teres major

Musculus teres major

Muscular

3D model: teres major
teres major
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In 3 atlases

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin
inferior angle of the scapula
Insertion
intertubercular sulcus of the humerus
Action
extension of the arm via the shoulder joint, adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint, medial rotation of the arm at the shoulder joint

Sub-structures

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

TA2
2462
TA98
A04.6.02.011
FMA
32549
UBERON
0001478
Wikidata
Q56658