Origin And Insertion Of Select Forelimb Muscles

Front 1

supraspinatus

Back 1

o. supraspinous fossa

i. greater tubercle of the humerus by a thick tendon

Front 2

teres major

Back 2

o. caudal angle and adjacent caudal borer of the scapula; the caudal surface of the subscapularis

i. teres major tuberosity of the humerus

Front 3

long head of tricep

Back 3

o. caudal border of the scapula

i. olecranon tuber

Front 4

biceps

Back 4

o. supraglenoid tubercle

i. ulnar and radial tuberosities

Front 5

extensor carpi radialis

Back 5

o. lateral supracondylar crest

i. small tuberosities on the dorsal surfaces of the base of metacarpals II and III

Front 6

flexor carpi ulnaris

Back 6

o. ulnar head-caudal border and medial surface of the olecranon humeral head-the medial epicondyle of the humerus

i. accessory carpal bone

Front 7

common digital extensor

Back 7

o. lateral epicondyle of humerus

i. extensor process of all the phalanges of digits II, III, IV, and V,

Front 8

superficial digital flexor

Back 8

o. medial epicondyle of the humerus

i. palmar surface of base (proximal end) of middle phalanges of digits 2-5.

Front 9

deep digital flexor

Back 9

o. humeral head-medial epicondyle of the humerus
ulnar head-proximal 3/4's of caudal border of the ulna
radial head-middle third of the medial border of the radius

i. palmar surface of the base (proximal end) of the distal phalanx of each digit

Front 10

lateral head of tricep

Back 10

o. tricipital line of the humerus

i. olcranon tuber

Front 11

accessory head of tricep

Back 11

o. neck of humerus

i. olecranon tuber

Front 12

medial head of tricep

Back 12

o. crest of the lesser tubercle near the teres major tuberosity

i. olecranon