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and prevent excessive ventroflexion\u003Cbr>Proprioception for head/neck placement | N/A |\n| Supraspinatus\u003Cbr>N: Suprascapular (C6-C7) | Supraspinous Fossa | Greater Tubercle, anterior to Infraspinatus | Shoulder extension\u003Cbr>Stabilize the shoulder joint\u003Cbr>Proprioception in tendon | Shoulder flexion |\n| Infraspinatus\u003Cbr>N: Suprascapular (C6-C7) | Infraspinous Fossa | Lateral Greater Tubercle, between the Supraspinatus and Teres Minor tendons | Shoulder extension and flexion Abduction of the humerus Lateral rotation of the humerus stabilizes the shoulder joint | Shoulder flexion or extension Internal rotation of the humerus Adduction of the humerus |\n| Teres Minor\u003Cbr>N: Axillary (C7-C8) | Distal 1/3 of caudal border of scapula | Greater Tubercle, caudal to Infraspinatus tendon | Shoulder flextion\u003Cbr>External rotation of the humerus | Shoulder extension\u003Cbr>Internal rotation of the humerus |\n| Deltoideus\u003Cbr>Spinous Head (S)\u003Cbr>Acromial Head (A)\u003Cbr>N: Axillary (C7-C8) | S: Spine of Scapula\u003Cbr>A: Acromion | Deltoid Tuberosity of Humerus (both heads) | Both Heads: Shoulder flexion\u003Cbr>Both Heads: Abduction of the humerus | Both Heads: Shoulder extension\u003Cbr>Both Heads: Adduction of the humerus |\n| Teres Major\u003Cbr>N: Axillary (C7-C8) | Caudal angle and border of Scapula | Teres Major tuberosity of Humerus | Shoulder flexion\u003Cbr>Adduction of the humerus Internal rotation of the humerus | Shoulder extension\u003Cbr>Abduction of the humerus (scapula should be stabilized\u003Cbr>External rotation of the humerus |\n\n© 2026 Canine Rehabilitation Institute  \nMuscles of the Neck and Thoracic Limb  \n\n| Structure | Origin | Insertion | Action(s) | Stretch |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Subscapularis\u003Cbr>N: Subscapular (C6-C7) | Subscapular Fossa on the medial aspect of the scapula | Lesser Tubercle of the humerus via think, short, strong tendon\u003Cbr>This tendon unites intimately with the joint capdule of the shoulder | Shoulder extension\u003Cbr>Adduction of the humerus\u003Cbr>Internal rotation of the humerus The tendon functions as a medial collateral ligament of the shoulder joint\u003Cbr>Stabilizes the shoulder joint while in flexion | Shoulder flexion\u003Cbr>(and elbow flexion to allow for stretch) External rotation of the humerus Abduction of the humerus |\n| Anconeus\u003Cbr>N: Radial (C7-T1) | Caudal aspect of the humerus (from medial to lateral epicondyles) | Lateral surface of the proximal ulna | Elbow extension\u003Cbr>Resists elbow felxion during quiet standing | Elbow Flexion |\n| Triceps Brachii\u003Cbr>Medial Head (M)\u003Cbr>Accessory (A)\u003Cbr>Lateral Head (La)\u003Cbr>Long Head (Lo)\u003Cbr>N: Radial (C7-T1) | M: Medial surface of the humerus\u003Cbr>A: Neck of the humerus\u003Cbr>La: Proximal lateral humerus\u003Cbr>Lo: Caudal border of scapula | All heads insert on the Olecranon | M: Elbow extension\u003Cbr>A: Elbow extension\u003Cbr>La: Elbow extension\u003Cbr>Lo: Elbow extension and shoulder flexion | Shoulder extension Elbow flexion |\n| Biceps Brachii\u003Cbr>N: Musculocutaneous (C6-C8) | Supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula | Medial ulna and radisu, just distal to the elbow joint | Shoulder extension\u003Cbr>Elbow flexion\u003Cbr>Stabilizes the shoulder | Shoulder flexin\u003Cbr>Elbow extension |\n| Extensor Carpi Radialis\u003Cbr>N: Radial (C7-T1) | Lateral condylar crest of the humerus | Bases (proximal end) of MC 2 &\u003Cbr>3 on the dorsal surface | Elbow flexion (weak)\u003Cbr>Carpal extension | Elbow extension Carpal flexion |\n| Common Digital Extensor\u003Cbr>N: Radial (C7-T1) | Lateral epicondyle of the humerus | Extensor process of the distal phalanx (P3) of digits II-V | Carpal extension\u003Cbr>Digits of the carpus (II-V) extension | Elbow extension Carpal flexion |\n\n© 2026 Canine Rehabilitation Institute  \nMuscles of the Neck and Thoracic Limb  \n\n| Structure | Origin | Insertion | Action(s) | 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