. Winged scapula is a designator having a weak Serratus Anterior muscle. Attachment of Serratus Anterior Origin: Upper...

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is also known as sternomastoid and commonly abbreviated as SCM, is a paired muscle in the superficial layers of the side of the neck. It is one of the most sizably voluminous and most superficial cervical muscles....

The pectoralis major muscle is a thick, fan-shaped, situated anteriorly at the chest of the human body. It makes up the bulk of the chest muscles in the male and lies under the breast in case of the female. Underneath...

Supraspinatus Muscle: The supraspinatus is a relatively small muscle of the upper back that runs from supraspinous fossa superior portion of the scapula to the more preponderant tubercle of the humerus. It is one of the four rotator cuff muscles....